Everton FC boss David Moyes targets silverware

David Moyes

DAVID MOYES has outlined his desire to bring silverware to Everton.

Despite turning the club into perennial challengers for a place in Europe, the manager is yet to land a trophy at Goodison Park.

Moyes guided Everton to the FA Cup final two seasons ago where they lost to Chelsea.

That was the last trophy won by the club back in 1995 when Joe Royle was at the helm.

Now, as Moyes heads into his ninth season with Everton, he is determined to set the record straight.

Joined by Tim Cahill ahead of today’s friendly against Melbourne Heart Moyes said:

“It has been great to come out to Australia and see so many Everton supporters.

“That’s a lot to do with Tim Cahill but a lot to do with the English Premier League, which a lot of supporters over here watch.

“We have been a decent team in the Premier League for quite a few years now.

“If you know about the history of Everton, the club has won championships and European competitions.

“The one thing me and Tim haven’t done is win anything yet. I think for us to get that name we are going to have to do something about it.”

Moyes was pleased with Everton’s opening game of the pre-season tour of Australia – a 1-0 win over A-League champions Sydney FC on Saturday.

It gave him the first opportunity to cast his eye over new signing Magaye Gueye.

Jermaine Beckford was ruled out with a slight leg injury while fellow new boy Joao Silva remained on the bench.

Moyes is using the tour Down Under to help settle the new players into the squad while giving some of his fringe players a chance to prove themselves.

“We are in pre-season and it’s important to give people games,” said Moyes.

“We’ve got one or two new players as well so it’s important we get to see them and get some fitness out of it as we prepare for the new season.”

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