Neville in long phonecall with Kenwright

Rob Williamson
722 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:00:32

My god, surely this can't be true? Can this clown Kenwright take us any lower? Let's just change our name now to Man Utd Cast-Offs FC and put us all out of our fucking misery.

Rob Williamson
728 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:04:09

Even worse! Pulis is leaving Stoke. If Kenwright meant what he said about us being an 'industrial' team, then surely Pulis is a shoe-in! Nurse!

Jackie Barry
737 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:10:53

Bill "You go to Stoke and we will take Pullis"
Pip "Are you sure"
Bill "Yes I know it will make the fans happy, I know what they want"
Pip "Oh, OK"......

Wayne McNee
749 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:04:50

The whole things a joke! The fans are being treated like idiots (unfortunately a lot of fans are swallowing this) & the rich men of football who are funded by me & you are left looking stupid.

1) This wasn't an overnight thing. Plans at OT will have been in the making since December, if not before.

2) DM will have got the nod well before the announcement. You know, the contract stalling.

3) Neville being out since the Wigan debacle was nothing more than damage limitation. How can the incoming manager still have "boos" ringing in his ears from the previous season?

4) Last home game. Neville paraded with DM & Tim Cahill (for the feel-good factor) looking every bit, suited & booted, the next EFC manager.

I'm no DM fan but the "structure" in place will be quickly dismantled by someone with no Premier League management or management experience full stop. And with a no marque manager at the helm which top players will we attract? Oh Man Utd cast-offs, loanees etc..

It's a conspiracy I tells ya! Seriously though. If you take all that is preached as gospel, you'll not see past the bullshit!

John Gee
750 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:18:33

Bill: 'Hi Pip. What are you wearing?'
Pip: 'Just a training bib'
Bill: 'Is it a dirty training bib?'
Pip: 'It's filthy'
Bill: 'I-I-I-INDUSTRIAL!'

Robert Elliott
753 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:22:46

Even worse than this, Joey Barton was sucking up to Pip on twitter yesterday! Angling for a move I fear!

Jackie Barry
754 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:24:23

No problem this except that who the heck knows that a long telephone conversation is going on between BK and Pip?

Patrick Murphy
756 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:24:05

Bill It's the wrong Neville! Get Big Nev on the phone he has plans and only wants £50m to spend , Bill...Bill wake up ....i wonder where he keeps his smelling salts?

Mike Rourke
759 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:25:24

Maybe Phil was reading him The Cat In The Hat and The Cat In The Hat Comes Back in his soft and soothing Mancunian burr.

Kevin Tully
761 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:29:42

It was Neville Neville on the phone to Kenwright - asking for legal advice.

Nick Entwistle
765 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:33:06

HAH, nice one JG.

Patrick Murphy
766 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:27:20

Bill - "Is that David? "
Pip - No guv - he's away on business.
Bill "what time will he be back"?
Pip "He didn't say guv"
Bill "but he will be back before the season starts won't he?"
Pip "Don' think so Bill, he's going on Holiday on Friday and then he's got to plan for next season"
Bill "But we've done all our planning for next season I only spoke with him on Sunday, he never mentioned any holiday's - Where's he going?- Camping again in North Wales"
Pip "Don't know Bill, I'm off myself tomorrow -
Bill "Who's looking after the Farm then?"
Pip "I don't know - I thought you were handling it all"
A twenty minute period of silence followed by loud wailing from BK as he realises what's happening.....

Brendan McLaughlin
770 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:36:39

Typical Neville...wants the Everton job so phones some fecker called Kewright....

Michael Kenrick
773 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:42:40

Thanks, Brendan!

Brendan McLaughlin
778 Posted 21/05/2013 at 15:43:57

Now I'm just gonna look plain silly Michael

Chris Regan
804 Posted 21/05/2013 at 16:10:36

FFS! That gobshite Kenwright wants a yes man when we need someone with balls to push on and takes us to the next level. We will only go backwards under Kenwright, and willlend up looking for someone to get us back to where we are. Fucking pointless, putting Neville in.

