Everton with new Manager
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After many weeks without a head coach Everton finally approached one . Everton approached Ajax and Ac Milan's
legend
Frank Rijkaard.
After having a bad spell at Saudi Arabia he got sacked . Everton's chairman
Bill Kenwright belives that
Frank Rijkaard
has got the potential to make the Toffees one of the best teams in England .
The Press Conference
English media press conference, Frank Rijkaard unveiling.
Goodinson Park,Liverpool - 9:00am Wednesday 19th June, 2013.
Reporter:Hello and welcome to Liverpool and The Barcalys Premier League . Do you feel that
the excpected Europa League qualification is reasonable for your first season as Everton manager ?
Rijkaard :Hello ! It's a honour to be here . Everton is a big club and I am looking to progress the team forward .
We are in agreement the Europa League qualification is the minimun thing that i can excpect from them.
I am planing to make Everton one of the best teams in England.
Reporter :You have taken charge when it is rumoured that Leighton Baines will leave the club. Can you comment on that speculation?
Rijkaard :I have been aware of interest and have spoken to Leighton . And he said that he wanted
to leave . For all teams that want him they need to pay a minimum of 30M paunds .
Reporter :There are rumours that you are trying to bring in free agent, Ashley Cole is there any truth in that statement?
Rijkaard :Well there is some interest from us ,it's too early to tell anything concrete .
But if Leighton leaves we for sure will try to transfer him .
Everton Press Officer : There won't be any further questions to Rijkaard