EVERTON have named David Moyes as their manager, the English Premier League club confirmed in a statement on Saturday.
“Everton Football Club is delighted to welcome back David Moyes as their new Manager, effective immediately,” the club announced.
“David is widely recognised as one of the Premier League’s most experienced and accomplished managers, having led Everton for more than 500 matches from 2002 to 2013.
“As a driving force behind taking Everton to the 2009 FA Cup Final and four European campaigns, he has also managed Manchester United and West Ham United, where he notably won the UEFA Europa Conference League.”
Moyes left Everton in 2013 to replace Sir Alex Ferguson who was retiring, but lasted just 10 months as the then English Premier League champions struggled under his guidance.
“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,” Moyes said.
“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.”
Moyes, 61, has managed Real Sociedad, Sunderland and West Ham, where he had two spells, since he left Everton.