Steve Guy
806 Posted 21/05/2013 at 16:12:04

The phrase FFS springs to mind. What else from he Dear Leader but to favour the applauding multitude with DM"s "mini me"

Patrick Murphy
809 Posted 21/05/2013 at 16:17:41

Maybe that's what we should put on our new badges instead of NSNO....FFS! .

Guy Hastings
814 Posted 21/05/2013 at 16:20:18

Please God, that Pulis isn't packing his shower cap, damp towel and sweat encrusted baseball cap and heading our way.

Steve Pugh
841 Posted 21/05/2013 at 17:10:20

I know nothing is guaranteed but I am pretty sure Nev only has his UEFA B badge. To manage in the Prem you must have your Pro.

I believe that you can manage a club as caretaker without the Pro badge for 12 weeks, which might suit Dunc who has his A badge and is already working towards his Pro, but it would be unlikely that Nev can do his A badge and his Pro in 12 weeks.

Much more likely that he will be assistant to somebody else.

Steve Pugh
843 Posted 21/05/2013 at 17:24:36

Both Stubbs and Weir have got at least an A badge

Thomas Jackson
854 Posted 21/05/2013 at 17:26:24

Could blubbering Bill ever have a short phonecall with anyone.

Mike Clinton
857 Posted 21/05/2013 at 17:39:36

With Moysey leaving, he will most likely take Jimmy Lumsden — which means we will have an opening for a first team coach which we didn't have two weeks ago to offer??? This way we keep a great pro, and someone who knows the club, the players, the previous vision to aid whoever comes in.

I reckon BK just wants to keep Neville at the club because of the positive aspects he brings off the pitch but didn't have the opportunity before. And it's better we get him than let him take that drive, to get experience and ambition to another club. I for one would love to see him stay; he is a big part of the club... but I agree — it's too soon for him to be manager.

Al Reddish
866 Posted 21/05/2013 at 17:50:07

Do u think this is what big Never was angling for in a previous thread. I thought he was saying give it to an insider but make sure u back him and not leave him out to dry as we are not too far off as we are?

Al Reddish
868 Posted 21/05/2013 at 17:55:11

Nev even!

Harold Matthews
872 Posted 21/05/2013 at 18:00:48

My mate rckons Pullis has got relations in Rock Ferry.

Neil Humphreys
877 Posted 21/05/2013 at 18:10:00

I'd accept Neville. I think people are getting carried away with him as a playervrather than his charecter. He's driven, dedicted and hard working. He's been schooled under Ferguson and Moyes.
On the basis that our real issue (charlatan of a Chairman) isn't going, I think Neville would be a good choice.

Harold Matthews
878 Posted 21/05/2013 at 18:13:12

Terry Conroy(Sky) reckons Stoke is too big a job for Pip.

Chris Regan
879 Posted 21/05/2013 at 18:13:47

Why do I support this fucking team? No knobhead in the club ever thinks about winning just wing total shite.

John Gee
881 Posted 21/05/2013 at 18:15:29

It least we know one thing beyond all doubt now... Bill's got free minutes.

Jamie Barlow
885 Posted 21/05/2013 at 18:27:21

Bills long phone calls = Other Operating Costs.

Gavin Ramejkis
906 Posted 21/05/2013 at 19:07:50

Bill .......... Is that 0898 Dubai Gardening supplies? I want to order another dozen of those platinum diamond crusted lawn mowers please

Ray Roche
917 Posted 21/05/2013 at 19:14:39

Bill .......... Is that 0898 Dubai Plumbing supplies? I want to order some of the finest Italian silk, infused with the fragrance of Chanel and with a thread containing pure spun gold. Something with which to lag the pipes.

