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Moyes: Although we can no longer improve the ranking, the performance of the players reflects their character

2:46pm, 26 May 2025【Football】

May 26th, after Everton's 1-0 away victory over Newcastle, Zhu Shuai Moyes praised this as one of the best performances of the season, and emphasized that the players' great efforts reflect the standards the team should meet in the future.

Everton has won his fifth away game since Moyes returned in mid-January. With Alcalazz's header in the second half, Everton defeated Newcastle United 1-0. The victory put Everton at the end of the season at 23 points higher than the relegation zone and closer to the top four. After the game, Moyes said in an interview with Everton TV: "I think this result may be the best I have since returned, considering our situation. Today we can't go further or regress in the standings, but today's performance reflects more the efforts and character of the players who play for Everton."

"Since I've returned, the players have performed very well, their efforts, commitment and motivation are great. Today we are trying to find ways to make Newcastle difficult because they are fighting for the Champions League qualification, but I think the players have a very good mentality."

" If they can keep this, we will have a great chance. I have said many times that we may lack some strength, but we are not lacking in mind and commitment. Some players performed very well today, and they really did it. "

" Some players may not be here next season, but they did not slacken at all, which reflects their professional spirit. I think this is the impact of the club on you, you can't give up, you can't give up, it's unacceptable."

After a difficult period at the beginning of the season, Moyes led the team to accumulate enough points in the second half of the season, not only avoiding relegation, but also adding 6 points.

Speaking of the team's transformation, Moyes continued: "I'm proud of it because I was really not sure if we could do it, and now I hope they can bring that spirit to the new stadium."

"I hope we can create a good atmosphere in the new stadium, the atmosphere at St James' Park today is great, I hope that in the future we will challenge the Champions League qualification and show our strength."

"The support from the away fans is also excellent, and we are grateful to be able to bring them some joy. We have won a few away games and they can go home and have a few drinks to celebrate."

"The support has been great, both at Goodison Park and away, I have to say, it's really great. Now we need to get together and make sure that this happens on the new stadium because we will need it."