Everton are set to confirm the departure of manager Sam Allardyce imminently and potential replacement have already been approach about taking over at Goodison Park, Independent.ie understands. Everton are set to confirm the departure of manager Sam Allardyce imminently and potential replacement have already been approach about taking over at Goodison Park, Independent.ie understands. Sam Allardyce and his Everton back room staff set to be sacked as replacements are lined upAllardyce has one year left on his contract at Everton and has made it clear that he is keen to remain in charge, yet support unrest and a glaring back of backing from the club's hierarchy have left his position in doubt for some weeks. Allardyce and his staff will be due substantial compensation when he makes his exit, while he has also collected a 'substantial' end of season bonus after he guided Everton to an eighth place finish in the Premier League. Some Everton fans have grown frustrated with Sam Allardyce Everton rated in the bottom two of the Premier League for shots on target and chances created since Allardyce was appointed as manager, with the former West Ham and Bolton boss failing to shed a reputation that he promotes an uninspiring brand of football.

Source: Irish Independent May 14, 2018 22:30 UTC