David Moyes’ Everton mission is clear after James Tarkowski’s latest admission
David Moyes’ return to Everton was not met with much fanfare but that could soon change.
Moyes came back to Everton to replace Sean Dyche in January, but many Evertonians were concerned about the appointment.
However, it is safe to say that Moyes has proven the doubters wrong, with a sensational record since his return.
His side have won 11 of his 26 matches in charge, losing just seven times, and the Blues have picked up the seventh most points in the Premier League since his return, per Sofascore.
David Moyes’ priority is winning a trophy with Everton
Moyes is looking to redefine his Everton legacy, and there is only one way that he can do that.
He needs to bring a trophy to the club, for the first time since the 1995 FA Cup win under the management of Joe Royle.
James Tarkowski‘s comments ahead of Everton’s Carabao Cup clash with Wolves suggest that Moyes has made his mission clear to his squad.
In quotes reported by the Liverpool Echo on 22 September, he said: “There’s definitely an emphasis on us doing well in the cups this year, and after winning the previous round, we want to go again. We’re ready to go and looking forward to it.
“I think we’ve all seen Crystal Palace and Newcastle last year, teams outside the big six, have won a domestic trophy, so there’s no reason why we can’t go and do it.”
Tarkowski was brilliant against Liverpool, winning six of the eight duels he contested, as well as making eight clearances, as per Sofascore, and he will hope to continue that form in the cup.
Everton are right to prioritise a trophy
As Tarkowski states, two so-called smaller clubs, ones not part of the big six, winning the two domestic cups last season should definitely give the Toffees inspiration.
- Everton’s last trophy was the FA Cup, nearly 30 years ago
- The Blues have not reached a semi-final since the FA Cup semi-final in the 2015-16 season
- They were knocked out in the fourth round of the FA Cup and the third round of the Carabao Cup last season
The history books are filled with the teams that won trophies, not teams that finished in the European qualification places, and while the Blues would benefit from the money that comes with playing in continental competition, a trophy is more important.
It is vital for Moyes to cement his legacy on Merseyside, but it is just as crucial for the playing squad and the supporters, as it would prove that they are on the right track under the new ownership.
For a club as big as the Blues to have not won anything for nearly 30 years is not good enough, and Moyes being the man to break the drought after returning would be poetic.
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