Speaking exclusively with BOYLE Sports , former Hull and Scotland midfielder Robert Snodgrass has backed David Moyes to keep Everton firmly in the top half.
Snodgrass has praised the calm authority Moyes has shown since his return, explained how he has handled the Jack Grealish situation, and called on Grealish to stand up as a main man.
The former winger has also looked ahead to Hull 's trip to Arsenal , explaining why he would treat a game at the champions as a free hit.
The Free Hit
Did You View Trips to the Big Clubs as Free Hits?
Hull will believe they can score against anyone. The problem against the champions is that fear often makes you lose before you start. You can run twelve kilometres and work hard, but if you approach it purely not to lose rather than to win, you won't get anywhere.
Having the mindset to go out and compete earns respect from opponents, showing them you'll push them all the way. Sitting in a low block is necessary at times, but Hull have the quality to score goals against the Premier League elite.
I don't know how the manager will approach it, but I'd view it as a free hit, going there with the belief that you can compete for three points in any Premier League fixture.
Moyes and Grealish
How Impressed Are You With the Authority David Moyes Has Shown?
When you assess David Moyes , the word that comes to mind is prepared. He's always prepared, adaptable, and adjusts to his surroundings. He's a top manager. Everton are sitting seventh, just outside the top six, after a great win against Newcastle . With the Jack Grealish situation, Moyes deals with things so calmly.
He's experienced, has seen it all, and puts out fires by setting clear standards. Jack and the team know those standards, and Moyes just goes out, gets a clean sheet and secures a great victory at Newcastle to keep them firmly in the top half.
How Do You See Jack Grealish Coming Back From This?
Jack Grealish is a terrific player and talent, but he'll be kicking himself for leaving himself open in that situation. It came out right when he donated money to charity, showing the good heart he has; he comes from a great family as well.
It's not his first rodeo with off-field scrutiny, but when the team is flying high in the top half and looking to you as a main man, you need to stand up, show leadership and avoid leaving yourself vulnerable like this again.
How Pivotal Is the Coventry Game for Moyes?
It's no surprise, because that's what David Moyes does; he finds a way. His message to Jack will be about building something special with the new stadium coming. Moyes fought to bring him back because he knows what Jack can do, and that relationship will help sort things out.
Pushing forward to get a result against Coventry and trying to break into that top group only breeds confidence throughout the squad.
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