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David Moyes is on the verge of being appointed Everton manager for a second time, having agreed to replace Sean Dyche in the Goodison Park dugout.
The 61-year-old left West Ham United last summer after a hugely successful spell in charge at the London Stadium saw him end the Hammers’ 43-year wait for a trophy.
Moyes was earlier EvertonWas manager between 2002 and 2013, where he was named LMA Manager of the Year on three separate occasions. He left the club to join Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor Manchester United, but saw out just nine months of the six-year contract he signed at Old Trafford before being sacked.
The Athletic It has been reported that Everton’s new owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), have quickly identified Moyes as their number one target. Deciding to provide Dyche’s services Hours before the FA Cup third round win over Peterborough.
He is expected to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract immediately – Sky Sports reports that an agreement has been reached between the two sides – and it is believed that TFG want Moyes to ‘lay the groundwork’ for the club before moving on to a new 52,888 stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Vauxhall.
Moyes’ first task will help Everton stave off the threat of relegation. The Toffees sit just one point above the drop zone in 16th place, having taken two points from the last 15 available, and will need to improve their disappointing record in front of goal.
Indeed, Everton have scored just 15 times this season – only the bottom club Southampton have a worse record – and have won just three of the 19 games they have played.
