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Telegraph
44 minutes ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
David Moyes: Everton aren't ready for next season
David Moyes slammed Everton 's attacking play and individual mistakes and warned his side are 'not ready' to start the Premier League season. Everton have yet to win any of their four pre-season games and slumped to a third straight defeat when they lost 2-1 to West Ham at Soldier Field in Chicago on Wednesday in their second game of the Premier League Summer Series. A blunder from new goalkeeper signing Mark Travers gifted Lucas Paqueta an equaliser before a defensive mix-up paved the way for Niclas Fullkrug to score West Ham's winner. Everton were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth last Sunday having lost to Blackburn and drawn with Accrington Stanley before flying to the US. 'We're not ready to perform well enough in this tournament. We're not ready to start the Premier League season,' said Moyes, whose side face Manchester United in Atlanta on Sunday. 'I'm not overly concerned [by the results] because I don't have the players which I need and what I want. And obviously, we're up against it right from the start. We knew before we came [to the US] we were going to be really up against it. So, it was never going to be us coming here and winning [games]. 'I think our attacking play at the moment has been really poor. I think we've not created enough chances anywhere. 'I think the way we're playing in that area of the pitch at the moment has been really below par. But we've made individual mistakes which has shown us up for that as well. 'It stood out tonight, some goalkeeping mistakes. At the weekend we made a couple of mistakes against Bournemouth.' Travers was signed from Bournemouth for £4 million this summer to provide competition for Jordan Pickford but had a game to forget. 'That's a very difficult question isn't it? Because you know the answer. He didn't perform well tonight. He knows that. We know that,' Moyes said. 'I knew we were going to be incredibly short' Moyes has admitted Everton are running out of time to strengthen their squad and getting increasingly desperate. The Everton manager has made four signings but wants another six players and would have faced a big enough challenge to bed in a revamped squad if he had all pre-season to work with them. But Moyes said the prospect of trying to integrate large numbers of new players during the season is 'really difficult'. Injuries to key players, including Jarrad Branthwaite, have not helped either. 'It's why you always attempt to get your players in early if you can because you'd rather have that,' he said. 'There's a bigger turnover of players now at clubs. They used to say, 'Hey, let's sign maybe three or maybe four players tops every season.' 'But because of the way the bigger squads and maybe boys who not getting a game, they want to go, you find that there's a bigger revolving door of players. So a lot of clubs will be signing quite big numbers, which they are now, more than what was done in the past if you look at it. 'We wanted to have the players in a lot sooner, especially coming here [to the US], I knew we were going to be incredibly short.' On the upside, Moyes was relieved to welcome back James Tarkowski against West Ham after more than three months out. 'That was one of the positives, getting Tarky back for 20 minutes,' he said. 'He's been out for the best part of 12 or 14 weeks now so getting Tarky back is really important. A big strength of the team has probably been Tarky and Jarrad [Branthwaite] plus the goalkeeper [Jordan Pickford].'
Daily Mirror
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
David Moyes concerns speak volumes as Everton transfer frustrations come to light
Everton have signed four players so far this summer, with Mark Travers, Carlos Alcaraz, Thierno Barry and Adam Aznou joining the club, but manager David Moyes has been left frustrated David Moyes has revealed his frustration at Everton's failure to get deals over the line in this summer's transfer window. The Toffees have signed four players - goalkeeper Mark Travers, midfielder Carlos Alcaraz, striker Thierno Barry and young defender Adam Aznou. But Moyes reckons he needs two or three more signings before the window closes and has admitted it is a battle to convince players to come to Everton. 'We all know we're needing a lot of new players,' said Moyes. 'Everton's such a big club, with great traditions, we've looked at what it's stood for over the years, and the new stadium's an exciting new move for us. 'But then when you have another thought and you think again about it, we've been in or around the relegation positions for the last five years, so when you look at it that way maybe there's been reasons for it. 'The fact of the matter is we've got to rebuild that, we've got to rebuild trust in people who should come to Everton and show them that the club's going in the right direction and we've got a new future now. 'We're all desperate to give the supporters something again, because we've had a lot of disappointments. Last year we finished really strongly and I know the fans are in huge numbers here in Chicago and support so many events from our side of things. 'So let's hope we can pull it together for them and get them a team to be proud of by the start of the season.' Everton have been linked with a move for Jack Grealish, who appears to have no future at the Etihad after he was limited to just seven Premier League starts last season. Grealish was left out of Manchester City's squad for the Club World Cup this summer, with manager Pep Guardiola stating: 'He had a conversation with the club and [we] decided [what was for] the best. 'Jack is an exceptional player. The only reason why he didn't play last season is of course my decision. We decide that he has to play. The club was honest, he was honest. 'Incredible love and respect [for him] and we decide the best is to stay [behind] and have a place [at home] that he can feel like he can come back to be the player like he was in the year of the treble or all his career in Aston Villa. 'Without him it would have been more difficult in the year of the treble [2022-2023]. The fact is in the last two seasons he didn't play much minutes. He has to come back to play and have the butterflies in his stomach that he can play every three days and show again the quality he has.'
