Homepage Article Rafael Benitez Appointed Everton Manager

[Musson Grumble]

Richardson does as Richarlison wants as far as I can see.
Let him go to the Olympics, then make him train a further two before getting a sniff of the first team.
He believes he's bigger than the club (his employer), but I don't see many others queuing for his masterful services.

 

[Eggs]

….notice Pickford saying Benitez has already rung him. Interesting insight, I imagine he’s been in touch with all the players, even those playing in Copa America.

 

[random]

Will his intensity be a good thing for our bunch of charlatans

Lots of outsiders think this was an amazing appointment

Although I have had plenty of texts mocking the appointment, I have had more texts saying he will do a good job.

Lets see.......

 

[blueboy1945]

It will be interesting to see who the members of his backroom staff are to be. Probably in the coming week.

 

[Wat Tyler]

Apart from Florida and Old Trafford, do we not have any other friendlies set up?

 

[Ring master]

Apart from Florida and Old Trafford, do we not have any other friendlies set up?

None have been said, you would think they would say a few more pretty soon as we i think we would play any other games before we went America off course

 

[davek]

….notice Pickford saying Benitez has already rung him. Interesting insight, I imagine he’s been in touch with all the players, even those playing in Copa America.

Benitez wont be handing Pickford 20 mistakes in a row before benching him.

 

[Eggs]

Benitez wont be handing Pickford 20 mistakes in a row before benching him.

….lots will depend on the back-up options. We’ve got ourselves in a weak position regarding a reliable group of goalkeepers. I’m not in the least a Pickford fan but he’s certainly been the best (or least worst) we’ve had in recent seasons.

 

[4737carlin]

Benitez wont be handing Pickford 20 mistakes in a row before benching him.

It would take Jordan about 5 years to make 20 mistakes, Rafo wont be here that long, 4 at the most.

 

[blulouie]

….notice Pickford saying Benitez has already rung him. Interesting insight, I imagine he’s been in touch with all the players, even those playing in Copa America.

Richy said he has spoke with him , so i would imagine they all have.
If not they are in Finch Farm tomorrow.

 

[davek]

….lots will depend on the back-up options. We’ve got ourselves in a weak position regarding a reliable group of goalkeepers. I’m not in the least a Pickford fan but he’s certainly been the best (or least worst) we’ve had in recent seasons.

Olsen is as good as it will get for a GK willing to be number 2 here.

 

[windymiller]

The only thing i dislike about this appointment is EVERY discussion whether it be about transfers, tactics, formations etc always leads to somebody saying “at Newcastle” to use as a stick to beat him with

he has managed more clubs than just Newcastle and they should not be used as the only measure of his ability

It is the most recent example of his management in the premier league. Why would we use examples from 15 years ago, when we can look at more current examples that are surely more relevant to his current style of management or level of talent.

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

Olsen is as good as it will get for a GK willing to be number 2 here.

The backup GK market is a funny one. You either do what Chelsea do and sign old keepers on a one-year deal, pretty much signalling to your first-choice that he’s safe, or you try to find a keeper that fancies his chances of displacing Pickford and use that to spur JP on. The potential downside to the latter is you’ll invariably end up with one or more upset GKs and then the cycle starts anew.

 

[Eggs]

Olsen is as good as it will get for a GK willing to be number 2 here.

….I think it’s more about finding a young talent rather than somebody who is way past his sell by date. i’m not in the least convinced with Virginia, but somebody of that age. I have no idea who that might be, but Brands is paid lots of money to identify these players.

 

[TyphooToffee]

Another article in the Athletic, talking to former players about his management style.

Couldn't get anyone more opposite of Ancelotti.

It might be exactly what's needed, as it's clear anybody without 100% attitude will be out of the picture until they adjust their mindset.

I must admit that I also think it's what's needed. It's very difficult seeing any positives by only reading these hallowed pages. Sometimes it helps to read the opinions of those who've been under his tutelage