Anjishnu Roy 23/10/2025 15comments  |  Jump to last

Tyler Dibling is making a positive impression on manager David Moyes in training. Although the teenager is still looking for persistent game time, he’s making rapid strides and getting used to life on Merseyside.

Dibling was the most expensive summer signing for Everton, arriving from Southampton for an initial £35m deal. The 19-year-old, who played 33 Premier League games for the Saints last season, has started just one game in the league for the Blues so far.

The highly-rated prospect is still searching for his breakthrough moment with his new club but Moyes insists he’s happy with what he has seen so far and is willing to be patient as Dibling continues to adapt to the club.

“When you sign players, it's not easy for it all to fall into place right away, especially when we are in a world where everything's expected so quick and to be done so early that things should work,” said the Everton boss.

“I think Kiernan (Dewsbury-Hall) and Jack (Grealish) have both fit in really well, but maybe the Premier League experience, being in the Premier League before, playing in the stadiums etc etc makes it that bit easier… Tyler has got that as well but obviously from a lower level and a younger age.”

Reports suggest that the club’s coaches are encouraging Dibling to try and learn from teammate Jack Grealish, while assistant managers Leighton Baines and Billy McKinlay have been showing him clips of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.

“I want him to look at Jack, how he plays, how composed he is on the ball, but I have to say that Tyler has really impressed me with his close skills and ability,” Moyes added.

“He is a quiet boy and it is going to take a bit of time for him to come out of his shell.”

 

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Kevin Molloy
1 Posted 23/10/2025 at 13:37:31
Well, he's going to get a good run in December, that's for definite. The talent is there, no question. But he's still a teenager.

I remember thinking Trevor Steven flattered to deceive when he first arrived, so what do I know. I think once he gets into his stride, he's going to be terrific.

Kieran Kinsella
2 Posted 23/10/2025 at 14:06:35
Does he do card tricks and things behind the scenes?
Michael Bennet
3 Posted 23/10/2025 at 14:51:35
Is this basically telling us all to stop moaning, he will be disappointed just as much as us, agh well he will be brilliant is 2 years Lol
Jon Atkinson
4 Posted 23/10/2025 at 15:01:28
played 33 times in the premier league, but yeah he’s not ready
fk off David
Joe McMahon
5 Posted 23/10/2025 at 15:05:34
Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery. Oh my, that is some standard to look up to!

I read from a poster on here he has potential to be a Chris Waddle type of player. Again that will certainly do.

Alan J Thompson
6 Posted 23/10/2025 at 15:25:19
First Ancelloti with DC-L and now Baines and Mckinlay with Dibling, so if all it takes is showing players a video then get the VAR bloke signed up.
Kieran Kinsella
7 Posted 23/10/2025 at 15:27:35
Joe

I sincerely hope he doesn't try and emulate Robben. That guy has been a talking point here among a few football friends for years. In that, his only move was to head down the wing, cut inside running across the top of the penalty area then try and curve one into the top corner from about 30 yards. Usually he failed. But that was it. Never a cross, never a little pass to feed someone in, never got to the byline. Just the same single move each and every time he got the ball. Ribery on the other hand was actually skillful and unpredictable.

Peter Gorman
8 Posted 23/10/2025 at 15:51:13
Kieran - absolute nonsense

As soon as Robben ran across the top of the penalty area he would take a dive.

Martin Berry
9 Posted 23/10/2025 at 15:53:19
The Manager is the voice of reason here and he makes a good point about nurturing the player.
I see again the impatience odd moaner on here and I don't get it.
The lad is 19 and if you expected a world beater at that age in the Prem then your deluded.
What is not delusional is that this young player has immense potential and talent, you only need to see his clips.
The Manager will utilize his skills to the teams best advantage.
In time this lad will have fans off their seat, just have patience.
Lewis Barclay
10 Posted 23/10/2025 at 16:40:17
He is 19 years old FFS. Give the guy a chance the cat's still trimming his beard with his tongue.
Andrew Merrick
11 Posted 23/10/2025 at 16:40:56
Funny how we remember things differently. Prime Robben would walk into our team today.
Joe McMahon
12 Posted 23/10/2025 at 16:42:28
Kieran & Peter, i'm clearly on my own, but I liked watching him play. Ran with the ball and yes he could shoot (and score). He has a few major medals so he must have done something right.

Tyler Dibling is a young man, we just have to hope The Moyesiah and his team develop his play.

Robert Tressell
13 Posted 23/10/2025 at 16:43:39
I think world football would find it hilarious that some Everton fans are unconvinced by Robben. There’ll be people on here saying Messi didn’t track back next…
Derek Knox
14 Posted 23/10/2025 at 16:44:22
Kieran @ 2, apparently so !

It is very mystifying, and worrying too, where he manages to conceal two packs of Cards, and a Top Hat, whilst only wearing a pair of shorts, and an Everton Bib ! :-)

Kieran Kinsella
15 Posted 23/10/2025 at 17:19:37
Robert

He was a one trick pony with one foot it’s not really controversial. Yes he had success in the non competitive German league doing the same thing over and over again. But he never played successfully in a competitive league where coaches would likely have said “hey push him onto his other foot when he tries this same cut inside shoot routine five times every match.”

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