Sir McGiven

holy, 10 years in g-league and he never tried his chance in Europe... wow. (wasnt it d league before btw?)

Tuchel would have been a perfect fit. The new tactical era of European football will be German Era IMO. It has started with Jupp Hynckes' Bayern and continued by Klopp on Dortmund but interrupted by Guardiola's Barça (still, it was a tactic perfected by Germans) now both Guardiola's and Klopp's approaches in the UK and Hyncknes' return to Bayern shows that "Gegenpress" or its variants will dominate the European football for a couple of years. If I were the person who is going to pick a manager for Everton, I would celebrate Sam's departure first than would focus on promising German managers who have "the gegenpress" or its variants in his repertoire. On the other hand, they are disciplined, can get their hands dirty whenever needed. But... You need a bunch of players who can adapt themselves to it. Stamina and pace are the key factors. So, I don't know, needs a lot of investment. Any manager with an attacking approach would work basically. Uhm, let's say any other manager whose skills, general football perspective %1 better than Sam's works for Everton. I have never seen a manager who constantly blames individuals or the whole team when they lose a game and credits himself for the wins. His ego is bigger than his size.

Shush! You know too much, you talk too much. I am calling my friend Vladimir now, he knows what to do in this kind of cases.

we have our own trump and I use some tricks to cover my IP (arrested the day after he posted that)

It's hard to keep up with all aspects of the US politics from miles and miles away but I have a little bit more knowledge than any regular Turkish citizen as I am on Skype with some of my American friends on a daily basis, it comes to politics time by time. I can say all of them has different political views but never seen one of them totally satisfied either for Hillary or Trump. I think last elections was the matter of settling for the lesser of two evils for the many Americans. Of course, there were hardcore Hillary and Trump fans but it doesn't change the fact the rest was unsure about both. On my side, it was interesting to see both Democrats and Republicans were unable to promote/elect better candidates.

and a good analysis of his tactical mind (based on his PSG days): https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/the-genius-of-laurent-blanc-an-unspoken-truth

He would be a decent signing only if he was a left-back to replace Baines (because of his age obviously) but as you say, not better than Coleman.

Not backing up Assad as he should be leaving soon, not backing up opposition either... But this conflict in Syrian territory between USA and Russia is enough. People have suffered enough for this bullshit. 3.5 million refugees residing in Turkey at the moment, we are famous for our hospitality especially in times like this but it's enough. It has changed a lot of things in my country. They are not happy, we are not happy at all anymore... I have a lot to say on this subject but this one is Trump topic so what I want to say is; I've never thought Hillary would be the best choice nor Trump, between two of them I would vote for Hillary unwillingly. (Bernie!) Still, I do understand you dear United States of America. We have similar one who is ruling the country more than 15 years... We couldn't but I hope you get rid of what you have... It's 4 am in Istanbul, couldn't sleep yet as still waiting what will be his declaration about the latest news from Syria. On the other hand, as I said I don't like Assad and it is best for him to leave but after what happened in Iraq I am a little bit suspicious... Let me refresh your minds a bit: lies about Saddam's nuclear weapon production/storage before invading the country. Saddam was a bloody, over-powered dictator but this fact is just not justifying Bush's strategy based on lies... I don't trust news or any kind of politician's shits about this kind of critical issues anymore... This time, the world needs proper, unbiased expert reports from the field and then sharpest actions can be taken immediately.

I do understand where you come from. He is a successful businessman, not a sporting director and because of that, he is in need of a CEO-like DoF to run the business on a daily basis, which is totally understandable from his point of view. It is another topic and also ungovernable fact in world's current market shape but that's why businessmen should have never been involved in football. Because I have never adapted myself to new modern football industry. I'm still looking from a perspective of an 80's, 90's football fan where a player doesn't worth a money which can feed the kids in any country in Africa for 10 years or without any ethics involved, where there is not much gap between clubs' finances. You know, when there is one person in charge which is a manager, your decision either can be good or bad. When there is one other person, which is DoF, first your decision needs to be accurate on him then you can expect him to be accurate in the decision of the right manager. Either way, fans are the true sufferers. The businessman can sell his shares and leave, DoF can be sacked/resigned, same applies to the manager where both will be paid no matter what. But the fans... They'll be always there, no leaving involved. The fans, the ones who generate match day and commercial product incomes, who cannot turn into a Red after growing up as a Blue, who will hand down the team's culture and history to the next generations, to his/her descendants. Yes, there are pros and cons of hiring a DoF, I am also not saying hiring a DoF is not totally rubbish. For example, a DoF can lessen the burden on the manager. Handles the contract renewals or negotiations with potential transfers, etc... So the manager can focus on the team. Still, I think there should be certain job descriptions between DoF and the manager to avoid the power struggle. Otherwise, it will not work and a high risk to take. In Everton case, that's why I am unsure if a DoF or new DoF is the answer or not. If new DoF doesn't fit, means most likely his judgment on the new manager will not fit as well. Is Everton ready to waste another 1 and 2 years to shape up both mentally and financially?

