From European hopes to relegation form - will Moyes reignite Everton?
Everton competed for the European places before falling away last season. BBC Sport examines whether David Moyes is the right man to turn them around this term.
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Notable Quotes
"When David Moyes first came in, we flew out the blocks and had a great start."
— Leon Osman , Athlete
"I still feel that we made progress last season, which is what we wanted, along with stability."
— Leon Osman , Athlete
"David Moyes is an intense manager and by the end of the season, a small squad couldn't quite last."
— David Moyes , Athlete
Key People
Angus Kinnear is the CEO of Everton Football Club.
David Moyes is a football manager known for his tenure with various clubs, including Manchester United.
Jack Grealish is a professional footballer who was formerly Manchester City's record signing.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is a professional footballer who was a new arrival at Everton.
Leon Osman is a former professional footballer and current sports commentator.
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Everton competed for the European places before falling away last season. BBC Sport examines whether David Moyes is the right man to turn them around this term.
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