BristolToffee

The other factor to consider is the compatibility of our squad with that of the manager’s style. It was mentioned that Dyche doesn’t play with a number 10, which as we know is an area we have an abundance of. Therefore if he came on board, would he struggle due to not having the players who can deliver what he requires? I always thought a lot of Martinez’s views made a lot of sense (i.e. statistically you’re more likely to concede from a counter attack when taking a corner than actually score, therefore it’s better to take short corners and maintain possession in an attacking area rather than hit and hope a ball into the box) and wondered if a lot of his failures were down to the fact that the players he had were not capable of playing his system, rather than his system being the issue?

I’m leaning towards Big Sam. I remember reading an article about how people have him incorrectly labelled. People see him as a one trick pony, a long ball specialist who saves teams from relegation. This is certainly true in season one, but not so from there on. In season one he gets the job done. He gets the results needed to bring stability. From season two however he then starts adding more creativity, playing a more enjoyable style to watch. For example at Bolton he started bringing in the likes of Jay Jay Okocha, etc. He did the same at West Ham. The issue is with the last few clubs (Sunderland, Palace, etc) he has never had chance to show what happens in Season two onwards, so he is still seen as a one trick pony...

I would love Unsworth in charge. Imagine seeing a passionate manager on the sidelines, who the players want to play for. He’ll put his faith in youngsters, he’ll boost those low in confidence, a proper man-manager. The fans will be on board too. Stuff experience. Zidane hasn’t done too bad at Real and Pep did ok at Barca. Ancelotti is the big name, but for me doesn’t feel quite right.

He is very much a goal poacher. He plays best playing off someone else. Can't lead the line. Also has struggled against the more experienced centre backs where he gets 'roughed up'.

I wasn't initially excited, but the more upset the Southampton fans have got, the more I'm starting to think he will be a good appointment

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/everton-poised-confirm-new-manager-8127187

Seeing as the Koeman story is all being driven by Dutch journalists, I wonder what is really going on? I'm sure Koeman's agent is behind everything. Are we about to sign Koeman? Is this just a ploy to get Saints to give him a pay rise? Perhaps we're even behind it in order to get Emery signed up? Given the initial journalists incorrectly stated Koeman was on his way to Liverpool yesterday this could all be rubbish.

Which would you prefer: Monchi and Emery or Simeone?

According to the list above Simone is on £4.4m and Emery must be on less than £2.3m. Is Koeman really worth more than both of them? I'm suspicious...

I'm not against Unsworth, but can't see him getting the job. Whoever they want must currently be in a job, otherwise I don't think it would have dragged on this long. That said, who they want and who they get is a completely different matter. I'm not keen on any of those currently out of work.

6 years ago Frank De Boer had no club management experience, won titles in his first four seasons and is now favourite to manage us. The Echo today has asked 'why not Unsworth?' This is based on having Overmars as technical director to support him. Given the crazy last season where Mourinho couldn't buy a win and Leicester went from relegation certainties to champions, is there logic in the argument?

Given the managers that will be in the Premier next season, how tempted do you think Simeone would be to move over? Rumours are that Guizman (or however you say it) will be leaving this summer. Also don't Atletico have an 18 month transfer ban?

Just looked up Koeman's track record. Whilst he's doing a good job at Southampton, he seems to have struggled at a lot of previous clubs.

Isn't Stam his defensive coach as well?