Such a motivator he is... Dream boss.

Personally, I'll never understand the role of DoF. I mean, I know what they do but couldn't understand all responsibilities... Why do they sign players? I think a manager needs to know and be in charge of all aspects of his club, needs to be the person in charge of the transfers specifically after his primary duty by collaborating with the scout team. Leaving the transfers to an unrelated person (IMO, again), even though its said that they do that with managers, is bringing problems, conflicts... They can act as a hub between the manager and the board, so the manager can focus more on the team and can be responsible for renewing contracts but that is all. That should be all. I think I am a little bit old school when it comes to this but I wouldn't want a person roaming around and pry into my business.

Man United can resist it a little bit longer with their global fan base, marketing power etc. In short, strong financial position. (Still, they can collapse like AC Milan in a couple years without any achievements tho) On the other hand, I don't even think Mou is their answer, so they are still not there yet IMO. I doubt that Everton can survive that much, 6 managers in 5 years is not a good sign, it brings pressure on picking a new one as well because you know that you need a bullseye choice as soon as possible. Not himself, as it wouldn't have been easy to tempt him for Everton after his success on ECL, but a Klopp-like modernist manager who has something to prove, hungry to succeed would work at Everton with a proper budget (proper: as much as Everton can give, without any restrictions or deductions) to let him build the future. It's hard to see Fergie-like managers who can spend most of his career for one club nowadays but a proper one can imbue the club with a correct, proper ideas/ way of management etc. I'm afraid other mentalities to pick a manager will be just short-term solutions.

Why would you have or ask for that chance tho

just give him a money in a suitcase and recorded it with a hidden cam, he'll leave... bunny and carrots.

Yes, Klaassen deserves some more chances to prove something as well. But Morgan, arguably Gana and Rooney are not what Everton needs on midfield.

Jags or Pickford. I'll go for Jags again as I did last week for the consistency of him in the last 2 games.

The most annoying thing for me, Liverpool didn't even care the derby. I mean, look at the starters... Firmino, Chamberlain sitting on the bench, Klaaven is the right-back. Everton should have punished it already. It's ok, you didn't expect this let's say, why didn't you bring Niasse into the game? Why not even considered trying 2 strikers? Last 10 min. was way more entertaining for Everton, it could have started earlier in the second half with proper changes... But of course not, bring Gana instead and leave Morgan on the pitch, 2 defensive midfielders will save your ass... Not quite sure if Cenk's header was an attempt to pass towards Coleman's runway or an attempt to score but it should have been buried anyway. Also, terrible terrible and terrible finishing for DCL... This team needs some radical changes next year, starting from the boss himself and his gum. I would explain Baines that he should be a substitute next year (not because of he is bad but for his age) and try to buy a solid left-back with some attacking skills and same goes for Rooney. I know it is not how it runs and not an easy task in real life but I would completely change the central midfielders and only keep Davies around.

COME OOOOOON!

lovren joining the team on attack, what a positioning it was... such a joke.

Walcott should be killing Klavan today already and should have killed Laporte last game as well. They are not capable to stop him in normal conditions... I don't know why he is not trying it. He can be a major threat.

Cenk going too deep on defense as well, it is not that necessary.

With a little pressure on their defenders, they are trying panic passes and losing the ball. It's been like that 3 times, need to do the same more.

There is a positive side so far, Liverpool being pushed for long balls time to time but Everton needs to do better on gathering second balls.

Oh c'mon, such a rotely pass it was Davies... See the man running before you pass it...

it is always good to see your analysis mate, I enjoy your posts. it would have been great to make more brainstorming if I have had time to create my post earlier than the matchday morning, lol. Yeah, in general, I do agree, Everton doesn't have a squad or tactical manager to deal with Liverpool. But it shows, how terrible Everton on central midfield position and how inconsistent defenders they have. So, what I am saying is, these kinds of matches and big challenges should show what are the weak spots in the team and should shape up the transfer strategy during the summer. To be honest, I don't think these matters we discuss as fans, as football lovers are not the case for the people who run the team. But somebody needs to pay attention and Moshiri needs to decide, even he doesn't make it public for now, on either if he is going with Sam or somebody else. If somebody else, let him and potential DoF watch your games and prepare a pre-transfer strategy... I think if club leaves it for the summer, fire sam, hire the new one, let him analyze the team etc... it is going to be too late and will take time to see changes making any effect on the team.