Moyes told Must Get Rid of £95,000-p/w Everton Duo, as they’re Not Good Enough
Everton Prepare for Major Overhaul as New Era Looms
With just five matches left in the Premier League season, Everton are bracing for a seismic summer of change.
The most symbolic of these shifts is their long-anticipated move from Goodison Park to the brand-new Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium — only two miles away but representing a whole new chapter in the club’s story.
But the evolution won’t stop with the stadium.
In a dramatic twist, David Moyes has returned to Merseyside in a bid to steer the club to safety, while the Texas-based Friedkin Group is poised to take ownership and restore financial order following the turbulent Moshiri era.
Now, attention turns to reshaping the squad — with an eye on building a younger, more dynamic side capable of rekindling Everton’s former glory.
Time for a Fresh Start at Full-Back
The full-back positions are expected to be among the first areas targeted for change.
While veterans Ashley Young and Seamus Coleman have contributed greatly to the club over the years, the time has come to move forward.
Their leadership and experience have been appreciated, but if Everton are serious about their fresh start, injecting youth and energy into these roles is essential.
Coleman, the club’s long-time captain, has been a loyal servant since joining from Sligo Rovers in 2009 and has made 426 appearances.
Young, at 39, remains one of the oldest players in the league. Yet sentiment alone can’t carry a club forward.
Their recent performances when called upon have been underwhelming, highlighting the growing gap between experience and effectiveness — especially when you consider they’re earning a combined £95,000 per week.
Although Moyes may value their presence in the dressing room, both players’ contracts expire in June, and there’s a growing belief that Everton must part ways if they’re to progress.
Promising Successors Already Emerging
Fortunately, the emergence of Vitaliy Mykolenko and Jake O’Brien this season has made that transition easier.
O’Brien, in particular, has limited Coleman to just 196 league minutes, underscoring the shift already underway.
It remains to be seen just how bold the new ownership will be when the transfer window opens, but with sweeping changes already happening off the pitch, the fans at Bramley-Moore Dock will expect a similarly ambitious approach on it.
Renewing Coleman and Young’s deals would risk clinging to a past that has held Everton back for too long — and this new era demands more than nostalgia.
