14 Feb 2018 01:53:13
It's interesting for everyone to speculate what will happen with our manager situation at the end of the season and in the future. As far as I can see he has only two scenarios which will be acceptable to Moshiri who will have to make the decision:
A globally recognized and first class coach becomes available at the end of this season and is willing to take Everton on as a long term project. This preferably will be in combination with the appointment of a DOF who will then help the appointment of the new Manager. I can't see Moshiri taking the risk of appointing a new manager who has not proven himself at a high level. It is just too soon to make another high risk appointment.
If the above does not happen at the end of this season then Allardyce will stay for the length of his contract providing he keeps us in the premier league which looks likely at the present time. I can't see Allardyce remaining further than his present contract unless he gets us into the top six and gets the team playing entertaining football.
As Ed002 has stated on many occasions Moshiri needs to have a football expert who can advise him on footballing matters, hopefully this will be a new DOF.

1.) 14 Feb 2018
14 Feb 2018 09:02:07
Good post BlueMike. Imho the first will not happen. Simply because what world renowned manager will put his own reputation on the line to come and do a long term project with Everton? They would be risking everything. Far too risky.

That's why I agree with Grumpy. A manager that gets us in a good position. Like within the reaches of the top 4-6 teams in the premiership will have done his job. Once that is achieved it would become more tempting for a world renowned manager to come in.

That's only my opinion. I'm well aware few will agree.

2.) 14 Feb 2018
14 Feb 2018 10:42:12
Agree completely mate, a lot of wise words spoken by Grumpy and yourself on here, you have at least two allies mate.

3.) 14 Feb 2018
14 Feb 2018 10:53:46
The answer NBTB I agree is unfortunately none. I say unfortunately because none of them want to step out of their relative comfort zones of managing already established teams. Yes it's a huge gamble, but isn't everything in life? Sure it could all go Pete Tong, but imagine the kudos they would gain if they could show they have the skills to take a struggling yet half decent squad to the next level. I know the levels of expectation are greater at these already established teams where just one or two losses is considered a crisis and the various Galacticos have to have their egos constantly massaged but surely, imho, it must be easier than taking over a struggling team and turning them into possible title contenders? Fanciful? perhaps. Naive? maybe. It's just an opinion.

4.) 14 Feb 2018
14 Feb 2018 15:46:10
Fully agree NBTB.

Interesting post Mike.