'A renewed sense of hope' - fans on Everton's season
We asked for your views on Everton's season after David Moyes' season finished up with victory at Newcastle.
Here are some of your comments:
Paul: If I am completely honest, Sean Dyche going and Moyes coming in was the brilliant change at the right time and it was a solid performance from us to finish 13th. A really nice way to the end of season. There will be plenty of optimism going forward to our new home and we will now look forward to next season.
Mark: Moyes has transformed an under-performing squad, who were drifting towards another relegation dogfight. Somehow, he has managed to get goals and wins out of a squad that was only drawing and not scoring under Dyche. Finishing 13th is a very respectable position in the Premier League table, given where we started from and we've finished ahead of Manchester United and Spurs. There is a lot of work to be done in improving the squad over the summer, but it feels like Everton can look upwards for the first time in several seasons. New owners, new stadium, new start!
Ben: It's been nice just to enjoy football these past few weeks, to say farewell to the Grand Old Lady, and now look forward to pastures new with a renewed sense of hope. There hasn't been much of that in recent years. In Moyes we trust.
Marcus: Like a boxing match with one fighter getting a knockdown in round seven.
Jeff: They have been brilliant since the turn of year, and I would not be surprised if they finished in the top five or six next season.
Dixie60: A season that hit some lows but, since January, with a not-so-new manager back in the fold, also hit some highs. Everton have been rejuvenated since his second spell at the club. There is a strong basis here for success, a new beginning, a new stadium and new owners. Players who love the club and played their part this season: Jordan Pickford, Seamus Coleman, Beto, Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye to name a few all became part of Everton folklore. Additions like Orel Mangala, Tim Iroegbunam, and the forward-thinking Carlos Alcaraz have given supporters hope for the future. Onwards and upwards for a club loved, worshipped and supported locally without fault. Truly rare in these Premier League days.
William: Pickford is Everton's most consistent player game after game. At the other end of the pitch, players get highly praised for scoring 'relegation-saving goals' but Pickford has saved Everton consistently year on year, and he remains loyal to Everton. Long may Pickford stay at our beloved club.
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