I can see why some people wanted Emery based on a very good European record. To me I remember the Fat Spanish Waiter being highly effective at setting up a team to win in Europe but then did nothing in the Premier league.
I also feel that it is evident that the Seville fans seem to attribute more of their success to Moshiri. That is not to say that Emery is not a talented coach but in reality the significance of Moshiri can not be underestimated. If the two did not come as a package then in reality we would only be getting a fraction of the team that brought about their success.
We have seen the likes of Villas Boas and Ramos, highly converted but in no way proved themselves in the Premier league.
What have Everton fans said we wanted in a manager?
1. An individual with a world class reputation that can attract players based on his standing in the game, something recent Everyon managers didn't have.
Just look at the record
- Multiple league titles and European Cup at PSV
- 190 plus appearances for Barcelona were he won the League 4 times, Cup and European Cup
- Won the European Championship with Holland
Was a name that like Gullit and Van Basten that as a kid you just thought legend!
A clear winning mentality.
Can we contrast with the Media Darling Klopp
Mainz, shall we notice a lot of runner ups (loser)
Bundesliga promotion:
2003–04
Borussia Dortmund
Liverpool
2. Tough and a disciplinarian when needs to be but as Schneiderlin described him very much treat players as human beings and can do the arm round shoulder. An essential to develop a Barkley character.
3. Tactically astute in the Premier league and a proven track record.
4. Flexible enough to work with a DoF but can act as an old school Manager if the right candidate for DoF can't be sourced e.g. Moshiri or Overmars, something Emery isn't proven at.
5. Will tackle Fitness an issue we've seen with the current squad and is essential to succeed in the Premier league so he's clearly going to address that. As we know from Martinez there is often an obsession in Europe with technical training over fitness.
6. Media savvy, good communicator and excellent grasp of English language. Not ever heard to use the word Phenomonal.
To me all that makes his appointment a no brainer.
