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12 May 2013 23:15:32
Tell you what blue's our first goal today was a good a goal as you will see in world football. If barcelona scored it everyone would say genius. Now that's what I mean't earlier when I posted about us playin at a different level now. If we can get a manager in to help us express that style of play but with the good defencive qualities we have got to we will move forward.
12 May 2013 22:38:32
Realistically what are the chances of Rooney coming back? {Ed025's Note - nil...
Why would you want him? Benteke or Lukaku are younger cheaper and better. RW
12 May 2013 22:33:56
I think Rafa is by far the best choice first of all he is out of contract which a lot of the managers in the frame are in. his cv is impeccable and he will get results ancellotti has the real job so there isn't really anywhere else as yet for him to go and don't forget he owns a massive home in Runcorn that his family stay in put the rivalry aside he will deliver might even provable in Europe he's good at that #exciting times
Let him rot in Runcorn, because he will never be our manager and rightly so.
Get over yourself. It's about efc getting a proven manager. Martinez hasn't proven anything. Go get raffa and let's start winning things again!.
12 May 2013 22:31:10
In my opinion we should go abroad for abit of european spice, vitor pereira, he is out of contract in the summer, got port to quarter finals of champions league and loves to bring through the youth, he is also interested in managing in the prem and maybe bring a few players on the cheap (atsu, defour, balde) i'd love to see this happen, change of play and will have money to work with from the sales and sky deal.
12 May 2013 22:28:25
BK on tv said "that he's in no rush" to resolve the managerial situation and that he'll "wait until the season is over". is it just me who thinks that yes he needs to make the right decision but he needs to do it quickly? I for one would like our new manager to be able to decide who he wants to keep and who he wants to sell. I also would like the players to have the opportunity to see and speak with the new manager before tweeting or publicly announcing their desire to leave. so what is Bill waiting for? I honestly believe there is a something funda'mentally' flawed in this logic and making this statement. Man U made a good decision in making sure that their transition from one manager to the next is /was handled seamlessly (from my perspective). Come on BK formulate a plan tonight and let's get this sorted before the season ends! You say you listen to the fans. there are enough hints and tips about who we do and do not want. run the names passed whoever you need to run them by and get things moving!
In my opinion it will be Martinez. But out of respect to wigan nothing will be done until the season is over for them. that could be after the Arsenal game if not then after Sunday. that's why BK keeps saying there is no rush. Either way Martinez is the man that Bk see's will give us continuity and continue what DM has achieved so far. He is the man that DM respects and has advised the board of this.
I would imagine he is waiting for wigan to finish their season before going for martinez. hopefully that should also rule out hughes and oNEIL because if he wanted either of them then I think he would have moved quicker.
stewillow
12 May 2013 22:14:22
Awesome performance today by the players and the fans! Moyes could take the entire team with him to utd on today's showing!
12 May 2013 22:09:40
I been thinking about Martinez as I've not been so keen on him but as a friend of mine pointed out
The thing with Martinez is he has had to sell his best players every season otherwise would if done really well
Valencia
Figaroula
Palacios
Baines
Sharner
Moses
All have to be sold so maybe just maybe he might be the right man
Figeroua, s never been sold, but as with Everton and Moyes you can sell your best players and improve. (Rooney, Lescott, Arteta)RW
12 May 2013 21:47:57
If mancini & city have a parting of the ways, do you think we might offer him an interview, and do you think he might be interested? {Ed025's Note - no..
Hes not an Everton manager, too arrogant for my liking. RW
12 May 2013 18:47:02
for me if baines and felli go
felli 25m plus
baines 25 million come on bill get the best price possible
+ 30 million tv deals which makes about 80m pay of the debt have 35 million save five for the future 30 million to spend this summer thoughts eds? PK BLUE {Ed025's Note - nothing is certain yet mate..
12 May 2013 23:34:45
You would be left with £40 million
We're do people get these silly tv money figures from? When it was announced it was explained that it's worth around a extra 12million a year to the club's, 30 million it is not!
12 May 2013 22:01:57
Would anyone else take a swap Rooney for Fellaini
No, i'd rather sell Felli for 25mil and buy 3 players. RW
12 May 2013 21:55:37
Roberto di matteo for me. Available on free and served his apprenticeship at a good few clubs and made a good job a chelaea. Would be good for us. and softens the blow of moyes leaving.
