Everton have confirmed the return of David Moyes as head coach, with the Scot becoming Sean Dyche's replacement at Goodison Park.
Dyche was sacked by the Toffees just hours before the team's FA Cup third-round contest against Peterborough United on Thursday night, but the team managed to record a 2-0 victory in order to progress to the next stage.
There has been widespread speculation surrounding a possible return for Moyes in recent days, and the Scot's switch back to the Merseyside giants has now been confirmed ahead of Everton's next Premier League match against Aston Villa on January 15.
Moyes was previously in charge of Everton between March 2002 and June 2013, and he has since managed Manchester United, Real Sociedad, Sunderland and West Ham United.
The 61-year-old's second spell at West Ham came to an end in May, but he is now back in the Premier League and will be aiming to guide Everton away from the Premier League relegation zone in the coming weeks.
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Everton confirm Moyes return to Goodison Park
Moyes told Everton'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."
Meanwhile, Everton's 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."
Everton Football Club is delighted to welcome back David Moyes as their new Manager, effective immediately. ✍️
— Everton (@Everton) January 11, 2025
How did Moyes perform in first spell at Goodison Park?
Moyes was previously Everton manager between March 2002 and June 2013, taking charge of 518 matches, boasting a record of 218 wins, 139 draws and 161 defeats, giving him a win percentage of 42.08.
The Toffees made the 2009 FA Cup final under Moyes, while they also enjoyed four European campaigns, with their best Premier League season coming in 2004-05, when they finished fourth.
Everton finished 11th in 2005-06, but they then claimed sixth, fifth, fifth, eighth, seventh, seventh and sixth during an impressive period; it has been a struggle for the Merseyside club in recent seasons, though, finishing 16th, 17th and 15th in their last three campaigns.
Moyes is taking charge of a Toffees outfit that are currently 16th in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone, having picked up only 17 points from their opening 19 matches of the campaign.
The Toffees are without a victory in the Premier League since December 4, while they have only won one of their last 11 fixtures in the top flight of English football.
Moyes' first match in his second spell at the helm will come at home to Aston Villa on January 15, before welcoming Tottenham Hotspur to Goodison Park on January 19.
Matt Law
