David Moyes speaks for the first time on being reappointed by Everton as manager

David Moyes speaks for the first time on being reappointed by Everton as manager, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.

The 61-year-old expresses how it was “great to be back” after being appointed Everton manager for a second time.

It comes following the sacking of Sean Dyche on Thursday, with Everton sitting 16th in the Premier League – one point clear of the relegation zone – and have only won three games from 19 games this season.

Everton Football Club is delighted to welcome back David Moyes as their new Manager, effective immediately. ✍️

— Everton (@Everton) January 11, 2025

CLUB STATEMENT:

Everton Football Club is delighted to welcome back David Moyes as their new Manager, effective immediately.

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.

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.”

David Moyes said: “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.”

Further announcements on David’s staff will follow in due course.

Here’s how fans reacted as David Moyes speaks for the first time on being reappointed by Everton as manager…

@BonnieScotland_: Hoping Moyes does well. I will be keeping a eye on the Everton scores now. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@robtremble84: Now it’s confirmed he has my full backing!! First things first, lets make sure we stay up this season & go from there! UTFT! 👊🔵

@Harry2671: Arsenal fan here – congrats to David Moyes returning to his beloved blues. Going back is not always the best option, but in this case, with Everton’s league position, potential under their new ownership and moving into new ground – I think this is a great appt for a change

@LeeGibsonLGT: Welcome back David. Time to all get behind the team now 💙

@IanG1878: Welcome back Moysie. Get us back where we belong and give us something on the pitch to make us proud. #UTFT

@efckyle_: Weren’t happy to start with. I’ve slept on it and massively had a think and watch through videos from years ago, brought back some unbelievable memories. Being 29 he was all I knew growing up, bittersweet feeling, now let’s get behind him! He’s got grey hair and we don’t care 💙

@RichySouthern: Is this an upgrade on Dyche? They’re about on par with one another for me. I’m sure they’ll get a little bounce which will probably be enough with 3 worse teams than them.

@HefinJones01: Welcome back Moyesie. Good appointment IMO. Board needs to back him in the transfer window, now.

@SophieShipton_: As a Hammer I wish Moyesy the best of luck and hope he keeps you in the league!

@JordanKB1995: Not going to lie, I got emotional watching this. Moyes was my first Everton manager and part of me loves it that he’s back

@FollowEverton: Entrusted with the first significant (summer) transfer window in 5+ years, seeing out the final six months of Goodison with honour and taking us into the new stadium and laying foundations. Really hope it works out.

@rossEFC95: Now he’s in let’s back him, hopefully get some signings sorted now and get out of this shit

@efc_michael1878: get them fuckin passports ready cause them euro aways are coming 😎

@Richard_T_efc: I don’t care if people are upset that he left 11 years ago, this is the right move for what we need this season! I’m slightly bemused by length of the contract but it is what it is! He is also 10x the manager that Sean Dyche is as well btw!

@mikemefc: Out of our hands who becomes manager but we have to get behind Moyes and the team now. Going to be a tough start for him with Villa but I know he will steady the club again and start moving up that league table over the next couple of years. UTFT 🔵

@JamesBrownEFC: Like Moyes has said it’s time to unite as a fanbase and get behind the staff and players. The negativity has gone (Dyche) let do our part. UTFT

@MorganEFC: Regardless of whether you wanted Moyes or not. Back him. And above that, back TFG. They didn’t hesitate or wait to dismiss Dyche and had a new manager in place within 48hours. No messing from them. They decide Moyes is the man to *start the rebuild. Back their decision. UTFT!