David Moyes said it is “great to be back” after being appointed Everton manager for a second time. The 61-year-old Scot has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park following the sacking of Sean Dyche on Thursday. Everton are 16th in the Premier League – one point clear of the relegation zone – with only three wins from 19 games this season.
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Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines will take temporary charge of Everton for tonight’s FA Cup clash against Peterborough United, after manager Sean Dyche was sacked by the club hours before kick-off. The club confirmed the news in a statement this afternoon, saying that Dyche and his coaching staff were departing with immediate effect and that the process to find his replacement was underway.
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Graham Potter says he is looking forward to a “big challenge” after being confirmed as the new West Ham manager. The 49-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the London club, who sacked Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after six months in charge. Potter takes over with the Hammers 14th in the Premier League – seven points above the relegation zone.
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West Ham have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui after less than eight months in charge. The Hammers sit 14th in the Premier League 7 points above the relegation zone but there has been growing discontent with performances at the London Stadium considering the high transfer fees paid in the summer. Former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter is set to take charge with a deal reported to gave been struck.
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Southampton have appointed Ivan Juric as their new manager on an 18-month deal. The Croat replaces Russell Martin, who was sacked by the Saints last week after their 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham. Juric, 49, was most recently manager of AS Roma, but was sacked in November after just 12 matches in charge. The Southampton job marks Juric’s first managerial role outside Italy.
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