Fans of Everton were left in stitches after West Ham United appointed David Moyes as their new manager to replace Manuel Pelligrini.
The Toffees’ former manager had been linked with a return to Goodison Park before Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival (via BBC), however, fans were delighted that he did not re-sign for the Merseyside club and found amusement in their London counterpart’s appointment.
Former Everton manager David Moyes has been appointed West Ham manager on an 18 month contract pic.twitter.com/0OCJCv06Pq
— The Toffee Blues (@EvertonNewsFeed) December 29, 2019
Oh dear
— PAUL HAWKSWORTH PGA (@hawksworth1966) December 29, 2019
Thank god it wasn’t us
— KC87 (@kcraigs87) December 29, 2019
— Carl Hughes (@JimmyBoogaloo) December 29, 2019
Will David Moyes be successful during a long-term stint with West Ham?Yes, he could do well
No, not a good manager
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The Scotsman spent 11 years with the Toffees between 2002 and 2013 before he left Merseyside to take the hot seat with Manchester United following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement (as per BBC).
Over 516 games with the Toffees, the 56-year-old managed the club to a sturdy, if uninspiring, 1.53 points per game average (as per Transfermarkt), leaving fans keen for the Scot to not make a comeback.
Moyes has ruined West Hams Christmas!!! pic.twitter.com/vSjoXiyOwK
— Stu Ely (@StuElyF1EFC) December 29, 2019
He looks like he can’t believe it himself!
— C (@chughs67) December 29, 2019
Got to laugh how he keeps getting jobs.
— Leon drake (@Leondra05565058) December 29, 2019
— M.T.C 1878 UTFT ?????? (@blueboy200) December 29, 2019
What do we think?
It seems that this appointment certainly has a lot of people pleased that you would not expect to be. Although it does go a long way to show the ambitions of two clubs that are of similar stature.
One who went all out to appoint Carlo Ancelotti and another that has looked to steady the ship with David Moyes – it will be interesting to see how the approach works for both sides.