Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall just tore his own team apart in most fascinating interview of David Moyes era

Dewsbury-Hall’s Scathing Post-Match Tirade: Everton Midfielder Blasts Teammates After 1-4 Newcastle Humbling

In a post-match interview that’s already sparking fury at Goodison Park—sorry, Hill Dickinson Stadium—Everton’s summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall delivered a withering assessment of his side’s abject 1-4 home defeat to Newcastle United yesterday. The 27-year-old central midfielder, who swapped Chelsea for a £29 million move in August, pulled no punches during his ITV chat, labeling the performance a “disgrace” and calling out individual lapses that gifted the Magpies their first away win since April.

The clash at Everton’s gleaming new home was a nightmare from the off. Newcastle struck inside 55 seconds through Malick Thiaw’s towering header from a Lewis Hall corner, exposing Jordan Pickford’s shaky organization. Lewis Miley doubled the lead in the 25th minute after a howler from the England keeper let the ball slip through his gloves. Nick Woltemade’s cheeky dinked finish just before halftime made it 3-0, and Thiaw’s second—a ferocious header from another Hall delivery—sealed the rout in the 58th. Dewsbury-Hall’s consolation strike in the 69th minute, a sublime half-volley from James Garner’s lofted pass, was mere damage limitation in a game Everton never turned up for.

Visibly seething, sweat-soaked and gesturing wildly, Dewsbury-Hall didn’t mince words. “This is embarrassing, full stop,” he fumed, his voice cracking with frustration. “We’ve got quality in this squad, but today? Some lads were jogging, not running—lost duels, switched off at set-pieces, and that third goal? Criminal. If we’re serious about climbing the table, this lazy defending and lack of fight has to end. I’m gutted for the fans who traveled; we owe them so much more than this amateur display.”

The outburst has divided opinions. Pundits like Jamie Carragher praised it as “raw leadership from a lad who’s still finding his feet,” pointing to Dewsbury-Hall’s tireless 85-minute shift—complete with that goal, 82% pass accuracy, and three key tackles—as a beacon amid the chaos. But whispers of dressing-room tension are rife, especially after manager David Moyes’ earlier pleas for unity. Teammate Jack Grealish, who toiled on the left but couldn’t spark the attack, downplayed it: “Kiernan’s passionate; that’s why we brought him in. We’ll regroup and hit back hard.”

For Dewsbury-Hall, whose season tally now stands at four goals and three assists in 13 league outings, this was a personal low after his Old Trafford heroics against Manchester United last week. Yet his fire could galvanize a Toffees side languishing in 14th, on 18 points—eight adrift of the European spots. Moyes, in his briefing, stood firm: “He’s speaking truth. We need that edge to survive and thrive.”As fallout brews, Everton’s next test is a midweek League Cup tie against Southampton. Dewsbury-Hall’s words might sting, but if they ignite a response, this thrashing could prove a turning point. For now, the Merseyside faithful are left reeling—demanding action over alibis.