After transfer worries, Everton have an unlikely new hero
Not even Ainsley Maitland-Niles could have imagined his Premier League return for Everton would have played out like it did.
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Notable Quotes
"From the first day you could feel the energy, the fight and the spirit in the building."
— Ainsley Maitland-Niles , Athlete
"It was a brilliant goal and a great finish. It's a good start for him and it will help him settle in as well."
— David Moyes , Athlete
Key People
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is an English footballer who has joined Everton from Lyon.
Angus Kinnear is the CEO of Everton Football Club.
Dan Friedkin is the owner of Everton Football Club and head of The Friedkin Group.
David Moyes is a football manager known for his tenure with various clubs, including Manchester United.
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Not even Ainsley Maitland-Niles could have imagined his Premier League return for Everton would have played out like it did.
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