Everton fans are wrong, Dwight McNeil still has role to play for David Moyes
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He didn’t play a big role for the Toffees in the first half of the season, and fans have been quick to jump on his back in recent weeks, when he has featured a little more. McNeil may not have made a telling impact in an attacking sense in West London, but he played a vitally responsible role on the left flank, as he chipped in with seven defensive contributions.
Moyes knows that he can rely on the former Burnley man to work hard, track his runners and provide a quality delivery when he gets the chance, and that role can be crucial in challenging away games. Get Mcneil off the weak link in this team— Liam Stanley (@LiamStanle66139) April 11, 2026 View Tweet Very disappointed with McNeil today, especially when he's been so good these past few games 👎— Luke (@_luke1878_) April 11, 2026 View Tweet The supporters unsurprisingly want to see more of George after some eye-catching cameos, but the flipside of that was shown by the hosts’ second goal on Saturday, when the substitute was beaten far too easily in the build-up.He may not be a flashy option or a player who carries as much attacking threat as some of his teammates, but it is clear that he still has a place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.McNeil playing for his Everton futureMcNeil is set to enter the final year of his contract on Merseyside in the summer, and as a result, it is expected that Everton will be open to letting him go.
He has found a new lease of life in the starting XI in recent weeks, and he is effectively now at the stage where he is playing for his future at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. If McNeil continues to prove his worth to Moyes and his staff between now and the end of the campaign, then it could yet prove enough for him to avoid an exit and stay as part of next year’s squad. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.