Forest Green boss Duncan Ferguson admits being overlooked for the job at Everton left him disappointed.
Despite not being appointed the role on a full-time basis, he remained in his position as an assistant under the stewardship of Carlo Ancelotti, Rafa Benitez and Frank Lampard. The appointment of the Chelsea icon left the former forward disappointed.
"I think it was considered," he said speaking to Sky Sports. "I went for an interview, but unfortunately, I was unsuccessful in that interview.
"That was obviously disappointing to be a manager of a club that you loved. I think I deserved a chance at that, to take the team to the end of the season.
"Unfortunately, the club went along a different route, they brought in Frank Lampard, a great coach, a man I have a lot of respect for and we got on well. And to be fair to him, he came in, he steadied the ship, and he saved the club from relegation.
"But I was disappointed I never got that chance."