12 May 2013 21:51:17
Well done to all the blues who made moyses last game a special atmosphere. Also any news on the manager front
12 May 2013 21:37:17
when have anyone of you ever seen an outgoing manager anywhere leaving for another club while still employed not sacked by his current club receive a reception like that?just proves what we evertonians are all about, for one thing we are genuine. thanks Davey youll always be welcome back. let's hope our new manager can take us on that next step further.
Totally agree Jimmy. unbelievable support today for the team and the manager. TBH I am one who has been wanting a change of manager and direction but it makes you wonder what he could have done with this team plus another 30 million quid. Proud to be a blue today.
stewillow
12 May 2013 19:06:13
mancini to be sacked, rooney asked for transfer, felli on the cards, wots the odds Ed {Ed007's Note - They don't give odds on bets like that, they give Victoria Crosses.}
12 May 2013 20:37:23
Klinsmann's come from nowhere to 14/1. is it on?
12 May 2013 20:30:05
The Everton chairman told tv after the 2-0 win over West Ham: "It was a great victory, a great performance by the team. It was a great performance by the crowd and once again a great performance by a great manager.
"We will not be making a quick decision (on his replacement). We will take time, get the season over and then we will hopefully give some indication of where we're going. "
So, to all our posters, speculate all you like, but please just read those words.
12 May 2013 19:54:00
Ferguson confirmed after Rooney handed in a transfer request any ideas were he wants to go
12 May 2013 18:27:54
i've seen questions similar to this on here before, but the answers given have usually conflicted with what i've read elsewhere so i'll ask again. Is it possible for us to get Europa League next year? not by getting 5th, but while remaining 6th?
Here will be no UEFA Europa League place next season for the club finishing sixth in this year's English Premier League. It doesn't matter if Chelsea win this season's UEFA Europa League. There's an excellent Wikipedia article that explains the rules about qualification for the UEFA Europa League. It's complicated, but logical.
No the only way we can get it now is for fair play but we will need a dozen teams to say no to it I know it's poor that runners up in cup could get it and Swansea but Wigan won that game fair and square so they deserve to be in it shame they will be in championship next season
Only way is if Wigan relinquish their spot - which they might if they get relegated as I remember the bradford chairman saying its not financially worth it unless you get to the group stage
12 May 2013 19:20:36
I understand what people are saying about Martinez and his leaky defense at Wigan but if he came to Everton he'd be inheriting a solid defense and with possibly McCarthy to replace fellaini and mcmanaman (spelling) I can't see why we could finish in top 6 again.
Why is it no one else seems to mention Maloney from Wigan while the others are good players for me he has been there best player
Even our defenders have shown they have the occasional mistake in them. The thing is that our defenders are experienced enough - as individuals and a unit - to deal with making mistakes and moving on. Plus, I'm sure DM worked on defensive drills and made sure the players knew what they "should" do and made sure they were "motivated" to do so.
Although I think Roberto Martinez is a sound candidate for Everton manager, I do accept that he must take some responsibility for the suicidal self-destruct defending of Wigan - he coaches them and he motivates them, so he has to sort out their failings.
Yeah but the problem is that Maloney is nearing 30 now and is coming towards the end of his career we need younger players
No one mentions Maloney because he is about 30! We want to sign younger players, not more 30 year olds!
12 May 2013 19:17:45
Even if we do £40 mill to spend half of that would go on wages for who ever we signed rember 75per sent ov r income goes on wages so a big kitty does not mean a big transfer budget
So if we get 20 million for felleni we will only get 10million regardless of wages surely his wages will pay for replacement so how do your figures work out
12 May 2013 20:59:52
Moyes said before the man u offer he was leaning towards staying. Those this been that the board had come up with some extra cash?
12 May 2013 18:46:21
A fitting last home match of the season IMHO.
Good football and a good result.
Superb reception for David Moyes and for Phil Neville from our fans - we are a proper football club and the supporters showed their decency and class yet again.
By the way, great to see Tim Cahill in the post match walk around the pitch. Shows the respect he has for DM and shows what a class act Tim Cahill is - as so many former Everton players clearly are. Once you've been touched by Everton, you'll never be the same again - whether a player or a fan.
A similar performance - and hopefully a similar result - away to Chelsea would be great.
Then, get the manager in and play the progressive, entertaining, winning football that we all crave.
12 May 2013 18:23:04
Billic for me as next gaffer, knows about the club will have us playing attacking football I know he has been at loco not long and it would probably be a massive compensation to get him but I think he is the right man to take us to the, next level.
