David Moyes took over at Everton in 2002, and after spending a few years flirting with relegation, the Scot has propelled the Toffees to the rather more enjoyable end of the Premier League table, and stabilised them as a top six club.
But what makes Moyes’ feat so impressive is that it has all been done on a shoestring – with finance, resources and youth talent being incredibly limited at Goodison Park. But having knocked on the door of the Champions League for the last five years or so, with no success, it appears the Scottish boss has taken the Toffees as far as they can go, with many of his astute signings now reaching their peak years.
The Everton boss is expected to depart in the summer for pastures new, as he still refuses to discuss a contract extension until the end of the season.
But who will fill the huge void left behind at Goodison Park should Moyes depart in the summer? We’ve created a top five list of candidates for your own consideration.
Click on Neil Lennon to reveal the Top Five replacements for David Moyes at Everton