De Boer looking forward as he departs Ajax

Of course I wanted Martinez three years ago desperately....

Either way I hope the board move quick on this and our new manager is installed by the end of the month.

If he wants to join us then I'll welcome him.

There will not be a a lot of time left before the new season starts (with the Euro's and Copa America) for the new manager to assess and speak to the returning international players and get in new recruits so time is of the essence to make a decisive monumental decision for the immediate and long term future of the club.

Moshiri runs things now, a billionaire. Add the flood of money about to go running thru the Prem (on top of the money already running thru). We're an attractive proposition just . . . like . . . that.

With as bad as things got as this season went along, let's not forget that we have talent. It's not as if an ambitious manager will have a massive rebuild in front of him.

Players out of contract, oldsters need replacing, 2-3 might want out? Same at Everton as at every club. Routine.

5 weeks before the window opens. We'll have someone by then. Let's hope whoever Moshiri picks to sort it out, gets it right.

As strangely convenient as a site at the docks suddenly becoming available for a new stadium after all these years and Moshiri having formed a company called Blue Heaven Holdings 8 months before purchasing a team that wears blue?

I have the feeling this could be a done deal and for some reason they are delaying the announcement.

Finally we are forced to settle with David Moyes or even Rhino.

Honestly - I would not be disappointed with FDB, Koeman, Mourinho, Favre, Emery or Pelligrini. In that order.
Wild-cards would have to be Everton men - Eddie Howe, Unsworth or Stubbs.

My biggest thing is a candidate that understands Everton. It is no coincidence that only ex-Everton players have won trophies at the club. We need someone who understands the city, the people and the football club.
Anyone who sees Everton as a stepping stone - get lost!
Anyone who sees Everton as a plucky under-dog - no thanks!
Even Mourinho. If he comes in, it has to be to embrace the challenge and project that is Everton. Let's get back to the top table again. Compete for titles.
Never Satisfied Unless the Best!

I think it's this lack of experience that might just be putting people off, but I would be willing to give him a chance.

In saying that the list of candidates getting bandied around seems very impressive, and I wouldn't be too disappointed with any of them.

Alls I ask of our new manager, is that he gives his players great belief, and gets us playing with real intensity.

Professionalism is also very important, and with De Boars pedigree, I think this should be taken as a given.

New manager, new ground, I just hope our bubble isn't burst again with the choices.

Looks like Koeman is staying at Southampton if the press are correct. If the press are correct it just shows how far we have fallen as a club that Southampton is more attractive than Everton.

If we can get a ground on "The Dock", I think it won't be long for our own stock to rise once again. If Koeman, was out of work and he then chose Southampton over Everton, I think it would then be time to worry?

However maybe one of the criteria for the next manager should be that they have never been relegated.

FDB has won the Eredivisie 4 times in a row and missing the 5th title in 6 years this year. Koeman and McClaren have won it once and Pochettino has won nothing as a manager before leaving for Southampton he had gained 9 points from 13 games sound familiar?

My concern is that FDB might feel insulted and move to somewhere else with the delay. His agent said he was interested in moving to us he resigns what more do we want him to drive up and knock on the door?

Vintage De Boer. pic.twitter.com/QYNwd7Bt1h— AjaxDaily (@ajaxdailydotcom) May 12, 2016

Also, with Koeman and De Boer both represented by the same agent - what is going on there? How can he represent both of his clients? We know De Boer badly wants this job. I think the Koeman links are just a way of getting an outstanding deal from Southampton. Surely this agent will want two big earners in the Prem. Then again, Koeman to Everton, De Boer to Southampton?

Let's get someone with a winning mentality for a change, someone who is ruthless and kicks everyone up the arse. If they don't like it... get rid!

At the moment we have a short list that's beginning to look like the crown scene from Ben Hur with, according to the tabloids websites etc informing us that 'sources close to' or 'it is believed' that Bloggs will be the next manager.

But everyone; us, journalists you name it are all pissing in the wind, because no ones been approached, no statements have been issued by any club for Everton to keep their hands off their boy.

So until there's a solid approach it's just waffle. n fact add me to the list at 5,000-1 after all if Leicester can do it.

It's the same with the players; Lukakuu's dad states that his lad should go to Man U or Bayern and it provokes over 300 posts ranging from ' 'e can fuck right off' to 'can't blame the lad'.

But the players said nothing hasn't put in for a transfer request. Man U or Bayern have expressed an interest so it's as you were.

So who'll be our new manager? No idea well at least I'm honest cos no one else knows. In fact put a fiver on me at those odds you'll win 23k

I personally think it's one of three myself. The above, Koeman or Mourinho (big 'IF', I know). I just hope it's done sooner rather than later so there's time for the man to bed in... what with pre-season and the window opening shortly.

