MX23RW : Tuesday, November 26 21:39:30| >> :120:19022:19022:

Steven Naismith relishing working under Moyes

Naismith relishing working under Moyes
© PA Photos
New Everton signing Steven Naismith reveals that the chance to play under David Moyes was a key factor in his decision to join the club.

New Everton signing Steven Naismith has revealed that the chance to work under David Moyes was a major factor in his decision to join the club.

Naismith joined the Toffees on a free transfer yesterday after rejecting the chance to transfer his contract to Charles Green's newco Rangers.

The Scotland international revealed that he spoke to former teammates David Weir and Nikica Jelavic ahead of the move, and they convinced him that Goodison Park would be the perfect move.

"My decision to move to Everton was, first of all, that under the manager's leadership over the last 10 years they have been one of the most successful clubs in terms of growing and the facilities are world class," said Naismith.

"I think last season showed that, finishing seventh in the world's best league and above your nearest rivals and doing quite well in the cups. It is what every player strives for.

"I have heard a lot from various people who have been in contact with the club over the last few years and there are some great guys in the squad. I spoke to Nikica and David Weir especially. He has been a big part of my career and he told me I would love it and his words mean a lot to me."

The 25-year-old, who spent five years at Ibrox before the move, has been tipped to shine by the now-Everton coach David Weir.

ID:33348: cacheID:33348:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2678:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Steven Naismith
Read Next:
Weir backs Naismith to shine at Everton
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
FT
Ravens
30-23
Chargers
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Fulham125341717018
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle125341313018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham124351519-415
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!