If he has a genuine desire to improve us and sees the magnitude of his task, he may find eventually he has to communicate his intent directly to the fans and wider media and put indirect pressure on the board that way. He has all the influence and power so as he learns how Everton operate, he will have to decide how best he uses it.
Koeman tried this tactic on occasion, but it was always more from the desire to deflect blame rather than any particular interest on his part to actually roll his sleeves up and get stuck into the task. He was quite dismissive of Walsh on several occasions for example. Whilst he might have had a point, it wasn't and isn't a way to make allies higher up.
Ancelotti is not an abrasive figure but he does need to get the balance right between constructive criticism, whether it be of players or management, and not saying anything which means that problems, many of which are endemic, continue to linger.
He should be given as much authority as he requires, as there is nobody else here who can turn us around, if he can at all himself. My concern is that he internal politics at Everton will take their toll. I think Sunday confimed what a gigantic task Ancelotti has in front of him.
We literally have to begin again. Realistically I think the most optimistic outcome is that he finishes the job of equipping us for success, rather than being successful outright. I will gladly take that outcome if he can manage it.
