David Moyes lauds “out of this world” Jordan Pickford save | OneFootball

David Moyes hailed Jordan Pickford’s “out of this world” save after the Everton goalkeeper denied Sandro Tonali late in injury time to protect his side’s lead against Newcastle.

Pickford managed to tip the Italian midfielder’s powerfully-struck volley on to the crossbar to ensure his side won 3-2 at St. James’ Park. Jarrad Branthwaite, Beto and Thierno Barry grabbed the three goals for the visitors.

“The biggest credit I could give the save would be to say that Sandro Tonali’s volley was textbook. Probably if he got it, he couldn’t do any better if he tried again. It was so good, technique, on target,” Moyes said after the stellar win that took his side to eighth in the standings.

“It took a wonder save to make it happen, so great credit to Jordan, and I’ve got to say it was a brilliant volley by Tonali as well.

"I was laughing. I was gonna run on the pitch and celebrate a save again. Tonali couldn't have hit that any better, it was technically brilliant but the save was out of this world. Jordan played well today, helped us out a lot and his save was top notch."

The Everton goalkeeper, meanwhile, believes it's his best-ever save. "We talk about moments in games and Tonali has hit an absolute rocket but to be able to get my hand on that, I think it's my best-ever save," Pickford said after the match.

"Initially, I think it's a great clearance from Keano, a great header. But Tonali gets right through the ball and has just caught it absolutely sweet. I know it's not top corner, but my reaction time felt good."

The win over Newcastle helped the Blues return to winning ways after consecutive losses at home. Their form on the road has been mighty impressive this season, despite recent concerns regarding their home record.

"I'm hugely pleased with how we're doing. I want to get away from this thing that we don't have any home form,” Moyes added.

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Andrew Clare 4 Posted 01/03/2026 at 10:33:00

Without a shadow of a doubt we have the best goalkeeper in the Premier League and definitely one of the best in the world.

John Collins 5 Posted 01/03/2026 at 10:49:58

"I want to get away from this thing that we don't have any home form"

The ball is in your court,allow them to play in a positive attacking style at home.

Burnley on Tuesday the perfect chance to keep the momentum of yesterday going

Mark Ryan 6 Posted 01/03/2026 at 10:51:04

Growing up as a young Everin fan I was privileged to have Gordon West as my goalkeeping hero. Big Nev was my favourite growing up. I think Jordan must be the hero of young boys and girls of the present day Everton supporters. He is a great character and is right up there with Gordon and Nev as one of my personal favourite Everton players during my lifetime. We are lucky to have him as one of ours

Neil Lawson 7 Posted 01/03/2026 at 10:58:15

Its the speed of the volley and the incredible reaction to it which is breathtaking. It won't win save of the season as it is Everton, but we all know better.

Neil Lawson 8 Posted 01/03/2026 at 10:59:45

And as brilliant as it was, I would still vote for Nev's late save v Southampton in the cup semi.

Mark Steers 9 Posted 01/03/2026 at 12:48:47

I've said it many times Pickford is amazing Simple.

I go every game home and away and the 7 wins away are down to pickford making a worldie near the end of them wins.

Without them saves we would be down them bottom no doubt and the amazing thing he's the only player Moyes can't move around ha ha.

Moyes makes the fans scared and Pickford makes us SMILE.

David West 10 Posted 01/03/2026 at 13:21:42

No right to save that, When it come off Tonalis boot he must have thought goal.

His best save ?

I honestly couldn't say, he makes several world class saves a season, only last week produced another against utd.

I'd there another keeper who makes saves at crucial times to win games or save points as much as him ?

I've not seen them !!!

Tony Abrahams 13 Posted 02/03/2026 at 10:01:51

Someone recently said to me that perception is everything and this is what that save has done for Jordan Pickford.

Mike Doyle 14 Posted 02/03/2026 at 10:13:43

Mark #9... please don't tempt fate with such statements!!

"The amazing thing he's the only player Moyes can't move around!"

I was at Spurs for Nev's Falco save. Both are great saves -- but I think Jordan's edged it (just). All opinion, of course.

Mike, I was at Spurs and the difference Big Nev I believe is Everton's greatest player -- we were going for the title.

This was just a run-of-the-mill game between two mid-table teams... ha ha.

Pickford has given us so much loyalty it's beyond belief. Now we are moving forward, let's hope the owners repay him with some quality players and give him a chance of some silverware.

Get your passport ready... we're going on a European tour! Ha ha!