Everton has appointed David Moyes as their manager for a second time, following the dismissal of Sean Dyche on Thursday. Dyche’s departure came after the team found themselves just one point above the relegation zone.
Moyes, 61, previously managed Everton from 2002 to 2013, leading them to the 2009 FA Cup final and guiding the club through four European campaigns during his tenure.
“I’m thrilled to return,” Moyes stated. “I had 11 fantastic and successful years at Everton, and I didn’t hesitate when the opportunity to come back to this great club presented itself.”
Everton, a club with a rich history, having won the English league title nine times, has not secured a major trophy since 1995. Last month, the club was purchased by the Friedkin Group, based in Texas, in a deal valued at over 400 million pounds ($495 million).
Everton’s next match will be against Aston Villa at home on Wednesday in the Premier League.
Marc Watts, Everton’s executive chairman, expressed his satisfaction with the appointment of David Moyes, stating in the club’s official statement, “We are delighted to welcome David back at this crucial moment in Everton’s history. With more than ten years of experience at the club, he is the ideal leader to guide us through our final season at Goodison Park and into our new stadium. We look forward to collaborating with David as we lay the groundwork for a new era for Everton.”
Sean Dyche was dismissed just hours before Everton’s 2-0 victory over third-tier Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.
David Moyes’ immediate challenge will be improving Everton’s scoring. The team has only managed to score 15 goals in their 19 Premier League matches, the second-lowest in the league.
Moyes, who recently managed West Ham until the end of last season, led the team to victory in the 2023 Europa Conference League. He has also had coaching stints at Manchester United, Real Sociedad, and Sunderland.