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Everton travel to Tottenham Hotspur this weekend for the final fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Last weekend’s deflating defeat to Sunderland at Hill Dickinson Stadium leaves the Toffees with little to play for, with a top-half finish the best possible outcome after European dreams evaporated in recent weeks.
David Moyes’s men have gone six without a win in the Premier League, a rotten run-in that has undone much of the good work achieved until the spring.
Late goals have been a problem, with Everton conceding seven times beyond the 75-minute mark across the last five league games. It’s perhaps an indication of fatigue, having used only 22 players in the Premier League this season. That is Everton’s joint-lowest number of players ever used in a Premier League campaign, alongside 1993-94 and 2004-05.
For Spurs, Sunday’s game is of huge significance. Lose, and the North Londoners will be relegated for the first time since 1977, should West Ham beat Leeds at the London Stadium. A draw should be enough for survival, given a vastly superior goal difference.
Everton have won one of the last 10 meetings with Spurs across all competitions, and have not beaten this weekend’s opponents in the capital since September 2020.
Team News
Everton team news
Idrissa Gana Gueye was again absent for the defeat to Sunderland and Moyes has said the Senegal midfielder is 50-50 to return at Spurs, in what could be a farewell appearance.
Speaking in Friday's pre-match press conference, Moyes said: "[Gana] has been back on the grass. I'd say there's probably a 50-50 chance he could be involved. We'll know a bit more once we've trained and seen him over the next couple of days.
"He's not trained with the team, at the moment, so that's where we're at with him."
The 36-year-old is out of contract this summer and has not made enough appearances to trigger an automatic extension.
A decision on his future is expected imminently, though Gueye will soon travel to the World Cup, having been included in the Senegal squad, alongside Iliman Ndiaye, for this summer’s tournament.
Jack Grealish and Jarrad Branthwaite will again play no part in the season finale.
Tottenham team news
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has caused a stir with the centre-back set to attend the final of the Argentine championship between former club Belgrano and River Plate this weekend, instead of Spurs’ potentially decisive relegation clash. The Spurs skipper, who is out injured, is expected to leave in the summer.
Roberto De Zerbi continues to deal with vast injury issues, including the absences of Xavi Simons (ACL), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), and Mohammed Kudus (hamstring). Dominic Solanke missed the midweek defeat to Chelsea but could return on Sunday.
Everton Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Ireogbunam; Röhl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto.
Tottenham vs Everton: Match Details
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Kick-off: 4:00 pm BST, Sunday 24 May 2026
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Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Last Time: Everton 0-3 Tottenham, 26 October 2025, Premier League
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Referee: Michael Oliver
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Video Assistant Referee: Paul Tierney
How to Watch Tottenham vs Everton
The game will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK, starting at 3 pm BST. All can follow updates here, on the ToffeeWeb Live Forum.
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Jay Lewis
2 Posted 22/05/2026 at 15:11:33
2 Posted 22/05/2026 at 15:11:33
Predicted line-up... you mean Guaranteed line-up!
Paul Hewitt
3 Posted 22/05/2026 at 15:15:57
3 Posted 22/05/2026 at 15:15:57
Knowing Moyes, he will probably change the team now nothing's on it.
Jay Harris
4 Posted 22/05/2026 at 16:09:26
4 Posted 22/05/2026 at 16:09:26
Pickford, Grealish and Garner apparently pissed up at a strip club in the early hours of the morning.
Oh dear... they're on the beach already if true.
Oh dear... they're on the beach already if true.
Christy Ring
5 Posted 22/05/2026 at 17:45:48
5 Posted 22/05/2026 at 17:45:48
We haven't won in six games, and our performance against Sunderland was shocking.
I can't understand why Moyes still picks the same team and formation. Alcaraz, George, Armstrong and even Dibling and Patterson must be fuming.
I can't understand why Moyes still picks the same team and formation. Alcaraz, George, Armstrong and even Dibling and Patterson must be fuming.
David West
6 Posted 22/05/2026 at 20:47:13
6 Posted 22/05/2026 at 20:47:13
Nothing for us to play for, so they will probably give a good performance, unlike anytime this season when a bit of pressure, or an opportunity to climb the table was there for the taking.
I'd love to send Spurs down, but it will just make me more angry if they turn up with fuck all left riding on it.
I'd love to send Spurs down, but it will just make me more angry if they turn up with fuck all left riding on it.
Mark Ryan
7 Posted 22/05/2026 at 21:33:36
7 Posted 22/05/2026 at 21:33:36
I agree, David @ 6, I'd love to see Spurs drop down too.
Their fans are the antithesis of ours. They constantly boo their team en masse, and their stadium has been emptying early all season. They are fair-weather fans. We have often fallen foul of Daniel Levy too and I think it's time they had a wake-up call.
As for us, I just want Moyes to get them up for the game and let us see if we can finish strongly rather than with a whimper.
Their fans are the antithesis of ours. They constantly boo their team en masse, and their stadium has been emptying early all season. They are fair-weather fans. We have often fallen foul of Daniel Levy too and I think it's time they had a wake-up call.
As for us, I just want Moyes to get them up for the game and let us see if we can finish strongly rather than with a whimper.
Sean O\\\'Hanlon
8 Posted 22/05/2026 at 22:21:18
8 Posted 22/05/2026 at 22:21:18
I really don't give a shit anymore with that Scottish moron selecting the team.
My only worry is he'll be there next season! God help us!!!
My only worry is he'll be there next season! God help us!!!
Mark Steers
9 Posted 22/05/2026 at 22:22:41
9 Posted 22/05/2026 at 22:22:41
It's amazing how sad Everton fans are on ToffeeWeb. Sometimes you might take a timeout from moaning and feeling sorry for yourselves.
