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Moyes wants to keep Fellaini at Everton
David Moyes has stressed the importance of his attacking midfielder Marouane Fellaini, amid reports the Everton top-scorer could be heading for the exit door at the end of the season."He is a big part of our squad, not only because of his size," said the 49-year-old. "He is someone that we will be more than happy to see here again next year."
The midfielder has been pivotal for the Toffees this term, scoring 11 and assisting five of their 49 goals, while performing a more defensive duty on occasion. "He is a good player in either role and is capable of doing both," said Moyes, who believes the player's attacking opportunities will subside as he continues to flourish. "I think as he matures he might grow into a deeper role but currently he does give us a different attacking option and has scored quite a few goals."
Despite conceding defeat in his side's pursuit of a top four finish, the Everton boss has lauded the transfer policy at Goodison Park, which has enabled the Merseyside club to consistently compete among the Premier League's elite. "We have chosen those players very wisely and that has given us a chance to compete with the teams at the top and we will continue to try and do that."
Combined with Moyes's shrewd dealings in the transfer window, there is a prospering youth set-up that boasts success stories from the likes of Wayne Rooney, Leon Osman and Victor Anichebe. "I am great believer in giving young boys opportunities, if they are doing well I will always try and put them in the team and give them a chance."
"We have done well in finding some good local talent," said Moyes, who insists the academy's success is founded upon a necessity to take chances on young players. "Having a small squad it means we give them a chance sooner than some other clubs."
Ross Barkley is just one sterling talent to emerge from Everton's Finch Farm training complex, but his progress has been injury-plagued since breaking onto the scene in 2010. After returning from a loan spell at Leeds United, Moyes is all too aware of the dangers of haste. "There is expectation around him and there has been a lot of talk but he has missed a lot of football through injury," he said. "We have to manage him correctly and give him time."
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2 Posted 26/04/2013 at 06:37:32
3 Posted 26/04/2013 at 06:38:24
In 11 years, they would be the likes of Hibbert, Osman, Rodwell, Rooney and ?????
5 Posted 26/04/2013 at 07:09:01
He always was.
All the talk about wanting to see budgets for transfers.....waiting to see where we finish.....all bullshit.
He will sign his new improved contract.
6 Posted 26/04/2013 at 07:08:04
Very strange to hear Moyes talking about plans for next year. He seems to be doing it a lot for someone who might be on his bike.
7 Posted 26/04/2013 at 07:59:46
8 Posted 26/04/2013 at 08:45:27
9 Posted 26/04/2013 at 08:56:08
I'm pretty sure neither are going to happen this summer though.
10 Posted 26/04/2013 at 09:28:14
11 Posted 26/04/2013 at 09:37:53
This has depressed the life out of me, then again I should have twigged when we where linked with a couple of defenders.
12 Posted 26/04/2013 at 10:01:55
He's got a bloody cheek. Hasn't got the decency to let the supporters or the players know what he's doing but expects us to listen to his thoughts on our Club's future! Prick.
13 Posted 26/04/2013 at 10:03:51
14 Posted 26/04/2013 at 10:59:54
15 Posted 26/04/2013 at 11:10:05
I see comedy hour has arrived – Duffy, Barkely, McAleny, Vellios, Oviedo... not sure they'll quite agree with that statement when they see/saw the likes of Neville and Naismith regularly getting a run out.
On a more worrying note – all this talk about wanting players to stay presumably means we're stuck with him for yet another 3-5 years! An entire generation of Evertonians will have been brought up on safety first, boring football. Depressing.
16 Posted 26/04/2013 at 11:36:52
More of a stay of execution rather than a full fledged commitment I would think.
17 Posted 26/04/2013 at 11:45:12
Keep them get rid of him
18 Posted 26/04/2013 at 12:18:06
19 Posted 26/04/2013 at 12:36:11
I am not sure he would get in Man Utd's, Chelsea's or Man City's teams. I think Arsenal need him... but would not pay the money.
I also think if he goes he may well end up like many others who have left, unhappy not playing and therefore all-in-all worse off.
20 Posted 26/04/2013 at 12:44:40
21 Posted 26/04/2013 at 13:44:09
We then really just need a decent alternative to Pienaar on the left and another CM as Gibbo can only play half a season and Fellaini will be suspended for a few games (assuming he doesn't leave altogether). I was hoping that Oviedo would be the other left winger but the guy's not being given any time. On the right, we already have Mirallas and Coleman and in the No 10 role Barkely and Osman. Now we just need to tell Jelly to stay in and around the box.
We have the makings of a very good 1st XI and credit to Moyes for bringing them together; however, he just doesn't let them off the leash for my liking. Oviedo and Barkley should have had many more minutes on the pitch – especially as Pienaar and Osman have been off-form for a good month or two now at least.
22 Posted 26/04/2013 at 14:02:27
1) Tactics that Moyes doesn't seem to be able to change when necessary in certain games;
2) Motivation of the players when needed; and
3) Full use of the squad which everyone agrees Moyes doesn't do by keeping faith with players when most agree they are not producing.