Cmon BK give him a call.
Knows how 2 rip efc off leave him were he is
12 May 2013 17:50:00
well done everyone at goodison today shows what a big club we are we are not david moyes we are everton fc great to see tim cahill again not ashamed to say there where tears at full time but I am sure we will be back bigger and better chorley toffee
12 May 2013 19:47:09
Pretty sure its 25% of anything over 26mil
12 May 2013 17:14:03
Garth Brookes or what ever his name is off tv final score just said moyes Ferguson an man U most prob new this manager change was a done deal up to a year ago I no moyes got a big cheer. But I was not one of them ppl. This is were the club goes backwards an I won't be using my season ticket anymore nor will my kids. Also a man in the pub said bk begged him to stay an was in tears in the meeting they had this guy was addiment that bill told him there would be big funds for nxt window die to a large deal wots in the pipe line anyone no wot deal it is
Your poor kids so what if it was a done deal a year ago its irrelevant David moyes has gave 11 years great service he has changed the club into what it is now moyes will always be remembered at our club and if only we could of hot him the money he needed to make us title contenders just was not to be I do hope he can win those trophies now maybe come home one day Sir David moyes
Good Evening Everyone.
Whilst I enjoy reading the comments left on these pages, I find myself most irate with the post from shakey30.
This is one of the most silly posts I have ever read, so full of inane tosh I wondered why the Editor allowed it on.
Firstly Garth Brooks was most probably recording some Country music in America, I doubt the tv would allow a singer to espouse such subjective views on live TV.
Secondly Mr. Moyes never received a 'big cheer', he got a magnificent ovation from everyone in the ground, even some West Ham fans stayed and applauded.
As for using your psychic powers to predict our club going backwards, I ask you publish next Tuesdays winning Euromillions numbers before I can take you begin to take you seriously.
As far as I saw on TV Mr Moyes and Mr Kenwright had their meeting in Mr Kenwrights London office, now unless it doubles as a Public House I find it hard to believe your ' man in the pub' would have any knowledge of such a meeting.
If there are any big funds to be had I hope it is dispersed in your local community so you can take elocution and English Language lessons so maybe you could formulate a coherent and legible argument.
One thing I will agree with you on, you and your children will definitely not be using your season ticket again, in case you didn't notice it was the last game of the season.
Eddie The Wallet.
12 May 2013 15:45:58
Love Moyes for what he has made us into but I'm not having 'i'm leaving the club in the best possible position'
Fella's almost definitely gone,
Banie will be tempted away,
we really need a back up/new keeper
Jelaivc not really started this season, end of next is world cup and the lad will be looking to move
To the OP: have you ever looked on the bright side of life?
Ferguson interview on sky says he made decision in Jan to leave, Moyes not so loyal, he has known since then. Kenwright already probably known.
Patsyblue
Conspiracy theories - don't you love 'em? The deal's been done now - whenever you believe it was or wasn't first arranged - so FFS please move on.
With respect, if this deal was done some time ago, we have been lied to by someone who presented himself as mr integrity, and to me and and many other evertonions, that matters.
12 May 2013 15:23:12
Do we have a sell on clause with Rooney? I know there was supposed to be one when he left, but obviously that was some time ago and I don't know if there is some sort of limit on how long they remain in place.
Just thinking that if he goes from Utd that could be a few quid extra for the new manager.
Lee
I think we get 25% of his transfer fee
12 May 2013 15:02:29
We should go for the greuther furth manager. Setting all kinds of records in the Bundesliga. :-0
PhilNoClue
Yes good idea let's get the manager from the worst team in Germany.
It was obviously a joke. They have just set a new record as the first team ever in Bundesliga not to win a home game all season.
The records being something like the most amount of losses in the Bundesliga or something? Greuther Furth are crap
12 May 2013 14:58:03
in my opinion, we should go for vitor pereira. out of cotract, loves to progress youth and is looking for a move to the prem. We will have money to spend depending on the felli deal, bainsy and the sky deal. maybe offload a few of the numpties lik naismith, gueye, heitinga. bring in a few young talents from portugal on the cheap e. g. atsu, defour, balde all cheap out of contract and exciting prospects, he would change our style of play and would improve us a lot. BK snap him up (look at mouinho and avb!
