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‘I’m hoping’: Alan Stubbs tells the Everton owners what they have to make happen next after David Moyes

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Former Everton defender Alan Stubbs has told the Friedkin Group what they have to do to achieve success in the future.

The Friedkins have had quite a bit of scrutiny over the transfer window due to only one incoming through the door.

Moyes wanted Everton to redevelop Goodison Park as it seems as though the new Everton boss is conducting ideas behind the scenes.

Much has been made of the owners’ start with the Toffees as Sam Allardyce publicly questioned the Friedkins over their future plans.

Stubbs has reiterated this to the new owners, suggesting what they have to make happen next.

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Alan Stubbs tells the Everton owners what they have to make happen next

The former Everton defender has always been strongly worded, as previously Stubbs was left furious after Everton’s point deduction like many Toffees fans.

Now, Stubbs has called upon the Friedkins to make one aim clear to Moyes and the players.

Speaking to the Liverpool Echo’s podcast, Royal Blue (1:09:42), Stubbs has sent a message to the owners detailing what needs to be done in the future.

“I’m hoping the Friedkin Group are a breath of fresh air and they take this club rightfully where they should be and that’s pushing for Europe,” Stubbs said.

“We’re starting to move in the right direction, an amazing stadium to move into and recruitment is key for this club moving forward.

“I think we’ve got the right manager at this time to stabilize the club.”

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The Friedkins should make a five-year Europe plan at Everton

It’s an ambitious claim from Stubbs, but he’s not wrong in saying it’s where Everton belong.

At this current stage, it looks extremely unlikely with Everton’s current position of even thinking about European football.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
15 West HamWest Ham24 7 6 11 29 46 -17 27
16 EvertonEverton23 6 8 9 23 28 -5 26
17 WolvesWolves24 5 4 15 34 52 -18 19

But with Moyes’ leadership, anything can happen.

The Friedkins have an ‘exciting’ plan at Everton but it won’t be a quick fix, and an estimate of five years should be put in place.

The aim this season will be to stay up, and next season, stabilizing the club to potentially a top-half position, and then the aim can be focused on a push for Europe.

With Everton’s size and The Friedkins’ ambition, it’s certainly possible.

Moyes has already shown he can turn around the club in a short period of time but imagine what he could do in a long-term scenario.