Fans are debating whether Everton should retain or replace manager David Moyes for the upcoming season. The discussion follows suggestions from a fan writer about the club's potential decision-making.
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We asked for your views on whether Everton should stick or twist with manager David Moyes next season after our fan writer Briony Bragg raised the prospect of the club's owners deciding to "roll the dice" with a change.
You can read Briony's blog below but here are some of your comments:
Will: Moyes may not be perfect but he's perfect for Everton now. Leave well enough alone.
Mick: I find it hard to believe that having turned around a team which has been in the relegation dogfight for so many years, there should be any talk of getting rid of Moyes. Finishing in the middle of the table and just missing out on Europe is a great achievement and the team is in much better shape than it was when Moyes arrived. Some people seem to have very short memories!
Sha: Definitely stick. Changing a relatively successful manager hasn't done any other team any good, he has made a huge difference. Give him another season for sure.
Terry: West Ham didn't stick, and look where they are.
Les: David Moyes deserves more respect than what he is given; to even suggest we should change our manager is disrespectful to him. He is not responsible for players missing chances to score and that trait is putting the defence under pressure. Time and time again we have a one-on-one with the goalkeeper but don't score.
Fans believe Moyes has the experience and knowledge to improve the team's performance, citing his previous success with the club.
Some fans argue that a change is necessary to bring new ideas and strategies, especially if the team continues to struggle in the league.
Moyes' performance this season has been mixed, leading to divided opinions among fans about his future with the club.
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Andy: I do feel Moyes has brought stability to the club but do feel we need a manager like Andoni Iraola or Oliver Glasner to take us to the next level like qualifying Europe. I am aware that The Friedkin Group can be ruthless with managerial changes and only have to look at Roma who had four managers within a year.
Tony: We will only ever be nearly-men under Moyes, we will always flatter to deceive. I do not believe that we will actually ever win anything under him. We may have the odd home win against the so-called bigger "Sky" teams, but we will never win away to any of these same teams. We say careful what you wish for, but I would take a gamble on a more progressive manager who would be prepared to promote youth and actually challenge the monopoly. Right now I would love Iraola and prefer Glasner for next season as they both have Premier League experience, but I am convinced that Moyes will still be at the helm next season, which is a missed opportunity and will not reflect well on The Friedkin Group.
Harry: Why would you keep him in charge? He won nothing in 11 years in charge at Goodison Park, made sure we got no compensation from Manchester United when he did his deal with Alex Ferguson, plays boring, safe football and we are not much better off this season to last. We have a new stadium and new owners. Move on.