David Moyes has returned as Everton manager after 12 years, with the club announcing the Scot will succeed Sean Dyche.
Sean Dyche was sacked on Thursday – just three hours before the Toffees’ FA Cup third-round win over Peterborough – after winning just one of his last 11 games with Everton, leaving them one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
Moyes left Everton after an 11-year stay to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, but after further spells at Real Sociedad, Sunderland and West Ham, he is back at Goodison Park.
Moyes told the club’s official website: It’s great to be back! I enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at Everton and didn’t hesitate when I was offered the opportunity to rejoin this great club.
“I’m excited to be working with The Friedkin Group and I am looking forward to helping them rebuild the club.
“Now we need Goodison and all Evertonians to play their part in getting behind the players in this important season so we can move into our fabulous new stadium as a Premier League team.”
Executive Chairman Marc Watts said: “We are pleased that David is joining us at this pivotal time in Everton’s history. With over a decade of experience at the club, he is the right leader to propel us through our final season at Goodison Park and into our new stadium. We look forward to working with David to build the foundation of a new era for Everton.”
The 61-year-old will be tasked with jump starting Everton’s season and ensuring their Premier League survival under new owners, the Friedkin Group. The club are 16th in the table, just one point above the relegation places.
Everton host Aston Villa on Wednesday in their next league clash.
