Emotional Moyes hails Everton fans

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David Moyes was visibly moved by the reception he received both before, during and after the 2-0 win over West Ham in his final appearance at the ground he has called home for 11 years.

"I am a football supporter and if I had been on the terraces today I would have clapped the manager - I might not have liked what he was doing but I would have certainly applauded,' said the Scot, who was given a guard of honour by his own players prior to the post-match lap of appreciation and was visibly moved.

"I think just by the reaction from most people in the last few days I thought it would be okay but if you are a football supporter you are entitled to support your team and if someone is not on your team you don't know what will be the reaction.

"It was really emotional from the moment I came in: all the stewards were standing clapping me and I didn't know what to do.

"I came here 11 years ago and it was really emotional walking out on to the pitch, a lot of people didn't know who I was I don't think.

"I got off to a great start (winning 2-1 over Fulham) so I am really fortunate I had a reception like I did today.

"I am gobsmacked, very thankful and humble for what the people of Everton have shown today.

"What I will miss is what you saw in the middle of the second half — the supporters were not cheering David Moyes, they were cheering their football club and standing up for it.

"I thought that was the toughest part for me today — it was a difficult time — because the crowd showed how big Everton are and what it means to them.

"More important for me was how well Everton played today. I thought they played like a top team today — I don't mean a team in fifth or sixth, I mean a top team.

"I think we would have been a match for any side: the players were terrific in showing a level of professionalism just to make sure they couldn't get caught up in anything."

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Paul Ferry
1 Posted 13/05/2013 at 05:40:39
There is large difference between thinking that time suggests for DM and us that he might go yet still respecting David and his achievements,

Sadly there are people who still stick to the MOB label like glue, but criticizing DM for a range of reasons never made someone MOB except in the eye of the beholder. It was time for us to part for both of us to move on.

Davey Moyes I wanted you to walk and think this minute that that was right. But, my God, today taught me why I admire you - today, it's 11:47 in Chicago.

You are the epitome in the SKY 4 age of decency and dignity, Fond hope, perhaps you going to Man Utd might change things.

You were fantastic today. I welled up and I wanted you to go and I' m glad you have.

Can someone somewhere understand that unlike Ian Campbell and Co with their reckless binary polarity MOB ID that someone like me who preferred the gaffer to go still felt for him and us today and respects DM and his 11 years and was VERY MOVED by the heartfelt display of class by everyone in the crowd and on the pitch and on the coach staff today.

Another day when I feel blessed to be blue, but hey Ian Campbell and Co, let's rant and rave about MOB shall we?

Sad

Deal with it

Get over it

In Martinez WeTrust.

Steve Cunningham
2 Posted 13/05/2013 at 06:30:22
The team did DM proud today and what an atmosphere there was in the old ground. I'm glad Moyesie was sent on his way with all the thanks from the Blues cos he derserved it. How can we ever forget the moments in his Blue career like turning over the red shite 3-0 amongst others and on the funny side when he wouldn't give the ball to Mancini v City then going head to head with him.

Great stuff; thanks David.

Brent Stephens
3 Posted 13/05/2013 at 07:05:06
Paul, yesterday showed Everton fans at their best. A gracious send-off for Moyes, no nasty stuff (and Neville). Proud to be blue.
Michael Kenrick
4 Posted 13/05/2013 at 07:25:41
Nice post, Paul (#649). It was indeed a moving occasion, and a send-off befitting our club. And for once, it was a pleasure and made you feel truly proud to hear what Moyes had to say about the fans and the club.
Brian Waring
5 Posted 13/05/2013 at 08:47:56
Watched his interview on sky and he came over really well and looked really emotional.There was one thing he said at the end of the interview though that I thought he could have not said, even my other half who is actually a Man U said the same.

He said "The club and players have helped me move onto better things"
Now there will be those who will point to the fact that he has moved onto better things, but I think it was something he didn't need to say.

