If Moyes leaves he will go with his head held high

Bill Kenwright says David Moyes will leave with his held high should he quit Everton at the end of the season.

The Everton chairman plans to sit down at the end of the season to discuss the Scot’s future and Kenwright revealed: 'He has made a simple statement: "Give me to the end of the season". He knows in making that statement it is not the easiest for the football club.'

'Hopefully in seven weeks' time when the last match has been played we will sit down and have the five minutes that David has alluded to for the last six months or so, that will sort out a new contract; a new adventure and will keep David Moyes at Everton football club.


On his way? Moyes will make a decision on his future at the end of the season

'Does the phone ring? Yes,' Kewnright added. 'What is my answer (to those enquiring about a potential vacancy)? It is very simple: Everton football club has its manager.'

Kenwright suggested that Moyes is already aware of the budget he would have this summer.

'David Moyes is the only one who makes decisions on who stays, who goes, who comes into Everton football club.'

Replacements: Celtic boss Neil Lennon (left) and Wigan's Roberto Martinez are among those touted to take over at Goodison park, should Moyes end his long stay at the club

Kenwright also revealed more potential suitors to buy Everton had come forward this week.

He said: 'The fans don’t want another Bill Kenwright.

They don’t want someone who has come in and got a second mortage on his house and thrown everything together so he can keep the club afloat.

'They want someone who can take it forward, and there is someone out there.

This week, yes, some more have come forward. You have got to remember that everyone knows the football club is for sale.'

Source: Mail