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| David Moyes: class act |
Everton's victory on Monday night not only extinguished Manchester City's dreams of topping the league at Christmas for the first time since 1929. It also confirmed the hallmarks of David Moyes' Everton: fighting qualities and a determination to battle their way out of a troubled start to the season.
But where exactly is the 47-year-old Scot going at Goodison? Under him, the Toffees pipped their Red neighbours to qualify for the Champions League in 2005 then reached the Cup Final four years later, only to lose to Chelsea.
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Everton follow a similar pattern each season. They struggle with form, injuries and fitness up until November - and then go on a run which sees them qualifty for Europe, more often than not.
Wouldn't Moyes benefit from bigger and better resources? After lifting the club from perennial struggle, should Moyes be thinking of managing with more to play with?
He's produced a hardy group of hard-to-beat professionals, who've become deserved stars of the Premier League. Tim Cahill, Leighton Baines, Phil Jagielka, Tim Howard and Marouanne Fellaini to name but five.
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Sir Alex Ferguson would be a massive act to follow at Old Trafford, but you could well imagine Moyes having enough presence and character to build his own United. Risky one though, as Rafa Benitez's sacking after just six months at Inter showed. Champions League-victor, Rafa followed the treble-winning Special One. I have nothing but respect and admiration for both Moyes and Everton - but unless Bill Kenwright can produce game changing funds for Moyes to take the club on, he's got to be thinking about a future away from Goodison.
Sir Alex Ferguson would be a massive act to follow at Old Trafford, but you could well imagine Moyes having enough presence and character to build his own United. Risky one though, as Rafa Benitez's sacking after just six months at Inter showed. Champions League-victor, Rafa followed the treble-winning Special One. I have nothing but respect and admiration for both Moyes and Everton - but unless Bill Kenwright can produce game changing funds for Moyes to take the club on, he's got to be thinking about a future away from Goodison.
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Good article - it's clear that we are not going to get anymore money under kenwright, but where would moyes go?
ReplyDeleteThe proof is in the pudding- another tremendous Soccermongery blog and another one that cannot resist mentioning Villa...
ReplyDeleteI think I would cry if he left us! He had achieved miracles in 9 years. If he left I could see us going down.
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ReplyDeleteI think you are right in that Moyes has performed miracles but recently has done a couple of deals I am not sure about. Beckford is 28 not 22 and probably lacks that little bit that nmakes him stand out. Yak is finished and should have been sold. Arteta is a great player but when he plays we change our style and Cahill has to sit deeper. Maybe we should accept Arsenals bid for Arteta. Jags is a brill defender but where is the cover for him. Yobo is out at Fenerbache and Duffy who will be a great player is coming back from a life threatening injury. Overall I hope Moyes stays but as you say where is that Billionaire we need!
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