Moyes has brought a dull team to life by giving creative players such as Jack Grealish the freedom to flourish
By WhoScored
No Premier League side had more goalless draws last season than Everton. In recent years, Goodison Park became a fortress of attrition, a place where survival mattered more than spectacle. Four years of relegation scraps drained hope, and “boring” became a label Everton fans could hardly argue with. But, after moving to their new £800m stadium, something shifted.
A 2-0 win over Brighton did not just mark a new chapter in a new home; it felt like a different Everton entirely. Jack Grealish, a summer arrival on loan from Manchester City, and Iliman Ndiaye combined for the stadium’s first goal; the team played with freedom and flair and, for the first time in years, fans left the stadium with a feeling of real hope for the season ahead. Everton’s newfound optimism proved justified in their next game, a five-goal thriller against Wolves. Their 3-2 win at Molineux sent them into the top five in the Premier League.
Continue reading…Moyes has brought a dull team to life by giving creative players such as Jack Grealish the freedom to flourishBy WhoScoredNo Premier League side had more goalless draws last season than Everton. In recent years, Goodison Park became a fortress of attrition, a place where survival mattered more than spectacle. Four years of relegation scraps drained hope, and “boring” became a label Everton fans could hardly argue with. But, after moving to their new £800m stadium, something shifted.A 2-0 win over Brighton did not just mark a new chapter in a new home; it felt like a different Everton entirely. Jack Grealish, a summer arrival on loan from Manchester City, and Iliman Ndiaye combined for the stadium’s first goal; the team played with freedom and flair and, for the first time in years, fans left the stadium with a feeling of real hope for the season ahead. Everton’s newfound optimism proved justified in their next game, a five-goal thriller against Wolves. Their 3-2 win at Molineux sent them into the top five in the Premier League. Continue reading…
