25 Apr 2016 13:32:49
Frank de boer for me great pedigree as a player and doing a fantastic job with Ajax. Knows how to defend too which would be something different to what Bobby has put us through for the last 2 years!

1.) 25 Apr 2016
25 Apr 2016 14:02:23
Heard rumours FM was willing to pay JM £12 million a year over 3 years. Would Diego Simeone not consider £ 10 million a year with a £100 million a year to spend plus the activity from new invest regarding a new ground, training complex and youth development. Surely it's down to FM to convince the best that this is the start of greatness for our club and make the best want to be a part of it.

{Ed002's Note - You are living in a fantasy land LIam.}

2.) 25 Apr 2016
25 Apr 2016 14:20:07
Ed 002. Has there been any news that you have heard over the last few days that would give credence to what's been posted on this site regarding a change in manager. Or are we all getting too excited over a Twitter storm in a tea cup?

{Ed002's Note - No TA. I don't know where this has come from, I know some were saying they had messages from inside the club etc., but perhaps Twitter was really to blame. As far as I am concerned, I expect we will see out the coming couple of weeks or so and then the club will sit down with the manager and discuss the future. From my perspective, I would think advice is perhaps already being taken, but I cannot confirm that.}

3.) 25 Apr 2016
25 Apr 2016 14:38:48
Nice one Ed.

4.) 25 Apr 2016
25 Apr 2016 14:48:14
Ed002: the idea that a "name" will come in, spend "mega-bucks", wave a magic wand, and bring guaranteed instant success is, I agree, sheer fantasy.
We need imho a sound strategic plan for the club - on and off the field and in the community - that is intelligently and diligently carried out by all concerned.
For all the criticism of ManCity and Chelsea about their spending and lack of first-team opportunities for young players, they have recently been very successful at U-21, U-18, and FA Youth Cup level. ManCity have done good work in the local community. Chelsea are well run financially and no longer rely on the owner to constantly bankroll them.
Everton fans should regard FM's investment as "seed money" to help start a regeneration. It's not a bottomless pit to be frittered away. We must hope that FM and his associates develop Everton into a self-sustaining viable business that (hopefully! ) delivers all-round success.

{Ed002's Note - Most of teh money will come from the new television deal Sid. It is significant. Add to that money from the likely sale of Lukak and teh possible sale of Stones.}