Stuart Pearce’s Talksport interview when discussing the David Moyes managerial situation will have done little to assure the fans that they can feel fully confident on that front.
Another 24 hours has passed since we discussed the scenario here and despite behind the scenes assurances that all is well nothing has changed publicly.
Nobody is sure whether the boss remains on the Everton’s wanted list although the Toffees have made it clear they won’t talk to him unless they are given permission which won’t be forthcoming with him still having a year left on his current deal anyway.
Pearce, meanwhile, has been giving his own take on the situation and although it coincides with what we have learned thus far – that the boss has agreed a three year deal in principle. However, it remains to be signed.
It’s a bit tricky trying to fathom why it hasn’t happened so far and with Alan Irvine unavailable in anything but a consultancy role apparently and Psycho not committing, the worries are understandable.
Talking to the radio station he said: “Well, he (Moyes) is certainly speaking with the club now.
“For all intents and purposes he has agreed and the club have agreed to extend his contract as such.”Yet the ex-England international defender is also set to extend his stay in London.
He continued: “Until David signs his contract it follies me making any sort of movement of signing an agreement with the club.
“The club have made me an offer which I am very grateful for but I’ve not spoken with them in regard to agreeing a contract because my allegiance is with David. He was the one who brought me to the club.”
With the club desperate for the fans to return it really may be the time it does all it can to give them some sort of assurance via any statement they are in a position to make.