David Moyes back at Everton – but how have other returning managers fared?
David Moyes’ return to manage Everton was confirmed on Saturday as he replaced the sacked Sean Dyche.
Moyes spent 11 memorable years in the Goodison Park hotseat from 2002 before going on to manage Manchester United.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some high-profile figures that have gone back to a place where they previously enjoyed success.
Jose Mourinho – Chelsea
June 2004-September 2007; June 2013-December 2015
Jose Mourinho clinched a first league title in 50 years in his primary spell as Blues boss and went on to win another Premiership alongside two League Cups and one FA Cup. He returned in June 2013 to replace Rafael Benitez and completed a domestic double in 2014-15, winning a third Premier League title and another League Cup.
Sir Matt Busby – Manchester United
February 1945-May 1969; December 1970-May 1971
Matt Busby spent more than two decades in charge at Old Trafford, managing the famous ‘Busby Babes’ side and rebuilding the team after eight of them died in the Munich air disaster in 1958. After winning a total of five league titles, the FA Cup twice and the 1968 European Cup, Busby retired at the end of the following season but remained at the club as a director and returned as manager when his successor, Wilf McGuinness, was sacked in December 1970. Busby’s second spell in charge lasted until Frank O’Farrell was appointed in June 1971.
Kenny Dalglish – Liverpool
May 1985-February 1991; January 2011-May 2012
In 1985, King of the Kop Kenny Dalglish was named player-manager and he led the Reds to three league championships. His return, in January 2011 – after Roy Hodgson’s ill-fated spell – did not go as well and lasted little more than a year.
Walter Smith – Rangers
April 1991-May 1998; January 2007-May 2011
Walter Smith succeeded Graeme Souness as Rangers boss and won seven league titles in his first spell before managing Everton and Scotland. His return saw three more Premiership titles, before he handed over control to Ally McCoist.
Fabio Capello – Real Madrid
July 1996-June 1997; July 2006-June 2007
Italian Fabio Capello had two spells at the Bernabeu and won LaLiga on each occasion, but it was not enough to stay in place.
Kevin Keegan – Newcastle
February 1992-January 1997; January 2008-September 2008
The Magpies challenged Manchester United all the way for the 1995-96 Premiership title, but Kevin Keegan’s flamboyant team fell short. More than a decade later, his reign was less impressive.
Ottmar Hitzfeld – Bayern Munich
July 1998-June 2004; February 2007-June 2008
Two years after losing the Champions League final to Manchester United, Ottmar Hitzfeld led Bayern to the 2001 European Cup. He also won four Bundesliga titles in his first stint. His second spell saw the Bavarians win another Bundesliga title before Jurgen Klinsmann took over.
Harry Redknapp – Portsmouth
March 2002-November 2004; December 2007-October 2008
After leaving for arch-rivals Southampton, manager Harry Redknapp returned and won the 2008 FA Cup before departing for Tottenham, leaving the sinking ship that was Portsmouth.
Howard Kendall – Everton
August 1981-May 1987; November 1990-December 1993; August 1997-May 1998
Howard Kendall had three spells in charge of the Toffees, leading them to two league titles, one FA Cup and the Cup Winners’ Cup in his first stint. The two returns were underwhelming.
Steve Coppell – Crystal Palace
1984-1993; 1995-1996; 1997-1998; 1999-2000
Steve Coppell ended up going back for more and managed Palace on four occasions. A team featuring Ian Wright, Mark Bright and Geoff Thomas reached the 1990 FA Cup final, losing in a replay to Manchester United.