Colin Glassar
923 Posted 21/05/2013 at 19:22:33

Bill was probably telling pippin how much he loves, and misses, his darling David.

Anthony Flack
925 Posted 21/05/2013 at 19:14:29

Neville and Duncan versus Klinsmann. ..

On reflection both have appeal. Far more than the majority of dross so far associated.

Peter Thistle
944 Posted 21/05/2013 at 19:51:02

We would be the laughing stock of the league if Neville gets the job. Don't do it Bill, us fans can't take any more of your shit. If you do, expect Blue Union's numbers to swell to 40,000 overnight.

Peter Fearon
013 Posted 21/05/2013 at 21:22:18

Phil Neville currently has only a UEFA "B" coaching licence. He does not have the UEFA pro licence he would need to manage a Premiership Club. The best he could hope for would be a coaching staff job. Calm down girls.

Kevin Byrne
017 Posted 21/05/2013 at 21:14:30

I agree with Neil Humphries, there's no way BK is going to pay for any person with the proper credentials, and anyone who thinks differently has not been tuned in over the last 11 years. As we say in Ireland, BK is as tight as a nun's knickers.

At least Nev is committed to the cause, he's been around the block, and he's won an odd thing. I would give him a chance with Stubbs or Dunc on his shoulder.

ps: Southall is absolutely right: if it had been done in January, we would probably have been in the Champions League next season — we were as good as Spurs or Wenger's whiners.

Tim Lampshire
020 Posted 21/05/2013 at 21:38:10

Peter Fearon, very well bowled Sir, music to my ears your post!

Kevin Tully
023 Posted 21/05/2013 at 21:41:22

Been loads'a money for Pereira tonight, 3/1 in places but generally around 6's.

Just shows, no-one has a jar of glue who is on for the job. As soon as someone becomes long odds-on we will have a serious indication who has the job, until then, keep guessing!

Mike Green
026 Posted 21/05/2013 at 21:59:01

Very true Kevin #023 - in the space of a few hours Stubbs has also gone out from 3's to 7's with Stan James.

No one has got a Danny on this one!

David Finney
029 Posted 21/05/2013 at 22:04:47

No matter what name is put forward someone will come forward and support it. Pip has never managed any club why should he get to find out if he is any good by having a play with us the 6th best team in the country and probably fucking us up. I don't know which is giving me more anxiety the board making a decision or the board listening to the fans.

Robbie Muldoon
032 Posted 21/05/2013 at 22:14:50

Pereira's getting money on him because some Estate agent in Liverpool has been tasked to look for homes in Formby for him... I assume this would be a precaution for anyone going for a job interview abroad?

Terry Maher
034 Posted 21/05/2013 at 22:17:33

Pereira getting backed!

Come on, Blues!

Patrick Murphy
040 Posted 21/05/2013 at 22:25:25

If you look at the link below and go to scene 17 does it remind you of the same person it reminds me of?
http://sfy.ru/?script=producers , if you haven't seen the film it's very funny.

Brian Williams
041 Posted 21/05/2013 at 22:29:12

We're getting Phil Neville.

Dan Brierley
042 Posted 21/05/2013 at 21:58:17

Even the TW poll was widely split on who can take us forward. Moyes has (IMO) made this job a bit of a poisoned chalice. There is an expectation that we will finish 'best of the rest' as a minimum, and challenge for the CL. All without a budget. If a manager gets it right and gets us into the CL considering the finances available to those above us, then he will win LMA's, of that there is no doubt. Winning titles is beyond comprehension. However, If they get it wrong, all the foundations that took years to build will unravel and it will be the fault of the new manager.

I think this is why Kenwright will go for continuity, and someone of the same mould. If we take a 'gamble' on an exotic name and it doesn't work out, we are screwed. Mainly because, how would we sack him? We don't have the money to pay the compo. We would be stuck with whoever it is. Can we afford to gamble? Or can we afford not to? Its not a decision I would like to make, thats for sure.

