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BiggyRat
Player Valuation: £35m
Kenny Everett would be easier to get...
kithnou
Player Valuation: £70m
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...ton-manager-search-manuel-pellegrini-11396695
Everton manager search: Manuel Pellegrini - why the Quiet Man could be the right man
He doesn't have an agent stirring the pot in the media.
He doesn't have a particularly high profile, or a brother willing to keep his name in the frame at every opportunity.
He doesn't have a magnetic personality, or an outspoken nature. His name is not a romantic one.
And yet it is in the frame, and has been from the moment Roberto Martinez was sacked.
No wonder. When it comes to credentials, Manuel Pellegrini ticks just about every boxEverton could want. If the powers that be at Goodison Park are not considering the Chilean as the club's next manager, then they should be.
Track record
Pellegrini's departure from Manchester City earlier this month represented something of a damp squib. Who could forget the empty seats at the Etihad as the 62-year-old said farewell.
His final season must go down as a disappointment, City finishing 15 points behind Leicester, qualifying for the Champions League on goal difference only.
Vincent Kompany poses with manager Manuel Pellegrini and the Barclays Premier League trophy on May 11, 2014
And yet, and yet, they still collected another trophy – beating Liverpool in the League Cup final having squeezed out Everton in the semi's – and they reached the last four of the Champions League for the first time in their history, losing narrowly to Real Madrid.
Failure? Probably, but failure laced with success. Pellegrini leaves Manchester with a league title and two League Cups, and having taken them into the knockout stages in Europe in each of his three seasons. City were beaten by Barcelona twice and Real once.
Of course everything is relative, and City's financial power means that silverware is expected, not than hoped for. Pep Guardiola will be expected to win from the word go, just as Pellegrini was.
Style of play
Pellegrini's three seasons at City brought a guarantee of goals. They were the Premier League's leading scorers each year, breaking the 100-goal mark in his first season.
No great surprise perhaps, given the presence of Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne, among others, but City's commitment was always to attack. They bossed possession and looked to overload in wide areas, using the brilliance of Aguero and co to finish off slick moves.
Martin Rickett/PA Wire
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini (right) and Everton manager Roberto Martinez (left) shake hands
If there is a concern, it comes in a defensive sense. City never managed to find the right central defensive balance, especially when captain Vincent Kompany was injured, and their soft centre was exposed too regularly for a club of such means. Ronald Koeman's Southampton, for example, have a better record over the past two seasons.
Eliaquim Mangala (left) - not the best foreign import...
Everton's own problems in this area are well-documented, of course. They wouldn't be solved, one imagines, by signings of the ilk of Nicolas Otamendi, Eliaquim Mangala or Martin Demichelis.
Managing at the top
What Pellegrini does have, though, is pedigree. He's managed at the top level, and managed elite level footballers.
He's had success in Argentina, guided provincial Villarreal to within a whisker of a Champions League final, and took Malaga to the quarters. He left Real Madrid without a trophy, but having lost just seven of his 48 games in charge. They finished that season three points behind one of the best Barcelona sides in history.
He's worked with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Raul, Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, Ruud Van Nistelrooy Juan Roman Riquelme, Xabi Alonso, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos. He's dealt with the egos, handled the dressing room politics, coped in the spotlight. It is rare to find a player with a bad word to say about him.
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero shakes hands with manager Manuel Pellegrini
His public persona is a rather dour one – no soundbites or show-stealing press conferences – but many Evertonians would welcome a more restrained approach after three years of Martinez.
Ready and available – and knows the league
Pellegrini would not come cheap, of course. He was paid around £4m a year at Manchester City, and would wish to bring in his own staff. Assistant Ruben Cousillas, goalkeeping coach Xabier Mancisidor and fitness coach Jose Cabello accompany him wherever he goes.
All, though, are available to start right now. Pellegrini is free, and has shown no indication that he wants to take a break from the game. He's based in Hale, and has detailed knowledge of the league that, say, Frank De Boer lacks. There would be no adaptation process if he were to take over.
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Kevin De Bruyne (2nd R) of Manchester City is congratulated teammate David Silva of Manchester City after scoring his team's second goal
Blues fans may point to a dubious track record in the transfer market – De Bruyne represents perhaps his only bona fide success at City – and to the fact that, at 62, he may not represent a long-term appointment.