12 May 2013 14:16:57
I actually can't wait for moyes to leave, Negative tactics at home and the past 11 years! 4-5-1 does us no favors can't wait for the next man to be in-charge F*****G wigan have better tactics than us and the play 3-5-2,
He makes strikers come for the ball and play out wide he has ruined the Jelavic from last season!
Just A True Blue
To the OP: thank goodness you're in a very, very small minority.
12 May 2013 14:12:57
Who here would like Martinez imagine what he could do with our squad some excellent footballers plus he is a really hard working manager. What you think fellow blues
Dan The Man
Definetly should be our manager, next season:
Howard
Jagielka Distin Duffy
Coleman Baines
McCarthy Gibson Pienaar
Mirallas Jelavic
If martinez comes then he'll try to sign a ecuadorian Jefferson Montero. he tried to bring him to wigan in the last window. he looks good
I would like him, and I would also like him to bring McManaman and McCarthy with him.
Just as we don't like our players being unsettled by speculation that might lead to DM taking some of our them to ManUtd, I think we should behave in a proper way if Robeto Martinez becomes our manager and we'd like some of Wigan's players. There's nothing wrong in going for good players, but I believe there's a right and a wrong way to do that.
So ye all jumping on the martinez bandwagon now funnt last year ye were all laffing when lfc had talks with him bitter twisted and jealous that you lot
Actually, I think we were really laughing at the darkside not making their manager's job attractive enough to tempt Martinez from Wigan. Aston Villa failed twice on similar grounds I'd imagine. At least BK - based on allowing the same control of football matters that DM had - would make the Everton manager's job more appetising for a talented, ambitious, energetic, and confident young manager like Roberto Martinez - or Michael Laudrup or whoever each poster's preference might be.
Last year he said he was waiting for a big club to approach him well now its happened
12 May 2013 13:12:38
moyes to wear a kilt for the last game of the season and to perform a rendition of all the single ladies by beyonce
12 May 2013 14:20:00
Just imagined this in my head, funny as f##k
Degsy
12 May 2013 13:01:14
Is it true on the 11th minute today were singing moyes's name? Just heard then. Hope it's true. Ill certainly be joining in. We're the best fans for a reason. let's show all the tv coverage why. Respect. D
12 May 2013 12:58:41
Does anybody see the resemblance between Malky McKay and Davey Moyes at the start. Both no nonsense jocks with a level of success in the championship also young and ambitious. I do think that EFC have now reached a level where we need a top class manager, but if we can't have that then why not somebody young and ambitious again. it worked out well last time even though it took a few years.
12 May 2013 12:36:43
This is my first time posting here and just want to say that i'm coming round to the Roberto Martinez idea, he plays good football but has no idea about defence. At Everton football club though, there is international defenders already and a number of coaches that know all about defending. This mix with some additions could lead us to more success and the holy grail of the champions league. Also good luck Davey Moyes you've been a legend for us, but after todays match I don't want to see you winning a Goodison any more.
Andy the Blue {Ed025's Note - welcome andy..
Martinez has done his apprenticeship, facts are any manager at Wigan would have a relegation fight every season. he's now won a trophy, playin good football. good age 39, good tactics, maybe question mark against defence,. but for me a good manager who would hold evertons name up well with a good model of football who, s not scared of the so called big boys. his interviews tell me he wants the job. give him the job
12 May 2013 12:11:56
Lets have a poll who we want as our manager Ed, list your first and second choices, I want Laudrop or Martinez
Degsy
12 May 2013 12:22:17
just martinez for me
ste c
(ruling out Laudrup due to compo and ambition)
1st Pereira 2nd Tuchel 3rd Martinez
Laudrup or Martinez for me too degsy.
Joe EFC
1) Lambert 2) Jol 3) Martinez
Hank
1) Slaven Bilic 2) Roberto Martinez
Dev
Martinez, but have a feeling Phil Neville will be involved somewhere, either as boss or assistant. Blue Lee
I would also like Lambert, but I think he's happy and settled where he is
Athletic Bilbao have had a poor season, looking like they won't be in europe next year. there bloke Biesla has done great things really doubt he'll come though
1. Bilic 2. Poyet 3. Solsjkaer
And yes, I know you only asked for top two
Pod
1) Vitor Pereira
2) Roberto Martinez
3) Michael Laudrup
The only reason Laudrup isn't higher is because I don't think we're getting him
1st choice Martinez I was worried that we had no clear replacement but I believe he is everton material he carries a coolness about him and speaks honest I also think DM will recommend him. I also think he wants to come and will get on with BK. if that fails I would give phil Neville or big dunc a go with a expwriwnced no2 or director of football like ferguson is doung with DM like Peter Reid or joe royle.
