Stoke boss Tony Pulis is at a loss why one of the Premier League's big guns has not poached Everton counterpart David Moyes.
Moyes has pushed Everton into the top four as we reach the halfway stage of the season and they will arrive at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday on a run of just one defeat in 11 games.
Given the Scot's managerial qualities, it remains a surprise to Pulis that he is still at Goodison Park.
"I know David very well. He is a top manager, has done exceptionally well there.
They'll be really pleased they've kept him and that he's still there," said Pulis.
"I'm surprised he is still there, to be honest, because I thought one of the big four might have taken him away after serving a first-class apprenticeship there.
"He's now been there a long time, the players know him, the club know him, he's put his stamp on the place, and they're reaping the rewards from it.
"Traditionally they've been a top, top club over the years, not out of the top flight for many years (since 1954).
"Everton are a benchmark for us in lots of respects. They're a very good club, with the way they've built and put things together.
"As I've mentioned, they've a great manager, but they've top players, and they've a real chance of pushing for the top four. They'll be top six without a question of a doubt this season.
"We haven't had as much time as Everton in the Premier League to lay the foundations, but we're getting there, and that's the main thing. We've had a great year this year. Every year we spend in the Premier League is an achievement. We just want to build the club properly, and over a period of time."
Given the Scot's managerial qualities, it remains a surprise to Pulis that he is still at Goodison Park.
"I know David very well. He is a top manager, has done exceptionally well there.
They'll be really pleased they've kept him and that he's still there," said Pulis.
"I'm surprised he is still there, to be honest, because I thought one of the big four might have taken him away after serving a first-class apprenticeship there.
"He's now been there a long time, the players know him, the club know him, he's put his stamp on the place, and they're reaping the rewards from it.
"Traditionally they've been a top, top club over the years, not out of the top flight for many years (since 1954).
"Everton are a benchmark for us in lots of respects. They're a very good club, with the way they've built and put things together.
"As I've mentioned, they've a great manager, but they've top players, and they've a real chance of pushing for the top four. They'll be top six without a question of a doubt this season.
"We haven't had as much time as Everton in the Premier League to lay the foundations, but we're getting there, and that's the main thing. We've had a great year this year. Every year we spend in the Premier League is an achievement. We just want to build the club properly, and over a period of time."
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