The Everton Forum • Re: David Moyes
Personally I wouldnt look to keep him on and would be devastated if we looked to extend his deal.
I think there are too many Moyes tinted glasses and the usual negativity with regards to where we are. In the last 10 years we have been in a relegation battle 3 times, one of which was attributed to a 8 point deduction. However, all were largely down to massive mismanagement and limitations put on the playing staff, beyond that we have been finishing mid table, give or take a few places either side. Given we have some stability with the ownership there were no real red flags that this trend would continue.
What has Moyes done, when you look at the stats, hes actually been quite fortunate that we arent in a relegation battle this year despite what people say. We have one of the worst home records in the league and performed way above what was expected away, which have now started to revert back to the norm.
He hasnt integrated many of the players signed last summer or during January, instead relying on stalwarts. Hes served up pretty negative, bland football and been knocked out of both cups at the first opportunity. We have also only just equaled the points tally of last season.
Hes proven this isnt a one off, this is Moyes, pragmatism at his best and if we want to tread water then lets jump on board, but I personally dont think it would be hard to improve upon. And improve upon isnt necessarily winning or qualifying for the Champions league etc, even though that should be the ambition, but simply playing a more attacking appealing brand of football and not shitting our pants every time we come up against one of the 'big 6'
I think there are too many Moyes tinted glasses and the usual negativity with regards to where we are. In the last 10 years we have been in a relegation battle 3 times, one of which was attributed to a 8 point deduction. However, all were largely down to massive mismanagement and limitations put on the playing staff, beyond that we have been finishing mid table, give or take a few places either side. Given we have some stability with the ownership there were no real red flags that this trend would continue.
What has Moyes done, when you look at the stats, hes actually been quite fortunate that we arent in a relegation battle this year despite what people say. We have one of the worst home records in the league and performed way above what was expected away, which have now started to revert back to the norm.
He hasnt integrated many of the players signed last summer or during January, instead relying on stalwarts. Hes served up pretty negative, bland football and been knocked out of both cups at the first opportunity. We have also only just equaled the points tally of last season.
Hes proven this isnt a one off, this is Moyes, pragmatism at his best and if we want to tread water then lets jump on board, but I personally dont think it would be hard to improve upon. And improve upon isnt necessarily winning or qualifying for the Champions league etc, even though that should be the ambition, but simply playing a more attacking appealing brand of football and not shitting our pants every time we come up against one of the 'big 6'
Statistics: Posted by Raptor — Tue May 05, 2026 2:56 pm