David Moyes returns to West Ham

West Ham United has affirmed the re-appointment of David Moyes as manager on an 18-month agreement, and he will get directly to work against Bournemouth on New Year’s Day.

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The 56-year-old comes back to the London Stadium only a year-and-a-half after he was overlooked for the permanent job for Manuel Pellegrini, who was sacked on Saturday following their 2-1 defeat at home to Leicester City.

Ex-Manchester United and Everton manager Moyes had kept the Hammers in the Premier League for a short period, having assumed control over a side in the relegation zone during the 2017-18 season under Slaven Bilic.

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David Moyes (Image: Head Topics)

Upon his return, Moyes told Sky Sports: “It’s fabulous to be back. It feels great to be home. I’ve missed being here because I really enjoyed it.

“I enjoyed being around the stadium and I loved being in this part of the world, and I missed the club so I can’t wait to get started. I’m feeling very proud that I’m back here.

“But I think more importantly I’ll be looking to see what I can do and what I can make improvements to, how we can get some wins with the players and how we can get some quick wins on the field as well.

“I do believe that the squad of players I’ve got here is a better squad of players than when I took over before, so I am looking forward to working with them.”

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Former West Ham United manager David Moyes returns to the club (Image: Ghana Soccer Net)

Joint-chairman David Sullivan said: “David proved in his short time with the club that he was capable of getting results and we believe that he will start moving the club in the right direction once again.

“We are delighted to welcome him back – he knows the club well and he built strong relationships during that time which will be crucial for the work that needs to be done going forward.”

The Hammers had slipped to only a spot and a point above the relegation zone with their 10th loss of the campaign, losing 2-1 to the second-put Foxes, and the club declared a change must be made.