I don't think anyone can dispute that Everton have been less competitive during his time.
But, it's not been for lack of commitment and effort on his part.
He's put his money in.
He's messed up - he's put his trust in the wrong people, including the current board.
He's been too involved (I think? Never sure what to believe...)
I said a while back he/this board would relegate us in 3-5 years if they continue to make the same mistakes as previous years. That risk has come a lot sooner than I thought...
BUT...
Lets hope he can use our current situation as even added motivation to get it right.
Like with the fan base, he's been too impatient. He's gone for the shiny current pick - Koeman and Walsh were the killers. Fans loved those appointments at the time but they absolutely killed us.
He's sacked managers when 90%+ of the fanbase called for their sacking.
Even the stain of Allardyce and Benitez I can forgive him for. Allardyce was always interim until Silva become available at the end of the season with Watford release clause. Benitez was the hoped for experience/safe pair of hands to get us through a season which we didn't have a pot to piss in. Perhaps even an easy 'whipping boy'. I know out of all the names shortlisted, I thought he was the best pick. Moshiri's mistake and one I called early on was giving Benitez autonomy to rebuild. Sure, treat him as interim after Ancelotti left us in the lurch - but Benitez was never the man long term and through "we cant keep sacking managers" he was given too long.
Criticism is easy with hindsight.
If he delivers Bramley Moore Dock and it isn't a failure (give us steep stands FFS!!!), and gets Everton back competitive then fans will adore him.
Make it right Farhad.
But, it's not been for lack of commitment and effort on his part.
He's put his money in.
He's messed up - he's put his trust in the wrong people, including the current board.
He's been too involved (I think? Never sure what to believe...)
I said a while back he/this board would relegate us in 3-5 years if they continue to make the same mistakes as previous years. That risk has come a lot sooner than I thought...
BUT...
Lets hope he can use our current situation as even added motivation to get it right.
Like with the fan base, he's been too impatient. He's gone for the shiny current pick - Koeman and Walsh were the killers. Fans loved those appointments at the time but they absolutely killed us.
He's sacked managers when 90%+ of the fanbase called for their sacking.
Even the stain of Allardyce and Benitez I can forgive him for. Allardyce was always interim until Silva become available at the end of the season with Watford release clause. Benitez was the hoped for experience/safe pair of hands to get us through a season which we didn't have a pot to piss in. Perhaps even an easy 'whipping boy'. I know out of all the names shortlisted, I thought he was the best pick. Moshiri's mistake and one I called early on was giving Benitez autonomy to rebuild. Sure, treat him as interim after Ancelotti left us in the lurch - but Benitez was never the man long term and through "we cant keep sacking managers" he was given too long.
Criticism is easy with hindsight.
If he delivers Bramley Moore Dock and it isn't a failure (give us steep stands FFS!!!), and gets Everton back competitive then fans will adore him.
Make it right Farhad.
