EPL 2024/2025
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Moyes' Everton roster wasn't limited at all, they had some really good pieces. Prime Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta in midfield for instance. That team was miles better than what he is going to work with now
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I think if Dyche is a Ford Focus then Moyes is also a Ford Focus but with a few added extra. The Moyes style at West Ham was very much like Dyche's at Everton which was a focus on solidity and defence with attacking players who are dangerous on the break. Fans only like it for as long as it delivers results but would rather watch a front foot team.
I'm not sure if they would have ditched Dyche if he hadn't appeared to be reluctant to carry on - it seems maybe the players had turned against him and his style. I can actually see it being a disaster for Moyes if things don't improve - they should be better than 3 other teams but if Ipswich and Wolves continue improving, Everton will need to win a few games to be safe.
At Everton, not every Moyes season was good but they usually finished in the top 10 and for his final 7 seasons they were no lower than 8th. He has always liked those workmanlike players - Cahill, Osman, Carsley at Everton and Soucek, Bowen at West Ham. Not sure who he inherits from this current squad who can do that though.
Curious fact I heard on a podcast - Moyes will have managed Everton in his 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s.
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Moyes' Everton roster wasn't limited at all, they had some really good pieces. Prime Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta in midfield for instance. That team was miles better than what he is going to work with now
@mariner4life said in EPL 2024/2025:
Moyes' Everton roster wasn't limited at all, they had some really good pieces. Prime Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta in midfield for instance. That team was miles better than what he is going to work with now
With Leighton Baines, Tim Howard, Marouane Fellaini, Jolene Lescott etc. to go with it.
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Forrest hung onto the draw by the skin of their teeth. Good result.
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@sparky said in EPL 2024/2025:
Notts Forest leading Liverpool. Have we got a title race on our hands?
I don't think so. None of Liverpool's competitors look to have the consistency to catch them unless they collapse.
Good points for Bournemouth and Brentford and a win for West Ham - Graham Potter? More like Harry Potter, am I right?
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Bournemouth lost 2 points today and shouldnt have given away that last free kick (well executed though) however even for me taking off my eye patch, Brooks should have been red. So happy to take a point. Given our injury list probably should be happier
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Woods hadnt scored against Liverpool in the premier league until today (random stat), well done that man, hoodoo broken
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Woods hadnt scored against Liverpool in the premier league until today (random stat), well done that man, hoodoo broken
@bayimports said in EPL 2024/2025:
Woods hadnt scored against Liverpool in the premier league until today (random stat), well done that man, hoodoo broken
Yep mentioned on Stuff before the game. I still haven't forgiven Wood for missing those sitters against Man City last season.
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Woods hadnt scored against Liverpool in the premier league until today (random stat), well done that man, hoodoo broken
@bayimports said in EPL 2024/2025:
Woods hadnt scored against Liverpool in the premier league until today (random stat), well done that man, hoodoo broken
He's having a season
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For our older listeners - RIP to Tony Book. Managed to follow Malcolm Allison, one of those large than life coaches who sprang up in the 1960s, to Bath City, Toronto, Plymouth and Manchester City. Was already 30 before he joined Plymouth yet managed to win all the domestic trophies plus a European trophy with City. After he retired from playing at almost 40, he became City manager.
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Tottenham at the back is a disaster. Just gift goals every match.
