Allardyce is finally named new manager by Everton
Sam Allardyce has been confirmed as Everton’s new manager after signing an 18-month deal at Goodison Park.
The former England, Newcastle and Sunderland boss will take charge of the team for the first time in tomorrow’s Premier League clash at home to Huddersfield.
Allardyce said: “I’ve always thought Everton was a great club. It has gone through a difficult spell and hopefully I can put that behind us as quickly as possible and start looking upwards again.”
Allardyce, 63, who takes up the role more than a month after the club sacked previous manager Ronald Koeman, had a watching brief as the Toffees beat West Ham 4-0 at Goodison Park on Wednesday.
“The attraction of the club itself, the people I’ve known at the club – Peter Reid is one of my best mates, so are Andy Gray and Paul Bracewell, whom I worked with at Sunderland – these people have always made me aware of just how special and unique a club Everton is and I feel really enthused and energised to come in as manager,” said Allardyce.
“Ultimately, it’s the ambition of the club, the ambition of the owner and the board, allied to the fact that it’s Everton and all the fantastic history, which have proved to be key for me.”
Club owner 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.”