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Evertonians know we're playing well

Michael Kenrick , 3 November, 2comments  |  Jump to most recent
Manager David Moyes is unconcerned by criticism of Everton's playing style; he knows the opinions that matter are Evertonains' — and more importantly, his as the manager.

Moyes believes the statistics speak for themselves and Everton would not be fifth, one point off the Champions League places with only one league defeat all season, had they not more to offer.

"Your style is whatever suits yourself," he said.

"Neutrals who have watched Everton would say our style is exciting and entertaining; you are seeing chances and goals.

"More importantly, if you ask any Evertonian what they think — they would all say we've played very well.

"And even more importantly, if you ask the manager how it has gone I would tell you Everton have played really well, passed it well.

"I think we are one of the teams who have made the most chances in the Premier League, we have scored a lot of goals (only Manchester United have scored more away from home). I think we have been good value and good to watch. I don't really bother with what Liverpool think to tell you truth, I only bother what I think.

"We pass it very well and hit lots of good long balls at the right time as well so I think we mix our game up and that is why people are talking about Everton.

"When you have Leon Osman, Steven Pienaar, Kevin Mirallas and Steven Naismith there will be a style you have to play with those players.

"But we are also able to use Nikica Jelavic and Marouane Fellaini at times so we have different variations."

Moyes believes only a quirk of the fixture list has prevented Everton cementing their place in the top four, from which they dropped out after last weekend's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

Tomorrow's match at Fulham is their 10th of the campaign, which the manager said was always his yardstick in assessing how good a start they had made.

But he believes the platform they have given themselves means they now have to maintain it during the busy middle section of the season.

"After tomorrow we will have played six away games and it can distort your short-term points tally," Moyes said.

"If it was the other way around, with our good record at Goodison, we could have had another four or five points on the board.

"Most people, me included, would say it has been a far better start than we've had in the past and if we win at Fulham it will be a really good start.

"But if we are going to hang on to the coat-tails of the teams above us we are going to have to keep winning games and playing well. When you are challenging at the top people try to get to you and make sure you don't do as well but we've enjoyed it."

Quotes or other material sourced from The Independent

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Andy Meighan
1 Posted 03/11/2012 at 20:45:01
What a dignified and classy man our manager is! I've slated Moyes in the past but there isn't a manager out there who would be better for Everton. He could have responded to them idiotic comments from across the park by getting involved in a war of words but did he? Did he fuck! He's got more class in his little fingernail than them twisted bastards will ever have in the whole of their bodies, mark my words... They'd love to have him – they'd never say that but I know they would.
Adam Baig
2 Posted 04/11/2012 at 11:43:13
The title is correct, we do. Contrast this point to one when we have gone to grounds such as Craven Cottage and bored everyone to death for a 0-0.

For me, the style of play has improved ten fold this season, and although I was frustrated at only getting one point from the last few games, there have always been positives to take from the game.

If we can pick up a couple of January bargains, and kick on in our usual post Christmas fashion, who knows where we might finish. I for one am loving the new Everton, long may it continue!

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