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David Unsworth: Everton caretaker boss unsure on long-term future

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Everton 3-2 Watford: Everton faithful were incredible - Unsworth

David Unsworth says being caretaker manager of Everton has made him the "proudest man in the world" but he remains unsure if he will get the job on a permanent basis.

The Toffees' Under-23 coach took temporary charge last month following Ronald Koeman's departure.

After three defeats and two cup exits, he secured his first victory as Everton beat Watford 3-2 on Sunday.

"I know nothing about it," said Unsworth, when asked about his future.

Former Everton manager David Moyes has said he would be interested in a return to Goodison Park, while former England manager Sam Allardyce and Burnley boss Sean Dyche have also been linked with the post.

"Whatever will be will be," added Unsworth. "I have been the proudest man in the world to take charge for the last two weeks and no-one can take that away from me.

"I'm sure I'll speak to the chairman and owner and I'll keep giving my best for this wonderful club."

Goals from Richarlison and Christian Kabasele gave Watford a 2-0 lead at Goodison, but Oumar Niasse and Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled the home side level.

Leighton Baines netted a penalty to put Everton in front but they had to rely on Tom Cleverley's missed spot-kick to secure three points.

Victory moved them out of the bottom three going into the two-week international break.

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  • Comment posted by Wee Brian, at 22:31 5 Nov 2017

    Don't know to much about David Unsworth but after hearing the comments during the week from banned footballer and ex-criminal Joey Barton, he has my 100 per cent best wishes for the future.

  • Comment posted by Michael D, at 23:52 5 Nov 2017

    Unsworth showed some nice humility at the end after seeming to fall into the trap of getting carried away-like Carver at Newcastle.He will not get the job but these Number 2's should do what Appleton did at Leicester-say they are doing their best until told otherwise and look forward to resuming their previous job as assistant.In that way the new manager will not see them as a potential threat

  • Comment posted by JeffVader, at 21:50 5 Nov 2017

    Definitely hasn't done enough in his 4 games to warrant the job full time with this one come back and 3 poor performance

  • Comment posted by Terry, at 22:34 5 Nov 2017

    Fat Sam been on every tv show touting himself as usual. Bet he will toast any new outcome with his usual pint of wine!!

  • Comment posted by anon, at 09:19 6 Nov 2017

    Would Phil Neville recommend Unsworth for the Man Utd job?
    Thought not...but he'll do for us?

  • Comment posted by User0126244157, at 09:13 6 Nov 2017

    The substitutions totally changed the game and the entire Everton Setup.

    Should probably have started with that system but honest enough to make the right call when it counted.

    BTW, that Niasse is looking a bit good!

  • Comment posted by DJ, at 23:04 5 Nov 2017

    David Unsworth's not sure if he's going to get the Everton the job full time? Let me help you out with that, David. You're not.

  • Comment posted by littlecurlyalanball, at 00:45 6 Nov 2017

    Are there any Evertonians on this site?

    Give Rhino a fair crack at this and we might just get back to the glory days.

    I am old enough to remember Derek Temple scoring the winner in '66 so I can remember the change of fortunes after the Oxford Utd. game.

    Rhino has Everton in his blood and will (If given the chance) be a Legend.

    Check my posts, I have always said this. Good luck David!!

  • Comment posted by KentishEvertonian, at 09:24 6 Nov 2017

    Re#8 littlecurlyalanball ... quite agree ... we’re in the same age bracket. I used to watch the Blues on the Bullens Road back in the days of the Golden Vision. Give Rhino the job until at least January & then review. He’s served his time and done a great job with the U23s ... look at the way Beningime has settled into the team. He wouldn’t be there under Koeman and certainly not with Allardyce

  • Comment posted by transpol3008, at 10:39 6 Nov 2017

    Robin @ 22.
    You forget that Everton was the 1st team in Liverpool.
    We more or less run the newcomers for their first 30 years.
    Your mum and dad obviously didn’t teach you that envy doesn’t die.
    So carry on with your vitriolic envy!

  • Comment posted by Stephen, at 06:48 6 Nov 2017

    Even with the man's continual hype to promote himself, I do not feel he will come anywhere near landing the job.Back to the development squads David.

  • Comment posted by Paul Bestall, at 09:14 6 Nov 2017

    I notice Phil Neville was continuing his delusional PR campaign for Unsworth yesterday. The man has zero managerial experience, yet Neville continues to say he's the best man for the job. Really?

    He is anything but and we are expected to appreciate this "punditry" as intelligent football analysis.

  • Comment posted by PunchDrunkAgain, at 13:13 6 Nov 2017

    Unfortunately for David, we're no longer in an era where sentiment allows you to immediately appoint an ex-player as manager of a Premier League team with no prior senior management experience. Whoever is appointed will also reveal the ambition of the owners, whoever that turns out to actually be!

  • Comment posted by EnglishFAOfficial, at 07:09 6 Nov 2017

    This man has Everton in his blood, which is why they have so rarely turned up to football matches of late.

  • Comment posted by Paul Hamerton, at 08:33 6 Nov 2017

    @12 two words Ali Dia anyone can fool Souness

  • Comment posted by D1710708237317, at 10:27 6 Nov 2017

    22. Posted by robin

    you play for Anfield Secondary Netball Team i take it!

  • Comment posted by owls_1987, at 11:33 6 Nov 2017

    i fear for everton if unsworth is offered the job. look at stuart pearce at nottingham forrest, shearer at newcastle, souness at liverpool etc. loving the club and having a passion for the club doesn't mean any sort of success and i dont think in the games hes been in charge proves he will be any different. i know hes done well with the lower age group but this is completely different

  • Comment posted by User0121522030, at 09:47 6 Nov 2017

    Seems a nice man.

    Could do a lot worse as a Manager.

    Given a chance? who knows. He must bleed Everton blue.

    Saints fan...

  • Comment posted by bluray, at 12:31 6 Nov 2017

    Lennydog@40....Do you actually know anything about football fans at all.Got to be one of the most stupid comments i have seen on here.Ther again you are a red.

  • Comment posted by Espresso, at 15:17 6 Nov 2017

    Didn't show enough to get the job - he's certainly shown himself to be a decent chap and I wish him the best.

    Difficult call now for Everton. They clearly want a man who matches up to their ambition and wealth, but it's married to their present struggle - get Sam to the end of the season, then all out for Tuchel or Carlo? Or trust Dyche and give him time to build.

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