Season › 2024-25 › News “He is a good man who’s always trying to push me” - Beto on David Moyes Anjishnu Roy 03/09/2025 10comments | Jump to last Beto began his goal-scoring exploits in the league by registering Everton’s opening goal in the 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium last weekend. It was the Toffees’ second win in the league after beating Brighton 2-0 at home, and they are fifth in the league with six points heading into the first international break of the season. Manager David Moyes praised Beto’s humility, work ethic and ability to take constructive criticism in the post-match press conference. When asked about his manager’s words, Beto said, “He's a good man, he's a good person and he's always trying to push me, you know? “Sometimes he jokes around, ‘Beto, you can't do this, you can't do that.’ But he's always trying to push me and when I do something bad, he says, ‘You need to be tidy, holding the ball – set.’ “I know that I need to improve that, but he knows too, so it's good to have him [on my side].” There was some speculation about the relationship between the two being frosty after Moyes openly asked for more output from his number 9 during the pre-season. However, those apprehensions can be put to rest. Beto has seen a career resurgence with Moyes taking over the reins at Everton in January. Since Moyes’ return to the club, only four Premier League players (Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Chris Wood) have scored more goals in the league than the eight Beto scored in 21 appearances under the Scottish manager. He also got on the scoresheet against Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup after tapping home Harrison Armstrong’s pass, a move he would go on to repeat against Wolves just a few days later. “My favourite goals are tap-ins and these kinds of goals,” he said after the game. “It's so difficult to have these type of goals, but I think this season, if I'm more alive, I need to believe that the ball will arrive – and it will arrive. “I told Jack (Grealish) at the beginning of the game, I said, ‘Give me one today.’ And five minutes passed, he gave it to me, so it was perfect. “I'm pleased with the result. A tough, really tough game to play. A really difficult stadium to play. I think the last two times that I came here, we drew last season, the other season we lost, so it's a tough stadium to play. We got three points and I'm really happy.” Despite enduring a difficult start to the season with a 1-0 loss to Leeds United at Elland Road, Everton have managed to turn things around quickly. They’ve recorded three wins on the trot against Brighton, Mansfield Town and Wolves respectively and confidence is high in the camp. “It shows what we can do,” added Beto. “I think we can go game by game. We need to just focus on the next game. “We can't focus three, four games ahead. Game by game, prepare for the game and we go, we play. “Every game I think it's possible for us to win. You can call me delusional, but I'm like this. And I think I can score every game too, but football is football. “I think we can show more than what we showed today and we just need to keep going.” Reader Comments (10) Note: the following content is not moderated or vetted by the site owners at the time of submission. Comments are the responsibility of the poster. Disclaimer () Mike Hughes 1 Posted 03/09/2025 at 13:50:05 The least you can expect from an Everton player is 100% effort and I dont think anyone can question Betos work ethic.He might have his limitations (who hasnt?) but I like his attitude and hope it comes good for him with us.Scoring the winner in the forthcoming derby would do nicely (preferably 9 minutes into injury time, sending the RS home with faces like slapped arses). Rob Hooton 2 Posted 03/09/2025 at 14:16:00 Very interesting to read that Beto is the 5th highest scoring striker in the league since Moyes came in, theres a good chance that hell get a lot more chances with our new look midfield too - he might yet prove to be another astute Thelwell signing.Glad that he recognises where he needs to improve, if he keeps working his arse off and giving his best (and scoring goals) then hell be loved by most blues. Christy Ring 3 Posted 03/09/2025 at 14:54:45 Good to see him getting more confident upfront. I see where Mykolenko pulled out of the Ukrainian squad in training and gone back to Finch Farm with an injury, thats all we need. Kim Vivian 4 Posted 03/09/2025 at 15:01:19 Christy, hopefully that's just risk prevention to protect him for our upcoming games. I know no details, however. Paul Kossoff 5 Posted 03/09/2025 at 15:04:39 “He is a good man whos always trying to push me” - Beto on David Moyes. If Moyes had his way. He would have pushed you out the door.D M criticized you at every opportunity pre season because of your attitude In training. Your game against Leeds was widely classed as the worst performance of an Everton player in recent times. Moyes alluded to your "I've earned my place, now I don't have to try too hard".Beto, you haven't done near enough to earn your place at Everton. You are one dimensional, lacking in basic skills, easily read, and cost Everton £27 million in having to buy another striker because you aren't good enough. At 27, you won't improve. Your attitude should be, how am I playing in the premier League on these wages? I'm going to give 100% every game, then maybe you would have earned your place, but not yet you haven't. Stu Darlington 6 Posted 03/09/2025 at 15:20:21 Come on Paul,say what you think.Stop sitting on the fence!! Duncan McDine 7 Posted 03/09/2025 at 15:36:27 It's always fun to read what Paul Kossoff thinks about players. Here are his thoughts on Jack Grealish just a few weeks ago:NOOOOOO!!!! A thousand times, NOOOOOO!! Complete joke if we are relying on Mr backwards to supply goals or assists. George Cumiskey 8 Posted 03/09/2025 at 15:43:09 Paul Kossoff be very careful what you write, everyone seems to be scrutinising your posts and then bringing them back weeks later to contradict you 😉. Paul Kossoff 9 Posted 03/09/2025 at 15:49:24 Duncan, so nice you regard me with such esteem that I'm your first point of reference. Yes I dismissed Grealish out of hand as a waste of time, based on virtually zero output on his last two seasons at city. In fact most of his time at city was not good. Let's wait a bit before lauding Jack for his contributions over two or three games, let's see what he's achieved over a season, before you give him your, player of the year trophy shall we. Beto, not good enough to push us to Europe. Paul Kossoff 10 Posted 03/09/2025 at 15:55:56 George, I enjoy people's criticising, I get a laugh out of it. Most of the time I post things just to see who takes a personal affront on me, having a go at what they seem to think are, direct insults to members of their family. So Webber's having a go, or trolling back on thing's I have said, knock your selves out. I really don't give a toss, to me it's just a bit of wind up fun to lighten up a site, that is full of praise where it's due, but like me, is ready to criticize but, after the fact. 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