David Moyes, 61, officially returns to Everton after a 12-year absence, replacing the sacked Dyche as the new manager to lead the team through the remainder of the Premier League season. The contract is set for two and a half years.
During his previous tenure from 2002 to 2013, Moyes managed Everton for 518 games, achieving 221 wins, 134 draws, and 163 losses. Under his leadership, the team entered the top ten in the Premier League nine times, qualified for the UEFA Champions League in 2005 by surpassing rivals Liverpool, and reached the FA Cup final in 2009.
In 2013, Moyes left Everton and was handpicked by Sir Alex Ferguson to become the new manager of Manchester United. Unfortunately, he was dismissed after only ten months. Following this, Moyes went on to manage Real Sociedad, Sunderland, and West Ham United, leading the latter to win the Europa Conference League title in the 2022-23 season before stepping down in June 2024.
After a 12-year hiatus, Moyes has returned to Goodison Park to reunite with Everton. Currently, Everton stands at 16th place in the Premier League with three wins, eight draws, and eight losses in 19 matches, just one point above the relegation zone. Upcoming fixtures include Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, and Brighton & Hove Albion, presenting Moyes with significant challenges to avoid relegation.