David Moyes, now 61, has finally returned to Everton, a club that holds a special place in his heart.

Over the years, Moyes had several near-misses at rejoining the Toffees, but each time, circumstances conspired against him.

Despite contemplating retirement from football management, he knew he couldn’t pass up the opportunity when it came his way.

“I always had a hope and a feeling that someone would bring me back to Everton,” Moyes shared. “There were moments when it was so close.

In 2019, I had even agreed to take over, but plans changed overnight after Carlo Ancelotti was sacked at Napoli.”

A New Chapter at a Familiar Club

Returning to Everton isn’t just about nostalgia for Moyes; it’s about steering the club in a new direction.

He acknowledges that both he and the club have evolved since his first stint at Goodison Park.

“It’s a different David Moyes coming back, and it’s a completely different Everton too,” he admitted.

On his first day back at Finch Farm, Moyes struck a balance between professionalism and humor, joking about seeing “too many old faces” in the room, including his own.

Yet, beneath the jokes, Moyes remains laser-focused on the task ahead.

Setting Ambitious Goals

Moyes made it clear to his players that he isn’t here to manage a struggling side.

“I told them, ‘I’m not here to manage a team stuck at the bottom of the league.

I’m here to lead a team that fights and challenges,’” he said.

He emphasized that the players need to rise to the occasion.

While he’s confident the passionate Goodison crowd will rally behind the team, the players must demonstrate they can handle the pressure.

A Personal and Professional Homecoming

Moyes’s bond with Everton runs deep, extending beyond the pitch to his family life.

Reflecting on his 11 years at the club during his first tenure, he recounted how embedded his family became in the Everton community.

“My dad used to drink with the boys on the street, and leaving back then was terrible because we were so close to everyone.”

Now, as he prepares to lead Everton into their next chapter, Moyes is determined to leave a positive legacy.

“I want to make sure that when we lock the doors at Goodison for the final time and move to the new stadium, we do so in the right position.”

Ready for the Challenge

Moyes’s 519th game in charge of Everton will be against Aston Villa, a test he’s eagerly anticipating.

While the road ahead won’t be easy, Moyes’s return to Goodison Park signals hope for a brighter future—one where Everton can rediscover their fighting spirit and climb back to where they belong.

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