Theguardian
4 months ago
![Rafael Benítez sacked by Everton six months into job after defeat at Norwich]()
Rafael Benítez sacked by Everton six months into job after defeat at Norwich
‘Update on a permanent replacement will be made in due course’ Win percentage of 26% is worst record since Kendall’s third spell Rafael Benítez has been sacked by Everton, following the club’s disastrous 2-1 defeat by fellow strugglers Norwich City. His departure leaves majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri seeking his sixth permanent manager in six years. The Norwich defeat means Everton have taken just five points from their last 12 games, leaving them in 15th, just six points from the relegation zone. Benítez leaves with a win percentage of 26% – the worst record of a permanent manager since Howard Kendall’s ill-fated third spell at the club. Continue reading...
