Michael Kenrick 13/03/2025 10comments  |  Jump to last

Everton take on David Moyes's old team for the first time since his return to Goodison Park, as we move one step closer to the end of an era with this Saturday afternoon Premier League mid-table clash. 

After Everton, it's West Ham where Moyes has spent the longest time in his managerial career, albeit in two spells since 2017, until he left last Summer. West Ham have already sacked his successor, Julen Lopetegui, but they still languish in mid-table under Graham Potter. They were defeated 1-0 by Newcastle United earlier this week.

Meanwhile, Moyes has gone almost to the top of the form table in the Premier League as he looks to extend The Toffees' unbeaten run to a remarkable 9 games at the expense of his bubble-blowing alumni. 

But he must go into this match still handicapped by the absence of key players — some of whom have yet to play for him, like Dwight McNeil, who has now been out for 3 months with a knee injury. Illiman Ndiaye was thought to be getting closer to a return but he won't be playing again until next month.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Orel Mangala are both the victims of long-term injuries, while Armando Broja may be closer to a return this weekend, having featured in photos of full training with the rest of the squad. However, Moyes has at least turned a corner with this tsunami of injuries: there were no young players just making up the number on the subs bench last weekend against Wolves.  

Not that Moyes was ever likely to even consider them while he still believed Everton's place in next season's Premier League remained in any doubt. Hopefully that view may change this weekend — as long as the likes of Bowen, Soucek and Kudus don't do us the damage we know they are capable of!

Kick-Off: 3 pm GMT, Saturday, 15 March 2025 
Referee: Darren Bond. 
Assistants: Dan Robathan, Marc Perry. 
Fourth official: Ruebyn Ricardo. 
Video Assistant Referee: Chris Kavanagh. 
Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger.

 

 

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Paul Hewitt
1 Posted 13/03/2025 at 15:28:54
3-0. Simple
Jay Harris
2 Posted 13/03/2025 at 16:14:55
With all the injuries, the team virtually picks itself, the only question is who makes way for Alcaraz.

I thought the press conference was Thursday for a Saturday match… or have I got that wrong?

John Atkinson
3 Posted 13/03/2025 at 16:25:33
Yeah, I thought the press conference was on a Thursday too.

I keep checking YouTube but no cigar

Liam Mogan
4 Posted 13/03/2025 at 16:53:56
Only 5 left at Goodison 😢
Dennis Stevens
5 Posted 13/03/2025 at 17:15:48
Don't they push them back a day when there's european footie on midweek?
Stan Grace
6 Posted 13/03/2025 at 17:21:38
For fuck's sake, Liam, it's only a press conference.
Mike Hayes
7 Posted 13/03/2025 at 17:24:42
Looking forward to this match - I’d play Alcaraz from the start get at them early and fingers crossed Beto and he can get on the score sheet 2-0 💙
Liam Mogan
8 Posted 13/03/2025 at 17:57:31
No need to be so nasty about my love of inane questions from Vinnie at Sky Sports, Stan 6.
Barry McNally
9 Posted 13/03/2025 at 18:12:20
Hi, desperately looking for 1 or 2 tickets for West Ham for myself and my brother. We have flights booked from Ireland but couldn't get tickets through our club membership. Our final pilgrimage to the Grand Old Lady! Thanks, Barry, WhatsApp, call or text: 00 353 87 2356423
Derek Knox
10 Posted 13/03/2025 at 18:55:09
Can't see this be an easy game by any means, with 2 Managers trying to make a point for differing reasons. Hopefully, we can continue our good form and pick up another 3 points. Agree Alcaraz should start.

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