What does it take to be an Everton manager?

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

Its not though. Allardyce won games but wasn't around long, for example.

Exactly. Ive asked in multiple threads a similar question, what do Evertonians want from Everton this season, and everyone moves the goalposts to suit what they're criticizing.

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

Someone who polls our online mouth pieces before making every decision.

Luca Chianti?

 

[Clarky cat]

A UEFA Pro licence, soundbites and a relentless fear of purchasing players who don’t have Premier league experience

 

[chicoazul]

Luca Chianti?

He’d be a great person to consult, wonderful soccer brain.

 

[NeilMorepies]

He’d be a great person to consult, wonderful soccer brain.

I’m sure he probably prefers the stress-free life as a pundit on FOX

 

[evertony]

A good start would be a manager who has zero respect for Liverpool, and for that matter the other top teams. I want someone who doesn't give a toss what they've won or what they've spent and goes into every single game without fear. We've had an inferiority complex for way too long.

 

[msb]

Its not though. Allardyce won games but was around too long, for example.

Fixed that for you. Eternal shame on the club for that appointment.

 

[Drico]

Here's one to ponder. Stemming from the discussion in the Moyes thread about what might have been if we'd kept Silva, it set me thinking about what a daunting job managing EFC must be.

I've seen debates for bright young things; outrage at Managers for being unconcerned about x,y,z; for being out dated dinosaurs; praise for innovation; opprobrium for not getting the fans; complaints over being nice but naive; debates over being too positive or not being realistic enough; bemoaned for being too negative; irritation for being a front man for the club and not challenging the boatd; for having to front up for the club in ansentia etc etc.

Everton are unmistakable a huge club with a demanding fan base who'll let you know exactly what they think, which can spin in a dime. Tough job no?

Personally I lean towards a more experienced head with a track record. Bar a generational talent I think the job is too big for bright young things. You need a set of stones and the nous to deal with the flak when things aren't going so well.

So what skills does your perfect Everton manager need?

Just make sure there are no red baubles on your Christmas tree…

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

Just make sure there are no red baubles on your Christmas tree…

That fat ham really did the most damage in recent history to our club didnt he.

 

[blue61]

….simple, win football matches.

Or at least 'try' to win football matches, regardless of the opposition, rather than 'managing expectations' by talking up the other team. A Brian Clough type of character would be perfect for this club.

 

[Eggs]

Someone who polls our online mouth pieces before making every decision.

….not sure why you want to be consulted

 

[AsiaAsia82]

We only win trophies with an ex-player in charge.

 

[coollino]

Exactly. Ive asked in multiple threads a similar question, what do Evertonians want from Everton this season, and everyone moves the goalposts to suit what they're criticizing.

Imagine how dull this place would be if Everton were good

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Imagine how dull this place would be if Everton were good

Oh no, someone would complain about something.

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

Imagine how dull this place would be if Everton were good

Last season all anyone wanted was a dull year without drama and to settle the club down. Apparently not...