Tim Cahill - an Everton executive?

[toffee-L]

Rumours now emerging that Everton might be looking at bringing Tim Cahill back into the fold, apparently as a 'senior executive': https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/f...-fan-favourite-option-executive-position.html

What are people's thoughts on this? I think this could actually prove to be a shrewd move, whether it's Cahill or another former pro who's at a similar stage to him. I haven't always been Cahill's biggest fan since he left us (absolutely loved him as a player) because he came across as very 'brand focused' on his social media platforms but he seems to have really knuckled down in the last few years and appears to be really progressing.

If it happens, I wonder what kind of role he would be given. If I had to predict anything, I think he could possibly work under DBB with a view to replacing her as she is apparently considering her options. This would be a good move for him, the last thing he needs is to come here and be given ridiculously trivial jobs like giving Goodison tours or anything. 6 months to get your feet under the table and then bang, you're in the top job.

This is certainly out of left field, but it's interesting and I think it could be quite innovative.

 

[chicoazul]

Jobs for the boys.

 

[peteblue]

I read that. I’m not usually in favour of this sort of stuff but Cahill is as bright as a button, already sits on some minor football team board and has been building up his all round football experience. I for one would welcome our new overlord……

 

[Efcjake]

Jobs for the boys.

Sharpy on the board for the Everton Dars and Cahill for the FIFA obsessed millennial.

What could go wrong?

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Jobs for the boys.

Maybe so chico, but he's at least slightly more qualified than many ex-Everton 'people' out there

 

[Milkman]

I like Cahill – seems a more serious person than most of our other ex-players that we've given jobs for life to.

I also don't care what the club does at this point and am happy to go with the most entertaining option.

 

[Efcjake]

Maybe so chico, but he's at least slightly more qualified than many ex-Everton 'people' out there

Is he? How many boards has he sat on before?

 

[barneygumble]

At least, unlike Sharp, he’s actually got Director experience.

But as I said in the other thread.

Only one team could launch an enquiry ran by their own staff, to find out what’s wrong with their staff…
Then with the findings, appoint Sharp, Cahill and Prentice to positions… furthering themselves from the fan base who wants more independent board members even further… that’s Everton.

 

[Rudolf Hucker]

My favourite player of the last 20 years.

Great attitude.


It‘s a big YES from me.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Top player, no issue with this

 

[peteblue]

Jobs for the boys.

No, that was Sharp….

 

[toffee-L]

Is he? How many boards has he sat on before?

According to that article, he is on the board of KAS Eupen - a Belgium top division team.

 

[Quadvod]

Nothing against cahill but we seem to have this obsession with hiring former players all the time.

We haven’t won anything for close to 30 years - we need a complete reboot of the footballing operation - go find out what the likes of leipzig,dortmund, monchi’s sevilla are doing/have been doing or closer to home brighton and take the best parts and implement them.

 

[Marius57]

Top player with a good insight.

Doesn't feel like jobs for the boys because he has been away from the club for a decent period. Didn't retire and just never leave.

 

[chicoazul]

Maybe so chico, but he's at least slightly more qualified than many ex-Everton 'people' out there

I’d have to know more about the role mate but I’d rather we start getting people in qualified and proven in these roles so we can progress. Much love for Cahill though.