Although it will unlikely come out until such time that Parish writes his inevitable autobiography, what I would be interested to know is what his thinking is. It was the worst kept secret that Roy would leave long before he announced it, so back when he first knew, did he have someone in mind or did he decide to wait and see who would be available. He has spoken in the past about how he doesn't generally make decisions based on interviews - a mistake he said he made with FdB after he was won over by his interview - so he clearly must have at least a few people in mind. I'm in agreement with others in that I think Nuno leaving Wolves threw a spanner in the works; if Nuno's agent gave an indication that his client might be interested then to use TheBigToePunt's analogy Steve may be willing to hang around until last orders to get the most attractive option. And then we'll end up with Allardyce at the last minute.

As to people getting antsy (myself included) that's really just a sign of the times. Access to so much information of such little value can make an hour feel like a week when you're waiting to hear about these kind of things.

I suspect for those who want Nuno, the lack of updates may well be a positive sign.

The major difference between us and Everton is that if Everton are hiring him, they don’t have to wait for any other clubs, and perhaps they’d even have done it by now.

We're the Arthur over ere!

Beat me to it, here's the link Badger [Link]

But, according to this, he's at Everton today [Link]

Edited by eagleman13 (08 Jun 2021 11.36am)

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

I think with Nuno it will depend on quite a few factors.

The first does he want to build a team or inherit previous managers squad. I think he will favour former which gives us the Edge

Secondly how he feels about the chairman / DOF etc. Everton have sacked quite a few managers but so until Hodgson so had we. Can he understand Doogie We have enough trouble !!!

Thirdly the control he has over playing side Everton chairman less likely to interfere than SP.

Lastly Money - I could be wrong but while this is important I don't think wages are Nuno's top priority. He will however want a decent transfer chest.

The Zaha situation could go for or against us he may be worried about potentially losing our talisman or he may see it as an opportunity to build a side not reliant on one man.

Does Marcel Brands still decide who Everton buy? That could be a factor. Also, for some Everton fans Nuno might actually seem like a step down from Ancelotti.

Personally I think if we got Nuno it would be a huge sign of intent. If he comes I really doubt he would be agreeing to work on the kind of budget Roy had. Being in London might also work better for his family, which could be another factor.

Nuno Espirito's Red and Blue Army!

Or could it just be that Mrs Nuno would not relocate to Wolverhampton and could be the same thing with Everton but the prospect of London or the Surrey stockbroker belt is much more to her liking.