Dennis Stevens
6 Posted 13/05/2013 at 08:56:26
Freudian slip, Brian. Also only an echo of the way so many in & around Everton have responded to his appointment to the MUFC hot-seat.
Sur Jo
7 Posted 13/05/2013 at 09:23:05
Given the constraints under which he was operating, I believe Moyes achieved as much as he can reasonably achieve. Yes, he could have been better on so many aspects of the game, but then if there was that kind of a person out there, he would not come to work for us.

Until the very last second, I believed that Moyes would stay and turn down ManU (yes I know I'm dreaming here). But I felt an Evertonian would never leave Everton. Do or die, we remain at Everton; it's a religion.

Jim Potter
8 Posted 13/05/2013 at 09:41:37
Classy fans, classy club and a classy manager.

Interesting on MotD that Laudrup ruled himself out but Mackay hedged his bets.

Ray Roche
9 Posted 13/05/2013 at 09:45:50
Jim, I thought Laudrup tried to move on without giving a direct answer to Linekers question as to whether he would take over at EFC.
Matt Traynor
10 Posted 13/05/2013 at 09:50:02
Ray #690, I thought Laudrup re-iterated what he'd said earlier in the week - that he was happy at Swansea. Mackay definitely dodged the question though, although later on he mentioned about hoping to bring in 4-5 players etc. (but he would be preparing for the new season anyway).
Derek Thomas
11 Posted 13/05/2013 at 09:47:45
Top Class behavior and attitude by all concerned, both on and off the field...memo to rs, city and all the other members of the ' greed is good ' league.

Money can't buy you class...and sometimes not even the FA Cup eh city

Ross Edwards
12 Posted 13/05/2013 at 10:12:53
It will probably take him 11 more years to win something at Man U.
Ray Robinson
13 Posted 13/05/2013 at 10:19:11
For all the fact that United get double our attendance, I doubt whether Moyes will ever experience the intensity of support for his team that he experienced at Goodison. Everton supporters made me proud yesterday, not just in the way they sent off their manager, but also in their wholehearted defiance. In this era of Sky TV where money talks, we still epitomise what it's like to genuinely support a team.
Barry Rathbone
14 Posted 13/05/2013 at 10:43:40
"NOW" he gets us.

When the shit hits the fan at the new place (as it surely will) and plastic fans without an inkling berate him for not winning every game 6 nil he'll get us even more.

Jim Potter
16 Posted 13/05/2013 at 10:54:12
Barry - Moyes has always got us us - it's you mate that haven't taken to him.

Well he gone soon - I only hope you get the new guy - because that'll mean he is winning every game 6-0.

Ernie Baywood
18 Posted 13/05/2013 at 11:04:01
The build up to yesterday made me cringe. Where we making ourselves look small? Thankfully, the occasion was well handled and was a great advert for our club at a time where we were right in the spotlight. Which prospective manager could watch that and be anything but impressed?

Moyes press conference on Friday and again post match yesterday will live with me. The line about Evertonians standing up for the club was exactly right and really struck a chord.

Farewell Moyes. Onwards Evertonians.

Barry Rathbone
19 Posted 13/05/2013 at 11:14:48
Jim Potter you really couldn't be more wrong about the 6 nil quip it was about so many other things with Moyes.

But he's gone now so I'm declaring an amnesty on Moyes boys on the basis of least said soonest mended .....

(but I will be watching!!!)

Jim Potter
20 Posted 13/05/2013 at 12:13:35
Barry - can I hold you to that amnesty mate?

Whoever it is let's all get behind him. He'll need it.

