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Time and owners not on Moyes’ side as he tries to end Everton trophy drought

The Friedkin Group want to sell and squad investment has dried up but Carabao Cup is still an opportunity for silverwareA European challenge plus a concerted effort to end a trophy drought that will soon stretch into a 32nd year…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
Time and owners not on Moyes’ side as he tries to end Everton trophy drought
Key Things to Know
  • Andy Hunter argues David Moyes faces mounting challenges at Everton as owners The Friedkin Group seek to sell.
  • Everton host Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup fourth round following consecutive Premier League defeats.
  • David Moyes's managerial contract expires at the end of the season with extension talks currently delayed.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Andy Hunter writes that David Moyes faces limited time and resources at Everton as owners The Friedkin Group look to sell the club. Despite squad investment drying up and consecutive defeats against Chelsea and Arsenal, Everton host Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Thursday with hopes of ending an approaching 32-year trophy drought.

The Guardian reports that Moyes's contract expires at the end of the season with extension talks delayed, while January transfer investment appears unlikely. Moyes is dealing with a thin attack reliant on Thierno Barry following the £35m sale of Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest.

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