Ben Jones
054 Posted 21/05/2013 at 22:50:20

Vitor Perreira's down from 33/1 to 4/1.Quite steep. There are new second and third favourites every day, could be one of many who we appoint!

David Finney
057 Posted 21/05/2013 at 22:49:44

Dan #42 in what universe is someone who has NEVER managed less of a risk than an experienced manager with a good track record whether that be exotic or not? You are right that no-one knows what the future holds. Pip maybe the next Mourinho but a manager with a proven track record is less of a risk than a complete unknown for obvious reasons.

Jackie Barry
072 Posted 21/05/2013 at 22:24:41

I read that he had a meeting in London with a Prem League club in the top half of the table. Well you never know as Kenwright does reside in London, maybe he is doing the right thing? Not getting my hopes up like but you never know.

Noel Early
084 Posted 22/05/2013 at 00:26:57

Anthony (#925)

I would rather have PJ and Duncan instead of Neville and Duncan.

Jackie Barry
090 Posted 22/05/2013 at 00:58:41

I'm sorry but if Neville get's given the job I am going to find it very difficult to back him, not sure I can in all honesty. Bloody joke!

Lloyd Brodrick
094 Posted 22/05/2013 at 01:08:39

For me it still has to be Vitor Pereira. Perhaps BK should nip down to the bookies with the TV monies, he could sort the debt out , albeit, now I think about it , he would have to make sure he had got his man first. He couldn't cock that up could he?

Steve Edwards
098 Posted 22/05/2013 at 01:17:58

All the Moyes out brigade take note, you've now bought a lottery ticket. Whoever comes in is a gamble so start chewing your finger nails now. Big name or somebody with no experience it's going to be a gamble. Ferguson retiring and Moyes taking over for them is a gamble. Just because he did a decent job at Everton dosn't mean he will be able to do what whiskey nose did. You have your lottery ticket now so keep your fingers crossed.

Jack Okell
099 Posted 22/05/2013 at 01:47:54

Don't think you can really scrutinise any people that wanted Moyes out now Steve. It's happened and was planned for quite some time. We're all in the same boat now. I didn't particularly want Moyes out but I'm also slightly happy a fresh bit of excitement has been injected in the club.

If Kenwright appoints Neville I reckon I will chin him though.

Bob Parrington
103 Posted 22/05/2013 at 02:14:12

This must be a bookies dream. heard that Klinsman and the Spanish Waiter are now shortening in the odds, too.

Ref Neville/Stubbs/Weir/Ferguson/Cahill etc ------- Not sure where I am going with this but didn't the dark side have their most successful years when they arranged succession from within - Shankly, Paisley, Dalgleish etc?

Patrick Murphy
104 Posted 22/05/2013 at 02:29:20

I'm really really hoping that all this Neville business is a smoke-screen but given the history of BK I think it more likely to happen than not.

Patrick Murphy
105 Posted 22/05/2013 at 02:38:35

Bob they had decades of experience between them and the financial implications were not as high risk as they are today. We have not a single member of staff who has the experience necessary to run a major football club. It's not saying much for Moyes if his replacement comes from somebody inside the club.

The more I think about it the more I think we are leaving the door open for a return of the 'chosen one' if it all goes pear shaped at OT. This is a ridiculous notion on the surface but you couldn't honestly rule it out, seeing as how our Chairman behaves.

Ernie Baywood
108 Posted 22/05/2013 at 02:48:13

It's going to be internal. The odds swinging like they are tells me that no-one external to the club knows what's going on. If we had approached any club the someone would have blabbed it - Chairman, Manager, secretary, someone. The control over the strategy can only mean that we're not going external.

Note that there hasn't exactly been a heap of rumour about Phil's next club as a player has there? He's not looking either!

Patrick Murphy
111 Posted 22/05/2013 at 03:12:56

The Irish Examiner are reporting that Martin O’Neill is in the running

The Derry man is highly regarded for his ability to deliver on tight budgets, which impresses Everton chairman Bill Wainwright given the Toffees’ funding constraints.

