October 9th 2024.
There have been talks about the possibility of Jose Mourinho making a comeback to the Premier League. Rumors have been circulating that the new owners of Everton, the Friedkin Group, are interested in bringing the seasoned manager to Goodison Park. The group is currently in the process of taking over the club after reaching an agreement to buy majority stake from Farhad Moshiri.
Dan Friedkin, the owner and CEO of the company, is reportedly keen on appointing Mourinho, who has previously managed top clubs like Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United. However, former Everton player and coach Alan Stubbs has expressed doubts about this potential move. He believes that Mourinho has become "bitter and dour" in recent years, which may not be a good fit for the club.
Speaking to BestBettingSites.com, Stubbs shared his thoughts on the matter. He said that if Everton were to hire the "old Mourinho" who was known for his success and charisma, it would be a great decision. However, he believes that the 61-year-old is not the same manager he used to be and his recent spells with Manchester United and Tottenham have not ended well.
Stubbs also mentioned that while Mourinho still has moments of brilliance, they have become rare and he has grown more negative in the past decade. He acknowledged the manager's impressive career but questioned whether he is the right fit for Everton at this time. However, if the Friedkin Group decides to bring him in, Stubbs will support their decision.
Apart from Mourinho, Everton has been linked with other managers due to their poor start to the season under current manager Sean Dyche. Despite losing their first four games, the team has shown improvement in recent fixtures and even secured a much-needed win against Crystal Palace. Stubbs, who played for Everton and later coached at Goodison Park, believes that the team has a stronger squad compared to last season and their performances have been positive overall.
He also mentioned their recent game against Bournemouth, where they played exceptionally well for 75 minutes before losing control and conceding the game. Stubbs expressed his disbelief at the sudden shift in their performance but overall, he is confident in the team's progress and believes they are creating more chances and scoring more goals compared to last season.
In the midst of all this, Mourinho has been appointed as the manager of Fenerbahce and has made a promising start with the Turkish club. He has won five out of his first seven league games and currently sits fourth in the Super Lig table. He will also face his former club Manchester United in the Europa League later this month.
As for Everton, they are still looking for a long-term solution and it remains to be seen if Mourinho will be their next manager. But one thing is for sure, the Premier League is always more exciting with the presence of the "Special One."
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