EVERTON BOSS DAVID MOYES FUMING AFTER 3:1 LOSS, CALLS SUNDERLAND A “SHAMELESS CLUB” AND EXPLAINS WHY HE GHOSTED RÉGIS LE BRIS HANDSHAKE

Moyes Storms Off Without Handshake as Everton Collapse to Sunderland

A furious afternoon unfolded at Liverpool’s Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton manager David Moyes stormed away from the touchline following his side’s dramatic 3-1 defeat to Sunderland, refusing to shake hands with opposing boss Régis Le Bris after the final whistle.

Everton started brightly and took the lead in the 42nd minute through M. Röhl after sustained pressure from the home side. The stadium erupted as the hosts finally broke the deadlock, with fans believing their team was on course for a vital victory on home soil.

But the second half turned into a nightmare for the Toffees.

B. Brobbey equalised in the 58th minute after a dangerous attack caught Everton’s backline completely exposed. Sunderland grew in confidence and began dominating possession, while Everton struggled to regain control. The visitors completed the turnaround in the 80th minute when E. Le Fée fired home to silence the home crowd. Moments before the final whistle, W. Isidor added a devastating third goal in the 90th minute, sealing a stunning 3-1 victory and leaving Everton supporters fuming.

However, the major talking point after the game was not just the result but the explosive reaction from David Moyes.

Immediately after the final whistle, cameras captured the Everton boss ignoring Régis Le Bris near the technical area before walking straight down the tunnel. The tense moment quickly went viral online, with fans debating whether Moyes had crossed a line.

Minutes later, Moyes arrived in the press room visibly angry and did not hold back during his post-match comments.

“Today I saw a shameless football club,” Moyes said during the heated press conference. “I’m disappointed with many things, especially how the game was managed. We were leading and in control, then suddenly every small contact became a free-kick for Sunderland. The referee completely changed the momentum of the match.”

The Everton manager continued by accusing officials of handing the victory to Sunderland.

“I don’t normally speak about referees, but everybody inside that stadium saw what happened,” he added. “The decisions were unbelievably soft. Every challenge around the box went their way. It killed our rhythm and gave Sunderland confidence they didn’t have in the first half.”

Moyes also explained why he refused to shake hands with Le Bris after the game.

“I had nothing to say at that moment,” he stated. “Sometimes when emotions are high, it’s better to walk away instead of pretending everything is fine. I respect football, but I was extremely angry with how the game ended.”

The comments immediately sparked strong reactions from fans and pundits across social media, with many criticising the Everton boss for his harsh words toward Sunderland.

Despite the controversy, Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris remained calm while speaking to reporters after the victory.

“We showed character,” Le Bris said. “The team stayed patient after conceding first. We improved in the second half and took our opportunities very well. Football is emotional. I understand frustrations after a defeat, but I’m proud of my players tonight.”

The Sunderland dressing room reportedly erupted in celebrations after the dramatic comeback, with players singing loudly as they secured an important away result in Liverpool.

For Everton fans, the defeat was another painful moment in a difficult season. Supporters inside Hill Dickinson Stadium were seen leaving early after Isidor’s late goal, while others stayed behind to voice frustration at the team’s second-half collapse.

Many fans also reacted angrily to Moyes’ comments, with some agreeing with his criticism of the officiating while others believed Everton simply failed to defend properly after the break.

One Everton supporter outside the stadium said: “We can complain about referees all we want, but conceding three goals at home is unacceptable.”

Another fan defended Moyes, saying: “He’s right to be angry. The referee lost control of the game after half-time.”

Meanwhile, Sunderland supporters celebrated wildly, with away fans chanting long after the final whistle as their players applauded them near the corner flag.

The victory could become a huge moment in Sunderland’s season as confidence continues to grow under Régis Le Bris. After struggling in the opening stages, the visitors showed resilience, clinical finishing, and tactical discipline to completely turn the game around.

For Everton and David Moyes, attention will now turn to calming tensions after an emotional evening that has already become one of the most talked-about post-match incidents of the weekend.

Questions are now likely to be asked about Moyes’ “shameless club” remark and whether the Football Association could review the comments following the fiery press conference.

Regardless of the fallout, Sunderland leave Liverpool with all three points, while Everton are left searching for answers after a second-half collapse that stunned their own supporters and ended with their manager exploding in frustration before the cameras.