EVERTON legend Joe Royle believes that the very special pull of Goodison Park will keep David Moyes out of Tottenham’s clutches.
Spurs have still to make an official approach to any club to replace the sacked Harry Redknapp, but Blues boss Moyes was at one stage an odds on favourite with the bookies to become the new Tottenham boss.
But Royle, still the last Everton manager to land a major trophy, said: “Like Alan Ball said ‘Once Everton has touched you nothing is the same,’ and I think David Moyes is finding that out.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if he stays. He’s had 10 terrific years and stabilised the club.
“There was a spell last season when people were asking questions, but I think the majority of Evertonians would say he’s done a terrific job and want him to stay.”
Royle believes that Everton’s storming finish to last season would also be a factor in convincing Moyes his future remained on Merseyside.
“The timing would be strange for David to leave,” he added. “He’s probably closer now to what he would deem his best side at Everton throughout his 10 years.
“He’s found a goalscorer in Jelavic, he’s hopefully got Pienaar back and Fellaini has finished the season as well as I’ve seen him play – his performance at Manchester United was outstanding. Defensively he’s got options too, so this is probably his best chance.
“You have to look at it and say have Spurs got a better chance than Everton have?