Everton hired David Moyes for a second stint as manager at the Premier League club on Saturday. Moyes replaces Sean Dyche, who was fired Thursday with the team just one point above the relegation zone. The 61-year-old Moyes managed Everton from 2002-13, during which he led the

Everton have signed David Moyes for a second spell as manager.

Moyes spent 11 years at Goodison Park before leaving to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013.

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton has hired David Moyes for a second stint as manager at the Premier League club.The move was announced Saturday, two days after the club under its new American owners fired manager Sean Dyche.Moyes, who managed Everton from 2002-13, takes over a team that is one point above the relegation zone.“It’s great to be back,” the 61-year-old Moyes said. “I enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at Everton and didn’t hesitate when I was offered the opportunity to rejoin this great club.”The first game of his second spell in charge will be at home against Aston Villa on Wednesday.“We are pleased that David is joining us at this pivotal time in Everton’s history,” club executive chairman Marc Watts said in the team's statement.

Moyes spent 11 years at Goodison Park before leaving to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013.

:Everton have signed David Moyes for a second spell as their manager, the Premier League club said on Saturday.Moyes, who previously managed Everton from 2002 to 2013, returns to the club after Sean Dyche was sacked on Thursday."It’s great to be back! I enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at Ev

Moyes has reportedly agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Toffees.