Irish Sunday Mirror

‘I’M NOT A GOODISON GAMBLE’

- BY SIMON MULLOCK

AMBITIOUS David Unsworth has told Everton they will not be taking a gamble by making him their new boss.

The former England defender, who was part of the Blues team that won the club’s last trophy 22 years ago, has stepped up from managing the Under-23s to take temporary charge following Ronald Koeman’s sacking.

But he wants the job on a permanent basis — and insists his knowledge of the club compensate­s for his lack of big-time experience.

Unsworth said: “I don’t think it would be a gamble at all. I am a realist, not a dreamer. There are no guarantees for anybody. But I know

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