Homepage Article Rafael Benitez Appointed Everton Manager

[canuckblue]

Did I want him as manager? No. Anything I can do about it? No. I was enthusiastic about all of our recent managerial hirings -- Allardyce excepted, of course -- and they all turned out to be disappointments. Maybe, just maybe, Benitez can surprise us.

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

I wouldn't put it past him.

Putting aside whether you'd "put it past him"... I'll swerve hoping we're close to being relegated, ta.

 

[Bob Elstone]

Impressive interview on the main page to be fair. Says all right things. Has obviously analyzed squad as part of being prepared for the interview.

 

[Toffeeback]

Seen so many posts saying "hope he's gone soon"...

Now I say this as someone who desperately didn't want him to be appointed...... but I don't get that logic.

The only way he's gone quickly is if he's a complete failure. The only way he's a complete failure is if we're failing too.

Yeah, I agree. I didn't want Benitez, but I can't bring myself to hope my own club fails just because of one person I don't like.

 

[hoppy]

Need to get behind new manager Benitez give him a chance to improve the team
Ex Everton boss Marco Silva on his way to Fulham as new manager

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

Did I want him as manager? No. Anything I can do about it? No. I was enthusiastic about all of our recent managerial hirings -- Allardyce excepted, of course -- and they all turned out to be disappointments. Maybe, just maybe, Benitez can surprise us.

Really? I've not been enthusiastic about any of them to be honest. I got swept up in Carlo when it became clear he was actually going to sign, but I had reservations as to whether he was the type of manager we needed...

 

[Lord Buckethead]

Impressive interview on the main page to be fair. Says all right things. Has obviously analyzed squad as part of being prepared for the interview.

He's been hated when joining other Clubs before. He has a well worn script

 

[Barca Blue]

He bought some really good players at Napoli 4 or 5 Top players who went on to be world class. Only positive I can really think of.

He a[so signed a young lad of 15 from QPR 11 years ago.
He didnt turn out bad did he.

 

[Glasshalffull]

Cracking shirt and tie, with a beautifully tied knot. That's what really counts. He'll do for me.

 

[Death]

Davek an almost lone voice of support for Rafael, manager of Everton. Is this real life, is this just fantasy?

Sorry to say prev. I'm all in on Beny Neatz also.

 

[Davidoff]

Fascinated to see how things turn out

 

[marnie]

mad that lol

Are you mellowing a little bit now it has happened mate or are you still fuming ?

 

[Argentina Racing]

Good luck Rafaa !!!!

COYB

 

[BiggyRat]

This is kind of the english football equivalent of Carlton hiring Kevin Sheedy as coach. lol

Carlton aren’t that smart. lol

 

[ossie_21]

Alright, it’s done. Get some players in, get rid of some dross, punt Delph into the Mersey and get this squad fitter and ready to go