Former Everton manager David Moyes has expressed his support for current manager Sean Dyche, following the team’s 3-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on opening day. Moyes, who managed Everton from 2002 to 2013, believes Dyche has done an “unbelievable job” and that the team’s poor start can be turned around.
Moyes, now a technical observer for UEFA, also revealed that he had come close to returning to Everton on three separate occasions. He had met with owner Farhad Moshiri multiple times, but the deal never materialized.
Moyes was joined by another former Everton manager, Sam Allardyce, who also shared his thoughts on the current state of the team. Allardyce, who managed Everton in 2018, believes that the team needs stability and that managers should be given more time to succeed. He also expressed concern about the team’s right-back situation, citing Ashley Young’s age and Nathan Patterson’s injury issues.
The article also touches on the financial struggles faced by Everton, with Allardyce noting that the club needs to be sold. He praised Moshiri’s efforts, but acknowledged that the team’s financial situation makes it difficult for managers to succeed.
Throughout the article, Moyes and Allardyce share their insights on the current state of Everton, offering a unique perspective from two experienced managers who have been part of the club’s history.