David Moyes, the former Everton manager, has broken his silence on the recent Merseyside derby brawl between Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure and Liverpool’s Curtis Jones. In a brutal three-word dig, Moyes labeled Jones as “out of control”.
Moyes, who managed Everton from 2002 to 2013, was speaking on a podcast when he was asked about the incident. Without hesitation, he delivered his verdict on Jones’ behavior.
“Out of control,” Moyes said bluntly. “That’s the only way to describe it. You can’t have players behaving like that on the pitch. It’s unacceptable.”
Moyes’ comments are likely to add fuel to the fire between the two Merseyside clubs, who have a long and intense rivalry. The incident between Doucoure and Jones has already sparked a heated debate, with many fans and pundits weighing in on the matter.
While some have defended Jones’ actions as a natural reaction to the intense rivalry between the two teams, others have criticized him for losing his cool and putting his team at risk.
Moyes, who has a deep understanding of the Merseyside derby and its nuances, clearly falls into the latter camp. His comments are a clear indication that he believes Jones crossed a line and needs to take responsibility for his actions.
