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

[Walter Ego]

You were happy with Martinez but you're not happy with Koeman? How??

Martinez was my second choice behind Laudrup but I was still OK with it. He was widely regarded as a bright young thing at the time despite the concerns over his teams ability to defend. Koeman isn't a bright young thing with a record probably worse than Moyes.

 

[allen]

Has he signed yet FFS. Getting grief of the missus for checking my phone every 2 mins

I'm having to plug my phone in for a charge during the day thanks to this dragging on.

 

[Matty_j1878]

Take it we are still trying to sort the deal with Southampton?

 

[ProZ]

This deal is done. Just down to compensation and Southampton FC saving face

And you are whom?

 

[Dutch Toffee]

Theyve also been slating overmars...funny how they were saying how amazing both were until they came 2nd.

That's simply not true. FdB came under criticism during his second season. Too defensive minded according to most. Overmars has faced criticism probably from the day he was appointed. Not saying it was/is right or wrong, deserved or undeserved, but please stay with the facts.

 

[Neiziro]

Take it we are still trying to sort the deal with Southampton?

No, the deal is 100% done. Just waiting on the announcement.

 

[KUEFC09U2]

Oh come on seriously? It was just a genuine question with regard to what could be delaying the announcement

 

[Matty_j1878]

Oh come on seriously? It was just a genuine question with regard to what could be delaying the announcement

I know mate, i'll lay off you for the time being, just chill though everything will happen in it's own time. Look forward to next season without fretting mon Friend

 

[Wat Tyler]

Can I have 16.00 Tuesday in the press conference sweepstakes.

As for Koeman pros and cons. He isn't as exciting as Emery perhaps but is definitely lower risk as he understands the PL. At worst he is a Dutch Moyes with more money at his disposal.

At best he is a big enough name in world football that players tempted by our £ but unsure on our potential may just say yes not no helping us to finally win a trophy, regularly qualify for Europe and bury the 'plucky little Everton' reputation.

The PL promises to be very tough next season. City/Pep, United/Mourinho & Chelsea/Conte will all have only one aim, the title. Spurs, Arsenal will also believe and our neighbours, West Ham, Southampton (assuming they replace Koeman well) will all be thinking Europe/ a cup. Then there is Leicester - who knows?!

Moshiri is not wealthy enough in his own right to completely transform us but he certainly elevates us to a Europe/win a cup minimum expectation. He stops us going backwards & hopefully starts the climb so clubs like West Ham, buoyed by their new stadium & London advantage, stay where they belong...in our dust.

If he improves us, as I believe he can/will, commercially, gets a Docks stadium financed & attracts in additional investment then in 3-5 years perhaps it would be top 4 minimum that would be acceptable but for now I'm more hopeful than expectant about next season.

Only question is whether blue Bill tries to muscle in on proceedings or Moshiri puts in an appearance.

 

[TheHumbleEgg]

To be fair when we got Martinez I don't think we really understood how bad he was, just got deluded because of how well Wigan played in one game against us, and them winning the cup. Also we didn't have Mosh then so couldn't expect a decent name.

...that's the thing innit mate, there was little excuse for us NOT to appreciate nor understand how potentially bad he could have been/was because all the facts were in place...the lack of tact, the inability to change games, the refusal to even attempt to change games, the chronic lack of fitness and defending wherewithal...and yet he was STILL afforded a chance by us & supported...

Yet now it seems some are writing RON off before it's even started.

Weird, we are, sometimes...

 

[TheHumbleEgg]

Only question is whether blue Bill tries to muscle in on proceedings or Moshiri puts in an appearance.

If the MOSH is at the presser, or even his man on the 'in'...then the BK regime is coming to an abrupt end pretty soon I reckon.

That said, he'll probs be there won't he, frothing and making a bit of a tit of himself, as per...

 

[MichaelEFC96]

Just waiting for Sky to announce compensation has been agreed even though they'd be about 48 hours late as per usual

 

[Zatara]

Why would they [Poor language removed] them off for winning the league?

Im starting to think you actually want to be a new davek on this forum. Nobody questioned Jose when Chelsea won the league, they questioned him when they were failing. Same as noone questioned Martinez when he was 5th, me included, but they questioned him when he was struggling.

Thats what i said.

 

[Neiziro]

Officially no announcement today.

Bloody hell what's taking so long?

 

[JonS]

Koeman did well stabalising feyenoord and aouthampton....same as tony pulis has with WBA or Moyes dis with us.

Thing is his record with Southampton is between simple stabilisation and getting on the verge of something more than that.

Yes it does sound a bit like Moyes in some ways but just as Moyes promised something more without really achieving it, Ronald seems like he will be a manager less phased by the big time (witness his results for Southampton against the top sides) and more likely to be able to spend Moshiris millions effectively than perpetual underdog Moyes