Hull Boss Praises Everton’s Moyes: How Has He Built An Unbeaten Start?

Hull Boss Praises Everton’s Moyes: How Has He Built An Unbeaten Start? Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic has explained why facing David Moyes remains a special challenge, joking that the Everton manager has spent “100 years” in the Premier League. Speaking after Hull’s 2-2 draw against Everton at the MKM Stadium on Sunday, Jakirovic admitted that Moyes’ experience gives him plenty to learn from as he begins his own Premier League chapter. “I’m new here, and David is… 100 years here!” Jakirovic said, as reported by the Liverpool Echo . The 49-year-old added that he admired Moyes’ calm presence in the dugout and considered it an honour to face him. Moyes first arrived at Everton in March 2002, aged 38. His long career has included spells at Manchester United , Real Sociedad, Sunderland and West Ham United, alongside his two spells at Goodison Park. The Scot has built his reputation on organising difficult teams to beat, and Jakirovic experienced that challenge first-hand. Everton took advantage of a costly Hull mistake when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall intercepted Sorba Thomas’ cross-field pass intended for Semi Ajayi. He then picked out Thierno Barry, who finished the move to put the visitors ahead. Jakirovic admitted that Hull lacked energy and aggression during that passage of play. His side struggled to press Everton effectively, prompting substitutions as he searched for a response. However, Hull showed character after falling behind. They increased their attacking risk, improved their possession and found a route back into the contest through Mohamed Belloumi, who scored to secure a 2-2 draw. Jakirovic believed the result was fair, although he criticised his team’s decision-making during counter-attacks and admitted that Everton’s defensive organisation made creating clear chances difficult. “They are a pragmatic team, they are a tall team who put in very good challenges and are tactically disciplined,” he said. How has David Moyes built Everton’s unbeaten start? HULL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 11: David Moyes, Manager of Everton, looks on before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Hull City and Everton at MKM Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Hull, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Everton’s approach under Moyes relies on discipline, physical strength and punishing mistakes rather than dominating possession for its own sake. Their goal against Hull offered a clear example of that approach, with Dewsbury-Hall turning a loose pass into a dangerous attack. That method can frustrate opponents who prefer patient build-up play. Everton defend compactly, compete for aerial balls and force rivals to find openings through organised defensive lines. Hull’s late response exposed a possible weakness: when opponents increase their attacking pressure, Everton can concede space and struggle to protect a lead. Even so, Jakirovic’s comments underline why Moyes remains such a difficult opponent for inexperienced managers. His calmness comes from years of Premier League experience, while his tactical discipline gives Everton a clear identity. For Hull, the draw offered a valuable lesson, and that beating an organised Moyes side requires sharper passing, better movement and sustained aggression, rather than possession without purpose.