David Moyes has admitted he regrets not signing a player from Liverpool during his time at Everton, a move that could have changed the dynamic of the fierce Merseyside rivalry. Speaking ahead of tonight's final derby at Goodison Park, the 61-year-old Scot reflected on his 11-year tenure at the club, which ended in 2013.
Moyes, who returned to Everton in January 2025, oversaw 25 derbies in his first spell, winning just four. He never tasted victory at Anfield, with his side failing to win there in 11 years. The fixture was marked by 14 red cards in his first 25 games, 10 for Everton, including three occasions where they were reduced to nine men.
Despite the struggles, Moyes enjoyed memorable highs, such as a 3-0 win in September 2006 — the club's biggest derby victory in 42 years — and a 1-0 triumph in December 2004 that left Everton second in the league. However, he admitted that failing to secure a signing from Liverpool remains a source of regret, though he did not name the player.
Tonight's match is the 120th and final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, delayed from December due to Storm Darragh. Moyes will oversee his 26th derby, seeking a fifth win against Liverpool.
