07 Feb 2018 02:22:30
Koeman came to Everton because he was promised transfer funds, and he was paid a massive salary, and he saw it as a fixed-term (no more than three years) stepping-stone to his "destiny" (Barcelona) .
Who's to say that isn't exactly what appeals to Marco Silva (transfer funds and salary) or would appeal to Fonseca or Tuchel or whoever?
After the false-dawns of Martinez and Koeman - and the relegation-preventing appointment of Allardyce - surely the next manager has to be someone who has a five-year project to take the team forward, especially for the new stadium?
The question for me is: if that manager does do well and we do start making progress, what stops one of Europe's already established "elite" clubs taking him him before he fully completes his project at Everton?
One other thought: the first seasons of both Martinez's and Koeman's tenure (and to a lesser degree Allardyce's first few matches) were promising for Evertonians, but it didn't take long for the fanbase's loyalty and patience to be severely tested and eventually the toxic atmosphere forced the club's hand.
I fear that our fans' fragile morale wouldn't cope well with the inevitable ups-and-downs of a five-year project. Do we as a fanbase have the mental strength (we complain about the players' lack of that) to stick with what the club are doing even if it is slower than we expect and things aren't always rosy?

1.) 07 Feb 2018
07 Feb 2018 06:57:24
I'd say a lot of the fan base would be patient if the right man is brought in and hits he ground running, Bobby. The problem with all 3 of the managers you mentioned is that they have been resolutely stubborn when the proverbial has hit the fan. Playing players out of position, not practicing set pieces etc. I also believe that the problems stem from behind the scenes and this needs to change asap. We have tried the DoF route, albeit with a chief scout in that role, and it doesn't seem to work. We should either get in someone who is experienced in the position or drop it all together and we may then see some progress.

2.) 07 Feb 2018
07 Feb 2018 08:49:08
The fan base was patient when David Moyes was here. Unfortunately we didn’t have the finances at the time to take the next step.
Plus whisky nose turned Moyes head.
What might have been?

3.) 07 Feb 2018
07 Feb 2018 09:19:59
Swansea unbeaten in last 8 games! Still in FA cup. We got the wrong manager. Seriously that manager has them playing good football. Alladyce just wants boring football. I would rather the team getting beaten if they were having a go!

4.) 07 Feb 2018
07 Feb 2018 09:43:23
I do not believe that it is a binary choice: good football and lose or defensive rubbish that we call football only because there is a ball in the vicinity. Good football developed because it is winning football.

5.) 07 Feb 2018
07 Feb 2018 10:58:57
Robbie I totally agree with you under Moyes we didn't have the finances and the fans were patient. I think if he had of had the funds then the patience may have evaporated. Some fans towards the end of his tenure were already saying he had taken us as far as he could and we needed a new manager.