Next manager discussion (poll reset 21/05/2016)

[IRO1977]

Koeman has stated he's happy in Southampton

He hasn't really though. If you watch the whole interview he's trying his best not to rule himself out but gets cornered somewhat at the end

 

[malfosse]

Jose, living the dream of every Blue.

 

[Azza]

Nice of the Echo to catch up

Funny that isn't it.

 

[EddyKent]

Koeman has stated he's happy in Southampton

What else can he say?

 

[Duncan Disorderley]

If we really want to turn the worlds attention to Everton, then the biggest statement of intent is Jose. Headlines everyday with him mugging off the RS!
I know the salary would be a major sticking point but by getting him our commercial value would soar, I'll be happy with FdB or Koeman but if EFC really really want to get back in the big time then it simply has to be The Special One.

 

[Toffeelover]

Koeman and Hughes are out, need to move on and forget this pair. Plus for me Pellegrini is too old need a younger person who can commit himself to time required to bring the club round.

 

[mikewex]

Nice to see the paper that can't be named winding up other fans:

Mark Hughes disappointed over Everton snub - but admits he remains happy at Stoke

 

[Darth Vader]

Any news today that is relevant?

 

[roydo]

Any news today that is relevant?

It didnt rain.

 

[The Esk]

Koeman and Hughes are out

Koeman is not out.

 

[Zezti]

Any news today that is relevant?

Stubbed my toe earlier.

 

[Toffeelover]

Koeman is not out.

Well not sure how firm you are in that but he was reported today saying he was staying on the south coast. Have to say though what I stated ina previous post done a decent job down there but not brilliant.

 

[ianefc]

Koeman is not out.

Is Koeman the best we can hope for? That not a criticism of him BTW.

 

[Coffee and TV]

I like the idea of De Boer as a manager but the fact his football has been described as 'boring' is a bit off putting.

 

[Toffeelover]

Koeman is not out.

Ronald Koeman has dampened speculation that he is interested in the vacant manager's position at Everton by saying that he is staying with the south coast club.

The Dutchman is heavily linked with a switch to Goodison Park in the wake of Roberto Martinez's departure from the club and reports that he could be tempted to Everton led the back pages this morning.

Koeman was asked about his contract situation and his future by the press at his pre-match press conference ahead of this weekend's final games in the Premier League.

"I am manager of Southampton, everyone knows I have one more year of my contract," Koeman said. "What I said last week when I got [asked] the same question about future is that we will sit together and analyse this season and talk about the future. That's what the news is today."

Asked outright if he would be staying as Saints boss, Koeman, who is on record as saying that at the least he would see out his three-year deal with Southampton, simply stated: "Yes."

Another man mentioned more by the media than supporters in connection with the Goodison hotseat, Mark Hughes, also played down talk of him replacing Martinez by committing his own future to Stoke City.

"I'm more than happy here and looking forward to next season," Hughes said. "We've a lot of good things going on and my job certainly isn't finished.

"I feel sorry for Roberto Martinez, who is a really engaging guy. Unfortunately for him, they have decided to go in a different way."