PSV confirm Everton contact with Brands

Conte's problem at Chelsea right now is he messed up in the transfer market by getting all the wrong players. He expected Morata to be a 20-plus-goal striker, which he certainly is not, he only scores with his head. And if one wasn't enough, he went for another no-legs all-head striker in Giroud.

I hope he learns from all his failures this season. He should be our biggest priority of all, he has 2 years of experience in the Premier League now so he knows other teams and their tactics very well – unlike the inexperienced ones like Fonseca who hasn't managed in the Premier league.

Come on, Moshiri, make the move happen quickly.

I believe the remit abroad is the DoF buys the players and the manager manages them. If this is the way forward, I can't see Big Sam sticking around. Please be true.

That reads to me that Sam is not in on the decision making process. Nor does he know how, should Brands be appointed, what the consequences are for his own position at the club.

Surely, the manager for next season would be sounded out and briefed on such a pivotal decision..?

Or ring you up and say "Right Sam, off you pop."

We’ve been in the ranks of obscurity and neglect for decades. Today I was checking on how many Derbies we have won since 1969-70. It’s no surprise it’s poor, percentage wise, but doesn’t help but make you wonder.. What principles does EFC believe in, at board level?

All Things surely henceforth in terms of club stratedgy and operating structure will change, this summer. If they don’t then we are truly in Hell, in my opinion.

The opening of the Liver Building 8th floor, as EFC -CEO HQ willl be meticulously planned as it’s a statement from FM.

If EFC is serious then there will be some culling and that’s across the board and the teams - all of them will be hit at player, coach and manager level.

Hopefully the start of a plan to become a club with a real plan, a genuine plan to get back at the top of the English game, in terms of structure and set up. Then to try and build a successful plan for a successful team.

Easier said than done. We live in hope.

Not sure who he is, don't know what he would do at Everton but the dutch league is poor despite technically gifted players and certainly another switch to the ball retention at all costs mentality of Martinez.

I imagine this will mean defenders having greater posesion stats but that means sweet fa to actually scoring and winning matches.

Fast fwd 2 years, another 5 million wasted on a stupid idea that isn't needed and is no help in achieving short term goals ie results on the pitch.

Next..

John, the very quote you use gives you the source of this story - PSV, Brands current club. I doubt Everton's influence extends so far that they can keep any and every other club (or individual, for that matter...) 'mute' on private dealings with our club.

From Everton there has not been a whisper confirming or denying this story, as is frequently the case.

Stereotypical knee-jerk bashing of the club without justification in this instance.

Should give you a clue., "The Dutch club have confirmed"

Should give you a clue., ,,1,13:25:01,,213.205.242.184,ok,19648,04/09/2018 13:25:01,JohnDavies,reader,, 909431,36481,toffeeweb,09/04/2018,Dave Abrahams,dave.abba@hotmail.com,"Peter (19) with you all the way, very good post.

Stephen (21) £150,000 per week to be used as a sub, we can get a more than useful striker in, putting them wages to better use.Wayne has had his day.

However, Marcel Brands will neither be playing or coaching, unless we get desperate!

Having said that, and it has been mentioned before, that the Eredivisie has generally, a lower standard than the Prem, but what was also mentioned that he does unearth some very talented players, at a reasonable price. Take note Steve Walsh.

If this doesn't come off, the guy at Southampton, who's name escapes me at the moment, would well be worth following up.

It cannot be denied that they are a Club who have produced some real talent, and sold them on for vast profits, ask Liverpool, as it seems to be their plundering ground for a lot of their squad members.

Just been reading on another site that while Marcel Brands is flattered that Everton have shown an interest in him, he also declared that he has never 'jumped ship' and remains loyal to his Club Employers.

There must be someone out there surely that could be tempted, because let's face it Walsh has never failed to disappoint in his (hopefully limited) tenure.

Interesting too that Leicester are still picking up the odd bargain from the French lower Leagues, so in all possibility Walsh was credited for someone else's success.