The search for Everton’s new manager continues.
It’s been two days Frank Lampard was relieved of his duties from the Goodison Park hot seat, with the Toffees languishing 19th in the Premier League two and cut two points adrift of safety.
Now director of football Kevin Thelwell, majority owner Farhad Moshiri and the rest of the Everton board are tasked with finding the latest inbument to take charge and steer the club away from the relegation dogfight.
There’s no doubt that the Blues will be hoping a fresh face can be employed as soon as possible. Everton are next in action when they face Arsenal at Goodison on Saturday 4 February and a new manager in the dugout may well be in place.
Here’s a look at how things stand according to bookmakers SkyBet (odds correct at time of publication).
Now director of football Kevin Thelwell, majority owner Farhad Moshiri and the rest of the Everton board are tasked with finding the latest inbument to take charge and steer the club away from the relegation dogfight.
5. Marcelino Garcia Toral - 16/1
The Spaniard won the Copa del Rey with Valencia in 2019 and the Supercopa de España with Athletic Bilbao in 2021.
6. Duncan Ferguson - 12/1
The former Toffees forward is a huge fans’ favourite. He’s managed Everton in a caretaker role twice previously and left the club in the summer to pursue a managerial career of his own. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
7. Wayne Rooney - 10/1
The former Everton striker did well at Derby County under difficult circumstances and is now manager of MLS side DC United.
8. Sam Allardyce - 10/1
Spent six months as Everton manager in the 2017-18 season when he guided the club from a relegation scrap to eighth spot. However, supporters were far from enthused by his style of football. Photo: PAUL ELLIS