12 May 2013 12:11:34
A lot of people on here are talking about turning their backs on Everton, should Bill decide to employ the wrong manager (in their opinion). I my opinion they are not true supporters. Evertonians are Evertonians, regardless of the of any mistakes made by the management - look at Portemouth fans and what they have gone through. These people need to get a grip. Yes, I would think it was the end of the world if they appointed Robbie Fowler, but I would still be an Evertonian, I was born one and I will die one, even if we played in the conference.
I always class Evertonians as good supporters who appreciate good football even if we are on the receiving end, and nothing makes be prouder than hearing the applause for a returning player. let's give Moyesie and Phil a good send off, we are better than those from across the park. In Bill We Trust - IBWT
12 May 2013 12:10:12
Can anybody advise just how Bill plans to consult with the fans about the next manager? He only has to glance at this site to see how unpopular a decision to appoint Mackay would be. BlueTone
12 May 2013 12:03:20
I honestly beleive that Martin O'Neill will be the next Everton manager. Just because Moyes always said how fantastic he was before matches for teams he used to manage and he will reccomend a new manager. Not my first choice. I would prefer the Porto fella.
Portico Toffee
The whole thing stinks! we evertonians stuck with moyes just as much as he stuck with us!dont hate him but lost all respect for him for the timing and not offering to step down for the last two games after now becoming a manc from the moment he commited himself to them!doesnt deserve his name singing in my eyes, he got paid well for his trophyless period of keeping us safe! but special! don't think so!
12 May 2013 11:50:20
support today should be for the players and the 3 points! a caretaker i. e stubbs or sheedy should have taken the final 2 games as moyes in my eyes is longer everton fc!he kept us middle of the road in a bad period financilly!but was well paid for it!with two games to go and after leading us all on about waiting to sign a new contract to see where we are knowing in my eyes all the time the outcome, he should of stepped down their and then! doesn't deserve a hounding but certainly doesn't deserve his name singing! that's for special people who win trophies and brought success!
Totally agree Joe! BlueTone
12 May 2013 12:11:35
I couldn't agree more he shouldn't be in charge for these last 2 games, could utd and moyes not have waited till the end of the season to make there announcement, I feel they've both treated us with a lack of respect and kenwright for me could have shown a bit more backbone and at the least put him on gardening leave or something till the end of the season I know most people won't agree but i'm sorry that's how I feel.
ste c
I'll be singing his name. He's leaving to go to Man Utd. It's a huge opportunity for him. An opportunity he carved out for himself having done a great job for us. I think we are getting huge publicity for the right reasons at this time. The managers job here is being advertised by the media as a big big job. Pretty much every prem manager is being asked about it. Maybe an investor is watching. Because this story is world wide. And it's portraying us in a very good light.
Why he does need to be in dressing room to get our players if he wants them he will offer x amount and we will sell if it meets our valuation also why wouldn't we want him for last 2 games we still need to finish with as many points as possible what would you say if we lost last 2 games and Liverpool won there's and finished above us you would blame kenwright for putting moyes on gardening leave just clapp your hands and remember what he has done for our great club, nothing last forever you bitter person
Bitter! read the statement!
12 May 2013 11:27:38
What about martin jol he said he wouldn't rule himself out of the job. What do you think ed? {Ed025's Note - see previous posts..
12 May 2013 11:07:39
12 May 2013 10:52:18
I know a few people may not agree, but a few months back does anyone remember martin jol comments about everton, at the time I remember thinking he was talking himself into the everton job. I think he would be a great addition. Thoughts? Sav efc {Ed025's Note - not for me mate, but hey, what do I know?.
I honestly like Jol. Ask Spurs fans what they think of him, they were not happy that he left. Think he has done a good job at fulham, lost Dempsey and dembele. Buys Berbatov and partners him with Ruiz, who is a classy player. He comes across as a top bloke too. He's not my first choice, but he knows the Dutch market back to front and could help attract players like: Martins, De Jong, Erikson with the sorta money we are looking at for a Fellaini or Baines.
