Ancelotti foresees rapid growth for Everton's young core team

I know it’s easier to talk about something rather than do something, but when a man like Ancelotti, who has done everything, says he thinks the club is going to grow very quickly, it definitely warms the heart.

The thing that stood out the most in the whole article to me, was when “our manager” talked about a sense of belonging, and it’s only when you think about this, that you realise how important this is.

And after Richarlison’s comments yesterday, hopefully it’s beginning to spread from the staff he talks about, and onto his players, because this is the thing that will really help create a winning mentality, and that feeling that a “sense of belonging” is so, so important.

The key bit is this ...

“You coach because what you want is to play. I'd like to play the game, not prepare it, but I'm 61 and if you can't play, coaching keeps that passion alive."

And so says ever arl arse that ever took kicking a ball seriously... well me anyway.

In some ways, I feel sorry for him having inherited such a mish-mash of some good, some bad, and some downright coyote ugly. I just hope too, of the ones who are destined to stay with us, they adopt Carlo's philosophy and play to the maximum of their abilities.

Even before the break, there were too many who didn't seem to be fully committed, and just seemed to be going through the motions. It's been said before, and maybe this is the wrong thread, but I hope Duncan is allowed to bellow from the dug-out for the derby Game and all games thereafter.

Just like it was when Carlo first arrived, and we got unexpected results!

There will be no quick fix; this is probably Carlo Ancelotti's biggest challenge, but he seems to be relishing the challenge. He also seems to love living near the beach at Crosby, and is embracing the culture of the club. His class just shines through every time he speaks to the press.

I know some fans thought he had only signed to top up his pension but, as he said himself, he has enough money and this move had nothing to do with money. Again our players, like Carlo, have taken a 30- 50% wage deferral, unlike our neighbours who wanted to join the furlough scheme. I guess none of their players or staff have taken a wage deferral as it would have been blazoned across every national paper.

“The idea is to improve the club with signings, we’re clear on that”

Is this a direct reminder to Mr Moshiri that he doesn’t want any nonsense when it comes to recruiting his players? He has been told he will be backed and he fully expects it.

We have a class act for a manager as well as a proven winner who will install a winning mentality into his team.

I really do enjoy having this man as our manager, and I haven't been able to say that about most of our recent gaffers. He's a genuine, thoughtful gentleman with a fresh perspective.

If anyone is to get us back on our pedestal, it is this man who is so sincere and bursting with integrity.

It is just disappointing he's found himself, to some degree, with his hands tied. The sheer folly and poor player recruitment of past regimes, and the real potential of a hefty fine for transgressing Financial Fair Play rules means that he is going to be really astute in the transfer market, whilst similarly off-loading those squad players who have no future at Goodison.

However, if ever there was an individual capable of giving us real progress on the field, I'm convinced Carlo is the man.

I'm genuinely looking forward to next season, even with only a limited number of 'Carlo chosen' additions to the team.

I actually think a number of our younger players, including Digne, Richarlison, Holgate, Calvert-Lewin, Gomes, Gordon etc, give us a strong core of developing players.

We do need a number of quality additions though in key areas; let's hope Carlo can get the player's he wants.

I've been saying for about a year or so I honestly believe we're a time-bomb ticking. When some of these kids mature under Carlo's tutelage, we're going to be one hell of a team in my opinion.

And most importantly, I've had fun watching again. His brand of football is a-okay by me.

We've been getting this garbage for decades yet neither the club or its employees ever do anything to counteract or dispute it. Everton FC have never recognised the value of publicity and seem content to sit back and let sleazebag journalists slander us with no response.

No wonder we can't put a winning team together with this handicap.