May 4, 2026
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THESE IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: A New Era of Experience
LIVERPOOL, UK – In a move that has sent shockwaves of joy through the blue half of the city, head coach David Moyes has officially confirmed a major addition to the Everton backroom staff. Legendary Scottish figure Alex McLeish is returning to the Premier League—this time not as a coach, but as the club’s new Senior Consultant for Defensive Strategy.
The appointment brings two of the most experienced minds in Scottish football together at the [Hill Dickinson Stadium](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11c6_twtlz). Moyes, who has transformed Everton into a top-half side since his return, believes McLeish’s “elite winning mentality” is exactly what the young Toffees defense needs to push for European qualification next season.
“Alex has won it all at the highest level,” Moyes told reporters this afternoon. “His insight into the game is second to none. Having him here as a senior consultant will be an invaluable resource for our coaching staff and players alike as we move into this exciting new era for the club.”

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