David Moyes and Dan Friedkin at Everton
(Credit: Imago)
Goodison News Speaking to Ian Darke
Wed 19 March 2025 7:10, UK
Everton have a massive summer transition planned as they prepare for long-term life under David Moyes and The Friedkin Group at Bramley-Moore Dock.
With new ownership, a new – or returning – famous manager and soon a brand-new home, Everton are moving sky-high with their ambitions for years to come.
After years of arduous struggle and more Championship flirting than any supporter could deal with, the Toffees are turning a corner and their next key mission has been outlined.
David Moyes returned in January after 12 years away (Credit: Imago)
Everton used new Moyes ‘belief’ v West Ham amid Dyche doubt
Everton have a new-found mentality and belief system under the returning Moyes that was absent under Sean Dyche, according to Ian Darke.
The TV commentator and football analysis expert, speaking exclusively to Goodison News, is unsure if the Toffees would have extended their unbeaten run against West Ham United under the former manager – as Moyes leads the side to nine without defeat in the Premier League.
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Jake O’Brien – a player whose Everton career has kickstarted under Moyes following his snub by Dyche – scored the late equaliser against Graham Potter’s Hammers on Saturday to prolong the streak at Goodison Park (15 March).
“Their mentality has definitely changed from Dyche to Moyes,” Darke said.
“They’re coming up with more goals, more ideas and there’s a greater belief around the squad.
“It’s tough to say how one game would’ve turned out with a different manager, but what I will say is they’re finding a way to get something from games using that belief.”
Jake O'Brien
O’Brien has come out of his shell now he’s getting game time (Credit: Everton Football Club on YouTube)
Toffees must ‘convince summer targets’ with major promise
Darke continued that the only way Everton can persuade top players to sign at Bramley-Moore Dock from next season is to ensure they can achieve a European place, with a “huge summer” in prospect.
Moyes‘ peak years at Goodison during the mid-to-late 2000s are far more indicative of a historical Everton side than what supporters have had to endure lately under a string of different managers.
Everton had a quiet January window due to PSR constraints with only Carlos Alcaraz arriving, but aim to bring in several established players to make a right go of things next season.
Everton – top six finishes under Moyes Years
4th 2005
5th (x2) 2008, 2009
6th (x2) 2007, 2013
David Moyes finished in the top six with Everton five times
“The next mission now for Everton is to convince their transfer targets that they’re a club who can compete towards the top end of the table and a place in Europe,” said Darke.
“They’ve been a club involved in another argument down at the bottom and that looks like it will change.
“It’s a huge summer for them to get the two or three players who could inspire that change for them.”
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