David Moyes is back. Twelve years after he headed east for a brief, ill-starred spell at Manchester United, the veteran manager has returned to Everton, the place he made his name, charged with the responsibility of ensuring the magnificent new Bramley-Moore Dock is not to be the finest stadium in the Championship next season.

David Moyes is set to be appointed as Everton boss for the second time, with talks progressing towards a deal being concluded imminently. The Scot was identified by the club’s new owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG),

David Moyes, who has been out of work since leaving West Ham at the end of last season, will become Everton manager for the second time - replacing Sean Dyche who was sacked on Thursday