2025/26 David Moyes

[Swartzy]

If Moyes got Europe and then got axed for an up and coming manager who has never been in the league then that is one hell of a gamble

And not a justifiable one.

 

[Kevsleftpeg]

There are names present in my noggin but unfortunately I don't play a role in determining his successor and I'm content with him finishing the season at this point. Id be pleased with Fabergras if feasible

He'd ditch us for Arsenal, Chelsea or Barca in a heart beat.

 

[Kevsleftpeg]

If Moyes had the team playing more direct from the get go I think there would be less calls for his head at the end of the season. My worry with Moyes (and this is what a lot of managers do) is they will find a recipe for success and have a strong run at the end of the season and revert back to form next year. Rinse and repeat.

This is why I cannot in good faith recommend to keep him at the end apart from the recruitment worries. He cannot be in charge of building the team and he has to be significantly better with rotations or Europe will be a disaster.

We had a track record of success in Europe so not sure what your concern is.

 

[Swartzy]

That was a peculiar comment from him. I took it to mean after his contract was done but it was an out of character comment from him.

Definitely planned, he knew what he was saying. A quiet 2wks ahead on here he had to throw something out to support the forum..

 

[Joey66]

And not a justifiable one.

The new owners will decide who is the Manager of our club not this thread plus even on the Ale House forum DM has a thread by Chico which is just plain stupid imo ...

 

[blueboy72]

We had a track record of success in Europe so not sure what your concern is.

Not under Moyes

 

[Osamabindiesel]

We had a track record of success in Europe so not sure what your concern is.

Balancing the league and Europe. It has been a relegation threat for us and a lot of teams and Europe means very little unless you actually challenge and get to the end. Koeman struggled in the league and so did Bobby. Moyes struggled with West Ham. It is clearly a worry.

 

[chicoazul]

The new owners will decide who is the Manager of our club not this thread plus even on the Ale House forum DM has a thread by Chico which is just plain stupid imo ...

I’d like to apologise to all readers today for me running rampage in Joseph’s head. Please continue to debate in a passionate yet cordial manner.

 

[Seathestars]

The new owners will decide who is the Manager of our club not this thread plus even on the Ale House forum DM has a thread by Chico which is just plain stupid imo ...

End of

 

[Curtis]

Balancing the league and Europe. It has been a relegation threat for us and a lot of teams and Europe means very little unless you actually challenge and get to the end. Koeman struggled in the league and so did Bobby. Moyes struggled with West Ham. It is clearly a worry.

As you stated in an earlier post he'd have to alter his approach to rotation and implementing subs in how he operates this season to be successful on either fronts

 

[Swartzy]

The new owners will decide who is the Manager of our club not this thread plus even on the Ale House forum DM has a thread by Chico which is just plain stupid imo ...

Please can you explain how that relates to my post please..

As for the Ale house thread, that seemed like you were out Farming Barmby..

 

[windymiller]

Definitely planned, he knew what he was saying. A quiet 2wks ahead on here he had to throw something out to support the forum..

Ha ha, yes it was all getting a bit quiet.

In all seriousness, though, I do think he probably said it on purpose but I'm not sure what it means. Say what you like about Moyes (and I've said plenty) but he almost never says something off the cuff in press conferences. I'm not sure what that comment meant but I assume it was aimed at someone, maybe someone above him in the club hierarchy?

 

[Clarky cat]

it’s clear as day they know who they are

It’s not to me. If you can’t tag them in, maybe these people who want Everton to lose on here don’t exist?

 

[Marcus Kendall]

He'd ditch us for Arsenal, Chelsea or Barca in a heart beat.

If that happened we'd be in a great place as he'd of done a wonderful job for us

 

[jazzy]

And not a justifiable one.

The new owners will decide who is the Manager of our club not this thread plus even on the Ale House forum DM has a thread by Chico which is just plain stupid imo ...

I'm not Moyes biggest fan but even I would have to admit that taking us from relegation candidates to qualification for Europe in one season is a staggering achievement.

In those circumstances I think it would be unbelievably difficult ( and unfair) to replace him unless a truly outstanding candidate long term admired by TFG wanted the job and they were prepared to back him with very substantial player investment.