Should we sack Koeman?

[Ridge]

I think Silva would be up for it, in terms of salary, squad, resources and ambition, we have far more potential than Watford, despite current standings.

I'd rather have Unsworth personally, but Silva would be next behind him.

[Evertonian in NC]

I think Silva would be up for it, in terms of salary, squad, resources and ambition, we have far more potential than Watford, despite current standings.

I'd rather have Unsworth personally, but Silva would be next behind him.

In a perfect world, you temp it to Unsworth, see if he bosses it.  If so, maybe he gets it full time.  If it's more dead cat bounce, you thank him for holding down the fort, put him back in charge of U-23s, and go with Moose Hornets guy.

[Ridge]

Fans have always loved our homegrown players, and I can understand why lack of experience would worry people.

But there is so much to like about Unsworth, I'm not sure what more he could have done to warrant the opportunity, other than leave the club.

[Evertonian in NC]

U-23 is just such a different world from the Prem.  But he has the trust and belief of our most important players.  I see both sides of the argument.  He'd need a very strong DoF.

[BlueForYou]

Move Unsworth up as joint first team coach with Ferguson

[blueToffee]

Amazed at the amount of people willing to hand the keys of an already dysfunctional team, without a reliable way of scoring goals to an inexperienced manager with basically no PL experience.

It’s more of the brexit type thinking. Experience has let us down so let’s just bring in a wild card..!

Look at how seriously the top teams take the PL2 league:
https://www.premierleague.com/tables?team=U21

Man Utd dead last followed by Spurs and Chelsea.

If this was a team like last year which had a certain balance and way of scoring I’d be less worried as to an extent that team could go out and pick up enough points no matter who was managing. This team as it stands though is a mess.

[gizzblue]

Amazed at the amount of people willing to hand the keys of an already dysfunctional team, without a reliable way of scoring goals to an inexperienced manager with basically no PL experience.

It's more of the brexit type thinking. Experience has let us down so let's just bring in a wild card..!

Look at how seriously the top teams take the PL2 league:
https://www.premierleague.com/tables?team=U21

Man Utd dead last followed by Spurs and Chelsea.

If this was a team like last year which had a certain balance and way of scoring I'd be less worried as to an extent that team could go out and pick up enough points no matter who was managing. This team as it's stand is a mess.

Doesnt the lack of balance and dysfunction come because of Koemans ego and tactics though .

[blueToffee]

Doesnt the lack of balance and dysfunction come because of Koemans ego and tactics though .

It’s not helping...but that doesn’t mean the answer is an under-23 manager. Are there any other u-23 managers anyone would look to hire to take over a PL club? I’m guessing not.

[Ridge]

Young players can often make the transition surprisingly well, it's the same game, same tactics, same man management. Just bigger crowds, more pressure and more experienced opponents. To me, it makes more sense than appointing a number 2 like Phelan or Shakespeare. It's not a change of stroke, so much as moving to deeper water.

Guardiola at Barca, Zidane at Real, they didn't have to leave to get a chance. It's not that common, especially not in PL, but if you put in the development, they impress with youth team and know the players coming through, it can be a smooth transition, and someone unafraid of trying the youngsters they've got to know and trust.

Unsworth knows the club, knows the young players and it wouldn't be a bad thing if other managers underestimated him or don't know what to expect.

[Evertonian in NC]

I think Unsworth should at least be someone the players like and respect, which would stabilize the situation for this season.  Certainly no need to bring in an anti-footballer like Fat Sam.

The key is not to overreact and hire him permanently unless he well and truly bosses it.  I think you have to grade him very critically, and not give him the benefit of the doubt, for the reasons listed above.  No place for sentiment, because it would be a risky thing to do.

[Silas]

If Koeman is sacked tomorrow Unsworth will get a short run at it regardless as we will have no option. I don't think he's right for the job but we'll likely find out the way things are carrying on right now.

[Waltzer]

Regardless of who takes over, or if Koeman stays, they're on a hiding to nothing until January when we can actually get someone to score our goals. If I'm honest id rather keep Koeman, it won't be pretty but Unsworth won't fair much better and it'll ruin what he's currently doing at the the club

[Mayor Farnum]

Anyone know what style of play Unsworth favours when results are the overriding factor?

[Martip]

Silva is a great shout imo.

[Jimmywhack]

They generally play 4231