For a club that’s had more than its fair share of turbulence in recent years, Evertonians are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. The shadow of Goodison Park’s farewell looms large, but rather than a wake, it’s starting to feel like a rebirth. With Bramley-Moore Dock on the horizon and a revitalised team under David Moyes, there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful.

One! A Revival Under Moyes

When David Moyes walked back through the doors of Goodison, there was a sense of déjà vu. The last time he arrived, he inherited a club in turmoil and dragged them up by the bootstraps. This time, the circumstances were different—but the job felt just as daunting. Fast forward a few weeks, and Moyes has transformed Everton from one of the worst attacking teams in the league to a side that looks sharp, hungry, and dangerous. The Toffees have doubled their goals per game, massively improved their chance creation, and are converting at a rate second only to Manchester City. Not bad for a club that looked doomed just a couple of months ago.

Two! Beto’s Awakening

It’s amazing what confidence can do for a player. Earlier in his Everton career, Beto struggled to make a consistent impact, often finding himself on the fringes of the starting XI. But with a change in management, his role has grown, and so has his confidence. He’s started more regularly, found the net with greater consistency, and his goals against top opposition have shown the instincts of a striker who believes in himself—something that wasn’t always evident before. Sure, he still misses chances, but he’s getting into the right positions, receiving better service, and looking more like a player Everton can rely on to lead the line. If his progress continues, the long-standing number nine dilemma could finally have a solution.

Three! Goals, Goals, Goals!

Everton’s problem for so long wasn’t just that they couldn’t score—it was that they barely looked like scoring. That’s changed.

• Goals per game up from 0.8 to 1.9
• Expected goals per game up from 0.96 to 1.45
• Shots on target per game up from 3.3 to 4.8
• Big chances created per game up from 1.6 to 3.3

These aren’t small tweaks; they’re major improvements that show Everton are finally playing proactive, attacking football.

Four! A Solid Defence

For a team that’s spent the season flirting with relegation, Everton’s defensive record is bizarrely impressive. Only five teams—Liverpool, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace—have conceded fewer goals than Everton.

That means that, despite all the doom and gloom, this squad has a defensive foundation strong enough to build upon. If the attack is now clicking, and the defence was already solid, then the ingredients for a mid-table finish (and beyond) are firmly in place.

Five! Future Taking Shape

Beyond the immediate bounce under Moyes, there are signs of a more sustainable resurgence. Jesper Lindstrom is getting more chances, Abdoulaye Doucoure is thriving with attacking freedom, and January signing Carlos Alcaraz is showing his value. Add in a fit James Garner, and the squad suddenly looks much stronger than at the start of the season. Then there’s the bigger picture—Bramley-Moore Dock. While Goodison’s farewell will be emotional, the move is a chance to finally step out of the past and into a new era. If Everton enter their new home with a solid Premier League footing, the potential for growth is huge.

Six! Looking Up Instead of Looking Down

We have spent too many seasons staring at the trapdoor, nervously calculating survival points rather than dreaming of anything more. Now, with a manager who knows how to steady the ship, a striker in form, a defence that doesn’t leak goals, and a new stadium on the horizon, there are reasons to be optimistic. Moyes himself summed it up best: "Winning gives you that great feeling. We've started to get it." And for the first time in a long time, so have Evertonians.

Seven! We're Everton Aren't We?

 

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