Hank
12 May 2013 11:06:07
For a couple of hours yesterday football was returned to the people. The overpaid pampered players, the billionaire owners, the unscrupulous agents and 20 years of "football is a business" were washed away as the underdogs of Wigan wiped the smug smile off the face of the mercenaries of Manchester. I belong to the generation that watched the evolution of their team over the seasons as youth came to fruition and the transfer record wouldn't pay a months salary for today's players. I watched yesterday as the magic of the cup was evident in the voices of those commentating on the match and punditing in the studio. I heard terms used like "magic of the cup" and "just like old finals", it was obvious that the result had touched those watching regardless of who they supported. I personally jumped from my chair shouting YES as the ball hit the back of net, just as I would if it had been Jelavic, Saha, Johnson, Beattie, Ferguson, Sharp, Gray, Lineker, Latchford, King, Ball or Dean.
Today's game is faster, the players fitter, the stadia better, the game has more money, wider coverage and a world wide audience. Unfortunately the game has been moulded to appeal to an overseas audience who are enticed by a brand name rather than investing in a team. The game belongs to the fans and without them the game wouldn't have existed and would die on its feet. Yesterday the real fans who go to games without expectation of major trophies and sit in the rain (yes I know in relatively small numbers) saw something for their investment and I was happy for them. I haven't enjoyed a cup final as much for about 20 years and I only hope next years is as enjoyable. So here's to a West Brom Southampton cup final with Everton as Champions with Fulham, Norwich and Cardiff pushing for europe.
Popeye
Nice one pop, you know I might have been standing next to you years ago. Never thought then we would be where we are now.
Yes mate I agree. I would add that the term Football Club is a thing of the past. The word club suggests something you can be part of. None of the top teams are football "clubs" anymore. No social gatherings of the locals in a "club" bar. I live in the south west now and still get up to the odd game. I also watched Forest Green Rovers over the last few years. They have developed as a "club". They are not a PLC or owned by a billionaire like most of these mega rich "clubs". Volunteers run the club and supporters are also staff. Just thought I would comment on this.
Degsypulford
12 May 2013 10:22:19
Ino were not getting any compo with moyes letting his contract run down but imagine how much money we will save with his wages gone {Ed025's Note - you do realise the new guy will want paying dont you?
12 May 2013 10:41:43
So what u trying to say Ed lol
Degsy
If its Martinez, he won't be on 75k {Ed025's Note - not far short i would think..
What?! You meen his not volunteering his services? {Ed025's Note - i would though mate.. :)
12 May 2013 10:09:34
If Bill. Really wants to listen to the people why not hand out a questionnaire at today's game? Let the fans put down who they want. But don't give it to the west ham fans, otherwise we will end up with Big Sam getting the job, and my neck couldn't take that.
If Bill really wants to listen to the fans all he has to do is take a look at these pages.
Scraz
Big Sam has just signed a new contract at Hammers so don't be worrying about watching hoof ball.
12 May 2013 10:07:31
Just a thought, and some may not agree, but I think Martinez would be ideal for the job. He plays 3 centre backs (Jags, Distin, Heitinga) and two wing backs (Baines, Coleman). We used this philosophy a few times this season and it has worked to some extent. Martinez will be able to bring the positive attacking football we like and from my point of view, we already have excellent defensive coaches. He hasn't directly said no to the job, just said to ask him at the end of the season. I think if Wigan get relegated then Matinez will feel he will not need to stay because he has won them the FA cup and has built a decent side. I would love him here at Everton. Anyone agree? {Ed025's Note yes me hazza..
Taxi for the man u manager at the gate please. can you leave before the game starts and close the door on your way out.
Hey we would be in the championship by now if if wasn't for moyse he deserves his chance
12 May 2013 10:06:21
I hope the Fans give Moyes and Neville the Send off they deserve today.
Both have been brilliant for EFC and only an person would think otherwise
Thanks David
Thanks Phil {Ed025's Note - im with you there doc..if anyone is annoyed about it, then dont cheer or clap...but lets not boo, or abuse them..the eyes and ears of world football will be watching, lets show our club in a good light..
Very cheap solution. for billy liar who will be making every effort to find everton a new manager. mmmmmm have I heard that before. let me think.
Whats the first commenter talking about?
12 May 2013 09:30:31
could someone please explain the logic of choosing mackay over martinez? {Ed025's Note - sorry i cant..
Probably cost, who is the cheaper option. Can't see Blue Bill opening the purse too wide but you get what you pay for. You buy cheap, you buy twice.
