New Footage Exposes Everton Boss David Moyes’ Fury at Three Players After Anfield Defeat
Everton’s 1-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield on April 2, 2025, was a gut punch for the Toffees, but newly emerged footage has revealed that the real drama unfolded behind the scenes. In the wake of a tightly contested Merseyside derby, Everton manager David Moyes reportedly “totally lost it” with three players—Jack Harrison, Ashley Young, and Beto—in a heated dressing room confrontation. The leaked video, which has since gone viral on platforms like X, offers a raw look at Moyes’ frustration as he tore into the trio for their roles in a defeat that left Everton perilously close to the Premier League relegation zone.
The match itself was a gritty affair, decided by a single moment of quality from Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose 53rd-minute free kick curled past Jordan Pickford to secure the 1-0 victory. Everton, despite holding their own for much of the game, couldn’t muster a response, managing just two shots on target and fading after the goal. For a team sitting 16th in the table, one point above the drop with 10 games remaining, the loss was another blow in a season of struggle—and Moyes, back for his second spell as Everton boss, made it clear he wasn’t about to let it slide quietly.
The footage, captured by an unknown source and shared widely online, shows Moyes in full flow, his voice booming through the Anfield away dressing room. “That was nowhere near good enough!” he’s heard barking, his face flushed with anger. “Harrison, you’re giving me nothing out there—where’s the fight? Young, you’re supposed to be the experienced head, not switching off at key moments! And Beto, you’re invisible up top—what are we even doing here?” The outburst, a rare public glimpse of Moyes’ temper, has sparked intense debate among Evertonians about the state of their squad.
Jack Harrison, the 28-year-old winger on loan from Leeds United, was first in the firing line. Starting on the right flank, Harrison struggled to make an impact, completing just 70% of his passes and losing possession 11 times in 75 minutes. His inability to stretch Liverpool’s defense or create chances was glaring, and Moyes’ frustration was evident as he reportedly accused him of “going missing when it matters most.” Fans on X piled on, with one writing, “Harrison was useless again—another derby where he’s offered zilch.” His season stats—one goal and two assists in 25 appearances—only fuel the narrative that he’s failing to justify his place.
Ashley Young, the 39-year-old veteran, didn’t escape Moyes’ wrath either. Playing at right-back, Young was caught out of position for Alexander-Arnold’s goal, failing to close down the space as the Liverpool star lined up his free kick. With a pass completion rate of 73% and just one successful duel out of four, Young’s performance lacked the authority expected of a player with his pedigree. Moyes’ barb about “switching off” cut deep, and supporters echoed the sentiment, one tweeting, “Young’s legs are gone—he’s a liability against teams like this.” At his age, questions are mounting about how much he has left to give.
Beto, the 27-year-old Portuguese striker, completed the trio under fire. Leading the line in place of the sidelined Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Beto had a night to forget, touching the ball just 16 times in 80 minutes and winning only three of his nine aerial duels. His lack of presence allowed Liverpool’s center-backs, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté, to dominate, and Moyes didn’t mince words, reportedly telling him, “You’ve got to give us something to work with up there!” Fans have long been critical of Beto’s inconsistency, and this display—zero shots, zero chances created—only deepened their frustration, with one X post reading, “Beto’s not a Premier League striker, simple as that.”
Moyes, who returned to Everton in January 2025 to replace Sean Dyche, has largely kept his cool in public during a challenging second tenure. His early months saw an eight-match unbeaten streak, but recent form—three losses in five—has ramped up the pressure. The Anfield defeat, his 22nd straight failure to win there as a manager, seemed to push him over the edge. Insiders suggest the outburst stemmed not just from the result but from a perceived lack of effort and accountability in a game that means everything to Everton fans.
The reaction from the Everton faithful has been mixed. Some applaud Moyes for laying down the law, with one supporter tweeting, “Good on Moyes—those three were awful, and someone’s got to call it out.” Others worry about the impact on an already fragile squad, with another writing, “Moyes losing it like that could break us—team’s on the edge as it is.” With a critical home match against Southampton looming on April 6, the focus now shifts to whether this dressing-down can spark a response—or further expose the cracks.
For Harrison, Young, and Beto, the Anfield loss and Moyes’ public reprimand could be a turning point. Everton’s fight for survival demands more, and the footage leaves no doubt: their manager expects better. As the Toffees prepare to regroup, the question lingers—can these three rise to the challenge, or has Moyes’ fury signaled the beginning of the end for their time in blue?
