Guest MattP Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 Absolutely gutted, a bigger loss than any player could have been for us, wish him well and Everton are about to see some serious talent arriving. Thanks Steve, we couldn't have done this amazing thing without you.
Alpha Gifts & Awards Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 Everton Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Walsh as Director of Football.Formerly joint Assistant Manager and Head of Recruitment at Premier League champions Leicester City, he will take up his new role with immediate effect.His strong reputation has been forged over many years, working as a part-time scout for Bury, Chester and for 16 years for Chelsea in the north of England while holding down a day job as Head of Physical Education at successive comprehensive schools in Chorley, his home town.He was elevated to a full-time role at Stamford Bridge as European Scout before being persuaded to join Newcastle and subsequently becoming a key member of Nigel Pearson’s staff at Leicester City and Hull City prior to returning to Leicester in 2011. Following Pearson’s departure, he remained as Claudio Ranieri’s joint Assistant Manager and Head of Recruitment in the Foxes’ first title-winning season in their 132-year history.During his career, he has been credited with scouting and recommending the signings of such players as Gianfranco Zola, Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante.Chairman Bill Kenwright said: “It’s great news to welcome Steve to our new era at Everton Football Club. His track record, particularly at Leicester City, is already the stuff of football folklore, and both myself and Farhad, having spent time with Steve, are convinced he is exactly the right fit for our Club and our new manager, Ronald Koeman.”Steve Walsh said: “I’m proud and privileged to become Director of Football at such a fantastic and historic club. With a new manager and a new major shareholder, it feels very much like a new era here at Everton and that potential is what is most exciting. I know the Club well, my roots are in the north west and my brother, Mickey, was an Everton player in the Bob Latchford era and always proud of that fact. I also did my initial teacher training at Liverpool Hope University many years ago. I’m genuinely excited to be here at the Club and very much looking forward to getting down to work.”Manager Ronald Koeman said: “It’s really good for the Club to have someone in Steve who has shown his quality in his job at a number of clubs over many years. That’s the experience and quality he will bring to us at a good time in the season. He has a great deal of knowledge about building for the long-term and the magnificent work he did at Leicester on top of the job he did at Chelsea makes us excited to have him here at Everton.”
Lcfc_lass10 Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 I respect him a lot. However, it does feel like a kick in the teeth.
TiffToff88 Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 I wonder if he will try to take any more of our scouting team with him?
AjcW Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 Well it was good of Everton to announce it so we could find out
Freeman's Wharfer Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 Find it harder to stomach this one than the Kante one. One never really wanted to be at the club and was only really here because his agent had pushed him in our direction, the other signed a new contract just two months ago. Shows that any contract in football isn't worth the paper it's written on (non-playing staff included). For players people usually give the "it's a short career" stuff to justify the lack of loyalty to the club/contract they themselves signed but in this case it doesn't apply. Leaves a bit of a sour taste.
TheSomersetFox Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 Everton bring in Steve Walsh while Liverpool spend £25m on Wijnaldum . Can see Everton doing some big things over the next few years now. Massive shame but good luck to Walshy, did an incredible job for us.
kingfox Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 Gutted, but too good of an opportunity to turn down. Think his statement says it all, he knows the club well and his brother used to play for them, plus he wants to be closer to home. Another kick in the teeth but we move forward.
EnglishOxide Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 Good luck to him. He did so much for us and has left us in a great position. We will get over it sooner than we think IMO, just like Kante.
ScouseFox Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 good job we have signed or are already aware of everyone he wanted to sign. suckers.
what? Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 Place your bets for the 17/18 champions then. Absolutely gutted to see him go but it couldn't diminish everything he's done for the club. All the best to him, I hope he does well there.
davieG Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 Looks like the lure of the north west was the main factor, near his home town and family I doubt money even came into it.
sylofox Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 Thanks for everything Steve. Just a shame you could not see our storey through. Not sure why you jumped off of a perfectly good ship but hey ho.
Soar Fox Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 4 minutes ago, ramadaone said: Rob Dorsett spot on as always Are you Rob Dorsett???
Babylon Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 I'm actually less gutted than Kante, we wanted everyone to give it a season... Steve's work for this season will mostly be done. It's a shame, what matters is how the club respond behind the scenes to replace him and support the work he set in motion.
shade Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 he'll be retiring very soon, this is his last chance to be involved at a club that's obviously dear to him.
Babylon Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 2 minutes ago, what? said: Place your bets for the 17/18 champions then. Absolutely gutted to see him go but it couldn't diminish everything he's done for the club. All the best to him, I hope he does well there. No chance, going to take them years to build.
ScouseFox Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 wow just found out rob dorsett blocked me on twitter wonder why @ramadaone any idea?
psychonaut Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 6 minutes ago, ramadaone said: Rob Dorsett spot on as always Throw us some transfer scraps mate it's dry as a bone over here
adam95581 Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 4 minutes ago, ScouseFox said: good job we have signed or are already aware of everyone he wanted to sign. suckers. Yeah and with us being so quick at getting deals over the line they've got no chance...oh, wait
Wolfox Posted 21 July 2016 Posted 21 July 2016 . Sad day…. I can understand why he's gone, but, it doesn't make it any easier…
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