I fear you may be right. He was lauded at under 18's and Sheedy spoke very well of him. When I see him he looks unsure of himself, probably that he doesn't deserve to be there and I am not sure he exerts his influence as much as someone like Unsworth would he seems much happier in his own skin. For Fergusan I think running the 23's would be a step forward for him, grow his confidence and give him a chance to pitch himself as Unsworth has, sink or swim so to speak.
In any business I like getting people who know the institution working for it. Seeing the academy not just as a breeding ground for players, but also coaches (particularly those who have come through that system) is very positive and unique in English football. I do think though, where appropriate the opportunity to take the top job should be an option. This is the essence of what Barcelona and Ajax did to re-build themselves, in many ways from a similar starting point to the current Everton.
I think the getting people who know a club managing it gives you a small advantage,maybe 10% but football is often about small margins.
I am definitely on board with getting Arteta back. Ebbrell is a loyal leftenant of Unsworth and I think they should target Carsley. I think that management team, with Royle perhaps acting as a father hen could do very well. We should also remember our most successful teams have come under the guidance of former players, often taken a little from left field. I don't think thats just a coincidence.