But if it's pedigree, temperament and a recent track record of success the Blues want, they could do a lot worse than hop over to Greater Manchester and see if Manuel fancies it....
Everton manager search: Manuel Pellegrini - why the Quiet Man could be the right man
- 09:32, 28 MAY 2016
- BY NEIL JONES
He doesn't have an agent stirring the pot in the media.
He doesn't have a particularly high profile, or a brother willing to keep his name in the frame at every opportunity.
He doesn't have a magnetic personality, or an outspoken nature. His name is not a romantic one.
And yet it is in the frame, and has been from the moment Roberto Martinez was sacked.
No wonder. When it comes to credentials, Manuel Pellegrini ticks just about every boxEverton could want. If the powers that be at Goodison Park are not considering the Chilean as the club's next manager, then they should be.
Track record
Pellegrini's departure from Manchester City earlier this month represented something of a damp squib. Who could forget the empty seats at the Etihad as the 62-year-old said farewell.
His final season must go down as a disappointment, City finishing 15 points behind Leicester, qualifying for the Champions League on goal difference only.
Vincent Kompany poses with manager Manuel Pellegrini and the Barclays Premier League trophy on May 11, 2014
And yet, and yet, they still collected another trophy – beating Liverpool in the League Cup final having squeezed out Everton in the semi's – and they reached the last four of the Champions League for the first time in their history, losing narrowly to Real Madrid.
Failure? Probably, but failure laced with success. Pellegrini leaves Manchester with a league title and two League Cups, and having taken them into the knockout stages in Europe in each of his three seasons. City were beaten by Barcelona twice and Real once.
Of course everything is relative, and City's financial power means that silverware is expected, not than hoped for. Pep Guardiola will be expected to win from the word go, just as Pellegrini was.
Style of play
Pellegrini's three seasons at City brought a guarantee of goals. They were the Premier League's leading scorers each year, breaking the 100-goal mark in his first season.
No great surprise perhaps, given the presence of Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne, among others, but City's commitment was always to attack. They bossed possession and looked to overload in wide areas, using the brilliance of Aguero and co to finish off slick moves.
Martin Rickett/PA Wire
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini (right) and Everton manager Roberto Martinez (left) shake hands
If there is a concern, it comes in a defensive sense. City never managed to find the right central defensive balance, especially when captain Vincent Kompany was injured, and their soft centre was exposed too regularly for a club of such means. Ronald Koeman's Southampton, for example, have a better record over the past two seasons.
Eliaquim Mangala (left) - not the best foreign import...
Everton's own problems in this area are well-documented, of course. They wouldn't be solved, one imagines, by signings of the ilk of Nicolas Otamendi, Eliaquim Mangala or Martin Demichelis.
Managing at the top
What Pellegrini does have, though, is pedigree. He's managed at the top level, and managed elite level footballers.
He's had success in Argentina, guided provincial Villarreal to within a whisker of a Champions League final, and took Malaga to the quarters. He left Real Madrid without a trophy, but having lost just seven of his 48 games in charge. They finished that season three points behind one of the best Barcelona sides in history.
He's worked with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Raul, Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, Ruud Van Nistelrooy Juan Roman Riquelme, Xabi Alonso, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos. He's dealt with the egos, handled the dressing room politics, coped in the spotlight. It is rare to find a player with a bad word to say about him.
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero shakes hands with manager Manuel Pellegrini
His public persona is a rather dour one – no soundbites or show-stealing press conferences – but many Evertonians would welcome a more restrained approach after three years of Martinez.
Ready and available – and knows the league
Pellegrini would not come cheap, of course. He was paid around £4m a year at Manchester City, and would wish to bring in his own staff. Assistant Ruben Cousillas, goalkeeping coach Xabier Mancisidor and fitness coach Jose Cabello accompany him wherever he goes.
All, though, are available to start right now. Pellegrini is free, and has shown no indication that he wants to take a break from the game. He's based in Hale, and has detailed knowledge of the league that, say, Frank De Boer lacks. There would be no adaptation process if he were to take over.
