David Moyes returns as Everton manager during ‘pivotal time’ for the club
LIVERPOOL, England — Everton recruited David Moyes for a second spell as manager at the Premier League club on Saturday.
Moyes succeeds Sean Dyche, who was dismissed Thursday with the squad only one point above the relegation zone.
The 61-year-old Moyes coached Everton from 2002-13, during which he guided the Merseyside club to the 2009 FA Cup final and four European campaigns.
“It’s great to be back,” Moyes added. “I enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at Everton and didn’t hesitate when I was offered the opportunity to rejoin this great club.”
The famous club – a nine-time English champion which has been without a major trophy since 1995 – was acquired this month by the Texas-based Friedkin Group in a transaction allegedly for in excess of 400 million pounds ($495 million).
Everton’s next game is Wednesday at home against Aston Villa in the Premier League.
“We are pleased that David is joining us at this pivotal time in Everton’s history,” club executive chairman Marc Watts said in the team’s statement.
“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 collaborating with David to construct the basis of a new era for Everton.”
The club did not disclose the duration of Moyes’ deal but British media claimed it to be 2 1/2 years.
Moyes’ first priority will be finding goals. The Toffees have scored only 15 goals in their 19 Premier League games – second-lowest in the league.
Moyes most recently coached West Ham, departing at the conclusion of last season. He guided the squad to the Europa Conference League championship in 2023.
He has previously coached at Manchester United, Real Sociedad and Sunderland.
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