“It’s Just the Start”: Moyes Hails Grealish’s POTM Award as a Sign of Bigger Things at Everton
Everton manager David Moyes insists Jack Grealish’s recent Premier League Player of the Month (POTM) award is far from being the culmination—it’s merely the prologue to what both club and player hope will be a revived chapter. Since joining on loan from Manchester City this summer, Grealish has impressed not just with his flashes of quality, but with consistent contributions—four assists in just three games—that have already reinvigorated Everton’s attack. (Talksport)
As Moyes noted, the award isn’t the final goal. It’s a marker: a crisp reminder that Everton’s reshaping under his watch and its new additions has potential to disrupt expectations. His words suggest that while this is a bright spark, the true measure will be consistency over the long haul. (Everton News)
A Strong Start—and Its Context
When Grealish moved to Everton, many saw it as both a chance for the club to land a marquee name and for Grealish himself to rediscover the rhythm that had sometimes eluded him at Manchester City. Under Pep Guardiola, his playing time was restricted—last season included just seven Premier League starts. (Reuters)
Everton, meanwhile, entering a season of rebuilding—new stadium, new players, renewed ambition—needed both inspiration and performance. Grealish has delivered early on both counts. His performances against Brighton and Wolves—matches in which he registered multiple assists—have shown he isn’t just here to add flair, but to make tangible contributions. (Reuters)
Moyes’ View: More Than Just Awards
For Moyes, the narrative isn’t about collecting trophies or individual awards—it’s about setting foundations. He’s praised Grealish’s mentality, his evident desire to “show he’s a good player,” and his refusal to sit comfortably despite past glories. Moyes admires that edge, believing Grealish has something to prove. (The Guardian)
After the Wolves win, Moyes was especially vocal: “It’s nothing to do with me … It’s all to do with Jack and his own mentality to be better.” He acknowledged that while the performances have been excellent, Everton’s ambitions—both short and long term—require sustainability. (Click Liverpool)
What’s Next: Consistency & Bigger Ambitions
This award gives Everton hope—hope that they’re not only avoiding negatives (like relegation scraps), but that they might challenge higher up the table. Moyes has implied as much, hinting that with a few more additions and continued performances from players like Grealish, European qualification should be more than just a pipe dream. (Reuters)
For Grealish, this is an opportunity to reassert himself: not only at club level, but on the international stage. He’s currently outside England’s squad, but strong, regular displays would make it difficult for national selectors to ignore him. (Everton News)
Conclusion
The POTM award for August isn’t a finish line for Grealish or Everton—it’s a signal. Moyes clearly sees in his new signing the kind of player who could be a catalyst: energising fans, lifting teammates, and steering Everton back toward ambition. If Grealish can maintain this level—deliver week in, week out—the start-of-season promise won’t just remain hopeful—it might become something much bigger.
So, for Moyes and Everton supporters alike, this isn’t the destination. It’s just the start.