Well, you have all condemned the team for Sunday... very sad people. The fact is, Everton are the 3rd best away team in the Premier League and have only lost 2 away games since Christmas.
One was against the Champions, who scored late on. The second was against West Ham in controversial circumstances -- a certain handball.
Everton will try their nuts off on Sunday and Spurs could n't face a harder game... so get your chins up and stop moaning!!!! UTFT
Well, you have all condemned the team for Sunday... very sad people. The fact is, Everton are the 3rd best away team in the Premier League and have only lost 2 away games since Christmas.
One was against the Champions, who scored late on. The second was against West Ham in controversial circumstances -- a certain handball.
Everton will try their nuts off on Sunday and Spurs could n't face a harder game... so get your chins up and stop moaning!!!! UTFT
Oliver Molloy
10 Posted 22/05/2026 at 23:05:29
10 Posted 22/05/2026 at 23:05:29
I can not see many of our lads wanting to win a 50 - 50, although in fairness the team selected owe it to West Ham to not lie down.
It's just hard to imagine -- us with nothing to play against a side with everything to play for -- should be only one winner... right!
It's just hard to imagine -- us with nothing to play against a side with everything to play for -- should be only one winner... right!
Rob Hooton
12 Posted 23/05/2026 at 03:25:42
12 Posted 23/05/2026 at 03:25:42
We'll have the eyes (and hopes) of a nation upon us!
Most of us think we'll let everyone down but you never bloody know!
Most of us think we'll let everyone down but you never bloody know!
Paul Griffiths
13 Posted 22/05/2026 at 07:02:46
13 Posted 22/05/2026 at 07:02:46
Spurs have won two at home all season; the last time they won at home was 6 December 2025. Mind you, we have not won away since the last day of February.
I do want Spurs to go down. Mind you, West Ham are a decent second option. Millwall lads are rubbing their hands either way.
I think that West Ham will beat a better Leeds team. I can see Spurs making mistakes and their crowd makes them nervous. The odds say that they will stay up: Hammers 1/6, Spuds 11/2 on Oddschecker.
I might put an tenner on at 11/2. That's a good value bet, although the last time had a bet was on a horse called Gay George around 1982 and he actually won.
I do want Spurs to go down. Mind you, West Ham are a decent second option. Millwall lads are rubbing their hands either way.
I think that West Ham will beat a better Leeds team. I can see Spurs making mistakes and their crowd makes them nervous. The odds say that they will stay up: Hammers 1/6, Spuds 11/2 on Oddschecker.
I might put an tenner on at 11/2. That's a good value bet, although the last time had a bet was on a horse called Gay George around 1982 and he actually won.
Jimmy Carr
14 Posted 23/05/2026 at 07:12:55
14 Posted 23/05/2026 at 07:12:55
Spurs will turn up for this one, they have to. Don't see us getting anything.
A lo-fi performance incoming from Everton. Spurs stay up, the Hammers go down.
Moyes picks Tarks and Keane, that sort of thing. Is anyone really arsed?
A lo-fi performance incoming from Everton. Spurs stay up, the Hammers go down.
Moyes picks Tarks and Keane, that sort of thing. Is anyone really arsed?
Billy Shears
16 Posted 23/05/2026 at 07:46:20
16 Posted 23/05/2026 at 07:46:20
A comfy win for Spurs methinks... especially if Maddison plays (good footy brain).
It wouldn't surprise me if we took the lead in this one.
3-1.
It wouldn't surprise me if we took the lead in this one.
3-1.
Annika Herbert
17 Posted 23/05/2026 at 10:02:49
17 Posted 23/05/2026 at 10:02:49
Mark @ 9, what evidence do you base your comments on? Cos if it's based on the last 6 games, we have absolutely no chance.
Especially after that shit show we produced against Sunderland.
Especially after that shit show we produced against Sunderland.
John Collins
18 Posted 23/05/2026 at 10:07:34
18 Posted 23/05/2026 at 10:07:34
Rejoice, Rejoice.
The saviour of this once great club has achieved 49 points.
One more point than "the worst manager in our club's recent history".
He's a fuckin genius.
The saviour of this once great club has achieved 49 points.
One more point than "the worst manager in our club's recent history".
He's a fuckin genius.
Ian Horan
19 Posted 23/05/2026 at 10:37:25
19 Posted 23/05/2026 at 10:37:25
JC @ 16,
That 1 point extra is at a cost of £115M spent. Genuine genius of a manager. The Moyessiah would not be out of place as a Moshiri manager, the amount of money wasted.
We need him gone and a vibrant attack focused manager -- let's go out to win games -- not try not to lose!
That 1 point extra is at a cost of £115M spent. Genuine genius of a manager. The Moyessiah would not be out of place as a Moshiri manager, the amount of money wasted.
We need him gone and a vibrant attack focused manager -- let's go out to win games -- not try not to lose!
Mark Steers
20 Posted 23/05/2026 at 10:57:44
20 Posted 23/05/2026 at 10:57:44
Annika, if you read the post, it will tell you.
Firstly, we have had a poor season at Hill Dickinson Stadium... but we have more away points apart from Arsenal and Man City. Secondly, we had lots of good results after poor home performances, Annika -- just look back to February: we lost at home to Bournemouth and Man Utd, then we won at Fulham and Newcastle. This has been the way our season has gone.
I have faith in Everton to perform tomorrow -- that's why I will spend £100 on them. All pro sportsmen have pride and try hard... I know sometimes it doesn't look like that but seeing Hill Dickinson Stadium empty will have hurt them.
I know... I've worked with top sportsmen for a very long time.
