Fulford
Vital Football Legend
Thought JT was a great signing. I'm sure both on the pitch and behind the scenes we benefitted.
Re coach, fact is that in terms of status we are way behind Everton. Some coaches will only look at an established PL team. Rogers for example was unlikely to come to us in the Championship; having dodgy owners didn't help.
Having said that, now having rich, stable owners and the club structure sorted out should help, whether we're relegated or not. Benitez stuck with Newcastle. Bielsa went to Leeds.
At the time Ancellotti took over at Everton, they were hovering just above the relegation zone and in freefall.