Wednesday’s Everton News: Moyes talks Carabao Cup, Hackney honours

Everton FC manager David Moyes emphasized the significance of cups during a recent interview. He stated, "Of course we all want to win the cups. Yes the cups are hugely important, would it be more important than staying in the Premier League? I’ll ask you the question: Is winning a cup more important than staying in the Premier League? What would your answer be?" Moyes further explained that the Hill Dickinson Stadium is expected to host additional concerts and events, generating extra revenue for the club.

Liam Delap, a highly sought-after transfer target, is set to join Nottingham Forest from Chelsea. The 23-year-old will sign for the club for a club-record fee of $61M, as reported by JPercyTelegraph. Delap scored three goals in 47 appearances for Chelsea, making him a desirable addition to Forest's squad.

Hayden Hackney, a long-serving player for Middlesbrough, has been honored with the PFA Championship Players' Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season. The 23-year-old's outstanding performance last year earned him this prestigious title. Commenting on his achievement, Hackney expressed his excitement, saying, "For someone my age to be playing 90 minutes in the Premier League – it’s a massive opportunity for me to learn, so I’m just hoping I can do that as much as possible this season."

During a match against Crystal Palace, manager Harrison Armstrong granted Hackney more freedom to express himself, allowing him to experiment with different roles on the field.