Firstly, we have had a poor season at Hill Dickinson Stadium... but we have more away points apart from Arsenal and Man City. Secondly, we had lots of good results after poor home performances, Annika -- just look back to February: we lost at home to Bournemouth and Man Utd, then we won at Fulham and Newcastle. This has been the way our season has gone.
I have faith in Everton to perform tomorrow -- that's why I will spend £100 on them. All pro sportsmen have pride and try hard... I know sometimes it doesn't look like that but seeing Hill Dickinson Stadium empty will have hurt them.
I know... I've worked with top sportsmen for a very long time.
Laurie Hartley
21 Posted 23/05/2026 at 11:59:04
21 Posted 23/05/2026 at 11:59:04
Moyes is duty bound to field his strongest team against Spurs.
There is so much riding on it for West Ham, I think the Premier League would take a dim view of it if he played a much changed side from that suggested by Harry in his OP.
This has got an “Everton that” written all over it for me. Richarlison to be the hero of the night in added time.
Not often I am that pessimistic... but I am “under a bit of a cloud” as far as we are concerned.
There is so much riding on it for West Ham, I think the Premier League would take a dim view of it if he played a much changed side from that suggested by Harry in his OP.
This has got an “Everton that” written all over it for me. Richarlison to be the hero of the night in added time.
Not often I am that pessimistic... but I am “under a bit of a cloud” as far as we are concerned.
Steve Brown
22 Posted 23/05/2026 at 13:08:00
22 Posted 23/05/2026 at 13:08:00
Mark @20,
Everton are the 6th best away team in the Premier League this season, not 3rd.
Everton are the 6th best away team in the Premier League this season, not 3rd.
Mark Steers
23 Posted 23/05/2026 at 13:17:31
23 Posted 23/05/2026 at 13:17:31
Steve, we're joint 3rd with 26 points, along with Chelsea, Man Utd, and Spurs -- believe it or not.
Plus Spurs have only 12 points at home, and they are bottom with Burnley, so why should we be worried about them?
Plus Spurs have only 12 points at home, and they are bottom with Burnley, so why should we be worried about them?
Annika Herbert
24 Posted 23/05/2026 at 13:29:45
24 Posted 23/05/2026 at 13:29:45
Mark @ 20, I agree with most of your comments. But that away form isn't looking so good now. We haven't won an away game since February.
I don't see that changing tomorrow. But, of course, I hope I'm totally wrong, we get a win with a good performance, and Spurs get relegated.
I don't see that changing tomorrow. But, of course, I hope I'm totally wrong, we get a win with a good performance, and Spurs get relegated.
Michael Kenrick
25 Posted 23/05/2026 at 13:46:30
25 Posted 23/05/2026 at 13:46:30
Mark @9... "The fact is, Everton are the 3rd best away team in the Premier League."
No, Mark, that is a complete falsehood. Everton are 6th, not 3rd.
Mark @23... "we're joint 3rd with 26 points, along with Chelsea, Man Utd, and Spurs"
Mark, I am sure you know how these tables work. There is no "joint 3rd on points". Everton are 6th in the Away Form table. Not 3rd. Not "joint 3rd"... that is complete bollocks.
You might as well try to convince us we are joint Champions based on games played!
And if you want your posts to appear without vetting STOP USING CAPITALS!!!
No, Mark, that is a complete falsehood. Everton are 6th, not 3rd.
Mark @23... "we're joint 3rd with 26 points, along with Chelsea, Man Utd, and Spurs"
Mark, I am sure you know how these tables work. There is no "joint 3rd on points". Everton are 6th in the Away Form table. Not 3rd. Not "joint 3rd"... that is complete bollocks.
You might as well try to convince us we are joint Champions based on games played!
And if you want your posts to appear without vetting STOP USING CAPITALS!!!
Steve Brown
27 Posted 23/05/2026 at 14:32:08
27 Posted 23/05/2026 at 14:32:08
Mark @ 20, Michael has it right.
We are currently 6th in the away form table and have not won an away game since the end of February. Hopefully we take advantage of Spurs’s terrible home form on Sunday, but we have no chance if we play the same defence.
We are currently 6th in the away form table and have not won an away game since the end of February. Hopefully we take advantage of Spurs’s terrible home form on Sunday, but we have no chance if we play the same defence.
Frank Thomas
28 Posted 23/05/2026 at 18:02:01
28 Posted 23/05/2026 at 18:02:01
Moyes has used the least number of players in the Premier League this season at 22; Bournemouth used 26.
( This page shows the number of players used pe coach )
When Moyes uses subs, they hardly score, I cannot find the stats for this season for us. Contrast that for goals scored by subs from Bournemouth, they lead the table having scored 11 goals in 2025-26 and a staggering 17 goals in 2024-25:
Time to Make a Change: Why Premier League Substitutes Are Increasingly Important
This suggests that we need to score on Sunday before Moyes starts replacing strikers. Does this suggest ineptness when choosing subs?
Spurs have Maddison and Solanke back. Together they have scored 3 goals against us but Maddison has 5 goal assists against us. They have speed and guile and they will try and target our one player who runs wearing cement boots.
To win this game, I think we may have to sub Keane by half-time; he will be close to his 5 km running limit. Why? Zerbi is very tactically aware, hence Spurs recent improvement. He must realise that Keane hardly plays a forward pass unless that pass is his only option, even if that player is surrounded by two opposition players.
However, since Moyes usually gives younger and less used players a chance to shine in the last game of the season, so Dibling, George, Armstrong (instead of Iroegbunam), Alcaraz and Patterson could be used tomorrow.
I would not be surprised if there are several red cards tomorrow: 2 for Spurs and 1 for us... Why? (I hope I am wrong!)
Garner must be furious to be left out of the England team and will want to show what England will miss in the World Cup. Spurs are in their current state because their defenders in particular Porro, Van de Ven and Davies tend to chop attackers down when they feel they must stop an attacker. In the past, they never got booked... tomorrow?
