Moyes faces testing season

LONDON: David Moyes has endured many highs during his six-and-a-half-years in charge of Everton, but he is facing his most difficult campaign yet after a trying close-season at Goodison Park. The mood of optimism which swept the club following a 3-1 win over Newcastle on the final day of last season, which confirmed Everton's place in Europe for the third time in four seasons, has been replaced by one of concern among fans. And no wonder. Just days before the start of Moyes' seventh full season at the Merseyside club, Everton have yet to show off a new signing even though long-serving midfielder Lee Carsley has joined Birmingham and striker Andy Johnson is poised to leave for Fulham. In addition, rumours over Moyes' long-term future continue. The Scot yet to sign a new contract while chief executive Keith Wyness, the driving... [read full story]