City supporter in peace. Thought I would tell you this as it was a real shock and will be of interest to Everton supporters. Was in the bookies on Friday in the Manc area. Some bloke wanted to put £500 on Laudrup to become the next manager. He was clearly a novice or an idiot to put £500 and was turned away (theoretically could have won £23k on 46/1!) so he had to go and split his money at different bookies.
Couldn't believe it myself. He told me just to put money on Laudrup - end of. Putting £500 said enough to be honest.
I can't see Pereira going, I think Kenwright would prefer experience in English football. I actually think Martinez has underachieved at Wigan. Questions have to be asked why Wigan only play during the last 6 games or so. And Whelan wouldn't mind letting him go but for a ridiculous compensation fee so clearly a turn-off for BK.
Laudrup's odds have drifted from 46/1 on Thursday/Friday to 33/1 on Sat evening to 18/1 this morning and now 12/1 tonight.
Whelan actually said publicly on Wednesday that Martinez's future would be decided within '24 hours'. Nothing has happened since. I'm thinking change of heart among Everton hierarchy who are in negotiations with Laudrup who is now 1st choice? Possibly some ITKs have been told hence the betting run.
Just thought I would tell you as it was a real surprise to me seeing £500 going on. Suffice to say I figured it was worth a flutter too after doing some research. I can see Laudrup fitting in perfectly at Everton. Good solid football and a very canny manager in the transfer market like Moyes. I'm sure Everton supporters wouldn't mind unearthing a Michu or a de Guzman.