I do know one thing: the wait is killing me. Why do you think I'm on here every day?!?!

I'd prefer Mourinho because he offers instant success pretty much guaranteed. However FDB may be a better long term fit.

That's Benitez out of the reckoning then.

He seems to have the "nutter" factor that appeals to me personally.
His team's keep clean sheets on a regular basis so that is another plus.

Put him on the short list.

Furthermore, he uses a system that, when a fullback bombs into attack, he is covered by a midfielder. And fullbacks do a lot more defensive work than ours currently do.

De Boer seems to be the obvious choice but it seems he's playing it cool.

* Moshiri has taken full control.
* New Manager appointed.
* Money for the new manager to spend.
* New stadium on the way.

Maybe I'm being a bit optimistic, but we deserve some good news don't we??

In fact, I still can't believe you can get 2/1 for him to be our next manager as of right now. I lumped on, so expect us to get Pellegrini.

I wouldn't mind a few of Ajax's players to be honest!

We'll of no doubt put the feelers out to folk already but will be waiting to see what's going on with certain folk, waiting for others to fulfil their commitments etc and get the ball rolling on a serious note within next week or two I bet.

But id wager that de Boer is the man we really want, seems too much of a coincidence that his agent mentions he'd like the job, then he walks out on Ajax and we sack our manager the day after. We'll of got in touch not long after and arranged to talk as soon as he gets back from China, and that'll be why movement on the manager front is slow at the min.

That's my opinion anyway.

Love all the banter and felt inspired to join in.

I feel that Frank de Boer will be the best choice for longevity. No to Emery as he likes to jump ship when he feels like. He could have created something special at Almeria and didn't see it through.

My wild card? Mark Warburton and David Weir with Rhino assisting.

COYB!

My own preference is Unsy as head coach and if not the Koeman who has done well at Southampton who are really a Championship club and the ultimate sellers.

But...

He was odds on to get the Celtic job and hasn't, so he's clearly got his eye on other things. I just hope Mr. Moshiri doesn't even think about going there!

On a lighter note........Who'd have thought Brendan Rodgers be back in Champions League before Liverpool?

When asked if he sees a future for himself in China, Ajax's departing coach answered: “Not right now. I would prefer to work for one of the major European leagues.” However, he did have one piece of advice for the Chinese clubs: “Give young talents a chance and make sure you have a good mix of experienced players.”

I like his comments already

Although, I am pretty sure that Jp Staam and Bergkamp would not be coming with him, what a pity, but maybe he could persuade them to join him for a year., probably a pipe-dream.

I appreciate also that he haso Prem Experience, but neither did Mourinho when he first came to Chelsea!

I also think it's a pipe-dream to do a Leicester in the first year, regardless of who the manager would be.

I love what Rhino has done with the U21's and wouldn't be too upset if he got the job now but I feel that a few years working with someone like FDB who has experience of other leagues and major tournaments would help to develop him better.

Not convinced with most of the suggestions being put forward and certainly not Koeman. Southampton haven't impressed me at all and their so-called achievements sound like the tosh released by Everton when Martinez was sacked, last 16 in the Europa League indeed.

Aside from the obvious contract dealings, there's the issue of housing, him tying up loose ends in Holland etc. Uprooting to another country doesn't happen overnight - there's a lot to do to make it happen. Kids, schooling, housing, family, visas etc etc. It's not just about football so it takes time.

Get that attitude from them and winning trophies is no longer the hopeless fantasy we've had to endure for far too long, but it's a big ask of many of the inherently spoilt, can't-be-arsed prima-donnas currently masquerading as players in the Premier League.

Apart from the not rushing bit the rest of the statement is nonsensical.

It's a "bad mistake" to think that a top class player like De Boer might make a good manager, even though he's already proven himself to be quite a good manager by winning multiple league titles in his own country?

Yet, it's not a "bad mistake" to presume that a bang average player like Unsworth would make a good manager, on the back of one solitary game in charge and a couple of seasons looking after the kids?

Who's your "very good source", mate?

And David Price (#96), who told you it's a "done deal"? Both of you should get jobs in the media... you're getting your stories before them. Well done fellas.

All I know is that Everton need to make the right appointment.

If he was he would have been appointed by now.

Believe it or not the Everton manger position is unlikely to be the top of everybody's wish list. Van Gaal would become available and along with Pellegrini would not have to travel far to start his new job.

The Watford appointment takes out one potential (if unlikely) candidate. Let's not want us to rush into a silly choice because of a perceived need to get SOMEBODY in.

On the subject of Unsy a couple of years developing kids and taking over from the buffoon for one game does not qualify him for one of the toughest leagues in the world.

Unlike the last appointment we need to take advice from experts in the game and study CVs closely to get a good match.

There are enough proven winners out there make them want the job.