Post by KoolBlue on Nov 1, 2002 21:00:48 GMT 7
Wayne's world is here with us
Nov 1 2002
By Andy Hunter, Daily Post
DAVID MOYES insists there is little chance Wayne Rooney will slip through Everton's fingers despite the delay over his first professional contract.
The Blues manager was given a rousing reception as he addressed his first Everton AGM last night.
And as he set out his vision for achieving success through a young, committed side Moyes confirmed the 17-year-old sensation was central to his long-term plans.
Fears that Rooney could follow fellow boyhood Blue Francis Jeffers out of the Goodison exit grew when it was revealed a dispute between the striker's existing and new agents would leave his contract unsigned until December.
But Moyes said: "I've got no reason to suspect that will happen. He is very young and very much a part of all our plans.
"I don't think one member of the board would allow that to happen anyway. He is very much part of things here and we want more like him coming through.
"We've got to look after him, and that includes every Evertonian. If you see him out on the street send him home. I remember Sir Alex Ferguson used to offer £100 to anyone who'd tell him where his young stars were and I'm thinking of doing the same.
"It's important we all look after him. Before he came on at West Ham I could see a bit of tension on his face and thought all the speculation might be getting to him. He was fine when he went out though.
"The Sky TV reporter got it from me afterwards and maybe I have to learn not to show my emotions so much straight after the final whistle.
"I was delighted with the win but not with how they had treated one of my players before the game."
However, Moyes admitted he under-stood why the likes of Jeffers had left Goodison during the recent seasons spent fighting relegation.
He added: "The only way to keep your best players is to have a successful team. I can understand why good young players have left here in the past and so I have to get things done quickly and start moving in the right direction to keep and attract good young players.
"The Youth Academy is very important to me and hopefully we will be moving to a new set-up where the youth and senior players are together.
"We've had a great conveyor belt of talent in the past. I hope that continues and they want to stay with us because we are successful.
"But there is no quick fix. I think the club has progressed over the last six months and I would like to thank the play-ers for that.
"From the opening 25 seconds of my first game in charge, when I thought something changed about the club, the players and the fans have been wonderful. They have regained their self-belief."
As for his own Everton future, Moyes admitted he wants to emulate the achievements of legendary boss Howard Kendall.
Moyes said: "The opportunity to manage a club like Everton Football Club was one I'd always dreamed of. It's correct that I arrived as a relatively unknown manager but it's not always the best players that make the best managers.
"I spoke to Walter Smith before I accepted it and he advised me to take it, which says a lot about the man.
"My perception of Everton before I arrived was that it was financially unsure, known for having injuries and for avoiding relegation. I had to decide whether it could be fixed. Many better managers had tried before me.
"I decided I had to set out a strategy for this club. If the job is to be done right I told the board I had to be allowed to manage it as I wanted. And I wanted committed, young players who would be here for the long term.
"I asked for the facilities to be improved for the players. If you treat them well they will give us something back in terms of loyalty and giving more on the field.
He added: "I've had great support from the board and it makes a big difference when you feel the people are behind you.
"From day one the fans have given me great support and while I may have been an unknown manager when I arrived, I hope I become as famous and successful as some of the great managers of the past like Howard Kendall."
Nov 1 2002
By Andy Hunter, Daily Post
DAVID MOYES insists there is little chance Wayne Rooney will slip through Everton's fingers despite the delay over his first professional contract.
The Blues manager was given a rousing reception as he addressed his first Everton AGM last night.
And as he set out his vision for achieving success through a young, committed side Moyes confirmed the 17-year-old sensation was central to his long-term plans.
Fears that Rooney could follow fellow boyhood Blue Francis Jeffers out of the Goodison exit grew when it was revealed a dispute between the striker's existing and new agents would leave his contract unsigned until December.
But Moyes said: "I've got no reason to suspect that will happen. He is very young and very much a part of all our plans.
"I don't think one member of the board would allow that to happen anyway. He is very much part of things here and we want more like him coming through.
"We've got to look after him, and that includes every Evertonian. If you see him out on the street send him home. I remember Sir Alex Ferguson used to offer £100 to anyone who'd tell him where his young stars were and I'm thinking of doing the same.
"It's important we all look after him. Before he came on at West Ham I could see a bit of tension on his face and thought all the speculation might be getting to him. He was fine when he went out though.
"The Sky TV reporter got it from me afterwards and maybe I have to learn not to show my emotions so much straight after the final whistle.
"I was delighted with the win but not with how they had treated one of my players before the game."
However, Moyes admitted he under-stood why the likes of Jeffers had left Goodison during the recent seasons spent fighting relegation.
He added: "The only way to keep your best players is to have a successful team. I can understand why good young players have left here in the past and so I have to get things done quickly and start moving in the right direction to keep and attract good young players.
"The Youth Academy is very important to me and hopefully we will be moving to a new set-up where the youth and senior players are together.
"We've had a great conveyor belt of talent in the past. I hope that continues and they want to stay with us because we are successful.
"But there is no quick fix. I think the club has progressed over the last six months and I would like to thank the play-ers for that.
"From the opening 25 seconds of my first game in charge, when I thought something changed about the club, the players and the fans have been wonderful. They have regained their self-belief."
As for his own Everton future, Moyes admitted he wants to emulate the achievements of legendary boss Howard Kendall.
Moyes said: "The opportunity to manage a club like Everton Football Club was one I'd always dreamed of. It's correct that I arrived as a relatively unknown manager but it's not always the best players that make the best managers.
"I spoke to Walter Smith before I accepted it and he advised me to take it, which says a lot about the man.
"My perception of Everton before I arrived was that it was financially unsure, known for having injuries and for avoiding relegation. I had to decide whether it could be fixed. Many better managers had tried before me.
"I decided I had to set out a strategy for this club. If the job is to be done right I told the board I had to be allowed to manage it as I wanted. And I wanted committed, young players who would be here for the long term.
"I asked for the facilities to be improved for the players. If you treat them well they will give us something back in terms of loyalty and giving more on the field.
He added: "I've had great support from the board and it makes a big difference when you feel the people are behind you.
"From day one the fans have given me great support and while I may have been an unknown manager when I arrived, I hope I become as famous and successful as some of the great managers of the past like Howard Kendall."
