You Have to Recruit a New Manager

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It seems to me that the ?Moyes issue? is a recurring thread on TW and seems, more than most, to elicit very strong points of view from both the pro- and anti-Moyes brigades.

Given that the next few weeks, particularly tomorrow [This was submitted before the Sunderland replay ? Ed], will no doubt be the catalyst for even more exchanges, I thought it might be an opportune moment to consider a hypothetical scenario where Moyes either gets the ?Spanish Archer? (á la Huddersfield Town) from Kenwright, or decides he?s had enough and resigns overnight.

Any well-run business should have a "Plan B" for such occasions, so let?s give it a try and put ourselves in the Board?s shoes and assume we are tasked with finding a replacement!

Many have argued "who could possibly do better"? Well that is moot if the situation is forced and we find he?s gone.

So?. First of all we would likely lay out a Job Description based on what we want in a manager ? to deliver the desired goals and objectives we believe are in Everton?s interest. It may go something like this:

The Role: Manager
A superb opportunity has arisen for a World Class Manager to take the lead in rebuilding Everton into the premier club in the EPL, responsible for all aspects of running the playing and development side of the club; to include, junior and youth strategy and development, first and second team player appointment, recruitment along with complete autonomy regarding buying and selling of any player associated with the club.

The Club: Everton FC
The greatest club in the history of English football, founder member of the Football League, winner of X league titles, Y FA Cups, best fans in the world... etc. etc, etc.

The Club Vision:
To become the Number #1 football team in the EPL, as measured by consistence, flowing style of winning play, youth development, Premier League titles, FA Cup wins and regular qualification for the European Champions League, culminating in European Championship titles.

The Candidate:
Key attributes of the Everton Manager to include:-
? A passion for cultured flowing football in the style of the legendry ?School of Science?
? Ability to work with world class players, manage their hopes and desires, in the framework of a good honest family club with a sprinkling of journeymen, young upcoming lads and good honest professionals
? Strong interpersonal skilled, charismatic and articulate
? Significant football club management experience demonstrating an ever improving record of development and achievement

The role will be based at the MECCA, L4, initially a minimum of 7 days a week until the goals are accomplished... ie. turn Everton into the leading club in world football.
Assume a maximum salary of £65k/pw (same as Moyes?s current package).
Assume we find a way to provide the new manager with a transfer fund of say £30M.
We set a timescale to cover a honeymoon period, a rebuilding period and a timeline to deliver the goods.
We also set a trapdoor i.e. a minimum level of performance and points required each season while the rebuilding process is undertaken.

I?m sure many of you can come up with more detailed process, structure, objectives & timelines... but take it in the spirit it is intended; think about the potential candidates out there and come back with your recommendation, supported by at least a paragraph explaining your decision!

COYBs

Stephen Barr, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.A.     Posted 26/03/2012 at 21:57:13

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