Kia Joorabchian link means Italy legend in running for Everton job

Over the last week it has become clear that the relationship between Farhad Moshiri and super football agent Kia Joorabchian means Everton will be linked with anyone who is on Joorabchian’s books. After Anwar El Ghazi’s loan deal last week, Thursday witnessed an even more surprising development.

Fabio Cannavaro, the former Italy international, has from nowhere suddenly been added to the Everton manager vacancy shortlist. It is believed Joorabchian has pushed Cannavaro’s availability to Moshiri and been given a first stage interview over the last 24 hours.

No one had Cannavaro linked with the Everton hot seat and this news has surprised many that he would even be considered.

Cannavaro’s only management experience has been in China and he has not worked for over two years, as you can see below. As we have seen with Rafa Benitez this type of experience may not enhance your managerial development.

It is believed Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney still figure heavily in Everton’s continued search for a new manager. Many believe Rooney is the best option with the current dysfunctional boardroom and the lack of strategic back of house staff currently employed by the club.

Duncan Ferguson will take temporary charge once more on Saturday when Everton meet Aston Villa at Goodison Park, and much attention will be on the touchline with Ferguson and Steven Gerrard going toe to toe. Also the return of Lucas Digne will see Goodison rocking before a ball is kicked.

The interference of Joorabchain seems to have really amped up since Marcel Brands left his Director of Football role, the El Ghazi loan deal being done against Benitez’s transfer plan and now Cannavaro being on the manager shortlist.

His relationship with Moshiri is a real worry for Everton fans and raises questions about what role Joorabchian has, to have such influence on transfer dealings and manager recruitment.

Everton fans are already campaigning against Moshiri’s inadequate communication with fans, his mis-management of the money he has put into the club and what role anyone currently on the board actually contributes to the success of Everton Football Club.

There is a sit in protest planned after the Villa game to show how fans are disappointed with the running of the club for many years.

The Joorabchian links will only add fuel to the fire that Moshiri only wants people he knows and trusts to work with him, rather than get a new Director of Football in and then in turn appoint a Manager to build a structure most other successful football clubs have.

Also having Bill Kenwright heading up the meeting with Ferguson and the players shows how little the club have moved on in the six years Moshiri has been the owner.