EVERTON MANAGER SAM Allardyce is confident he is staying at Goodison Park next season after talks with owner Farhad Moshiri.
The 63-year-old took over from Ronald Koeman in November after a poor opening to the season left Everton in 18th place after eight games.
Allardyce has since taken the Toffees to eighth in the Premier League, however, some Everton fans are not happy with the former England boss and have criticised his style for being boring and negative.
But Allardyce says he has already spoken to the owners about plans for next season even though many fans thought he would leave before the Summer.
“We discussed plans for next season yesterday with Farhad,” said Allardyce. “I think we have some clarity moving forward now.
“I think our pre-season, in terms of when we start back and where we go, is nearly in place.
“(Regarding) ins and outs of players, it is a wait-and-see basis in terms of what we can try and achieve and then, under those circumstances, what players do we move on.”
When asked whether he was definitely staying on Merseyside next season, Allardyce responded by saying: “Didn’t I just say that?
“For clarification, yes.”
He also hit back at his critics who brand his style as negative by comparing himself to Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone after the Spanish side’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Europa League on Thursday.
“What is entertainment?” asked Allardyce. “Entertainment is the master of defence in Europe – Simeone. Is that entertainment?
“He’s called the master of his trade – I think he has only conceded four goals at home all season. He is the master of defence, I am seen as defensive and too negative.
“When you are faced with 28 goals conceded in eight matches before I arrived, one would expect the manager would try to put that right first.”
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pair of copa mundials is all one needs.
Can you imagine trying to clean the muck off them after plying on a waterlogged pitch?!
Every parent’s worst nightmare. My wallet feels lighter already!
Time you told your kid the word no!
Ye’d wanna be fairly fast and skillful to get away with wearing them on a cold sunday in wexford
Would go down a storm in the junior b North Tipperary hurling championship! Old bitter full backs would love to see lads wearing these
Nonsense
The Metatarsal will become even more popular so!
Here’s hoping , Suarez will be the first one to try them out :-)
He is the first one actually, against united. As a Liverpool fan I’m dreading it. Imagine vidic going in on one of these things. Break your foot off
No, Suarez is trialling the knitted boot, not this.
With the sock bit I mean
Read the story about Paul Scholes purchasing boots for €30 at JD sports before his comeback at city, says it all!
How do you wash the sock? What happens if you get a hole in it!! Even worse image away matches with a different kit!!! Youd need home amd away boots!!!
Hmmm somebody on the pitch to hurt
What ever happened to good old Puma Kings?
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So when will the nike team blouse and tu-tu shorts be available?
Bad idea. They will weaken players ankles.
Like boxing shoes only with studs