Moyes ready for defining run

David Moyes believes the next few games will determine the course of Everton's season and is confident his team will get a 'second wind'.

Last Updated: 26/02/13 at 09:24 Post Comment   

David Moyes: Everton manager ready for a defining period

David Moyes: Everton manager ready for a defining period

Everton failed to boost their UEFA Champions League qualification hopes over the weekend after suffering a last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Norwich and are seven points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

However, the club are still in a position to qualify for the Europa League and also have a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals in their sights.

Moyes' side face Oldham Athletic at home in a fifth-round replay on Tuesday night, with Wigan Athletic awaiting the winners, and the Everton boss is ready for a defining period.

"I have always said we have had to be grafting at it constantly and grit it out all season, and that may be having an effect," said Moyes. "But we will get a second wind I think soon and kick on again.

"I'd say, 'Look at our situation'. How many clubs don't have anything to play for at this stage of the season? We have, we are still in a really good position.

"We are sixth in the table, we have a replay in the FA Cup at home to get into the quarter-finals.

"It is a big game for us, for the fans. I think we are in a period of big games, albeit not maybe the top teams, but there is a period of big games coming up.

"I think we are in a period of maybe what direction our season is going a little bit, so we have to look at that and see."

Whilst i realise what a great job David and Bill have done over the last 10 seasons, im starting to think its going stale. Ironically Arsenal are having a similar issue i feel. We are now struggling to defend set pieces and crosses, an area we have been so well drilled and strong up until this season. Also we have no 15goal striker because Jela cant hit a barn door this term! Moyes lack of intent in trying to bring in a couple in Jan is now realy hurting an already thin squad. Where is the talent comming tho from the academy Mr Moyes is so proud of|????
- yozzer321

Football365 Facebook Fan Page

The Football365 fan page is a great place to meet like minded people, have football related discussions and make new friends.

Related News

Sky Bet

    • Retrieving latest Sky Bet odds

Most Commented

Readers' Comments

Y

et another example of Cameron's broken Britton.

varicoseregent
Britton prepares for surgery

I

ve heard his older brother might be joining as part of the deal too... Roland.

wezmond
West Ham sign defender Rat

I

think it's time anyway. That hat must smell awful by now. Time for a change and a rinse

levi
Pulis' Stoke exit confirmed

Footer 365

Pellegrini: I'm leaving Malaga

Manchester City managerial target Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will be leaving Malaga for "sporting reasons" at the end of the season.

Duo join Fulham as free agents

Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Amorebieta and Dnipro midfielder Derek Boateng have both joined Fulham on free transfers.

Neymar wants Barcelona move

Barcelona is the chosen destination for striker Neymar, according to Santos vice-president Odilio Rodriques.

Mail Box

A Night In The Pub With Aston Villa...

Villa are the latest team to get the pub treatment, while the morning mailbox also includes missives on Tony Pulis leaving Stoke and Chelsea's future under Jose Mourinho...

Mourinho Isn't Short-Term, Football Is

There's more in the afternoon Mailbox about Jose Mourinho and his potential return to Chelsea, while there's also a link to some pictures of eagles that look like Arsene Wenger...

© 2013 British Sky Broadcasting Ltd. All Rights Reserved