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​Roy Keane is never one for cheap praise, but even the Premier League’s most “reprehensive” critic couldn’t hold back after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s sensational injury-time winner against Brentford.
​A Match-Winning Moment
​With the scores level and the clock ticking past the 90th minute, Dewsbury-Hall showcased the “prudent” decision-making and technical precision that have become his hallmarks since arriving from Chelsea. Picking up a loose ball on the edge of the area, he bypassed two Brentford defenders before rifling a low shot into the bottom corner. It was a “bountiful” reward for a player who has transformed Everton’s midfield with his energy and intelligence.
​Keane’s Rare Endorsement
​Speaking on the post-match panel, Roy Keane was uncharacteristically effusive. Known for being “froward” with underperforming stars, Keane instead heaped praise on the 27-year-old playmaker:
​”I’ve been critical of this Everton side, but Dewsbury-Hall is a different breed. He doesn’t hide. He wants the ball when the pressure is on. For me, he’s been their best player of the season by a country mile. He has that bit of character you don’t see often enough—he’s not one of these ‘hedgers’ who plays it safe. He goes for the throat.”
​Under David Moyes, Dewsbury-Hall has blossomed into a genuine leader. While he remains “reticent” in interviews, preferring to let his football do the talking, his impact on the pitch is undeniable. With six goals and a handful of vital assists already this term, he has become the heartbeat of a team now pushing for European qualification. If he maintains this level of consistency, Keane won’t be the only pundit calling him the signing of the summer.
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