Fellaini has stepped up to the plate this season and showed what a class act he can be despite the two suspensions but then he is a heavily marked player now and has to deal with it without letting the side down. Hopefully he will still be with the Blues next season along with a few of the other very consistent players.
One hopes the likes of Oveido, Barkley, Duffy and Vellios will breakthrough given the chance but if Moyes is still around then it's not likely. Certainly a few more good experienced signings could help such as the likes of Kone from Wigan and Wiemann of Villa are two players I would like in exchange for Osman and Anichebe. Yes, I know I am dreaming — but you know what I mean.
23 Posted 26/04/2013 at 14:35:35
24 Posted 26/04/2013 at 15:07:46
If he's in an Everton jersey next season I'll be stunned. Not gonna happen.
25 Posted 26/04/2013 at 13:15:06
I'm not sure how these journalists keep their jobs. Lazy.
Editorial Team
28 Posted 26/04/2013 at 15:50:39
David Moyess Interview, Part 1.
David Moyess Interview, Part 2.
29 Posted 26/04/2013 at 16:05:57
They are, however, stock answers to stock questions. The interview in full is quite good though. Thanks Michael.
30 Posted 26/04/2013 at 16:44:37
31 Posted 26/04/2013 at 16:36:58
The larger question this summer is if the Club's going to boost Fella's and Baines' wages to match what's out there? Moyes stays or goes appears to be up to Moyes. But our owners increasing Baines and Fellaini wages . . . . . . ? The answer to that question appears definate.
32 Posted 26/04/2013 at 18:10:56
33 Posted 26/04/2013 at 17:22:42
Exactly right and no different than all the previous seasons he have been with us except that the first couple of months he was more great than awful but then seems to have settled back to his norm.
34 Posted 26/04/2013 at 18:42:24
35 Posted 26/04/2013 at 20:51:44
Sorry,could you explain that again please.
36 Posted 26/04/2013 at 20:55:47
37 Posted 26/04/2013 at 21:53:04
38 Posted 27/04/2013 at 00:09:06
39 Posted 27/04/2013 at 00:30:12
Can't see Man U paying £20M+ when they have Evra.
Can't see Baines being happy with the rotation either.
I hope he stays and I think he will.
40 Posted 27/04/2013 at 07:44:32
Where is he off to in London?
41 Posted 27/04/2013 at 12:05:13
It needs to be more heartfelt and stronger than that, Moyes.
Everyone having to second guess whether he'll be here and what his statements mean - all this speaks not so well of Moyes.
He's clearly waiting to see if something 'better' comes up; we are too big a club for such an attitude from a man who has never won anything in his life. Ever!
Still, he's done a good job in many ways (though nothing like as good as the media would have it, mind).
I really hope Felliani stays - he's a terrific player - despite his shortcomings. We need him more than he us.
42 Posted 27/04/2013 at 12:09:27
He's a nice guy (as well as a terrifically important footballer for us) - and Man Utd are the most horrible, cheating, ugly club and team in the world ... bar none.
Don't lower yourself, Leighton.
43 Posted 27/04/2013 at 12:12:53
I do not know how reliable Sky Sports News reporters are but, according to the teletext on Sky Sports, Moyes is quoted as saying he wants to keep Jelavic, a long list of clubs want him, he has no intention of letting him go, he is only tired (and rolls out the long list of words making excuses for a man, who couldn't hit a barn door)...
If Sky are right regarding that report, then it looks like Gollum is about to sign a new contract... which will guarantee we fail for the remainder of his new contract.
God, I hope he doesn't sign and is doing one.
44 Posted 27/04/2013 at 13:08:18
Of course he was going to stay... He did nothing as a player so what better way to build up money in the bank?
45 Posted 27/04/2013 at 13:12:57
I hope that is tongue in cheek sarcasm re the bar none comment.
I can think of one .......
46 Posted 27/04/2013 at 13:42:01
Bring in Bassong, Lukaku, Remy, and a high calibre box to box midfielder. Take a gamble on Granero from QPR.
47 Posted 27/04/2013 at 14:04:07
By the way: LFC's response to Suarez (a bigger cheat than he is a biter even!) said it all: club in serious decline in all senses ... .
48 Posted 28/04/2013 at 14:06:36
Everton Football Club should be looking at signing players in order to improve the present squad. Bill and your best mates on the board - take a bow !!
Fucking disgrace!! You have dragged us to the level of Hartlepool!
Cheers!!
49 Posted 28/04/2013 at 14:36:03
Remy would give us something different. Lukaku looks like he should be a centre forward but can't be trusted so gets shoved out wide. Imagine if that happened at Goodison!!!
50 Posted 28/04/2013 at 14:38:39
Well, how do you know until you throw them in??
Moyes, start blooding younger players!!!
51 Posted 28/04/2013 at 14:48:37
It's never going to happen, but the two front lads will get goals.
52 Posted 28/04/2013 at 18:56:58
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1 Posted 26/04/2013 at 05:51:36
I'd be sad for the chaps that make hard currency from the Fellaini wigs but otherwise, I think his time has run its course. Oh, and £30mil plus please...