Marco Silva has issued a statement following his sacking as Everton boss, thanking the board and fans for all their support during his brief tenure at the club. Silva was given his marching orders after his former troops suffered a 5-2 defeat to their arch enemies, their ninth of the season. Former Everton hitman Duncan Ferguson has been installed as caretaker manager as the board seek out a permanent replacement for the Portuguese. The first match of the post-Silva era and Ferguson’s caretaker reign will see Everton welcome Chelsea to Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon. "It is a dream to be Everton manager, but I am also realistic.

Source: Express December 06, 2019 16:17 UTC