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During one of Everton's recent searches for a manager, the unpredictable nature of Farhad Moshiri caused increased exasperation within Goodison Park.
One day, he would have a certain target and ask for it to be pursued. Progress would be made to deliver the majority shareholder's wish but - when it came to the point where a button needed to be pushed - Moshiri would unexpectedly change his mind and tack.
At first glance, you might think such information was far-fetched. But after the last farcical turn in this soap opera, involving a job candidate being interviewed about his interview on live TV, do not doubt. The madcap world of Moshiri, truly, is a masterclass in how not to run a football club.
Farhad Moshiri (right) continues to anger Everton fans with his running of the club
The Toffees remain managerless since the sacking of Rafael Benitez earlier this month
Angry Everton fans have ramped up protests over the impending appointment of Vitor Pereira
Pereira has impressed Everton's hierarchy in talks with Merseyside club in recent days
Vitor Pereira was flown into London earlier this week with the expectation he would become Everton's new manager. He wasn't good enough to get the job in 2013 or 2019 but, for some reason, Moshiri - perhaps swayed by an outside influence - felt 2022 was the right time.
Everton's fans, however, didn't. Some graffiti was daubed on the walls of Goodison, the image was circulated on social media and fury blazed. Suddenly Moshiri had cold feet, there was no appointment and this rudderless outfit were back to square one. It was remarkable to hear Pereira singing like a canary on Sky Sports News - what a stroke of luck that