David Moyes Believes He Made a Game-Changing Decision That Sean Dyche Overlooked at Everton
David Moyes’ Smartest Move at Everton? Bringing Leighton Baines on Board
Evertonians have always admired Leighton Baines for his contributions as a player, and now he’s earning similar praise as a coach.
His transition into the coaching staff has been seamless, and the decision to bring him on board has proven to be a wise one.
Everton manager David Moyes clearly values Baines, trusting him to play a key role behind the scenes.
Whatever the former left-back has been doing is clearly working, as the team continues to show progress.
It’s no surprise that Baines is held in such high regard, given how much his former teammates respect and admire him.
While Moyes will rightfully receive much of the credit for Everton’s improvement, he has also made sure to acknowledge Baines’ impact.
The Scotsman has openly praised the 40-year-old, explaining how instrumental he has been in the team’s success.
What Baines Has Done to Impress Moyes
Moyes’ return to Everton may still feel recent, but his influence has been significant both on and off the pitch.
Philippe Senderos even noted that Moyes has rekindled the unity within the squad, something that had been lacking under Sean Dyche.
A crucial part of this resurgence has been the exceptional backroom team Moyes has assembled—including Baines. Speaking ahead of Everton’s match against Wolves, Moyes couldn’t praise him enough.
“He’s played a huge role, and I’m really impressed by him,” Moyes said.
“There are many great young coaches in world football, and I’d put Leighton in that category.
“He has excellent insight, and he’s helping us tremendously.”
Baines’ Influence on Everton’s Left-Back
Despite retiring as a player, Baines still looks like he could lace up his boots again. Recently, he was spotted actively participating in Everton training, further showcasing his dedication.
His professionalism and experience make him the perfect mentor for Everton’s current left-back, Vitaliy Mykolenko.
As Moyes’ first-choice option in that position, Mykolenko is learning from one of the Premier League’s best-ever left-backs.
The results are already showing—Mykolenko recently recorded his first Everton assist, signaling his growth under Baines’ guidance.
With continued mentorship, he could develop into a complete footballer, potentially becoming the next Baines.
Who better to mold the next great Everton left-back than Baines himself?
