Carlo Ancelotti

[pete0]

Everton have won all six competitive home matches versus Bournemouth - including four in the Premier League - by an aggregate score of 20-7.

The three points and goals will be missed. 

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has had a league-high 21 shots without scoring since the Premier League's resumption.

Hopefully Dom can find the net today and finish on a high note today without this stat looming over him. 

[Gwlad]

4 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1739067/ancelotti-we-are-brought-together-by-our-love-for-football-and-passion-for-everton

Just wondering whether Carlo might want his own choice of captain next season.

[Bailey]

We got 30 points from 21 games under Ancelotti. Over the whole season with that ratio we would have finished 11th. 

Let's also be honest and say we didnt deserve most of the points we did get post lockdown, bar maybe the Sheffield Utd game. 

A lot needs to change ahead of next season and I am sure those at the top of the club probably don't even know where to start. 

[Gwlad]

Have to agree Bailey. Bramley-Moore, talk the talk. Seems like all style and no substance. Just pray I'm wrong but hey I've been a blue for over 50 years.

[StevO]

5 hours ago, Gwlad all over said:

Just wondering whether Carlo might want his own choice of captain next season.

There’s no need to change the captain really. 
Baines won’t be in the team, Gylfi will either be gone or replaced. That leaves Coleman and Digne, if Coleman is replaced there’s no issue with Digne being captain in that situation. 

[Gwlad]

He commented about Michael Keane as a leader so was just wondering?

[barryj]

If any team can break Ancelotti it will be Everton! 

[Palfy]

19 hours ago, barryj said:

If any team can break Ancelotti it will be Everton! 

100%, Goodison is becoming the graveyard for managers who thought no job was to hard for them.  

[Zoo 2.0]

2 hours ago, Palfy said:

100%, Goodison is becoming the graveyard for managers who thought no job was to hard for them.  

One of the more stupid comments I've seen reading through the board. The Moshiri era has been filled with managers using Everton as a promotion, as opposed to thinking that a job was not too hard for them or stepping down to come here as you've hinted. 

Silva was managing Watford, who are now in the Championship with his previous clubs being Hull City, Sporting and Olympiacos. Hardly on the level of us. 

Allardyce had a great tenure at Bolton, but had been bumbling around relegation fodder before coming to us - again, at the time that he joined us, we were like winning the lottery for him. 

Koeman was the same as Silva, did poorly with Valencia and was managing a Southampton side that was not on the same level as us. 

Ancelotti has been the only manager I'd describe as being an out of this world appointment. Moyes, Martinez, Koeman, Allardyce and Silva all stepped up from their current employers to come here. 

I'd honestly like to hear what reasoning you have for such a negative view, unless it was just having a moan for moanings sake?

[Palfy]

16 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said:

One of the more stupid comments I've seen reading through the board. The Moshiri era has been filled with managers using Everton as a promotion, as opposed to thinking that a job was not too hard for them or stepping down to come here as you've hinted. 

Silva was managing Watford, who are now in the Championship with his previous clubs being Hull City, Sporting and Olympiacos. Hardly on the level of us. 

Allardyce had a great tenure at Bolton, but had been bumbling around relegation fodder before coming to us - again, at the time that he joined us, we were like winning the lottery for him. 

Koeman was the same as Silva, did poorly with Valencia and was managing a Southampton side that was not on the same level as us. 

Ancelotti has been the only manager I'd describe as being an out of this world appointment. Moyes, Martinez, Koeman, Allardyce and Silva all stepped up from their current employers to come here. 

I'd honestly like to hear what reasoning you have for such a negative view, unless it was just having a moan for moanings sake?

I’ve hinted nothing you have just assumed.  My comment was slightly tongue in cheek with the graveyard element, my main point was that a few managers have tried and failed, and as was said before my post if any team could break Ancelotti it would be us. Also how can you accuse Koeman or Silva of using Everton they were courted by Moshiri, Koeman week’s before Martinez was sacked, and Silva over 7-8 month period, neither of them applied for the vacant managers job. 

[chicagoblue]

On 26/07/2020 at 11:16, StevO said:

There’s no need to change the captain really. 
Baines won’t be in the team, Gylfi will either be gone or replaced. That leaves Coleman and Digne, if Coleman is replaced there’s no issue with Digne being captain in that situation. 

Holgate please.

[StevO]

40 minutes ago, chicagoblue said:

Holgate please.

He’s been a starter for six months. Doesn’t need that pressure. 

[Btay]

5 minutes ago, StevO said:

He’s been a starter for six months. Doesn’t need that pressure. 

It’s Digne if it’s any one. He’s a leader and he’s one of our best players.

[Cisk]

DCL an option anyone?