We must target Djed Spence who will not want to get more injured tomorrow after being selected for England.
I cannot say who will win but wins for Everton and Leeds would not surprise me.
( This page shows the number of players used pe coach )
When Moyes uses subs, they hardly score, I cannot find the stats for this season for us. Contrast that for goals scored by subs from Bournemouth, they lead the table having scored 11 goals in 2025-26 and a staggering 17 goals in 2024-25:
Time to Make a Change: Why Premier League Substitutes Are Increasingly Important
This suggests that we need to score on Sunday before Moyes starts replacing strikers. Does this suggest ineptness when choosing subs?
Spurs have Maddison and Solanke back. Together they have scored 3 goals against us but Maddison has 5 goal assists against us. They have speed and guile and they will try and target our one player who runs wearing cement boots.
To win this game, I think we may have to sub Keane by half-time; he will be close to his 5 km running limit. Why? Zerbi is very tactically aware, hence Spurs recent improvement. He must realise that Keane hardly plays a forward pass unless that pass is his only option, even if that player is surrounded by two opposition players.
However, since Moyes usually gives younger and less used players a chance to shine in the last game of the season, so Dibling, George, Armstrong (instead of Iroegbunam), Alcaraz and Patterson could be used tomorrow.
I would not be surprised if there are several red cards tomorrow: 2 for Spurs and 1 for us... Why? (I hope I am wrong!)
Garner must be furious to be left out of the England team and will want to show what England will miss in the World Cup. Spurs are in their current state because their defenders in particular Porro, Van de Ven and Davies tend to chop attackers down when they feel they must stop an attacker. In the past, they never got booked... tomorrow?
We must target Djed Spence who will not want to get more injured tomorrow after being selected for England.
I cannot say who will win but wins for Everton and Leeds would not surprise me.
Frank Thomas
29 Posted 23/05/2026 at 18:34:04
29 Posted 23/05/2026 at 18:34:04
Have you seen the number of yellow and red cards that Micheal Oliver has given to different teams?
Michael Oliver's record by club
Starters for 10, which team has received the second most yellow and red cards?
Michael Oliver's record by club
Starters for 10, which team has received the second most yellow and red cards?
John Collins
30 Posted 23/05/2026 at 18:36:49
30 Posted 23/05/2026 at 18:36:49
A free hit tomorrow. A chance to open up a touch and play front-foot football.
😁 My hoop.
😁 My hoop.
Christy Ring
31 Posted 23/05/2026 at 18:47:10
31 Posted 23/05/2026 at 18:47:10
Just watched a video on the Everton website where they all surprised Seamus coming out for probably his last training session.
His family there as well, lovely touch. He was a bit emotional, class.
His family there as well, lovely touch. He was a bit emotional, class.
Darren Hind
32 Posted 23/05/2026 at 19:24:12
32 Posted 23/05/2026 at 19:24:12
Not Seamus again, for fuck's sake!
When will people smell the coffee? He's been told he has a job with the club who gave him everything? Anybody think he will stick around to work for the club and the fans he will "love forever"? For less money? Grow up!
He'll ride off into the sunset with his saddle bags bursting with all that money he has earned in the last 3 years for very little return.
Enough of this sentiment... it's toe-curling.
"Like a bat out of hell, he'll be gone before the morning comes!"
When will people smell the coffee? He's been told he has a job with the club who gave him everything? Anybody think he will stick around to work for the club and the fans he will "love forever"? For less money? Grow up!
He'll ride off into the sunset with his saddle bags bursting with all that money he has earned in the last 3 years for very little return.
Enough of this sentiment... it's toe-curling.
"Like a bat out of hell, he'll be gone before the morning comes!"
Kevin Molloy
33 Posted 23/05/2026 at 19:38:42
33 Posted 23/05/2026 at 19:38:42
Sentiment, Darren? He did a lap of honour to an empty stadium after a 17-year stint as captain.
I think we can allow him 2 minutes for his last training session.
I think we can allow him 2 minutes for his last training session.
Mark Murphy
34 Posted 23/05/2026 at 20:28:02
34 Posted 23/05/2026 at 20:28:02
I'll just put this on here before I go and watch a fillum with Mrs Murph.
We have only 4 players I truly think would even be considered for a Champions League team squad:
Pickford
Branthwaite
Ndiaye
Garner.
Blue-tinted specs off -- the rest aren't Top 6,
We have only 4 players I truly think would even be considered for a Champions League team squad:
Pickford
Branthwaite
Ndiaye
Garner.
Blue-tinted specs off -- the rest aren't Top 6,
Brendan McLaughlin
35 Posted 23/05/2026 at 20:40:21
35 Posted 23/05/2026 at 20:40:21
Seriously, Mark #34,
What fillum?
What fillum?
Alastair Donaldson
36 Posted 23/05/2026 at 20:45:36
36 Posted 23/05/2026 at 20:45:36
The last few games have highlighted the many weaknesses in the squad. Personally, I think Moyes should be replaced this summer but doubt he will be.
He's probably done exactly what most people expected and arguably we would have finished Top 6 if Jarrad Branthwaite hadn't been hamstrung, again.
Sending Spurs down would be sweet but I expect a score draw.
He's probably done exactly what most people expected and arguably we would have finished Top 6 if Jarrad Branthwaite hadn't been hamstrung, again.
Sending Spurs down would be sweet but I expect a score draw.
Mark Steers
37 Posted 23/05/2026 at 21:23:39
37 Posted 23/05/2026 at 21:23:39
I heard he got taken off after 90 seconds, Kevin @33.
