Everton Lunchtime Round-Up, Sunday 8th November 2026: Moyes Hails Baines' Influence on In-Form Barry as Blues Sit Fifth
David Moyes has been talking up the impact Leighton Baines is having behind the scenes on Thierno Barry, crediting the coach's work for the striker's recent upturn in form (Read Everton). Barry capped that praise by scoring twice and teeing up another in Friday's comeback win, continuing his rich vein of goalscoring form (Read Everton).
Moyes also reflected on Everton's rise to fifth in the Premier League, saying he wants to push on and get the club back into European competition, though he admitted the squad may lack the depth needed to sustain a top-flight challenge over a full season (Read Everton).
Elsewhere, the Liverpool Echo looked at Jack Grealish's situation after he was left out of Everton's squad for four successive matches, suggesting his relationship with Moyes could be the key to ending his spell on the periphery (Liverpool Echo).
On the academy front, Tom Davies featured for Everton's Under-21s as he continues his development through the age groups (EvertonFC.com). In the women's game, Everton Women drew 1-1 away at Chelsea Women, with highlights now available on the club's official channels (EvertonFC.com).
Finally, the Echo took a nostalgic look back at November 8th 2007, recalling how Evertonians travelled in huge numbers to Nuremberg for a memorable UEFA Cup away day, a piece that also touched on more recent ticket cancellations and the ongoing £400m new stadium story (Liverpool Echo).
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