Next manager discussion (poll reset 21/05/2016)

[kithnou]

The echo trying to advise Moshiri what to do. Embarassing. I'm sure he's reading it thoroughly and taking tips ha ha.

How good was the last line?

"Being thorough is commendable, but so too is being decisive."

 

[Neiziro]

Just can't get excited over Koeman at all when I know we're able to attract Emery.

Emery has pedigree and is a winner - Koeman has won nothing.

 

[toffeejack]

Why is Sean Moloney in the picture ?

the fact i'm the only to like this probably indicates how few of people know what shaun maloney looks like.

 

[Zezti]

Koeman has won nothing.

He's become the glorified supplier of overpriced RS players who go missing when playing for England.
I don't know whether to praise his ability to flog crap players to Liverpool, or be scared of him selling half our squad to them if he comes here.

 

[Dixie D]

Everton should give Ronald Koeman ultimatum - then focus on Unai Emery

• 19:00, 1 JUN 2016
• BY GREG O’KEEFFE

Greg O'Keeffe on why Everton can't afford to let waiting game continue for too long

Ronald Koeman and Unai Emery
Everton are being thorough in their search for the right man to become their new manager. Extremely so.

Nobody would argue with the sagacity of that approach. As the saying goes, 'Act in haste, repent at Leisure'.

Bill Kenwright and Farhad Moshiri are leaving no stone unturned, no avenue - regardless of the audacity - unexplored, as they seek the answer.

It is not an easy process, with most desirable candidates coming with significant challenges to overcome.

According to the bookies, the leader of the field changes on a weekly basis.

Everton's next manager?


From Manuel Pellegrini, to Frank De Boer. From Ronald Koeman to Unai Emery. With no word officially from the Blues, an ocean of speculation in between, and only one contender - De Boer - publicly up for it, the process for supporters is dizzying.

Everton aren't to blame for that. They don't want to do their business in public and why should they?

And yet tomorrow marks three weeks since Roberto Martinez's contract was terminated. The European Championships begin in just nine days.

The transfer window opens in a month. The clock is ticking.

Unlike Manchester United, who sacked Louis Van Gaal after the FA Cup final on May 21 and appointed Jose Mourinho six days later, the Blues did not have the benefit of pre-planning.

Martinez's reign, although beset by problems for most of last season, unravelled so spectacularly towards the end that it left the Goodison board with no option.

The difficult nature of the decision to sack the Catalan is a matter of record.

Everton didn't take the decision to dispense of Martinez lightly


Unlike elsewhere though, it's unlikely they spent time in advance sounding out his successor.

• Everton chairman Bill Kenwright 'devastated' by decision to sack Roberto Martinez

So here we are in the not ideal but not quiet panic-button territory of June beginning with the Goodison ship rudderless.

Everton's Premier League rivals are already doing deals for new players, lining up other targets and finalising their Euros scouting hit-lists.

The Blues, with no chief scout either, will be less equipped to do likewise.

It won't be long either before other clubs come calling for players such as John Stones and Romelu Lukaku. Who will be the man to persuade them to stay?

So what of the men Everton want? Ronald Koeman, a priority name on their list, is seemingly out of reach if not completely off limits. Unai Emery, another enticing prospect, similarly sought after but employed elsewhere by a club which would very much like it to remain that way.

Make your mind up time for Koeman?


Koeman seems to be the harder gem to dislodge. As the ECHO reported last week, a great amount of money would be required to salvage Everton's fading hopes of landing him.

So be it. It might not be panic time, but it is approaching the time that the Blues ramped-up the process.

The Dutchman should be made an offer he can't refuse. If he refuses it anyway, then move on.

His name must be scratched off the list so Kenwright and Moshiri can then focus exclusively on luring Emery and maybe too his formidable sporting director at Sevilla, Monchi.

Sevilla sporting director Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo aka Monchi (right) with Sevilla manager Unai Emery


Things change fast in football. Nobody is suggesting they get too hasty in issuing ultimatums or hissy fits which could mean they lose out on the right man.

But the longer their search drags on, the more potential impact it could have on their hopes of a strong start to the 2016/17 campaign.

To wit: Put in on Ronny's toes. Is he in or out? Then onwards.

Being thorough is commendable, but so too is being decisive.

Koff Koeman....you fat headed melt!
You had you're chance & we're aiming higher now!
Welcome Emery & Monchi

 

[Bullet]

I stand to win over £200 if Koeman is the new manager and a far smaller amount if it's Emmery. I want Emmery with Monchi if possible. To hell with the money. I want to see my team be successful after 20 years of nothing. The dream ticket is a gamble but represents the best chance we have of long overdue glory. Koeman would still be great if, and only if, we can't land the Spaniards. Make it happen Mr Moshiri.

 

[SteRobbo84]

I for one welcome our chubby Dutch overlord

 

[USABlue]

I stand to win over £200 if Koeman is the new manager and a far smaller amount if it's Emmery. I want Emmery with Monchi if possible. To hell with the money. I want to see my team be successful after 20 years of nothing. The dream ticket is a gamble but represents the best chance we have of long overdue glory. Koeman would still be great if, and only if, we can't land the Spaniards. Make it happen Mr Moshiri.

At least either outcome has a positive for you could use the koeman winnings for a koeman out plane banner in december if he goes tits up

 

[chicoazul]

Anyone heard Moyes was interviewed for Director Of Football and not Coach?

That's very well sauced too that.

As you were

 

[Toast]

Anyone heard Moyes was interviewed for Director Of Football and not Coach?

That's very well sauced too that.

As you were

Villa was imo a perfect job for him. He must have had better offers ?

He could have rebuilt Villa and made them what they should be..

Or did he just bottle it ?

 

[KevMirallas]

Anyone heard Moyes was interviewed for Director Of Football and not Coach?

That's very well sauced too that.

As you were

Bill would have used any pretense to get him in there and stare into his drooping eyes one more time.

 

[chicoazul]

Villa was imo a perfect job for him. He must have had better offers ?

He could have rebuilt Villa and made them what they should be..

Or did he just bottle it ?

Spot on.

One may deduct he had something potentially better in the pipeline.

 

[chicoazul]

Bill would have used any pretense to get him in there and stare into his drooping eyes one more time.

Thankfully I don't think Mr Kenwright is the man with the final decision.

 

[KevMirallas]

Thankfully I don't think Mr Kenwright is the man with the final decision.

Another unlikely entry in the great ITK rumble of 2016. Moley best watch himself.

 

[Kiwi]

Emery is deffo Al pacino from Godfather 1