David Moyes reappointed by Everton as manager 11 years after leaving club to join Manchester United

Everton have confirmed the return of David Moyes as their new manager.

Sean Dyche was sacked on Thursday - just three hours before the Toffees' FA Cup third-round win over Peterborough - after winning just one of his last 11 games with Everton, leaving them one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

Moyes makes his return to management having left West Ham at the end of the last season, as he takes charge of Everton for a second time, 11-and-a-half years after leaving for Manchester United.

understands Moyes has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal until 2027.

The 61-year-old said he "didn't hesitate" in retaking the job.

"It's great to be back!" said Moyes. "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 [new owners] 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."

Everton executive chairman Marc Watts added: "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."

Analysis: Moyes the safest choice for Everton

"David Moyes is the safest choice. Changing managers in this position is high risk. To have someone who knows the club inside out and can hit the ground running is a big plus.

 

Speaking in December, Moyes told Sky Sports News he would not consider a job at a club towards the bottom of the Premier League

"Everton need the club to get safe, I think he can do that. The initial aim and objective is to ensure Everton retain their Premier League status ahead of their move to the new stadium.

"The landscape has changed since Moyes was last at Everton. He'll be working under what may be perceived from the outside as ruthless owners now. It's not quite the stability he had when Bill Kenwright was the chairman."

WATCH: Relive the best of Moyes' first stint at Everton

 

In his first press conference as Everton manager in 2002, Moyes called the Toffees 'the people's football club'

 

December 11, 2004 - Goodison Park erupted as Moyes led Everton to their first Merseyside derby against Liverpool win for five years