[Matt]

Honestly, I think it should be Richarlison. Think it would be beneficial to him and be never stops trying. Would be happy with Digne though 

[Bailey]

4 hours ago, Matt said:

Honestly, I think it should be Richarlison. Think it would be beneficial to him and be never stops trying. Would be happy with Digne though 

I would question his maturity on the pitch. A captain needs to be level headed. Its a tough one though as it might make Richarlison mature which would be great. Risky.

[Matt]

1 minute ago, Bailey said:

I would question his maturity on the pitch. A captain needs to be level headed. Its a tough one though as it might make Richarlison mature which would be great. Risky.

That’s exactly why I want to give it to him. He would have to step up and I think he can do it. He acts like a brat because he’s been allowed too and been rewarded for it. But if he had to act like a leader, like he acts off the pitch, I think he would rise to the challenge and be an even bigger success 

[markjazzbassist]

49 minutes ago, Matt said:

That’s exactly why I want to give it to him. He would have to step up and I think he can do it. He acts like a brat because he’s been allowed too and been rewarded for it. But if he had to act like a leader, like he acts off the pitch, I think he would rise to the challenge and be an even bigger success 

sounds like you have had people work under you before matt, you sound like a good manager.

[Matt]

31 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said:

sounds like you have had people work under you before matt, you sound like a good manager.

I’ve never accepted the positions, but I’ve been a team lead since I was 23 all over Europe so I’ve learnt a bit. Always put my team first, which has often resulted in them getting promoted and me held back. Irritating sometimes but when I see what middle management has to deal with, I think I’m best avoiding it because I’m too honest with people to play the necessary game. 
 

but anyway, thank you for the compliment. Made my day  

[Romey 1878]

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1745393/ancelotti-on-why-blues-will-be-refreshed-and-ready-for-202021

[Palfy]

On 28/07/2020 at 15:56, Matt said:

I’ve never accepted the positions, but I’ve been a team lead since I was 23 all over Europe so I’ve learnt a bit. Always put my team first, which has often resulted in them getting promoted and me held back. Irritating sometimes but when I see what middle management has to deal with, I think I’m best avoiding it because I’m too honest with people to play the necessary game. 
 

but anyway, thank you for the compliment. Made my day  

Mark’s always been prone to slight exaggeration  Hope I haven’t ruined your day Matt
 

[Matt]

39 minutes ago, Palfy said:

Mark’s always been prone to slight exaggeration  Hope I haven’t ruined your day Matt
 

I’m in Interlaken for 4 days for my birthday and anniversary weekend mate. Glorious sunshine and about to go out on a lake tour

[Palfy]

1 hour ago, Matt said:

I’m in Interlaken for 4 days for my birthday and anniversary weekend mate. Glorious sunshine and about to go out on a lake tour

Ok I lose, you have a wonderful time mate and happy birthday Matt. 
You’ve been a bit of a jet setter of late mate I can hardly keep up with where you’re going to be next. 

[Matt]

1 hour ago, Palfy said:

Ok I lose, you have a wonderful time mate and happy birthday Matt. 
You’ve been a bit of a jet setter of late mate I can hardly keep up with where you’re going to be next. 

Camping whilst there’s still a bit of money and E isn’t in school. Everywhere we’ve been since we got back from Liverpool is a 90 min drive for us  

[Palfy]

1 minute ago, Matt said:

Camping whilst there’s still a bit of money and E isn’t in school. Everywhere we’ve been since we got back from Liverpool is a 90 min drive for us  

living the dream mate

[StevO]

14 hours ago, Matt said:

Camping whilst there’s still a bit of money and E isn’t in school. Everywhere we’ve been since we got back from Liverpool is a 90 min drive for us  

You back in Switzerland mate?

[Matt]

59 minutes ago, StevO said:

You back in Switzerland mate?

Yup, just in time by the looks of things!

[barryj]

On 01/08/2020 at 09:40, Matt said:

Yup, just in time by the looks of things!

You’re not kidding! It’s going to go on for a while

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

Carlo Ancelotti: 'Deadwood, mismanagement & a total rebuild' - is this his biggest challenge?
 

Carlo Ancelotti arrived at Everton in December, the perfect answer to owner Farhad Moshiri's long-held ambition to have his own "Hollywood manager" in the north-west.
 

One of only three managers to win the European Cup/Champions League three times alongside Liverpool's Bob Paisley and Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane, Ancelotti was taking on a different type of assignment after being sacked by Napoli.
 

Everton required major renewal whereas Ancelotti's previous speciality had been as a facilitator of world-class players, earning the label 'the diva whisperer' for his ability to soothe the ego while coaxing stellar performances from high-maintenance personalities.
 

