Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s remarkable 29th-minute goal led the Blues to victory on Monday, despite the early dismissal of Idrissa Gueye for an altercation with teammate Michael Keane. The match saw Everton prevail, showcasing resilience and skill in a challenging situation.
David Moyes said: “The one which springs out is when Duncan Ferguson scores the goal to get us into the Champions League just about in the run-in. We beat Manchester United 1-0 at Goodison and he scores the goal with a header late on. It was probably the result which got us into the Champions League, we finished fourth that year and we had to play a qualifier. But that’s a goal I remember probably more than any.”
Moyes continued: “I couldn’t give an answer for favourite player but, if I was to have one of my former players back in my team again, I think I would like Wayne Rooney to be playing with me again. I think because he was such a player at a young age. He wasn’t fully developed when we had him here at Everton right away, but he was just an incredible player for the other clubs he went on to play for. I also think his ability to score goals, his strength, his power, all the attributes you’d want in a good football player. But I have to say, over the years here, I’ve really enjoyed having so many people from Tim Howard to Tim Cahill, Joleon Lescott, you name it.”
Moyes reflected: “Over the years it’s been difficult because there’s been so many different players when I look back at who we were playing against. The great Chelsea teams, how you’d stop Frank Lampard scoring, Didier Drogba. When I look back at the Liverpool teams when they had (Xabi) Alonso in midfield and Steven Gerrard, and you’d be saying, ‘Wow, how are we going to deal with this?’ Maybe a bit more recently, Ødegaard’s been a real problem when playing for Arsenal because he’s so good at what he does. I think there’s so many to name. Manchester City, with David Silva in the early days, he was an incredible player. I generally think The People’s Club is a really good title for Everton because I think that we’re always trying to be around it. There’s loads and loads of Everton supporters throughout the world, America, Europe, and we’re still trying to grow back to the levels that this club was at a long time ago, but hopefully we’re going to do it in the next few years. We’ve got new American ownership who we’re looking forward to taking us on and taking us further than we’ve been for a long time.”
The match highlighted Everton’s ability to overcome adversity, with Dewsbury-Hall’s goal being a pivotal moment. Moyes’ reflections on past players and challenges underscore the club’s rich history and the formidable opponents they have faced over the years. His comments about Wayne Rooney and other notable players like Tim Howard and Tim Cahill reveal the depth of talent that has graced Everton. Moyes also acknowledged the challenges posed by legendary teams and players, emphasizing the competitive nature of the Premier League. With new American ownership, Moyes expressed optimism about Everton’s future, aiming to restore the club to its former glory and expand its global fanbase.
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