Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Everton’s £25 million summer acquisition from Chelsea, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, has been instrumental in the club’s recent impressive form. The midfielder has played a pivotal role in Everton’s run of four wins out of their last five matches, showcasing his talent and versatility. His performance against Fulham, where he assisted Michael Keane’s goal and displayed high-intensity runs and successful passes, was a testament to his growing influence. Dewsbury-Hall further demonstrated his capabilities by scoring the match-winning goal against Manchester United, helping Everton secure a historic victory at Old Trafford despite being down to ten men.
Alan Stubbs said: “I think the best way I could describe Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s performances of late is immense. Kiernan is what every fan wants to see and hear how an Everton player should be. He speaks brilliantly well, I think he’s really bought into Everton and the plans that the club have in terms of going forward. His performances have been fantastic. Obviously, you can see that he’s a very talented player, but I think he’s a player that thrives on responsibility as well, which is great. His vision, his football intelligence, his work rate to win the ball back. He just ticks a lot of boxes. I think he’s one of those players that every dressing room needs. I think he’s that type of person, that type of individual, and if you’re David Moyes, the manager, he’s exactly the type of player that you want because he’s vitally important both on the pitch and off it in terms of the dressing room.”
Alan Stubbs, a lifelong Evertonian and former player, praised Dewsbury-Hall’s contributions, highlighting his intelligence, work rate, and ability to thrive under responsibility. Stubbs emphasized the midfielder’s importance both on and off the pitch, suggesting that his presence is invaluable to manager David Moyes.
Stubbs continued: “I thought it was a real potential banana skin in terms of what’s been going on with Sean Dyche and I think Nottingham Forest are a decent team in a false position in the table. I think the result epitomised where Everton are now to where they were under the previous regime, the contrast between where Everton were when Dyche left them to where they are now under Moyes is night and day. When I look at this Everton team now, early in the season there was a real expectancy on Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye to play really well and get results. I think over the past three or four weeks that responsibility has shifted and there are other players now who are really stepping up to the plate and the over-reliance on Grealish and Ndiaye has reduced which is a good sign for Everton. What you’re seeing now is a real, collective team performance. Everybody is playing their part and confidence is very high in the dressing room. There’s a real togetherness that is shining through on the pitch. This is probably a group of players that get on well off the pitch and you can see that with the camaraderie when they’re scoring goals, everybody is up to celebrate with each other – without getting carried away, it’s really positive at the moment.”
Stubbs also reflected on Everton’s growth under Moyes, contrasting it with the previous regime under Sean Dyche. He noted the reduced dependency on star players like Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye, as other squad members have begun to step up. This shift has resulted in a more cohesive team dynamic, with high confidence and camaraderie evident both on and off the pitch.
Everton’s recent performances highlight a promising trajectory for the club, with Dewsbury-Hall at the heart of their success. His ability to adapt and excel in various roles has been crucial, and his influence is expected to continue as the season progresses.
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