Dave Lynch
38 Posted 23/05/2026 at 21:42:08
38 Posted 23/05/2026 at 21:42:08
This is what I expect... an absolute shit show in the form of Moyes setting us up to sit deep and Pickford pounding high balls into their half for Beto to try and get a flick-on to the Invisible Man.
My opinion only, and castigate me if you want, but I see nothing more than the above. Time and time again, we've seen this style of play against teams and, for me, Spurs will dominate and go for the throat from the word go.
They get an early goal and we're toast; they'll get 4 or 5 and Davey boy will spout his usual garbage about how great the season has gone in his after-match presser.
My opinion only, and castigate me if you want, but I see nothing more than the above. Time and time again, we've seen this style of play against teams and, for me, Spurs will dominate and go for the throat from the word go.
They get an early goal and we're toast; they'll get 4 or 5 and Davey boy will spout his usual garbage about how great the season has gone in his after-match presser.
Liam Mogan
39 Posted 23/05/2026 at 21:56:54
39 Posted 23/05/2026 at 21:56:54
What happens tomorrow will be totally dependent on how Spurs approach the game and whether they feel the nerves.
Mr Melancholy changes his approach for no man, so we will go with the usual facsimile of a performance. If Spurs go on the front foot and play with intensity, they will win. If they struggle with the occasion, then we could come away with something.
My gut says De Zerbi will go for it, they will score early on and win the game. I'll be glad when this season ends.
Mr Melancholy changes his approach for no man, so we will go with the usual facsimile of a performance. If Spurs go on the front foot and play with intensity, they will win. If they struggle with the occasion, then we could come away with something.
My gut says De Zerbi will go for it, they will score early on and win the game. I'll be glad when this season ends.
Martin Berry
40 Posted 23/05/2026 at 22:05:53
40 Posted 23/05/2026 at 22:05:53
I think we should all be so grateful that we are no longer in the situation that West Ham and Spurs find themselves in. Indeed if they had Moyes in charge, they would not be in the situation they are in now...
Think long about that one when you're "bellyaching" about our boss! The posters showing a total lack of gratitude for the progress made this season should take time to reflect and relax in the knowledge that we are no longer circling the plug hole!
Think long about that one when you're "bellyaching" about our boss! The posters showing a total lack of gratitude for the progress made this season should take time to reflect and relax in the knowledge that we are no longer circling the plug hole!
Liam Mogan
41 Posted 23/05/2026 at 22:23:54
41 Posted 23/05/2026 at 22:23:54
I'll always grateful to the much maligned Sean Dyche for ensuring we stayed in the Premier League with an absent owner, and two points deductions. His godawful football was arguably a necessity in the biggest crisis in the club's history.
Not so much to Jaded Moyes, who jumped in when the new owners came on board, brought in 10 new players, was handed a 50,000+ state-of-the-art stadium, and reverted to his godawful approach to football and his dumbing down of expectations. That was certainly not a necessity.
There has been no progress against any reasonable measure. There has been less than progress, if you consider he is managing in completely different circumstances than his predecessors.
Thankfully, Mr Misery wasn't in charge when our stock was at its lowest. We'd have sunk like a stone, as his Sunderland side did when things were tough.
When the going gets tough, the Ginger Whinger gets going... Gets going with his excuses for his limitations.
Not so much to Jaded Moyes, who jumped in when the new owners came on board, brought in 10 new players, was handed a 50,000+ state-of-the-art stadium, and reverted to his godawful approach to football and his dumbing down of expectations. That was certainly not a necessity.
There has been no progress against any reasonable measure. There has been less than progress, if you consider he is managing in completely different circumstances than his predecessors.
Thankfully, Mr Misery wasn't in charge when our stock was at its lowest. We'd have sunk like a stone, as his Sunderland side did when things were tough.
When the going gets tough, the Ginger Whinger gets going... Gets going with his excuses for his limitations.
Christy Ring
42 Posted 23/05/2026 at 22:30:16
42 Posted 23/05/2026 at 22:30:16
Darren @32,
You jumped straight in. Nothing to do with Seamus -- just your cowardly way to try and get back at me, again. It's called spineless, Darren. Grow up, even at your age.
You jumped straight in. Nothing to do with Seamus -- just your cowardly way to try and get back at me, again. It's called spineless, Darren. Grow up, even at your age.
John Collins
43 Posted 23/05/2026 at 22:33:45
43 Posted 23/05/2026 at 22:33:45
Martin @40,
The posters showing a total lack of gratitude for the progress made this season.
What progress do you consider we have made, Martin?
The posters showing a total lack of gratitude for the progress made this season.
What progress do you consider we have made, Martin?
Mark Ryan
44 Posted 23/05/2026 at 23:14:59
44 Posted 23/05/2026 at 23:14:59
Martin @ 40, is your comment a joke? Are you serious?
We have been piss poor. Our miserable exit out of both cups early doors and can't buy a win at home. If your post is meant to be serious then you're deluded.
Progress? Stagnated -- that's what we've done. Let's see how we progress against Spurs...
We have been piss poor. Our miserable exit out of both cups early doors and can't buy a win at home. If your post is meant to be serious then you're deluded.
Progress? Stagnated -- that's what we've done. Let's see how we progress against Spurs...
Derek Thomas
45 Posted 23/05/2026 at 23:25:43
45 Posted 23/05/2026 at 23:25:43
This is Everton, 19 times out of 20 they will -- maybe assisted by player brain farts, poor finishing, Moyes's pre kick-off restrictions, don't get rash, keep it tight, etc. VAR, whatever -- they will, you know they will, find a way to fuck this up. And that's before you factor in however Spurs approach the game.
Most likely is that we will batter them, fail to score or score enough, give away a daft goal -- see above -- then it's all down hill from there.
Most likely is that we will batter them, fail to score or score enough, give away a daft goal -- see above -- then it's all down hill from there.
