Everton manager David Moyes and former Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe

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What Eddie Howe's Newcastle exit proves about Everton's stance on David Moyes

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30 Jul 2026, 9:25 am

Everton should be paying close attention to the goings on at Newcastle United right now.

Eddie Howe is on his way out of St James' Park after five years in charge on Tyneside.

During that time, the Magpies have qualified for the Champions League twice, and ended a 55-year wait for a trophy by winning the EFL Cup in 2025.

Last season, Newcastle finished 12th and have since sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.

There are lingering doubts over the futures of Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Hall as well, with Howe now stepping aside.

But there are lessons to be learned for Everton here, and David Moyes should be appreciated even more.

Eddie Howe's Newcastle tenure proves one thing for Everton

It is always difficult to compare situations at different football clubs, that much is fair to say.

But, there are some similaraties between the situations Howe and Moyes found themselves in when hired to their roles.

Howe took over a team struggling at the bottom of the Premier League when he joined Newcastle, while Everton were mired in relegation trouble when Moyes replaced Sean Dyche.

Within 18 months, Howe had Newcastle in the Champions League, albeit you have to factor in the extensive backing he had from Saudi Arabia's PIF owners.

He went down in Newcastle folklore by adding the EFL Cup, and it was a reward for consistency that yielded that Wembley success.

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Can Moyes emulate that trajectory at Everton?

It is difficult to say with some confidence that Moyes will follow the same trajectory.

But, it is proof that consistency, slow building, and sticking to a plan can really yield long-term success.

There is a section of the Toffees' fanbase that would like to see Moyes replied at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Indeed, Goodison News has previously written how Moyes' style of play has caused frustration with Everton fans.

Just look at what happened to West Ham when he left, though.

And sure, that alone cannot be used as an excuse to give Moyes free hit after free hit, but there are enough signs of progression since his return.

Maybe, just maybe, for now it would make perfect stance to stick to the plan, keep everyone singing from the hymn sheet, and who knows what can happen.

Ultimately, time will be the ultimate test of that school of thought, but Howe provided a really strong blueprint to follow.

Sean Dyche