S-Clarke

As we have learned over the years, the club is bigger than a single individual. If we have to match Everton's offer before Koeman considers staying at his current club, then it kind of indicates that he isn't really committed long-term, let's be honest. So, I think it would be utter stupidity to match 7m a year - or whatever it was. If he wants to go, and if Everton want to pay well over the odds (which they are doing) then let them do it, let us move on and stick to the club-wide plan rather than basing our future on one individual. That's how I see it anyway.

Saint Charlie loves it.

Not if we have to pay stupid money for someone who is seemingly not committed long-term.

As we've seen in the last few weeks, words seemingly mean nout!

He still got more points than MP did this year, it's just that the league was a lot more open and they were able to finish in the Top 4. I think they finished 5th with 73pts in his first season.

I think the club would look for any potential new manager to have European experience, I think as a club we're ready to give this a good crack and become regulars. That's why I don't see Eddie Howe being an option or anyone young/inexperienced.

Really need to wait for Guan to elaborate, could mean anything to be honest!

Christ on a bike, they've bought him as well!

He posted a smiley face in the 'new manager' thread. whatever that means.

Whatever happens, let's get it done asap and put ourselves back in a strong position. Don't want any 'search' to drag out the summer whilst everything else is left in limbo. I'm pretty sure the club know what to do.

Ah, a Guan smiley. Not sure what to make of that...!

'if' this happens, then managers of the ilk of Pellegrini, AvB, De Boer are who I'd like us to be linked with. If it happens, we're in a great position to attract a top European/International manager. Let the championship clubs play with the Neville/Giggs experiment.

Why do people actually post **** like that on facebook? Haven't they got a life to be getting on with?

That picture could be from any time to be honest. If it was from the other day, why the hell does it look like he's wearing a flaming scarf...?

Or it could just be the case that we offered him a deal, he didn't want to stay more than 1 more season. We wanted a manger committed long-term, he joins Everton with our best wishes and we go ahead and get someone with a long-term view in place.

But I thought Sky Sources claimed this morning that Everton were in talks with Koeman? No one has a clue. Only Koeman.

He can leave Cuco here, I like him.

What are everton on? They seem to genuinely believe they are on course to be the next Man City mega-bankrolled club. They are comparing the "supposed'' Koeman appointment with that of Hughes appointment at City at the beginning. It's all about making baby steps until they can get the mega managers, apparently. So, 7m a year is a baby step?

Whatever happens, as fans, let's not forget we're about to embark on one of our most exciting seasons in recent memory. Potential trips all over Europe to places like Italy, Spain, Russia in the offing. If it's Ronald or someone else, the manager has a great club to work with. There's no reason to be despondent about the future whatever happens.

Richard Buxton ‏@RichardBuxton_ 1h Ronald Koeman's Everton talks not as advanced as Dutch reports claimed. #SaintsFC still confident he will extend his stay at St Mary's #EFC (Liverpool/Everton reporter)

Is it any surprise? He lives off stuff like this.

3 posts done. cheerio.

But that shows we're doing well and arguably punching above our weight. If our players and managers aren't sought after then we are probably having a **** season.

£7m would do it. £21m over 3 years. If they sack him, that's still one hell of a flaming pay off. Didn't think he'd go for money, but that's a hell of a lot to shrug off. Who knows, still not confirmed anywhere reputable tbh.

But the thing is, we clearly do know what we're doing. We've proven it for the last 2 years. We're self funding and we're successful because of that. What's the problem?