Terry McLavey
21 Posted 13/05/2013 at 12:32:05
Apparently Whelan thinks that Martinez should only go to a big club, us not being one, which is rich coming from FUCKING WIGAN! Who caught us on a bad day I may add!
Robbie Muldoon
22 Posted 13/05/2013 at 13:01:00
Forget about Moyes, the much bigger picture now is who Kenwright picks next. The ground is fertile for something bigger and better to grow out of. We've got some great players at this club, we just need the absolute best out of them... and to keep hold of them.
Paul Holden
23 Posted 13/05/2013 at 14:25:05
Everton fans showed true class - different league to that other lot over the park. Not keen on Martinez - he's taking a team down with him!
Michael Kenrick
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28 Posted 13/05/2013 at 16:10:52
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Mick Wrende
29 Posted 13/05/2013 at 16:26:19
I hope he does badly at utd merely because they are an awful club and Moyes is making a huge mistake going there. Evertonians would put up with his defensive style and with the addition of 2-3top class players we could have pushed on. But he has been sucked in by the bright lights and glamour which wont suit him. Their fans will be on his back despite fergies appeal to get behind him. Moyes is a decent guy and got a fitting send off but he has done the wrong thing.
But that is his fault and he must bear the inevitable consequences. I am glad he has gone, though not there for his sake, because I want to see some exciting attacking football that we have been so starved off in the Moyes era.
Ian Bennett
32 Posted 13/05/2013 at 19:52:34
I think Moyes handled himself with great dignity and respect. He has the right principles, and I hope despite the pressure of the new role he keeps them.

He has never belittled a club (Rafa), he has never tapped up players in (Hughes/Ferguson), he has ever been out of order with refs (Ferguson), he has never turned a blind eye to his own players bad behaviour on the pitch (Kenny/Brenda), he has never singled out opposition players for unfair cat calling (Wegner), he has praised the opposition when they win rather than try and deflect with the predictable long ball, physical jibe et al. He tells his players to win it fair rather the moan and surround the ref.

For all his criticism he never broke a contract, he never made promises he couldn't keep, he was always realistic. He leaves the bull shit to the bull shitters. He's old skool.

Cheers Davy.

John Atkins
33 Posted 13/05/2013 at 20:31:02
So when Man Utd beat Wigan in the Community Shield in August at Wembley is that classed as trophy for DM?
Steven Telford
34 Posted 13/05/2013 at 21:09:56
It was touching moment, I am not embarrassed to say, that I was on my feet and feeling proud to be an evertonian when this great a man took this final walk as home team manger onto Goodison turf.
I felt his love for our club.

I think Moyes, stopped the rot at our club. Turned this around as much as he (as anyone) could.
I feel he truly loves Everton, and that he will always be an evertonian at heart.
I felt so pound from how he would never accept any diving or cheating, how our transfer polities was always above board – no shit like Madrid pull, or worse like Redknapp, or Sam the Bung.
How (unlike Wenger for example) he was never one to ‘selectively’” not see an incident that was not to our favour. No childish antics like Manchini when he snatched the ball from DM at that city game

When we played shit, he owned up – no daft excuses.

How he marched the players down do pay tribute to Rhyr Jones (RIP), after that tragedy befell the city.

………… all these shorts of actions, these are the actions of man of great character.

Everything about David Moyes made me proud that he was the manager of Everton, I am truly grateful for how he turned things around for our club, I am left with the opinion that he is a man of honor, and great role mode in a modern game in which integrity appears to grow ever scarce.
I hope the next guy will embody many of the qualities of David Moyes

Jim Potter
35 Posted 13/05/2013 at 21:49:03
Well said Steven.
Graeme Jenkinson
36 Posted 13/05/2013 at 21:41:18
Ian 930.

Well said. Lets hope the board has these things in mind when they select the new manager. I'm proud to be an Evertonian, in no small part due to David Moyes' management over the last decade. Good luck and thankyou.

