- Coleman has called David Moyes the “perfect manager” to lead Everton into a new era
- Says Moyes understands the club’s standards and “what it means to play for Everton”
- Comments were published in the club’s official souvenir magazine , Tribute to a Legend
Everton captain Seamus Coleman has described David Moyes as the “perfect manager” to lead the club forward, saying that in his second spell, he understands perfectly the standards required at the club and what it means to the supporters.
Coleman’s comments were reported by the Liverpool Echo.
Moyes signed the Republic of Ireland defender in 2009 for £60,000, and Coleman has spent 15 years at Everton.
Coleman linked Moyes’ return to a wider reset at the club, referencing also the move to the new stadium and the start of what he called a “brighter future” under new owners.
“In David Moyes, we have the perfect manager to lead us into a new era,” Coleman said. “He showed his abilities once again with the way he had us playing after returning last season.”
Coleman on Moyes’ understanding of Everton
Coleman said Moyes understands the daily demands inside the club and, as a result, is perfectly placed to then set the tone for those around him.
“As the man who brought me to Everton, I can’t speak highly enough of him,” Coleman said. “He gets this football club, the standards required every day, and what it means to play for Everton.”
Coleman added that Moyes has “helped stabilise the club since his return”, and said Everton now have “a manager now who cares about Everton as much as I do”.
A relationship that has changed
Coleman also suggested their relationship has evolved, although very much Moyes remains the boss.
“Yeah, he’s changed, or I’ve changed, maybe we’ve both changed? But he is the manager that I respect so much,” Coleman said.
“He was a tough operator, and he’s moved on. I’ve stayed and he’s come back and he’s mellowed, but he’s still the boss, and believe me when he needs to show he’s still the boss he does!”
Coleman, who has lived through what he called “a difficult past few years”, said Moyes’ value is in setting standards.
What is happening on the pitch echoes Coleman’s words perfectly,
