Everton boss David Moyes has been to his fair share of grounds during his time as a football manager.
David Moyes has had 20 seasons in the top-flight of English football, so that has allowed him to go to plenty of grounds.
He has had a brilliant career, and recently took his 700th Premier League game in charge.
Everton fans are delighted he is back after the struggles under Sean Dyche, and the hope is that he will now take the club back to where it needs to be.
Moyes has been around the block, and during his time in the top-flight there are a couple of grounds that he cannot really stand.
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David Moyes named the Premier League grounds he doesn’t like going to
Last year, Moyes made an appearance on The Rest Is Football, which was done in front of a live audience, alongside Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.
These days, there are a number of Premier League grounds that have a reputation for being difficult to go to, because the atmosphere can make it hard to play.
And for Moyes, there are a couple that have stood out to him.
The Scot stated that Anfield is not somewhere he likes going. It’s certainly not been a happy hunting ground for him as he has never actually recorded a win there.
Speaking about the advantage that home fans can give, he admitted: “I’ve found, for example, I’ve always hated playing at Anfield because the crowd make such a difference. And I think there can be some stadiums [that have that effect].”
Another ground that Moyes finds a troubling place to go is St. James’ Park, given the boisterous atmosphere.
“I actually think Newcastle’s St James Park is another one. I think Newcastle have got an incredible atmosphere there. I do think the crowd can play a huge difference.”
Hopefully, Everton’s new stadium – which Moyes refuses to visit – will have the same impact on other managers just as Anfield and St. James’ Park do on the Scot.
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What is David Moyes’ record at Anfield and St. James’ Park?
It is little wonder Moyes isn’t such a big fan of Anfield, as he has frustratingly never managed to record a win at Liverpool’s home ground.
He has been managed there 22 times, never won, drawn seven and lost 15.
At Newcastle United’s home ground, he has fared a little better.
Moyes has won three games, drawn five and lost six.
Everton still have to go to both of these grounds this season and Moyes will be hoping he can get one over on Arne Slot and Eddie Howe.
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