His early coaching days were at Reggiana and Parma in Italy - but does Everton represent his hardest job?
 

Kevin Ratcliffe, Everton's most successful captain after leading them to two titles, the FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup in the mid-1980s, told BBC Sport: "Your first job in management is always your toughest because you are trying to make your mark and prove yourself but this might be his toughest since.
"In the past he has maybe plugged holes and had great players but Everton have got big, big holes and no great players. It is really a total rebuild."

Everton's season ended with dismal performances, especially away to Wolverhampton Wanderers and at home to Bournemouth, but Ancelotti's overall results offered some encouragement and ensured safety with a Premier League finish of 12th.
 

'Unfit for purpose' - what are Ancelotti's priorities?
 

Ancelotti's priorities were laid bare in a painful last few games, particularly in a midfield that is arguably the worst in recent Everton history, with Tom Davies and Andre Gomes struggling badly and Gylfi Sigurdsson flouting his billing as a £45m creative influence.
 

This key area needs a complete overhaul.
 

Everton's current midfield is unfit for purpose, lacking energy while offering little supply to strikers Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin and no protection for Ancelotti's defence.
 

Ratcliffe says: "When Everton played against teams that had more energy, they struggled. 
"If I look at that midfield there is no legs. Where is the energy, the composure on the ball?"

Is Pickford now a serious problem? 
 

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, undisputed number one since his £30m move from Sunderland three seasons ago, had a dreadful campaign highlighted by a series of high-profile blunders.
 

In the past three seasons, he is top of the list for mistakes by Premier League keepers that have led to goals with 10, alongside Asmir Begovic. He had an outstanding first season on Merseyside but there is no doubt he has regressed to such an extent his England place is now up for debate.
 

Ratcliffe said: "Have a look at his competition. It's not very good
 

"The people he trains with are not making him better. He should be improving. He needs more pressure on him.
 

"He has had Maarten Stekelenburg, Jonas Lossl and young Joao Virginia as his competition. I wouldn't want any of those reserve goalkeepers playing on a regular basis for Everton. It might sound harsh but standards must be high."
 

Ancelotti must solve years of mismanagement
 

Ancelotti agreed a four-and-a-half-year deal worth a reported £9m per annum. It will take much of that term to turn this dysfunctional Everton around.
 

Since majority shareholder Moshiri bought into Everton in February 2016, he has sacked Roberto Martinez, Ronald Koeman, Sam Allardyce and latterly Marco Silva.
 

Dutchman Marcel Brands is now working alongside Ancelotti as director of football.
 

This will be a key element of Everton's summer but will there have to be compromises in what Ancelotti has already called a "beautiful relationship"?
 

Brands looks to bring in younger players to develop, increasing in value. Will Ancelotti still want the more hardened professionals to toughen up this mentally fragile Everton?
 

The word from inside Everton is that Ancelotti is "totally aligned" with Brands and the board on how they will approach this transfer window.
 

Ratcliffe said: "Recruitment has let Everton down. They have spent over the odds and paid ridiculous wages for average players.
 

"The club has been mismanaged with the managers appointed. How did Marco Silva get the Everton job? Where on his CV in the Premier League did it say he was right for that job? He took Hull City down and faded at Watford after a good start.
You look at Gylfi Sigurdsson being signed for £45m. He was signed as a number 10 and is then played on the left wing because Everton already had two number 10s in Wayne Rooney and Davy Klaassen. Where was the thinking there?
Ancelotti and Brands now have a bloated squad where so much deadwood has been assembled some cynics have suggested the club's Finch Farm training HQ is in danger of being labelled a fire hazard.
 

Who will take Sigurdsson, Fabian Delph, Cenk Tosun, Theo Walcott and even Alex Iwobi, signed for an eye-watering £34m from Arsenal on deadline day last summer?
 

How long will Ancelotti's rebuild take?

 

Ancelotti, with his usual measured wisdom, has talked about "evolution" rather than revolution but there is still serious urgency required in this transfer window.

A long, tough road lies ahead.

He has been promised total support in the markets within the parameters of Financial Fair Play. It is not, though, as simple as that.
 

"Everton have been spending money on players without having a top-class manager," says Ratcliffe.
 

"Ancelotti is a top-class manager but the biggest problem he has got is trying to recoup some of the money Everton have spent. This will take more than a year.
 

"He has to look right down the middle. They need an authoritative centre-back, a dominant midfield player, a striker and another wide man.
 

"It is also difficult to see where the leaders are when they are losing games."And this is why, after years building a reputation as one of the most decorated coaches in the history of the game, Ancelotti now faces a different, herculean task.

 

[Hafnia]

Depressing but very accurate post/intetview