2016 Getty Images
Kevin De Bruyne (2nd R) of Manchester City is congratulated teammate David Silva of Manchester City after scoring his team's second goal
Blues fans may point to a dubious track record in the transfer market – De Bruyne represents perhaps his only bona fide success at City – and to the fact that, at 62, he may not represent a long-term appointment.
But if it's pedigree, temperament and a recent track record of success the Blues want, they could do a lot worse than hop over to Greater Manchester and see if Manuel fancies it....
Pretty sure his 3rd Europa League on the spin is all the bargaining tool he requires if he wants to get a better deal from Sevilla.
kithnou
Player Valuation: £70m
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/royal-blue-david-unsworth-might-11396425
Royal Blue: Why David Unsworth might be unlikely answer to Everton's manager search
Could the answer to Everton's manager conundrum already be at the club?
For 20 wildly successful years, Liverpool never looked further than the Anfield bootroom whenever they needed to source a new manager.
From Paisley, to Fagan, to Dalglish, to Souness, to Evans, the appointments were seamless and obvious.
They were also successful – in the first three cases spectacularly so.
The appointments knew the club, knew the players, knew the philosophies which had proven so successful. So why change anything?
Across the park at Everton, they did it differently.
Managers often had Everton links, but the promotion from within model was rarely utilised.
Colin Harvey was the logical successor when Howard Kendall left for Spain in 1987 – and despite failing to replicate the remarkable success of his predecessor, a Charity Shield, a Cup final, a League Cup semi and fourth, eighth and sixth place finishes in the Premier League were, in hindsight, creditable.
Howard Kendall and Colin Harvey (right) with the league trophy as members of the 1984-85 season team took to the pitch last May
But it wasn't a model Everton were keen to follow.
Mike Walker, Walter Smith, David Moyes and Roberto Martinez had no Goodison links whatsoever.
And only one could have been considered a moderate 'success'.
Everton are now scouring the continent again for a new manager – but this time they may have the best candidate sitting right under their noses.
David Unsworth has a 100 per cent record as Blues boss.
David Unsworth
His record in charge reads one match, one win, three goals scored, none conceded.
Okay, that match came against an already relegated Norwich City with half-an-eye already on the beach – while the last caretaker who achieved a win percentage as impressive, Jimmy Gabriel who won his only match in charge in 1990 3-0, picked up one point from seven games when he had a seven-match spell three years later.
But it is the people inside Goodison Park who are worth listening to when a potential new manager is discussed.
The young footballers Unsworth has coached, nurtured and promoted at Finch Farm – burgeoning young talents like Matty Pennington, Tom Davies, Kieran Dowell and Jonjoe Kenny won't have a word said against him.
But they would say that, wouldn't they?
He is a bold, progressive and intelligent coach with outstanding people skills.
David Unsworth speaks to the team during training
It is the unpublished views of some of the more senior players at Goodison which are more interesting.
They describe Unsworth not just as a “top bloke” but as a “top coach” who would do a “very good job” if he was given the chance.
The bookies seem to think that chance is slight.
Unsworth is a best priced 25/1. According to the bookies Ryan Giggs, Paulo Fonseca, Martin O'Neill and David Moyes are better bets.
That is presumably based on Unsworth's lack of experience in the transfer market.
New investor Farhad Moshiri has millions to make available, and will want to see it spent wisely.
But that's where a Director of Football model which the club is investigating could come into force.
Many football clubs now target and buy players by committee – then ask a talented coach to get the best out of them.
Everton were already considering that model before Roberto Martinez was sacked.
David Unsworth
What is overwhelmingly in Unsworth's favour, is that he dearly wants the job.
While Ronald Koeman is waiting on a potential opening at Arsenal, Unai Emery has been ruled out by his president at Sevilla and Jose Mourinho was always next in line to succeed at Manchester United, Unsworth says the Everton manager's job is one of the top jobs in world football.
“Who wouldn’t want this job? I have massive aspirations to be a manager and this is the only place I want to manage,” he said.
Promoting from within has worked in this city before.
Could it work again?
David Unsworth and Joe Royle watch the team during the E
Royal Blue: Why David Unsworth might be unlikely answer to Everton's manager search
- 05:00, 28 MAY 2016
- BY DAVID PRENTICE
Could the answer to Everton's manager conundrum already be at the club?
