Former Everton striker Tomasz Radzinski has been making some bold claims about David Moyes' team and the Blues' new Hill Dickinson Stadium
David Moyes at full time after the match between Everton and Nottingham Forest at Hill Dickinson Stadium on December 6, 2025
David Moyes at full time after the match between Everton and Nottingham Forest at Hill Dickinson Stadium on December 6, 2025
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David Moyes can steer Everton back into Europe this season and the club’s new stadium could soon be following the team. That's the verdict of former Blues striker Tomasz Radzinski.
Everton’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest last time out was their fourth victory in five matches and propelled them up to fifth in the Premier League table and they now go to Chelsea on Saturday, where they haven’t triumphed in the competition for over 31 years, sitting in seventh place.
The Blues were just one point above the relegation zone when Moyes was hired by new owners The Friedkin Group in January. And having steered them to safety with five games to spare, Everton currently have the biggest year-on-year points increase (12) in the Premier League after matchweek 15 from 12 months ago.
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With the Blues having significant money to spend for the first time in several years this summer thanks to the takeover and a release from the PSR restrictions that had shackled the m, Moyes bemoaned the number of potential transfer targets he missed out on because Everton were not one of the nine Premier League clubs competing in continental competition this season.
Speaking in an exclusive interview from the team hotel in Chicago during their tour of the USA to take part in the Premier League Summer Series, the 62-year-old told the ECHO: “I wouldn’t want to use the word dream, but I’ve got an ambition to see if I can get Everton back towards European football. That’s what I think I have to make my first target.”
And Radzinski, who played 101 games for Everton between 2001-04, scoring 26 goals, reckons his former boss Moyes has what it takes to fulfil his goal.
Speaking courtesy of ComeOn, he said: “Do I believe that Everton can get a European place? Yes, absolutely.
“To even think about going higher, you would need a bigger squad, but they really do have good players. Maybe what they are lacking is a little bit in firepower upfront.
“Thierno Barry is not really scoring a lot, he scored last weekend, which is great. But if Everton can strengthen during the January window and acquire a goalscorer, somebody who can guarantee them somewhere between 10 and 15 goals, then yeah, absolutely. They can play European football again.
“After David Moyes released so many of the players in the summer, I was genuinely worried. He let the best scorer of the last few years in Abdoulaye Doucoure go, which surprised me.
“That was in my head. But obviously, he knows something that we don’t know, he is at the training ground every single day, and he knows maybe the limits of the players and when it's time to look for something new.
“I have to say he’s done a tremendous job because I did not expect him to be in fourth or fifth place at this stage of the season, absolutely not. There have been some fantastic signings in recent years with Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye, who I think is one of the best players in his position in the Premier League.
“They also have a solid defence, but, if you miss Jack Grealish or Ndiaye, or even Vitalii Mykolenko, you do not have a replacement in those positions. That’s what is going to come at the end of the season.
“I do believe they can go far, as far as getting a place in Europe next year. Champions League? I don’t think so, just because the depth of the squad at this moment is just not there.”
Tomasz Radzinski celebrates after scoring the winner in the match between Everton and Charlton Athletic at Goodison Park on November 9, 2002
Tomasz Radzinski celebrates after scoring the winner in the match between Everton and Charlton Athletic at Goodison Park on November 9, 2002
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Now 51, the Polish-born former Canada international has also got big ambitions for Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium home that this week was crowned as 'Project of the Year' at the TheStadiumBusiness Design & Development Awards 2025.
The 52,769-capacity venue on the Mersey waterfront caught the eye of the judges to win the prestigious award, beating off strong competition from an international shortlist that included the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Fulham FC’s Riverside Stand, Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, the Nagasaki Stadium City and Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.
And Radzinski said: “David Moyes has really produced miracles. Last year, saving Everton from going down was a feat in itself. Now this season, he’s performing miracles again.
“He’s got pretty much the same team from last season, but he makes them look like a cohesive unit. They know what they're doing defensively, they know how to go forward, and they're scoring goals.
“This is what every Evertonian wants, and on top of that, they really fight for each other. Every Evertonian loves a player on the pitch who is going to give everything from the first minute till the last.
“If anybody can do it, it’s going to be David Moyes. So, if there’s enough budget for him to acquire some new players, maybe in January already, and then starting next season to just strengthen the positions that he sees need to be strengthened, then why not?
“That would be awesome. Imagine them in the Champions League and actually hosting a Champions League final as well.”
Everton now go to Chelsea on Saturday where they haven’t won in the Premier League since November 26, 1994. Despite their drought in west London, in-form Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who swapped Stamford Bridge for Hill Dickinson Stadium revealed that he is fired up to face his previous employers and said: “It’s definitely a huge game for me and I’ve got a point to prove. I’m so excited by it.
“I’m probably feeling the best I’ve ever felt and the way I’m playing is up there with the best I’ve played. I’ll be honest, I’m confident going against anyone in the Premier League at the moment and it’s a nice place to be.”
Despite the 27-year-old’s bullishness and his snubbing of the chance to switch his international allegiances to the Republic of Ireland who he also qualifies for, because the Nottingham-born player “feels English,” Radzinski has doubts over whether the midfielder can force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup plans.
He said: “I think he’s performing fantastically, but I also think he’s too hopeful.
“The England manager, from what we’ve seen in the last few weeks, is very keen on keeping the same team. Even players like Jude Bellingham, when he’s fit, are not called up or are benched.
“So, I wouldn’t have high hopes, but he is a fantastic player for Everton and a great midfielder. Given the talent England has in midfield right now, it’s going to be very difficult.
“He would have to really perform every single week from now until the end of the season, scoring and assisting in every game, and keep Everton in the top six. Otherwise, I don’t see it happening, simply because the manager likes to stick to his guns and doesn't like to make too many changes.
“So, while it would be great for the Evertonians and great for him, I just don’t see it.”