Everton confirm Sam Allardyce as their new manager
The former England boss has signed an 18 month contract
Last updated 4th Dec 2017
Everton have confirmed Sam Allardyce as their new manager
The former England boss has put pen to paper on an 18 month contract at Goodison.
He will take charge of the Blues for the first time time in Saturday's Premier League clash at home to Huddersfield
Allardyce said: "I've always thought Everton was a great club. It is a great club."
"Obviously, the club has gone through a difficult spell and hopefully I can put that behind us as quickly as possible and start looking upwards again."
Everton major shareholder Farhad Moshiri said: “I’m delighted to confirm Sam as our new manager. His strong leadership will bring great motivation and get the best out of players.
“Sam understands the long-term ambitions we have for this great Club and I know he is a man who gives it his all and is focused 24 hours a day on the Club.
“Evertonians are the most passionate and best fans in the world and when the Club does badly we all suffer. But in football everything changes very quickly, so I hope this will help to propel us to where we should be.
“I would like to put on record our thanks as a Club to David Unsworth for stepping up when we needed him over the last few weeks. He is a real Evertonian, embodying the commitment, pride and passion we all feel for the Club.”
The Club has also confirmed David Unsworth will return to his role as manager of Everton’s Under 23s and Academy Director of Coaching