For 20 wildly successful years, Liverpool never looked further than the Anfield bootroom whenever they needed to source a new manager.
From Paisley, to Fagan, to Dalglish, to Souness, to Evans, the appointments were seamless and obvious.
They were also successful – in the first three cases spectacularly so.
The appointments knew the club, knew the players, knew the philosophies which had proven so successful. So why change anything?
Across the park at Everton, they did it differently.
Managers often had Everton links, but the promotion from within model was rarely utilised.
Colin Harvey was the logical successor when Howard Kendall left for Spain in 1987 – and despite failing to replicate the remarkable success of his predecessor, a Charity Shield, a Cup final, a League Cup semi and fourth, eighth and sixth place finishes in the Premier League were, in hindsight, creditable.
Howard Kendall and Colin Harvey (right) with the league trophy as members of the 1984-85 season team took to the pitch last May
But it wasn't a model Everton were keen to follow.
Mike Walker, Walter Smith, David Moyes and Roberto Martinez had no Goodison links whatsoever.
And only one could have been considered a moderate 'success'.
Everton are now scouring the continent again for a new manager – but this time they may have the best candidate sitting right under their noses.
David Unsworth has a 100 per cent record as Blues boss.
David Unsworth
His record in charge reads one match, one win, three goals scored, none conceded.
Okay, that match came against an already relegated Norwich City with half-an-eye already on the beach – while the last caretaker who achieved a win percentage as impressive, Jimmy Gabriel who won his only match in charge in 1990 3-0, picked up one point from seven games when he had a seven-match spell three years later.
But it is the people inside Goodison Park who are worth listening to when a potential new manager is discussed.
The young footballers Unsworth has coached, nurtured and promoted at Finch Farm – burgeoning young talents like Matty Pennington, Tom Davies, Kieran Dowell and Jonjoe Kenny won't have a word said against him.
But they would say that, wouldn't they?
He is a bold, progressive and intelligent coach with outstanding people skills.
David Unsworth speaks to the team during training
It is the unpublished views of some of the more senior players at Goodison which are more interesting.
They describe Unsworth not just as a “top bloke” but as a “top coach” who would do a “very good job” if he was given the chance.
The bookies seem to think that chance is slight.
Unsworth is a best priced 25/1. According to the bookies Ryan Giggs, Paulo Fonseca, Martin O'Neill and David Moyes are better bets.
That is presumably based on Unsworth's lack of experience in the transfer market.
New investor Farhad Moshiri has millions to make available, and will want to see it spent wisely.
But that's where a Director of Football model which the club is investigating could come into force.
Many football clubs now target and buy players by committee – then ask a talented coach to get the best out of them.
Everton were already considering that model before Roberto Martinez was sacked.
David Unsworth
What is overwhelmingly in Unsworth's favour, is that he dearly wants the job.
While Ronald Koeman is waiting on a potential opening at Arsenal, Unai Emery has been ruled out by his president at Sevilla and Jose Mourinho was always next in line to succeed at Manchester United, Unsworth says the Everton manager's job is one of the top jobs in world football.
“Who wouldn’t want this job? I have massive aspirations to be a manager and this is the only place I want to manage,” he said.
Promoting from within has worked in this city before.
Could it work again?
David Unsworth and Joe Royle watch the team during the E
Ash Woods
Player Valuation: £6m
I'm really not keen on Pellegrini I feel his weaknesses were masked by class players ... I think city I think weak defense great attack....no different to us last season
I'm still on the Emery bandwagon however Gus Hiddink and Mancini are certainly great options
Interested to see who these "left field" options are
I'm still on the Emery bandwagon however Gus Hiddink and Mancini are certainly great options
Interested to see who these "left field" options are
GwladysBlue
Player Valuation: £70m
Can't see there being any serious update until at least Tuesday now.
ricardobee
Player Valuation: £35m
He likes a tight knit squad
Abraders
Player Valuation: £60m
Our attack wasn't great though, we had like 2 months of fire and then struggled to create and score for the rest of the season -imo
Ash Woods
Player Valuation: £6m
A bit of a woolyback though
GwladysBlue
Player Valuation: £70m
What a ridiculous article. So we've gone from wanting the best managers to replace Martinez, to the unproven Unsworth.http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/royal-blue-david-unsworth-might-11396425
Royal Blue: Why David Unsworth might be unlikely answer to Everton's manager search
Dave Prentice on why promoting from within could be worth considering for Blues
- 05:00, 28 MAY 2016
- BY DAVID PRENTICE
Could the answer to Everton's manager conundrum already be at the club?
