Everton ‘to employ’ former Liverpool player to work alongside Moyes

The journalist revealed on his Patreon page (16 January)

that Moyes is hoping to add Adam to his coaching team at Goodison Park,

having known the ex-Scotland international during his time at Rangers.

Moyes is a “big admirer” of Adam, who left his first senior management

position at EFL club Fleetwood Town last month.

Returning manager Moyes has already hired Billy McKinley

and Alan Irvine to join his coaching staff at Finch Farm.

Moyes and Adam’s bond goes back a long way, with the former Liverpool

midfielder having been a lodger at Moyes’ family home when the Toffees boss’ father,

David Moyes senior, worked at Rangers. Moyes was only appointed a few days ago,

after being out of employment since his West Ham contract expired in May,

so it’s not surprising that he hasn’t brought in a full complement of coaches.

Adding McKinley and Irvine as assistants right away is a solid start for Moyes,

though not strong enough to overcome Aston Villa on Wednesday (15 January),

as is keeping Leighton Baines on his staff.

However, bringing in more players like Adam would undoubtedly benefit the Toffees in the long run,

with set-pieces in particular being an important facet of play

that might help Moyes’ side out of difficulties this season.