Ross Edwards
37 Posted 13/05/2013 at 21:49:05
"this great a man took this final walk as home team manger onto Goodison turf."
Oh for Christ Sake, great man?
"When we played shit, he owned up – no daft excuses."
Er, give me an example of when he has ever done that? It has always been "och, we made a good start and deserved something from the game" or "tiredness was a factor"
Did he blame himself after Wigan Steven?
Of course not, he didn't want his ego taking a battering.
"I feel he truly loves Everton, and that he will always be an evertonian at heart."
I bet he'd enjoy it if RVP scored a 95th minute penalty in injury time at Goodison, or if he battered us 5-0 at OT.
Empty words, he may say he remembers Everton and loves us, but he'll still feel compelled to take half of our best players and coaching staff,five us a hiding at OT and after all, he basically wormed his way out of his contract.
Some love Steven.
Can you feel the love tonight? because I can.
Brent Stephens
38 Posted 13/05/2013 at 21:59:28
Steven #986 - good post.
Brent Stephens
39 Posted 13/05/2013 at 22:06:36
Steven, he didn't worm his way out of his contract - he's working it out to the end, mate.
Brent Stephens
40 Posted 13/05/2013 at 22:08:35
Sorry, #002 was to Ross!
Kevin Day
41 Posted 13/05/2013 at 22:09:25
Kind of going off subject, Brighton are out of the play offs.
Gus Poyet anyone?
James Martin
42 Posted 13/05/2013 at 22:12:28
Just choked in a big game Kevin - can't be him then can it.
Brent Stephens
43 Posted 13/05/2013 at 22:11:59
Kevin, well his odds have just shortened. But then so have those for Stubbs - now second fav.
Ross Edwards
44 Posted 13/05/2013 at 22:10:00
The final straw for Davey Liar was his "I was always going to stay" crap.
Your right, he didn't worm his way out, but it is not coincidence that Fergie decided to retire in December, the same month Moyes declared a hold in his contract talks.
He held us in limbo for 6 months, he might as well have resigned in December. He knew since Christmas he was getting that job.
Then to say he was always intent on staying a day after signing a 6 year contract at Man U, is dishonest, crass and disgusting, which sorts of blows Steven's "class" arguement out of the window.
His lies and dishonesty are sickening, then to get a God like reception like that.
It's ridiculous
Brent Stephens
45 Posted 13/05/2013 at 22:17:59
As we've said, Ross, 40,000 ridiculous supporters, eh!
Graeme Jenkinson
46 Posted 13/05/2013 at 22:26:20
Kevin.

I've got a tenet on poyet at 25-1. I wouldn't mind him over most of the other candidates.

Ben Jones
47 Posted 13/05/2013 at 22:32:29
My mates just said Mancini's been sacked.

What do we think of him? Won a hell of a lot of silverware to be fair to him

Gavin Ramejkis
49 Posted 13/05/2013 at 22:47:36
Ben I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did, yes he won them a cup and a title but Man City spent over £600m to do it, his quotes after games that he needed to go to the transfer market having that squad at his disposal smacked of him being way out of his depth.
Gary Poole
51 Posted 13/05/2013 at 23:11:49
Ross - it's quite amazing that you never seem to be able grasp the mood or tone on any given thread. Here we are, lots of different views but able to come together, and recognize that Everton once again behaved with class and dignity yesterday.

And then you go and spoil the party......

What will you do next season Ross. I cannot imagine how you will cope without DM....

Paul Ferry
53 Posted 13/05/2013 at 23:19:25
Jesus Brent (10) I thought that you were having a little laugh on the side

Roberto Martinez 3/1 - Neil Lennon 4/1 - Alan Stubbs 9/2 - Malky Mackay 8/1 - Gus Poyet 12/1 - Rafael Benitez 14/1 - Phil Neville 16/1 - Vitor Pereira 20/1


Alan Stubbs, God help us one and all! Let's spice it up get a central defender as next gaffer and just ooze flair.

And there's good old Raffa creeping up the pecking order, sly little fox.

Please God let it be one of Martinez, Poyet, or Pereria.