For 20 wildly successful years, Liverpool never looked further than the Anfield bootroom whenever they needed to source a new manager.
From Paisley, to Fagan, to Dalglish, to Souness, to Evans, the appointments were seamless and obvious.
They were also successful – in the first three cases spectacularly so.
The appointments knew the club, knew the players, knew the philosophies which had proven so successful. So why change anything?
Across the park at Everton, they did it differently.
Managers often had Everton links, but the promotion from within model was rarely utilised.
Colin Harvey was the logical successor when Howard Kendall left for Spain in 1987 – and despite failing to replicate the remarkable success of his predecessor, a Charity Shield, a Cup final, a League Cup semi and fourth, eighth and sixth place finishes in the Premier League were, in hindsight, creditable.
Howard Kendall and Colin Harvey (right) with the league trophy as members of the 1984-85 season team took to the pitch last May
But it wasn't a model Everton were keen to follow.
Mike Walker, Walter Smith, David Moyes and Roberto Martinez had no Goodison links whatsoever.
And only one could have been considered a moderate 'success'.
Everton are now scouring the continent again for a new manager – but this time they may have the best candidate sitting right under their noses.
David Unsworth has a 100 per cent record as Blues boss.
David Unsworth
His record in charge reads one match, one win, three goals scored, none conceded.
Okay, that match came against an already relegated Norwich City with half-an-eye already on the beach – while the last caretaker who achieved a win percentage as impressive, Jimmy Gabriel who won his only match in charge in 1990 3-0, picked up one point from seven games when he had a seven-match spell three years later.
But it is the people inside Goodison Park who are worth listening to when a potential new manager is discussed.
The young footballers Unsworth has coached, nurtured and promoted at Finch Farm – burgeoning young talents like Matty Pennington, Tom Davies, Kieran Dowell and Jonjoe Kenny won't have a word said against him.
But they would say that, wouldn't they?
He is a bold, progressive and intelligent coach with outstanding people skills.
David Unsworth speaks to the team during training
It is the unpublished views of some of the more senior players at Goodison which are more interesting.
They describe Unsworth not just as a “top bloke” but as a “top coach” who would do a “very good job” if he was given the chance.
The bookies seem to think that chance is slight.
Unsworth is a best priced 25/1. According to the bookies Ryan Giggs, Paulo Fonseca, Martin O'Neill and David Moyes are better bets.
That is presumably based on Unsworth's lack of experience in the transfer market.
New investor Farhad Moshiri has millions to make available, and will want to see it spent wisely.
But that's where a Director of Football model which the club is investigating could come into force.
Many football clubs now target and buy players by committee – then ask a talented coach to get the best out of them.
Everton were already considering that model before Roberto Martinez was sacked.
David Unsworth
What is overwhelmingly in Unsworth's favour, is that he dearly wants the job.
While Ronald Koeman is waiting on a potential opening at Arsenal, Unai Emery has been ruled out by his president at Sevilla and Jose Mourinho was always next in line to succeed at Manchester United, Unsworth says the Everton manager's job is one of the top jobs in world football.
“Who wouldn’t want this job? I have massive aspirations to be a manager and this is the only place I want to manage,” he said.
Promoting from within has worked in this city before.
Could it work again?
David Unsworth and Joe Royle watch the team during the E
Think about what you write before it goes to print, Prentice.
MartSlinger
Player Valuation: £40m
If he becomes Everton manager you could assume that it would be his last job, so with that in mind would he have the motivation to not only stay long term and rebuild but also have the desire and hunger to take Everton up there? A lot of the earlier articles mentioned how he lived in Chesire so its easier for him as a reason why he could become Everton manager. If his motivation is because he lives in the North West then id rather not.
AaronTheBlue
Player Valuation: £60m
any manager who sanctioned the signing of mangala should be quickly dismissed.
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