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Scott Mason

Tue 2 June 2026 19:10, UK

David Moyes is an Everton legend, and that much will not change.

The Scotsman valiantly managed the Toffees to some of their better Premier League seasons during his first spell as manager and is now spearheading their return to the top end of the table.

While the last season did not go to plan, with European football slipping through their grasp in the dying weeks of the season, Moyes will know what is needed.

A strong transfer mandate from the Friedkin Group could provide the necessary quality need at Everton to get over that final hurdle.

However, ahead of Everton’s 2026-2027 season, Moyes could risk a change of attitude towards him after a new reveal.

Why David Moyes could risk Everton backlash next season

Moyes has had its critics, but before the last seven games of the season, where Everton looked on course for European football, many would not have voiced their concerns much.

However, that has since changed, and the collapse to end the Premier League campaign has been cast into further light.

Moyes’ tactics and style will ultimately come under scrutiny, and it appears statistics will not help him make a case.

According to data collected by Footovision, Everton are one of the least intense sides in the top five leagues.

As shown by the graphic below, the Toffees are crunched right into the corner of “less intensity in possession/less intensity out of possession”.

With that style of play, unless positive results come out of it, fans are more likely to become frustrated.

So far, Moyes has been doing an OK job, but the failure to capture European football will still linger in fans’ minds.

If the football remains unintense, and the same level of results and performances do not come in, Everton fans will undoubtedly turn.

Why next season is the biggest of David Moyes’ Everton spell

The current mood among Everton fans is quite split, with many feeling Moyes has done a good job with what he has and others feeling he has taken Everton as far as he can.

With the Scotsman set to remain in charge next season, it could be a definitive moment for the 63-year-old’s future.

If Everton continue to showcase a “boring” style of play, as the data showcases, and results continue to be mixed, those in the Moyes camp will likely shift over.

This summer’s transfer window will certainly play a major role. If the Everton chief can sign at least one attacking fullback, it would open the door to a better attacking approach.

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