The issue isn't Moyes.
Its that the players he wants are very good and they have many suitors.
For sure, this. Right now we don’t have a lot of leverage either. The top clubs can throw out more money and a promise of Europe. Until we consistently finish top 10 or better, the lure of playing at BMD won’t be enough. It’s why Delap chose Chelsea.
Winning brings money. Money brings better players like a magnet. The top clubs boosted their ranks right out of the gate when the window opened because they have deep pockets. We have some money that we have to somehow spread out over 10 players to fill all the holes.
It’ll take time and we’re getting there. I believe when we’re a top 5 club again and again, we’ll scoop up who we want quickly. Just not yet. So it takes weeks to yield Barry and a backup keeper. Signing Branners to a long-term contract is actually a huge move. It’s what big clubs do. I’m glad we did it.
Convincing players to come here because of our history and a new stadium carries little weight with them. For a lot of these younger players all they’ve known of Everton in their life time is struggle and relegation battles. Until we can offer more than promises and hope, it’ll feel like it does now. It’s about winning, righting the ship, stacking winning seasons, and playing Europe.
