Breaking: West Ham appoint David Moyes as new Boss

Less than 24 hours after it sacked Pellegrini over a string of bad results, Premiership club West Ham has appointed David Moyes as manager.

A statement by the club confirming the appointment reads, “West Ham United are pleased to confirm that David Moyes has returned to the Club as first-team manager.

 

“Moyes has signed an 18-month deal and begins work immediately ahead of the New Year’s Day fixture with AFC Bournemouth at London Stadium.

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 David 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.”

 

On what the appointment means to him, Moyes said “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 at West Ham. 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.”

Moyes managed Everton and Manchester United before his new appointment.