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After remaining uncharacteristically slient throughout pre-season, David Moyes was giving very little away in an interview with Vinny O'Connor on Sky Sports.

“I’m pleased with the players we’ve brought in. You have to remember that two of them were already here last year, so we’ve just made them permanent. 

“I think it will take Hayden a little bit of time to adapt from the Championship to the Premier League, which quite often it does with players coming from the Championship. Christian is very experienced and will help us replace Idrissa Gueye, but unfortunately he’s injured at the moment.

“Brennan has just come in on the back of the swap deal for Dwight (McNeil). So, look, we’re putting things together but we certainly feel behind the scenes that we’ve got a long way to go and need to do an awful lot more.”

Moyes said: “We’re still needing quite a few players to add to the squad. I’d like to do more if possible, we need to see how the remaining few weeks go.”

When asked about the positions he wa looking to strengthen, he curtly replied: “I’m not going to tell you. But we’re well aware of what’s required and we’re working hard to try and make it happen."

When asked if he would comment about the situation with Jack Grealish, Moyes came out with his usual deflection: “No, not at the moment. It’s not for me to talk, Jack’s a player at Man City and I don’t think it’s right to talk about players at other clubs.”

 

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Christy Ring
1 Posted 17/08/2026 at 20:26:53
Watched Moyes interview with Vinny O'Connor on Sky

He gave very little away, but says he wants more signings, but didn't look very inspiring. He did mention Norgaard is injured, didn't elaborate?
Mal van Schaick
2 Posted 17/08/2026 at 20:50:40
Moyes has stated to Sky that he still wants a few more signings in the next couple of weeks. He’s coughed that Rohl and George were all ready there on Loan before buying, so, I expect more incomings and Moyes is definitely making rumblings about squad depth.

Let’s see who comes or what develops?
Ian Horan
3 Posted 17/08/2026 at 22:46:47
how can Moyes real out this same mantra every year !!! we arent were we need to be!!! FFS its his training regime. I think what he means could be they wouldnt let me sign my Dads army players. theres definately a disconnect
Alan McGuffog
4 Posted 17/08/2026 at 23:15:50
He has all the inspirational and motivational skills of the young Bill Shankly.
Martin Berry
5 Posted 17/08/2026 at 23:26:49
Well the Manager has gone public, called out the hierarchy to do all they can to get those players in.
Obviously the Manager can only do so much behind the scenes, but at least we know his stance, and he is not totally happy.
Eric Myles
6 Posted 17/08/2026 at 23:29:22
Squad depth Mal #2? Moyes doesn't do squad depth.

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