David Unsworth is not failing Everton because he is overweight he is falling short because he is under-experienced
Former Arsenal and Reading goalkeeper is now training to be a football journalist and is writing an exclusive column for SunSport
ANOTHER toothless, uninspiring performance on Thursday night from an Everton team who look lost.
The Toffees seem to be getting misguided into a worrying clash with impressive Watford, rather than steered clear to safety.
I think the inexperience and naivety shown by manager and cult hero David Unsworth in his three games in charge has been evident.
A third defeat in eight days, seven goals conceded and utterly zero scored has surely opened the door for Big Sam Allardyce or Burnley boss Sean Dyche.
The immobility of aging defenders Ashley Williams, Phil Jagielka and Leighton Baines has blended with injuries to defenders Sheamus Coleman and Michael Keane to create chaos
Young players such as Jordan Pickford, Ademola Lookman and Mason Holgate clearly losing confidence and belief rather than growing in it.
According to Joey Barton, it’s Unsworth’s appearance, inexperience and inability to manage that will rub off on his team.
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Barton Labelled Unsworth “sloppy” and “a glorified P.E teacher” and inisisted his players wouldn’t respect him.
But if Unsworth had a six-pack stomach, Prada mac and tailored trousers he would still struggle.
A manager gains respect from his players with his work ethic, ability to coach and ultimately the relationships he builds within the team.
Unsworth was given an opportunity he couldn’t turn down; to manage the club he loves and the chance to be hailed a hero.
The former full-back inherited a team low on morale, unable to recruit and up against time. Not ideal for your first major job!
Where will it leave Unsworth if he is relieved from his duties?
He had an excellent record with Everton’s under 23’s, stability knowing his job was safe and the satisfaction of seeing so many young players he had nurtured breaking into the first team.
He took the job with the best intentions for both the club and himself but may end up walking back to the under 23’s with his tail between his legs - or clear out the door - all within a week. The grass clearly isn’t always greener!
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I believe managers need to learn on a similar pathway to young players, making the transition into big jobs smoother.
Is it not important for a manager to work his way through the leagues or at least have some experience in a first-team environment, challenging for titles, or fighting for survival before taking a job in the Premier League?
A jump for most Premier League under-23 players into the first team is often too great, barring the exceptional like current Everton albatross Wayne Rooney.
Managers find in hard to trust kids or even know if they are ready.
Players are loaned out to try and bridge the gap and see if they pass the acid test of competitive football in a more challenging environment.
It’s now evident Premier League clubs and England are being rewarded by the sacrifices made by young talented players to go out on loan and progress at Football League clubs, enhancing their potential and speeding up development.
This pathway has given the likes of Harry Kane, Dele Alli, John Stones and Tammy Abrahams the opportunity to learn and improve as young, inexperienced players.
Managers that have had success in the lower leagues have more credibility and are deemed less of a gamble to chairman because of their success.
Surely it’s these experiences that make a manager more capable and prepared to lead a team away from relegation and not the inexperienced coach who’s already in the building, but a fans favourite with all the coaching badges.
I believe a manager is judged by his team’s efforts, first and foremost, the performances and then the result, none of which make Unsworth a worthy candidate on current viewing.
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