Friedkin Group believes Moyes return can bring stability back to Everton | Andy Hunter
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Former manager has the experience new owners see as vital to lift club from relegation fight and restore lost values
The prospect of David Moyes returning as Everton manager was met with an almost snobbish disdain when mooted twice before. It illustrates the diverging fortunes of the Scot and the club that the welcome mat has been laid out third time around.
Moyes was close to becoming Everton manager again in December 2019, after Marco Silva's reign had come to an unceremonious end. He held talks with Farhad Moshiri in Germany and expected to sign terms the following day, only for Napoli to make Carlo Ancelotti available by sacking him that night. A genuine sliding doors moment. Moshiri went for the superstar option. Moyes joined West Ham for the second time, where his contentment and success meant he could resist Everton's advances when they came again in June 2021. Moshiri turned to Rafael Benítez instead. Moving on swiftly …
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