Frank Thomas
46 Posted 23/05/2026 at 23:26:39
46 Posted 23/05/2026 at 23:26:39
Martin (40) I have to agree with John (43).
Let us consider we had Ndiaye, Garner, Pickford and Gueye before Moyes took charge. Moyes landed and spent £116M:
Premier League Net Spend 2025-26
Compare that to West Ham whose net spend was £64M and Spurs, who have a turnover of over £700M pa, had a net spend of £150M.
Compare that to Bournemouth (6th), Brighton (7th), or Brentford (9th), who all made a profit from sales in summer 2025.
Neither team had the solid basis that Moyes inherited; he then wasted £15M on Anzou and £15M on Barry. Now a win tomorrow means we could make 9th position but no higher.
Our net spend since 2021-22 is just under £14M so I think they supported Moyes last year.
Let us consider we had Ndiaye, Garner, Pickford and Gueye before Moyes took charge. Moyes landed and spent £116M:
Premier League Net Spend 2025-26
Compare that to West Ham whose net spend was £64M and Spurs, who have a turnover of over £700M pa, had a net spend of £150M.
Compare that to Bournemouth (6th), Brighton (7th), or Brentford (9th), who all made a profit from sales in summer 2025.
Neither team had the solid basis that Moyes inherited; he then wasted £15M on Anzou and £15M on Barry. Now a win tomorrow means we could make 9th position but no higher.
Our net spend since 2021-22 is just under £14M so I think they supported Moyes last year.
Eric Myles
47 Posted 24/05/2026 at 01:13:52
47 Posted 24/05/2026 at 01:13:52
Brendan #35, the Geordie pronunciation of 'film'.
Paul Griffiths
48 Posted 24/05/2026 at 03:33:33
48 Posted 24/05/2026 at 03:33:33
Martin @40, is that really the height of your ambition: 'The knowledge that we are no longer circling the plug hole'.
Really?
What actual 'progress' and improvement have we made this season, where we are quite likely to end up in a lower position than last?
Please answer this question that others have also asked you to answer.
Really?
What actual 'progress' and improvement have we made this season, where we are quite likely to end up in a lower position than last?
Please answer this question that others have also asked you to answer.
Steve Brown
49 Posted 24/05/2026 at 04:43:12
49 Posted 24/05/2026 at 04:43:12
We haven’t been in danger of relegaton since 2022/23 season, and there hasn’t been a danger of it since. Moyes has enjoyed new owners, secure finances, new stadum, and £115 net investment in the squad.
Moyesn has delivered us good away form, terrible home form, one point more and 12th place (the same as the previous 2 seasons points deductions excluded). Some progress that.
He looks tired, downbeat, under a cloud and a little desperate as he basically pleads wth the owners to invest big in the squad. Stubborn and stuck. TFG would be within their rights to say they invested last summer and he refused to play the young players they bought.
But, TFG and Moyes are both responsible for a wasted opportunity this season. Moyes for failing to rotate the squad and flogging the core 14 players to death, and TFG for not bolstering the squad in January when we had momentum.
Moyesn has delivered us good away form, terrible home form, one point more and 12th place (the same as the previous 2 seasons points deductions excluded). Some progress that.
He looks tired, downbeat, under a cloud and a little desperate as he basically pleads wth the owners to invest big in the squad. Stubborn and stuck. TFG would be within their rights to say they invested last summer and he refused to play the young players they bought.
But, TFG and Moyes are both responsible for a wasted opportunity this season. Moyes for failing to rotate the squad and flogging the core 14 players to death, and TFG for not bolstering the squad in January when we had momentum.
Darren Hind
50 Posted 24/05/2026 at 06:47:00
50 Posted 24/05/2026 at 06:47:00
kevin @33
Yes. Unadulterated sentiment.
Some of the hysteria on here complaining that the fans didnt put aside their bitter disappointment of last week's match to express their "gratitude" to Coleman defies belief. What was it ? just the 25 million he got paid for his fourteen seasons here ? - I don't count the one he spent at Blackpool or the last two where he simply got paid a lot of money.
I don't recall Successful players like Ball, Kendal, Harvey, Southall, Sheedy, Reid or so many of the back room staff who have spent decades here being given their own personal send off. Do you ?. it's utter bollocks and it reeks of the sentimental shite which Kenwright traded for winning years ago. the sooner its gone. The better.
Leighton Baines was a vastly superior player. He got paid less. He turned down the chance to join a big club (one Seamus never got) and is still giving his all for the club. Where was his send off ?
if anybody should be expressing an undying gratitude and showing love for the club. it is Coleman himself. Lets see it he sticks around to do it,
Christy Ring.
I have never said anything on this site that I would not meet in person on match day and say to somebody's face. You on the other hand will never do that. You wont go the match. You choose to cower behind your PC to insult people and spew nasty allegations. See the difference ?
What a gutless little man you are.
Yes. Unadulterated sentiment.
Some of the hysteria on here complaining that the fans didnt put aside their bitter disappointment of last week's match to express their "gratitude" to Coleman defies belief. What was it ? just the 25 million he got paid for his fourteen seasons here ? - I don't count the one he spent at Blackpool or the last two where he simply got paid a lot of money.
I don't recall Successful players like Ball, Kendal, Harvey, Southall, Sheedy, Reid or so many of the back room staff who have spent decades here being given their own personal send off. Do you ?. it's utter bollocks and it reeks of the sentimental shite which Kenwright traded for winning years ago. the sooner its gone. The better.
Leighton Baines was a vastly superior player. He got paid less. He turned down the chance to join a big club (one Seamus never got) and is still giving his all for the club. Where was his send off ?
if anybody should be expressing an undying gratitude and showing love for the club. it is Coleman himself. Lets see it he sticks around to do it,
Christy Ring.
