Angus Kinnear

[Rita_Poon]

Interesting how much he seems to have been responsible for - or at least he’s claiming credit for.

He suggests that the structure of the football operation, with the replacement of the director of football with the flatter structure, was his idea.

Also noteworthy that the analytics firm Insight Sports was bought by the Friedkins after he recommended we work with them.

They certainly seem to trust their CEO - which is how it should be.

I hope under new ownership they maintain their independence, it isn't unheard of that to satisfy a boss a solution is found no matter what.

 

[allen]

I hope under new ownership they maintain their independence, it isn't unheard of that to satisfy a boss a solution is found no matter what.

Yeah - though I guess if what you're producing is pure statistical analysis, then that's pretty immovable, isn't it?

I can't see the Friedkins putting their thumb on the scale of algorithm design - but who knows?

 

[Drico]

This for me has to be the objective every season now. We simply have to end the trophy drought before anything else. I want as strong a team as possible in every round.

Especially as this squad is not getting relegated and probably not getting Europe via the league. The cups are where it's at. If people don't want to try to win trophies at Everton, they need to be pushed out.

 

[Drico]

I hope under new ownership they maintain their independence, it isn't unheard of that to satisfy a boss a solution is found no matter what.

I thought for a minute there you were referring to ToffeeTV...

 

[Saint Domingo]

Especially as this squad is not getting relegated and probably not getting Europe via the league. The cups are where it's at. If people don't want to try to win trophies at Everton, they need to be pushed out.

It’s a good route into Europe as well. Especially the Carabao cup, with a two legged semi final we saw what Newcastle were able to do to Arsenal last season, why couldn’t we edge out a top team at Bramley Moore? It needs to be the priority and I’m glad the tone at the club has changed from the usual ‘the PL is our bread and butter’ to talking about having to win something. It’s what we’re all here for, the club has to start paying the fans back.

 

[preposterousvelios]

Especially as this squad is not getting relegated and probably not getting Europe via the league. The cups are where it's at. If people don't want to try to win trophies at Everton, they need to be pushed out.

Think that's slightly pessimistic. Ofc would love to see us win a trophy and think we will have a proper go at it this season, but the primary aim is definitely European qualification.

Personally I'm quite confident we get conference league and think we have an outside shot at Europa.