It seems like, whenever there is a huge change at Everton, everything still seems to link back to the manager.
So, whether it be a negative turn of events, perhaps a torrid run of form, questions over his future can then be somewhat justified.
However, it’s almost disappointing when, amidst all the positivity of Dan Friedkin’s takeover, it has still been reduced to managerial speculation once again.
It’s widely recognised that Sean Dyche is on thin ice at Everton, but thus far he retains the backing of the decision-makers.
And yet, despite that, rumours still persist linking David Moyes with a return to Everton.
Keith Wyness warns Dan Friedkin against making Everton manager mistake
However, a former CEO of the Toffees has now emerged to try and dispel Friedkin from making such a decision.
Speaking to talkSPORT just yesterday, Keith Wyness would offer his opinion on the links with remarkable impartiality considering he actually oversaw plenty of the 61-year-old’s tenure at Goodison Park.
Alas, he admitted: ‘Well, it’s always difficult in football to go back even though, yes, David and I probably had the most successful period in Everton’s history this century which we are obviously very proud of, it would be difficult to go back. And I think that may be a mistake.
I think with a new owner, new vision, I think it’s time to move forward, but, listen, it’s not the worst option by any means. But I think there might be some need to try and move forward and have a fresh start in a new stadium.’
David Moyes’ appointment would be a sad state of affairs at Everton
Whilst Moyes remains mostly well-liked amongst Evertonians, and still clearly holds the club close to his heart, a return to Goodison Park would mark a sad state of affairs.
After all, it would effectively bring the Toffees full circle, over a decade on from when he first left for Manchester United.
Everyone already knows that Farhad Moshiri failed to turn Everton into the powerhouse he promised, with their steady regression over his near-eight years in charge blatantly evident.
Arguably, they are in a far worse position now than they were under Moyes all those years ago, the new stadium excluded.
So, to return to the Scotsman at this juncture would essentially be admitting defeat after all these years of attempted and failed progression.
As Wyness notes, the club should be looking forward, not backwards. With Friedkin soon set to be in charge, hopefully he can muster up an alternative with a little more ambition than Moyes, even if he remains a top manager.
