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David Moyes explains how Everton’s ‘gamble’ on Thierno Barry paid off – ‘Haaland’s worried’

David Moyes was speaking after Thierno Barry scored twice in Everton's 3-1 win over Coventry on Friday night…

By Connor O'Neill · Liverpool Echo

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:37 PM

Key Things to Know

David Moyes praised forward Barry, joking Erling Haaland should worry after the striker reached ten goals this season.
Everton came from behind to win after goals from Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall followed Yann Gboho's opener.
David Moyes equaled Harry Catterick's managerial appearance record for Everton during the match.

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Everton manager David Moyes praised striker Barry after his two-goal performance helped secure a comeback victory. Yann Gboho had initially put the opposition ahead early in the second half, but Barry responded with two goals to take his tally to ten for the season before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall secured the win.

Following the match, Moyes joked that Erling Haaland should be worried about Barry's form while noting that Everton's early gamble on the young forward has paid off. The fixture also saw Moyes equal Harry Catterick's historic record for the most matches managed for Everton.

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David Moyes explains how Everton’s ‘gamble’ on Thierno Barry paid off – ‘Haaland’s worried’

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