12 May 2013 09:06:51
Ed, I don't understand all these Martinez rumours. He might of won the cup yesterday and if that makes people think he's the man then maybe we should look at Redknapp as well, hope not. If you look at the bigger picture with Martinez what has he done. Fight relegation every year, do we want to go back to that again? I'm not sure who I would have because there's not a lot out their that we could afford. This has got to be the biggest transfer we have been involved in for the past decade, so much rides on the right appointment. Who do you think we should go for and why? {Ed025's Note - for me its martinez mate...plays good football, and with better resources, which he will get at everton, could hit the spot..
I dislike the whole 'fights relegation every year' argument. We are a much bigger club than Wigan with, thanks to DM, stability and consistency in the top 7. Show some perspective.
Totally agree with ed, we have much better caliber of player than Wigan, and our wage bill will be twice there's, allows him more to attract different players. Plus he likes full control of the club, as Moyes had, so that would suit him, and he's not scared to throw in the youth!
EverTheOptimistic
12 May 2013 08:42:42
To be honest we could have the pope in charge but if isn't given the funds, he will simply have the same dilema that Moyes (and the fans) have had to face for the last 11 years. I would favour someone like Bilic, been around for years, knows his football, and has a pair of bxllocks for the big occasion aka cup semi against LFC when Moyes was clueless and we simply folded, as he did in numerous big games. Big Slav would do, with a big wedge of dough. here's hoping. (Wavertree Blue)
12 May 2013 02:20:20
got to go for martinaz football wise and he conducts himself brilliant. {Ed025's Note - he is very media friendly mainman, something that could never be leveled against moyes..
12 May 2013 02:02:15
Hi eds If Martinez does come do you think he will bring any players with him and also do you think we will still go in for fer or Honda? Lewblue {Ed025's Note - a lot of if,s there lew....if he does come, he will want a wigan player or 2, but whelan will want top dollar for them, i dont know where we stand with honda as he was a moyes pick..
But if Hondas as good as they say, at the price we might get him for, he would easy play Martinez style of football ed
EverTheOptimistic {Ed025's Note - i agree mate..but it will be down to the new manager who he wants..
12 May 2013 01:20:29
Whoever is appointed as Everton manager, I will support him and the team as long as I believe everyone is giving of their best. That's even if the appointee is not one of my favoured choices. To nail my colours to the mast: my preference is Roberto Martinez. But, to repeat, whoever it is will be given my support for a couple of seasons at least to put his ideas into practice. Then I'll see where Everton have got to.
12 May 2013 01:16:14
winston reid from west ham is a player I wouldn't mind seeing at the club. he's very solid defensively and almost always seems to win the aerial battle. we've struggled with that all season.
my only concern with him is his ball playing ability, or lackthereof. never the less he could be a very good addition to rotate with distin next season, pending duffy isn't finally given his chance.
i imagine he would only cost a few million pounds, but i'm not sure if west ham would be willing to let him go.
thoughts?
Good player but just won their player of the year so they might want more than you think for him
Just in case it has escaped you, we have not yet appointed a manager for next season so any player acquisitions would have to wait.
12 May 2013 00:33:39
Fellow blues - Moyes has done all he can in the part 11 years let's give him the send off he deserves tomorrow - COYB! {Ed025's Note - i agree mate..
11 May 2013 23:51:45
Not sure what to make of martinez. Now a cup winner has won at all the big grounds except old trafford, but his league campaigns have been very poor. He must have great belief in himself as last year he knocked back villa and refused talks with liverpool. His teams play lovely football but are a shambles defensively, maybe a martinez/stubbs partnership could be the future.
bluepaddy
In fairness to him, the season Villa approached him they were right in the relegation battle as well, and I heard the reason he rejected Liverpool was partly because he'd have a sort of director interfering with his management, which he didn't like.
11 May 2013 23:49:47
If Bainsey does go get that Wigan lad Espinoza, never stops attacking full of energy. An please Bill don't listen to young ferrie we really don't want another jock running the club. Would like someone with a Portugese accent myself.
Thats just sick. making jokes like that when we want positive feedback from this site.
Espinoza is the worst shout I have ever seen, out of all the Wigan players you pick him? He doesn't stop attacking because he is not a defender. He was having to play there because they had no one else. To me, he looks over weight and we already have a potential replacement for Baines in Oviedo. I actually think Oviedo has more natural ability than Baines, so if he can learn to defend how Baines has, we will have another £20m rated LB in 3 or 4 years.