11 Apr 2016 13:52:22
. I see the Bielsa rumours are not true of which I'm probably relieved. but we still need to get rid of the clueless one and install a new manager. I was chatting to some mates over breakfast about this and we all agreed that Ronald Koeman or Slaven Bilic would be ideal choices - but not really sure we would get them!

{Ed002's Note - Ronald Koeman already knows that there a couple of very attractive options that will be available to him in the summer of 2017. Bilic is overseeing a complete change in paradigm for West Ham with teh new stadium, new money and European football. Neither will be moving to Everton.}

1.) 11 Apr 2016
11 Apr 2016 14:20:48
I don't think that most Evertonians are considering realistic options to replace Martinez. We can live in hope though I suppose! I personally think that De Boer is the most viable option, as, in my opinion, he is not established enough to get a huge role, and I'm sure the Premier League could be considered enough of a step up for him to consider moving to a club such as ourselves.

Who do you think are realistic options if Everton decide to change managers Ed? Apart from Moyes obviously!

{Ed002's Note - Moyes will be a very realistic option, like it or not. If Mancini leaves Inter in the summer then he might be a noteworthy alternative. I have mentioned as a wildcard Jorge Sampaoli or even one of the up and coming managers from Europe - assuming Everton get decent advice then they would need to be given due consideration. I would expect Gus Poyet to be interested if the job becomes available. Again, as I said before Lucien Favre would be a great choice - a well respected manager and a really nice guy. Right now I don't know what his plans are but I do know that he has turned down two opportunities, one in the EPL. Whether he will be interested in a job in the summer or not is yet to be seen.}

2.) 11 Apr 2016
11 Apr 2016 14:21:50
pity ed2 as either would make a huge difference to everton. would a new stadium tempt them.

{Ed002's Note - In a few years time you mean? They won't be moving to Everton this summer.}

3.) 11 Apr 2016
11 Apr 2016 15:52:50
I know it wouldn't be the most glamorous of appointments, but I reckon Eddie Howe would be a great option - he's clearly talented and gets his team playing simple but attractive football.

4.) 11 Apr 2016
11 Apr 2016 15:55:06
Thanks Ed, very knowledgeable as usual.

Fully agree that the likes of Koeman and Bilic won't be considering us, as much as we can hope.

Ed, What is your view on de Boer? It appears he has been tempted by the prem in the past (Spurs and Liverpool spring to mind) and I agree with blue Tommy in thinking he's a very good option and quite realistic.

What do you make of him as a manager? And would we stand a realistic chance of getting him?

{Ed002's Note - He is certainly well thought but I expect that De Boer will still be at Ajax next season and then he will be looking to one of a number of jobs that will be available and might attract him then. So a very long shot at best right now ST.}

5.) 11 Apr 2016
11 Apr 2016 16:05:25
Watching the sky highlights of the Watford game on Saturday night neither Kenwright or Woods looked happy or satisfied with what they were seeing.

6.) 11 Apr 2016
11 Apr 2016 16:20:36
Eddie Howe would be a good option, but the two problems with him for me are
1) Will he attract the type of player we would like to buy with our newfound wealth? He won't quite have the pull of a more fashionable, well known manager.
2) Will he be as effective for a club with real expectations? Bournemouth have done really well this year and he deserves credit. But realistically, I'm sure most of their fans came in with little expectation. At Everton, if given funds, he would be expected to achieve more, which is a weight many managers struggle with (I'd include Martinez in this bracket) .

And Ed I do think Favre and Sampaoli are definately options worth considering, cheers for the post.

7.) 11 Apr 2016
11 Apr 2016 16:22:39
Thanks Ed, it's often very hard to pick through the rumours and wishful thinking to find what is actually realistic!

Great to have knowledgeable updates from you guys to help us do just that!