Everton Football Club has officially appointed David Moyes as their new manager for the second time, following the sacking of Sean Dyche. This decision comes at a crucial moment as the club currently sits just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League.

Moyes, who previously managed the Merseyside club from 2002 to 2013, expressed his excitement, stating, “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.” [AP News]

During his initial tenure, Moyes led Everton to the FA Cup final in 2009 and several European competitions, achieving a notable fourth-place finish in the league in 2005. His return heralds hopes of stability as the club transitions under new ownership by the Friedkin Group, which purchased Everton last month for over £400 million ($495 million) [The Guardian].

Moyes has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and will be expected to guide the team through crucial matches, including a crucial home game against Aston Villa set for this Wednesday. “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,” he added [BBC].

Under Dyche, Everton struggled significantly, failing to win in their last five league games and scoring merely once during that stretch. The need for change was apparent, prompting the Friedkin Group to target Moyes, a manager they believe can build a new era at Everton [Al Jazeera].

Despite having recently left West Ham United, where he guided the team to a UEFA Conference League win, Moyes is ready to have another go at transforming the fortunes of the iconic football club. His previous expertise and familiarity with Everton's culture are expected to be pivotal as they seek to secure their spot in the top flight of English football.

For more details, visit: [Reuters] and [SCMP].