Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has expressed his admiration for the unique atmosphere at Everton, highlighting the club’s family-oriented culture and the passionate fanbase. The 27-year-old midfielder, who joined Everton from Chelsea for £25 million, shared his thoughts on the club’s ethos and his aspirations for the future.
Dewsbury-Hall said: “The feeling of the club. It feels like a real family club, I don’t really know how to explain it really. The fanbase is so big and it means so much to the people, which I love because football’s my life and it feels like it’s their life as well. We’re sort of on the same page. I see how passionate they are and how much they want to win, and it just resonates with me because that’s how I live my life. I’m not saying that the other clubs weren’t like that, but I just feel like Everton’s on a different level. So, that’s what I want to get to because that would be an amazing feeling because you see how got they (the fans) are even in the tough times, but imagine when it’s going a bit better.”
He added: “I did have a fair few options after a successful season. After speaking to many people, family members, people I trust, and speaking to people at Everton, if I was going to leave a club like Chelsea, it was everything I wanted to go to: a new project; a new stadium; an exciting future; plans. That’s something I wanted to be at the forefront of. If I’m at the start of this new chapter, I think that’s a very important part of a club’s history.”
Dewsbury-Hall’s decision to join Everton was influenced by his desire to be part of a new project with a promising future. The midfielder was on manager David Moyes’ radar when the Scot returned to the club, and he believes he made the right choice after considering various options. His move to Everton aligns with his ambition to play a significant role in the club’s development and success.
He stated: “I spoke to the manager, he was fantastic. He explained exactly what he wanted from me and what he wants going in the future. I respect him a load because I appreciate what he’s done. I think he’s the same as me. So, it just felt right. It’s nice that’s happened because it’s made me realise I definitely made the right decision and it makes me excited about what we can do in the future. I feel like I’ve got that here.”
Dewsbury-Hall also revealed his interests outside of football, which include snooker, golf, and darts. Additionally, he has a fondness for musical theatre, a passion that resonates with Everton’s late chairman Bill Kenwright. Despite his busy schedule, Dewsbury-Hall finds time to indulge in his ‘guilty pleasure’ of attending West End shows.
He remarked: “That’s probably my ‘guilty pleasure’ as you call it. I’m an absolute sucker for a musical and a West End show. My better half used to go to performing arts college, so I used to go and watch her. My mum and auntie used dance when I was a young kid, so I used to watch them, so it probably started from there.”
Dewsbury-Hall’s commitment to Everton and his enthusiasm for the club’s future are evident. As he integrates into the team, his ambition and passion for the game are expected to contribute significantly to Everton’s journey in the coming years.
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