Bawling now and shaking and quaking with fear. 'I want Moyes back', it's not fair, bahhhhh, boo hoo hoo

Brent Stephens
54 Posted 13/05/2013 at 23:38:07
I know, Paul. Couldn't believe it myself, re Stubbs. I wonder where that has come from.
George Stuart
55 Posted 14/05/2013 at 01:15:59
I don't know if I am correct but over the years I always felt that Moyes hinted at frustration about his transfer budget, After 11 years of frustration I reckon he would have gone to Chelsea given the offer, Spurs too. Goodness me,even City today.

But with Man U he has even more reason to go. They have been the most successful English team for twenty years. They ARE the medias darlings. Whether you like it or not, the balance of unfair decisions WILL be in their favor. They, the club, are very well organised. Attn Bill.

The only downside is Fergusons shadow but I bet Moyes already has a selection of soundbites to cover that. Oh also they play in shitty red Yuch!.

Ferguson decided to go in December. IMHO he tipped Moyes that he was in the frame, no more. Also Moyes would have known Ferguson was getting a hip replacement I've had two and they basically make you useless for six weeks and not on best form for a year).

Moyes would always have delayed the negotiations for his contract, vacancies being probable at Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool (Kidding). Wenger was being vilified for most of the season, hansom Harry had gone. What might Moyes's budget at Villa/Newcastle be ? It was all to play for.

Now he has a fantasy budget all I hope is he leaves his hot cheap prospects file behind for the next manager who will be ARRRGH !


I actually fancy Martin ONeil. He'd take us down but media coverage would make us feel as though we had a good season.


Ciaran Duff
56 Posted 14/05/2013 at 09:17:32
Geez, all these threads start out great and then just degenerate into the usual slanging matches with the usual suspects.
Back to the original thread, I thought it was nice that Moyes mentioned his Dad (and TV camera highlighted him sitting beside Big Dunc). Apparently he went to all the games, club trips and was fond of the pubs near GP. I'm guessing that it would have been an emotional week for him too.
Tony Christian
57 Posted 14/05/2013 at 12:16:21
Will the same sycophantic idiots regret cheering when he starts to asset strip the club on the cheap. For 11 years as Everton manager I found his words to be hollow and meaningless.
Brent Stephens
58 Posted 14/05/2013 at 12:33:40
Tony, the "sycophancy" was about the past not the future. I'll move on, as they say.
Steven Telford
59 Posted 14/05/2013 at 11:42:33
That’s really nice to hear how Moyes old man went to every game, fond of Goodison area pubs and seated beside big Dunc (another true blue) and great to see Tim Cahill (another true blue)
Patrick Murphy
60 Posted 14/05/2013 at 13:03:58
See whoever shut down the Wimslow is the reason DM left, cos his old fella had too far to walk from the next pub to the ground.
Ryan Sloan
61 Posted 14/05/2013 at 13:26:39
It's sickening to think we won't get a penny from Man Utd. I don't blame Moyes for going but we should've got something from them. He should've signed a contract in January, just so we got some compensation. The greed of some people is sickening.
Tony Christian
62 Posted 14/05/2013 at 14:10:59
@Brent 154 I thought he showed far less emotions and feelings than the supporters. Let's hope your beloved Mr Moyes doesn't use our best to build his foundation at OT
Brian Waring
63 Posted 14/05/2013 at 15:53:31
Ian, what about tapping up the young lad from Leeds when they were going to report us, what about (can't remember the game now)Moyes storming onto the pitch to confront the ref, fighting with Mancini etc,don't think he is as whiter than white you make him out to be Ian. Obviously you will tell me that it was everyone else's fault and not his.
Ian Bennett
64 Posted 14/05/2013 at 16:10:35
Brian - over a 11 year period I think he has shown decency that is alien to the rest.

To be honest I don't think your examples are anything like his peers. Take his stance with Ferguson or Fellaini, and compare it with Wenger, Kenny or Rodgers. He never talks about other people's players. Compare and contrast with Harry Redknapp, and Mark Hughes who were more than happy to unsettle a player in the press, before putting in a bid.

