Fans of Everton have poured cold water over a report on four potential managerial targets that the Toffees are angling for.
According to the Daily Express, Mikel Arteta, Marcello Gallardo, Diego Simeone and Ajax’s Erik ten Haag are all of potential interest to the Everton hierarchy (via The Gwladys Street).
While all Everton supporters were in full agreement that any of those would be a fantastic appointment, they were in disbelief that any would be attainable.
Mikel Arteta is on Everton’s radar, alongside with River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo. Moshiri is said to be a fan of Ajax coach Erik ten Hag, with Everton’s majority shareholder also a keen admirer of Diego Simeone’s work at Atletico Madrid. (Source: Express)#EFC pic.twitter.com/SLKtFjr1fy
— The Gwladys Street (@TheGwladysSt) December 5, 2019
come on
— Jon B (@nathan110214) December 5, 2019
But would they want to come??
— Nikki Hargreaves (@nikkiharg) December 5, 2019
Banter this
— Michael (@Mike_Athey_) December 5, 2019
Don’t think we will get any of them! The way we treated Silva today. Disgusting in my opinion. Who in their right mind would want to manage us?
— Bruce (@BruceRiocha) December 5, 2019
Would any of the four linked managers be likely potential candidates to take the Everton hot seat?Yes, we have strong pulling power
No, not a chance of getting them |
The Toffees currently sit 18th in the Premier League table, in the relegation zone by a point and having won only four games in 15 league outings this season (via BBC).
Despite the star-studded list being wafted under the noses of the Goodison Park faithful, supporters listed candidates who they felt were more likely to be appointed following the link to the likes of ten Haag and Simeone.
Mark Hughes incoming then yer?
— MrsBrightside92 (@efcwoodsy) December 5, 2019
We’ll still end up with mark hughes or Eddie Howe in the summer
— JLapham (@joelappo) December 5, 2019
Moyes it is!
— ??M (@SamG_9) December 5, 2019
Welcome to Goodison Park Sean Dyche
— David Parkinson (@dparkinson47) December 5, 2019
What do we think?
While the likes of the above-mentioned names would be an incredible capture for the Toffees, ten Haag to leave Ajax for 18th in the Premier League? No.
Arteta to ditch working with Pep Guardiola? No. Simeone to switch sunny Spain for the murky Mersey? No. While Gallardo could be possible, it is not at all probable, unfortunately.