Moyes not giving up the fight
05 Apr 2008 - 08:16:47
Everton boss David Moyes has refused to concede defeat to Merseyside rivals Liverpool in the race for fourth place in the league.
Last weekend's 1-0 derby defeat at Anfield left the Toffees five points adrift of their local rivals with just six games remaining in the campaign.
But despite the odds dramatically lengthening on their hopes of securing fourth spot and Champions League qualification, Moyes isn't ready to give up the fight.
Everton face relegated Derby County at Goodison Park on Sunday as they look to return to winning ways.
"We lost the Merseyside derby last week which gave Liverpool a five-point lead on us, so we must now make sure that we do not let the teams behind us close the gap," said Moyes.
"We are not out of the race for fourth, but it is much more difficult now. But we are still there and will keep trying to make it.
"We have six (matches) left and four of those at home so we must make sure we win the home games and that will give us a very decent end to the season."
Meanwhile, the Toffees boss is planning to add more quality to his squad in the summer.
"I would say that maybe we don't need more players, just more players with quality," he continued.
"We sold James McFadden and then picked up some serious injuries to Tim Cahill and James Vaughan. That takes its toll.
"But I am happy with the numbers here, it's just that one or two have not worked or offered enough to the squad, that has effected things.
"We have always been looking to add to the numbers, but mainly to the quality."