New York Post
22-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
Complimenting your partner could cause more harm than good, expert warns — here are two things you should never say
Compliments can certainly go a long way in making someone feel special and loved. While you might think everyone loves a little flattery, one expert warns that some compliments may have unintended negative impacts on romantic relationships. 3 One expert is warning that some grateful compliments may have unintended negative impacts on your romantic relationships. Adobe Stock Advertisement Psychologist Dr. Mark Travers explained in Psychology Today that sometimes what we say to thank our loved ones for their supportive behavior may be altering it. 'Compliments can be disarming. They make us feel chosen and understood in ways that other words rarely do,' the psychologist explained. 'But sometimes, the praise that feels the most flattering is also the praise that teaches us to edit ourselves.' Advertisement Over time, words intended to flatter someone can actually nudge a person to perform, conform, or shrink themselves to stay liked and continue to receive praise. Consider the compliment: 'How are you always so calm?' If your partner grew up playing the peacekeeper in chaotic situations, this compliment might feel like overdue recognition. Yet, it can also come across as a reward for their silence. 3 Be careful with the compliments you're giving your significant other. Getty Images/iStockphoto Advertisement 'When emotional suppression is praised in adult relationships, it reinforces the message that your worth lies in being agreeable and low-maintenance,' Travers said. This specific type of praise given to your partner could cause them to feel that they must remain calm — even when they're not. They may feel encouraged to keep that mask on, even at the cost of their true feelings. Another example is telling your partner: 'You're the only person I can talk to.' Advertisement This may sound like deep trust, but it could signal emotional dependency rather than intimacy. People actually experience better mental health when they have multiple people they can turn to to process their emotional needs, each filling different roles—venting, calming or cheering. 'This diversity in emotional support leads to greater well-being, because no single relationship is overloaded with the task of holding it all,' Travers explained to the outlet. While these two compliments should stay out of your relationship, there are a few key phrases Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and author of '13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do, advises people to implement into their romantic vocabulary. 'If you and your partner regularly use these phrases, it's a sign that you're already a mentally strong couple,' Morin told CNBC Make It. 'And if you don't yet, you can start implementing them and find that you'll grow stronger both individually and as a unit.' 3 When someone pins all their emotional needs on one person, it can quickly turn from flattery to obligation. kegfire – Saying to your romantic partner, 'I'm going to tell you something that may be upsetting to hear' is one of them. 'Acknowledging your mistakes and being honest about your needs can help you grow stronger together,' Morin said. Advertisement Another is, 'I'm sorry for the part I've played in this.' 'When you take responsibility for your share, you increase the chances that your partner will accept responsibility for theirs, too,' Morin said. 'Then you can both put your energy into developing a solution, rather than getting stuck pointing fingers and arguing about who caused the problem.' Lastly, 'Let's find a solution' is another important sentence to say when your partner is struggling with something. 'While some problems are ultimately in your partner's hands, like an issue they're having with their boss, offering to work together shows that you're invested in helping them make the best decision for themselves,' Morin explained.
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Jordan Pickford on verge of four-year Everton deal with England goalkeeper in line for huge increase on £6m-a-year wages
EVERTON chiefs are close to shaking hands with England No 1 Jordan Pickford on a bumper new four-year contract. The Toffees want Pickford to carry on with them — as SunSport revealed two months ago — and talks have sped along as the experienced keeper is close to agreement. 2 The 31-year-old could get a deal for four more seasons, an extension from his current terms which have two more years to go. The Three Lions star earns about £6million a year but that will be hiked. And, with annual rises, he will be looking at a huge increase by the end of the contract in 2029. Pickford is settled under David Moyes at Everton and has not pushed for a move to a bigger club despite his status as one of the Premier League's best. The experienced gloveman hasn't missed a Prem clash for Everton since 2022, and has now breached 320 top flight appearances. It's been his consistent high performance for the Toffees that has also seen him maintain the No1 shirt for England too. Pickford has now represented England in four major tournaments and racked up 76 caps. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Everton have already announced the arrival of backup goalkeeper Mark Travers from Bournemouth this summer. Travers, 26, has penned a four-year deal on Merseyside and has his eyes on giving Pickford a run for his money. Upon signing for Everton, he said: "Jordan [Pickford] is an outstanding goalkeeper for Club and country. I'm looking forward to competing with everyone here and being a Premier League player. "Being in this environment is huge. We're going to push each other every day in training and whatever happens on the weekend, we're going to be there for each other and make the most of every opportunity that comes." 2
BBC News
19-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Toffees lose 1-0 to Blackburn in second pre-season friendly
Everton suffered a 1-0 defeat to Championship Blackburn in their second pre-season friendly at Ewood Moyes fielded a strong side but new back-up goalkeeper signing Mark Travers was beaten after seven minutes by a Dion De Neve Toffees will now prepare to travel to the USA next week to face Bournemouth, West Ham and Manchester United as part of the Premier League Summer Series.