O’Neill is also fondly remembered at Aston Villa, having guided them to three consecutive sixth place finishes. Former Everton striker Gary Lineker has already backed O’Neill as the best fit to replace Moyes.

Who is this guy in charge Bill Wainwright? I wonder if he has a shed load of money?

Ernie Baywood
116 Posted 22/05/2013 at 03:58:40

That's a quality article. The Chairmanship name wrong and a claim that O'Neill can deliver on tight budgets. He's the exact opposite - he wants to throw money around gets the hump when questioned about the Shute teams he produces.

Of all the options mooted, he's on a par with Hughes for me.

Stuart Gray
148 Posted 22/05/2013 at 07:52:28

Brilliant, people are already baying for Neville's blood and he hasn't even got the job yet to my knowledge. If he gets it, give him a chance, if he fucks up then bay away.

Ged Simpson
161 Posted 22/05/2013 at 08:15:14

Reputable source. The Acton Bridge Courier, another huge and respected Cheshire news outlet, confirms this !

Brin Williams
176 Posted 22/05/2013 at 08:59:50

At best (worst) Neville will only Assistant Manager.

Paul Dark
183 Posted 22/05/2013 at 09:20:55

Neville would be wholly inappropriate.

Slav with Dunc as his number two if BK wants ex-Evertonians.

Stuart Gray
191 Posted 22/05/2013 at 09:23:06

Vitor Pereira has come right down in the odds now and is second favourite. I'm not sure I understand the clamour for him. In many ways he's less experienced than Neville and would be a huge risk. His record isn't brilliant. He did well to take over AVB's successful team. that's pretty much it.

Remember when Christian Gross came over here with a great record abroad and messed up Spurs. I do think this would be a bigger risk than a lot of appointments because he has no experience of English football and no experience of coaching in an English environment (something Pip does have).

Just because Mourinho has been brilliant, doesn't mean they all are. And just because Pereira talks a good game, doesn't mean his up to the job.

Chris Keightley
197 Posted 22/05/2013 at 09:38:39

Have you not read the posts some of you ...........Neville does not have the required license to manage in the Prem .......there done, get over yourselves !!!!

Andy Walker
206 Posted 22/05/2013 at 10:01:17

I'm having problems trying to understand all this vitriol against Phil Neville, just because he played under David Moyes doesn't mean he would manage a team in the same way. If you insist that a younger manager will follow his predecessor's mantra wouldn't that also rule Duncan out as well?

I'd much sooner have P Neville than Neville S in charge, as much as I loved the binman, to have him in charge? Behave yourselves, we might as well bring Terry Darracott for another go or Howard Mk 4,

Marc Williams
209 Posted 22/05/2013 at 09:53:07

If these reports are true, then I hope Bill remembered to revearse the charges..... If not the dozy fecker's just blown our entire transfer budget on a phone call.

Jon Withey
212 Posted 22/05/2013 at 10:27:26

News is on on football365, Neville wants the job and feels he's ready for it.

Guy Hastings
219 Posted 22/05/2013 at 10:30:33

To add to Andy 206's point, my two lads are Palace fans and I was watching the Eagles history DVD last night - now that's the way to produce a history. Very candid stuff, no punches pulled on the various financial fuck-ups that have haunted Selhurst, even to the extent that the administrator is interviewed.
I digress - Dougie Freedman makes the point that most former players-turned-managers take about 10% of their former playing style into the manager's office. Fans expect that if you were banging them in as a player that will reflect on your team's style. No so, says Freedman. A bit obvious, perhaps, but something to dwell on should P Nev (who's no mug) get the job.
And we may not have the proverbial pot to piss in but at least BK hasn't borrowed from hedge fund managers to keep the club afloat at 17% int. Well, I hope he hasn't.