I have never said anything on this site that I would not meet in person on match day and say to somebody's face. You on the other hand will never do that. You wont go the match. You choose to cower behind your PC to insult people and spew nasty allegations. See the difference ?
What a gutless little man you are.
Dave Abrahams
51 Posted 24/05/2026 at 08:42:35
51 Posted 24/05/2026 at 08:42:35
Just to put in a bit of complex on Martin @ (40), I’m not sure if you and your son were the couple who spoke to my son at the Sunderland game, he sat next to you because there was an empty seat, saved him a long walk to the back of the stairs, any way if you were the same couple then you travel from Bromley every week to Everton’s games home and away with your son in a wheelchair, it might explain the way you look at Everton’s situation now, and you are grateful for small mercies.
Paul Griffiths
52 Posted 24/05/2026 at 08:45:44
52 Posted 24/05/2026 at 08:45:44
That, Dave, is some support and some supporters.
Ian Jones
53 Posted 24/05/2026 at 09:14:39
53 Posted 24/05/2026 at 09:14:39
How refreshing to be in a match where defeat could end up with one team being relegated and that team not be us.
Paul Griffiths
54 Posted 24/05/2026 at 09:23:14
54 Posted 24/05/2026 at 09:23:14
Not really Ian after such a shite season where there has been no real improvement anywhere on the pitch to speak of.
Mike Doyle
55 Posted 24/05/2026 at 09:33:28
55 Posted 24/05/2026 at 09:33:28
Assuming Moyes picks the usual starting 11, our best hope is that Spurs press us from the outset (I suspect De Zerbi will go for it from the off rather than aim for a draw).
This will give us counter attack opportunities.
Hopefully we can score one or two because recent form suggests we are likely to concede a
Couple after 75 mins.
This will give us counter attack opportunities.
Hopefully we can score one or two because recent form suggests we are likely to concede a
Couple after 75 mins.
Ian Jones
56 Posted 24/05/2026 at 09:56:01
56 Posted 24/05/2026 at 09:56:01
Paul, agree there has been no real improvement and yet if the stars align and certain clubs win their matches and Palace win the Conference League, there's a chance we could finish 9th and grab a European place.
Clutching at straws, definitely..
Clutching at straws, definitely..
Mal van Schaick
57 Posted 24/05/2026 at 10:24:21
57 Posted 24/05/2026 at 10:24:21
Depends on which Everton turn up. At the moment, I'm glad that this isn't a match Everton have to win to stay up.
My heart says 2-1 Everton, my head thinks 3-0 Spurs. I don't think our record at Spurs is particularly good.
My heart says 2-1 Everton, my head thinks 3-0 Spurs. I don't think our record at Spurs is particularly good.
Christy Ring
58 Posted 24/05/2026 at 11:15:19
58 Posted 24/05/2026 at 11:15:19
Darren #50,
I'm not the one coming on here and using bad language especially towards me, that's gutless and cowardly,. You're the one who insults people on here, and makes comments about my nationality.
I don't know what's your problem with me praising Seamus Coleman after 17 years at the club, and who cares what he earned... are you paying his wages?
You don't need to comment on my posts, as they're not directed at you. It's your opinion that Baines was a better player... what's that got to do with anything? And Man Utd were interested in Coleman.
I have the same praise for Southall, Reid and Sheedy, who still are legends at the club.
I'm not the one coming on here and using bad language especially towards me, that's gutless and cowardly,. You're the one who insults people on here, and makes comments about my nationality.
I don't know what's your problem with me praising Seamus Coleman after 17 years at the club, and who cares what he earned... are you paying his wages?
You don't need to comment on my posts, as they're not directed at you. It's your opinion that Baines was a better player... what's that got to do with anything? And Man Utd were interested in Coleman.
I have the same praise for Southall, Reid and Sheedy, who still are legends at the club.
Kevin Molloy
59 Posted 24/05/2026 at 11:32:40
59 Posted 24/05/2026 at 11:32:40
Well, let's hope we can end the season on a high, with Everton gently ushering Spurs over the metaphorical trapdoor, and sending their fans home full of their usual optimism and excitement for the new season.
Paul Hewitt
60 Posted 24/05/2026 at 11:39:34
60 Posted 24/05/2026 at 11:39:34
Kevin @60.
I'd say if Spurs are relegated today, then next season they would win the league. Reason to be optimistic.
I'd say if Spurs are relegated today, then next season they would win the league. Reason to be optimistic.
Andrew Clare
61 Posted 24/05/2026 at 11:42:29
61 Posted 24/05/2026 at 11:42:29
Quite a few pundits are predicting a win for us. I just can't see it happening.
Spurs will survive and finish in the top six next season and we will finish in 10th or lower.
Sorry to be gloomy... but who wouldn't be with Moyes at the helm?
Spurs will survive and finish in the top six next season and we will finish in 10th or lower.
Sorry to be gloomy... but who wouldn't be with Moyes at the helm?
Michael Kenrick
Editorial Team
62 Posted 24/05/2026 at 12:17:30
Editorial Team
62 Posted 24/05/2026 at 12:17:30
Come on, now... it's a nice sunny day. Let's have some positivity and go for a big resounding win, and see what the Hammers can do to save themselves.
I declare the Live Forum Open and ready for Action!
ps: Live coverage is on Sky Sports Main Event from 3 pm -- not Sky Sports Premier League, as previously stated.
I declare the Live Forum Open and ready for Action!
ps: Live coverage is on Sky Sports Main Event from 3 pm -- not Sky Sports Premier League, as previously stated.
