English football is famous for its clubs' rich history, and Everton ranks higher on the charts. Everton F.C. is one of the oldest football clubs in English football. Everton FC history is so rich that they often boast, despite being a years-old establishment. However, Everton are in turmoil, as they regularly face a promotion and relegation battle under their current manager. David Moyes, who was the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson's post; however, was unable to fill the shoes of Sir Alex at Manchester United. Under David Moyes, Everton are fitting themselves into the 4-4-2 or 5-3-2 formation. The Scottish manager is famous for his defensive structure, and being a low-block team, they often score on the quick counter.
Under David Moyes, Everton are more focused on the aerial dominance and building a good defensive structure, which often helps them to fight back against the high-pressing teams and attacking teams. Everton F.C. will compete in the Premier League next season, as they finished the 2024-25 season in 13th place among 20. David Moyes' tactics perfectly suited them, as they defeated the big Premier League clubs and frustrated them with his low-block tactics.
Everton were founded as St. Domingo's FC in 1878. Back in the inaugural days, St. Domingo were famous for its cricket club. In 1879, one year later, the club's hierarchy decided to change the name of the club, from St. Domingos to Everton F.C. Everton were a founding member of the English Football League. In the 1888-89 season, Everton F.C. won their first ever title, as they were crowned the champions of the English Football League. Everton reached its first-ever FA Cup final in Everton FC history against Wolverhampton Wanderers, but eventually, they lost the final.
In the 1925 season, Everton F.C. were relegated for the first time, despite signing big names. During the internal turmoil in the club, Everton F.C. were on the verge of relegation. Everton's second successful manager, Harry Catterick, was appointed in 1961. However, it did not last long; after a successful season at Everton, the club started finishing sixteenth, seventeenth, and seventh in the following seasons. Harry Catterick announced his retirement, but his successor failed to bring back the glory days to the club. Everton are one of the most successful teams in English Football, and its most successful manager is Howard Kendall, who was appointed as the manager in 1986-87. Under his managerial tenure, Everton won multiple trophies.
In the 2002-2003 season, Everton finished seventh, which was its best finish in Everton FC history since 1996. The season was under David Moyes, as the team started clicking and was perfectly suited. At the end of the 2012–13 season, Moyes left his position at Everton to take over at Manchester United, and his successor was Roberto Martínez. In the 2019 season, Carlo Ancelotti became the manager of Everton, and later he was replaced by Duncan Ferguson when Carlo Ancelotti signed a contract with Real Madrid in 2021. Later, Everton fans witnessed great managers like Rafa Benitez, Frank Lampard, and Sean Dyche, but they also failed to bring back the glory for Everton.