So all you can throw at him is he went after a couple of Leeds kids who hadn't even signed pro tems. Mancini was the tit , not Moyes (see below). Has he ever questioned a referees/clubs integrity like Ferguson has, regardless of the terrible decisions we have had?

Afterwards Mancini apologised for losing his cool in the heat of the moment. "I have spoken with David and if I made a mistake I'm sorry," said Mancini.

"I am sorry to him and to the referee. I only wanted to get the ball because we had another five minutes at the end. I was frustrated but this is football sometimes."

Moyes said he did not deserve to be sent off and accused Mancini of being unsporting by waving imaginary cards at the ref to get Everton players booked.

"I caught the ball because I was making a substitution," said Moyes. "I thought I was helping. I didn't know what I was doing wrong. I shouldn't have been sent off.

"But I wasn't the doing that [waving imaginary cards] at all the tackles. It's lovely we’ve won but I want to come here with a bit of dignity and class.

"I'm still going to go into his office for a glass of wine - I hope he's still there."

City's defeat, their first at home all season, was a major setback to their hopes of finishing fourth this season.

Brian Waring
65 Posted 14/05/2013 at 16:31:44
Ian, I agree, in his 11 yrs he has been a breath of fresh air compared to some of the other nob prem managers, also, I believe he has done things the right way as the face of the club. My problem, it's all getting a tad gushing now. The way the last few days have gone, you would think we were talking about Jesus Christ, and not a football manager who got paid very handsomely to do a job.
Finlay Robin
66 Posted 14/05/2013 at 16:44:23
Not sure if this article by the secret footballer has been mentioned already but there's a wee interesting snippet from an anonymous former player who I'm guessing is Andy Johnson. Regardless, it in many ways sums up many of the good and bad things that David Moyes will be remembered for...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/may/11/secret-footballer-alex-ferguson-legend

Brent Stephens
67 Posted 14/05/2013 at 17:17:12
Tony #189. I thought he showed lots of emotion, seeing it in the flesh, esp as he passed the Bullens Rd lot, and also watching later on TV. With you on the point of not taking our good guys. Shows you how good they are if we're in danger of losing them to MU.
Ian Bennett
68 Posted 14/05/2013 at 17:44:15
Brian - Moyes was a world class manager at the wrong club.

I have no doubt in my mind that we would have gone up a level if Moyes had the same backing as Howard and Catterick. Can you imagine Catterick and Howard having the same success with Kenright?

He was the right manager at the wrong time, handicapped by a club that had to sell to survive. We were two steps forward, one step back. Whilst our rivals went out and spent £20m every season, we were selling £20m every couple of years to fend off the banks.

He infuriated the hell out of me with some players past it/not up to it, and at times his tactics were very negative. He would always leave us for United, but I know he was gutted not to have won something at our club.

I look at a man with a bit of class whilst others have none. Others like to repeat the knives to a gun fight quote, when deep down that was the truth.

Brian Waring
70 Posted 14/05/2013 at 19:05:08
Ian, don't want to get into tit-for-tat' and it's all about opinions, but how you can say Moyes is a world class manager is beyond me.
Steven Telford
72 Posted 14/05/2013 at 19:46:46
Brian #373,
Maybe He can say it because he considers that if we are to pass fair and accurate judgement on managerial performance, we must consider inputs relative to outputs.
For a relatively much smaller level of inputs (net spend less than 1m) Moyes had us competing in a similar points zone to Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs.

Cups come with an element of luck, we had some bad luck, it regrettable we did not take and FA cup this year or last years. asst years Wembley semi still hurts like hell.
Leagues measure consistency. As spots 1, 2 and 3 of the EPL are essentially bought and paid for nobody could reasonably have expected him to achieve higher than 4 ever, he made that once, and had us having around it for most of the time. He did what he in with the added pressure of a post bosman environment that regularly striped of our price assets.
Even Kenny Dalglish could not cut it in today’s EPL, even fergi was under presser since Chelsea n adman city acquired their wealth
Moyes IS a top class manager.


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