Everton set for major behind-the-scenes change as Thelwell spearheads move
Everton aim to improve things on and off the pitch under the ownership of The Friedkin Group, according to the i.
The Toffees find themselves in 16th place and while they’re nine points off the bottom three, they cannot afford to take things for granted.
David Moyes has replaced Sean Dyche at the helm and the players appear to have responded positively to this change.
Everton set to bring in an array of specialists
The i reported on 7 February that the Toffees are set to make a series of new hires as they aim to do things right off the pitch as well.
They want to shake up their academy and get the best out of their youth system with Kevin Thelwell expected to spearhead this change and make the club the leading producer of talent.
The Merseyside outfit want to hire several scouts, both local and across various regions, along with new youth coaches and a goalkeeping specialist.
These strategic changes could significantly elevate both performance and organisational health.
By focusing on revamping the academy and youth system, the Toffees aim to secure a sustainable future through homegrown talent.
Expanding the scouting network across different regions will allow the club to tap into a broader pool of potential, unearthing talents that might be overlooked by other clubs.
This not only increases the quality and quantity of prospects but also diversifies the skill set within the club’s ranks.
The Friedkin Group should have three-year targets for this new strategy
The benefits of these changes include cost efficiency in player acquisitions, fostering a club identity with players who understand and embody Everton’s ethos and potentially increasing the club’s market value through player sales.
Over the next two to three years, realistic goals might include climbing the league table, reducing reliance on expensive transfers and becoming a benchmark for youth development in the Premier League.
Specifically, the club could aim for consistent to-half finishes with an eye on European football, while ensuring that a significant portion of the first team is composed of academy graduates.
To achieve these goals, the club need to establish clear pathways for young players to progress from the academy to the first team.