Darren Hind
63 Posted 24/05/2026 at 12:36:04
63 Posted 24/05/2026 at 12:36:04
Christy Ring
There is only one way of dealing with bigots like you. That's what I'm doing. Your nasty little comments directed any people who criticise "our boys" have been seen by all hands on here. So have your comments toward Scotish tesms of a different creed. The fact that you lambast players from every other country is also well documented. After hounding my post for
months you are now getting the responses you deserve. So stop Whining.
Seamus has s very good chance of getting a round of applause from me today. He has no earthlu hope of getting one from you.
He never has had
If you can take the response don't start the fucken argument
There is only one way of dealing with bigots like you. That's what I'm doing. Your nasty little comments directed any people who criticise "our boys" have been seen by all hands on here. So have your comments toward Scotish tesms of a different creed. The fact that you lambast players from every other country is also well documented. After hounding my post for
months you are now getting the responses you deserve. So stop Whining.
Seamus has s very good chance of getting a round of applause from me today. He has no earthlu hope of getting one from you.
He never has had
If you can take the response don't start the fucken argument
Annika Herbert
64 Posted 24/05/2026 at 12:44:19
64 Posted 24/05/2026 at 12:44:19
Martin @40, we are one point better off this season than Dyche's last season. In what has been a particularly poor Premier League.
So people have every right to 'bellyache', as you so kindly say. After a £115M spend, I think we were entitled to a lot more than the shite we have been served up for most of this season.
If the height of your ambition for Everton is mid table, then you are backing the perfect man for the job.
I would like to think we can beat Spurs and send them down. But, with this clown in charge, I don't hold out any great hope.
So people have every right to 'bellyache', as you so kindly say. After a £115M spend, I think we were entitled to a lot more than the shite we have been served up for most of this season.
If the height of your ambition for Everton is mid table, then you are backing the perfect man for the job.
I would like to think we can beat Spurs and send them down. But, with this clown in charge, I don't hold out any great hope.
Grant Rorrison
65 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:00:56
65 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:00:56
Annika @64.
Yeah, fuck it, let's get Dyche back. All we need is a bit 'sweat on the shirt' and holding off Luton manfully in the race for 4th bottom.
Yeah, fuck it, let's get Dyche back. All we need is a bit 'sweat on the shirt' and holding off Luton manfully in the race for 4th bottom.
Christy Ring
66 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:10:05
66 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:10:05
Darren, so I'm a bigot now, wow!
Your bullying doesn't worry me. I've been to Parkhead a good few times, nothing against Scottish football, just Rangers!
By the way, Wayne Rooney called Seamus a legend last week, you'll probably say, "What does he know about football?"
Could you just refrain from answering my posts, they're not directed at you.
Your bullying doesn't worry me. I've been to Parkhead a good few times, nothing against Scottish football, just Rangers!
By the way, Wayne Rooney called Seamus a legend last week, you'll probably say, "What does he know about football?"
Could you just refrain from answering my posts, they're not directed at you.
Neil Cremin
67 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:20:50
67 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:20:50
MK
Do your job as moderator and sanction abusive and foul mouthed posts.
Do your job as moderator and sanction abusive and foul mouthed posts.
Stan Grace
68 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:32:45
68 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:32:45
Darren & Christy,
Are you two trying to distract us from the Gaynes - Griffiths files?
Are you two trying to distract us from the Gaynes - Griffiths files?
Annika Herbert
69 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:35:03
69 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:35:03
Grant @ 65, where in my post did I suggest we get Dyche back?
All I said was Moyes has gained one more point than Dyche, having spent £115M on new players.
Out of both cups early, the typical end of season collapse once we were safe from relegation, all traits of Moyes's managerial career.
But, if that floats your boat, good for you!
All I said was Moyes has gained one more point than Dyche, having spent £115M on new players.
Out of both cups early, the typical end of season collapse once we were safe from relegation, all traits of Moyes's managerial career.
But, if that floats your boat, good for you!
Christy Ring
70 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:50:25
70 Posted 24/05/2026 at 13:50:25
Steve, no surprise there. Darren just a story about Scottish football, now that you mention it. My dad's cousin, Tommy Ring, scored the winning goal for Clyde against Celtic in the Scottish Cup Final.
He signed for Everton a few years later, but he was hoping to go to Celtic. He was told they only offered £8k; he signed for Everton for £11k... He found out years later Celtic had offered £14k!
Myself and my brother were invited over a good few years ago to Clyde FC, when Tommy was inducted into their Hall of Fame. I brought over one of his Scottish jerseys, and one of his Scottish caps for their museum.
The only downside... I was introduced to their manager at the time, Barry Ferguson!
He signed for Everton a few years later, but he was hoping to go to Celtic. He was told they only offered £8k; he signed for Everton for £11k... He found out years later Celtic had offered £14k!
Myself and my brother were invited over a good few years ago to Clyde FC, when Tommy was inducted into their Hall of Fame. I brought over one of his Scottish jerseys, and one of his Scottish caps for their museum.
The only downside... I was introduced to their manager at the time, Barry Ferguson!
John Collins
71 Posted 24/05/2026 at 14:09:26
71 Posted 24/05/2026 at 14:09:26
Will Moyes go all out to help his West Ham mates?
Will he fuck!
Will he fuck!
Steve Brown
72 Posted 24/05/2026 at 14:09:38
72 Posted 24/05/2026 at 14:09:38
Great story Christy, you must be very proud of Tommy’s achievements.
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1 Posted 22/05/2026 at 14:32:07
We can make many excuses but, in the end, it comes down to being an average squad with an average manager.
Spurs will give it everything because they have to and they roasted us at Hill Dickinson Stadium early on with even their defender getting two goals.
The season seems to have ended early for some players and one hopes plans are in motion to move out the deadbeats so that next season will be better for the loyal fans.