Wayne Rooney, Sean Dyche and Marcelo Bielsa are among Everton’s leadership candidates
Everton are looking for a new manager after Frank Lampard was sacked less than a year after his appointment.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the candidates for the job.
Marcelo Bielsa
The Argentine veteran got Leeds back into the Premier League but was sacked with the club threatened with relegation. The time required to implement his unique coaching methods and complex playing systems may count against him making an immediate impact.
Sean Dyche
Dyche has been out of work – which would be seen as a plus point by a club still struggling with profit and sustainability rules – since his almost ten-year spell at Burnley ended in April. The 51-year-old is well-versed in surviving relegation battles and his common sense and hard-working style may be what Everton need – but he could be an unpopular choice for some fans.
David Moyes
The former Toffees boss, a particular favorite of chairman Bill Kenwright, has had his name on the list of potential candidates a few times since he left in 2013 after 11 years of relative success. His position at West Ham has been questioned and, unless he is sacked in the near future, it would be a surprise to see him trade the squad and resources at his disposal in London for a sentimental return to Goodison .
Wayne Rooney
A return to his boyhood club for the former Toffees academy graduate would be the romantic option and gain support from some fans, but his managerial credentials remain untested at the highest level after being relegated from the Championship with financially-hit Derby. Currently in charge of MLS side DC United, but that wouldn’t be a hindrance.
Nuno Espirito Santo
Nuno is currently the manager of Saudi Professional League club Al-Ittihad but could enjoy a return to the Premier League. He had some success with Wolves before performances began to wane, but he failed at Tottenham. His ‘solid’ brand of football may not be universally popular.
Sam Allardyce
‘Big Sam’ spent five-and-a-half months as Everton boss between November 2017 and May 2018, leading them from 13th to eighth in the Premier League. The 68-year-old may be a famous relegation firefighter, but his re-appointment could be unpleasant for an already disenchanted fan base.
Duncan Ferguson
Everton hero Ferguson left his coaching role at Goodison in July to pursue managerial ambitions but is yet to find a job. He spent two short spells as caretaker boss as the club pursued another permanent manager, but his tactical acumen and suitability for a relegation battle remain unproven.
