David Moyes says his time at Everton was a 'massive part' of his career ahead of West Ham's clash against the Blues on Sunday.
The Scot spent 11 years at Goodison Park between 2002 and 2013 and guided them to the final of the FA Cup in the 2008/09 season. He left Merseyside to join Manchester United but lasted less than a season before he was sacked.
He then had spells at Real Sociedad and Sunderland before he was appointed West Ham manager in 2017 on a deal that run until the end of the campaign. The Hammers then reappointed him in 2019 and since then he's taken them to the semi-finals of the Europa League.
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After a difficult start to the new season for West Ham, Moyes will return to Goodison Park this weekend and hope his side can pick up their second league win of the campaign. However, in reflection of his time at Everton, he says he only has 'good feelings' for the club.
"I hugely enjoy it (going back)," he told his press conference. "It was a massive part of my career. I had 11 and a half years there, which not many managers can say these days.
"I only have thanks and good feelings for Everton, for what they have done for me and my family."
Both Everton and West Ham had a busy summer in the transfer market and Moyes has identified Amadou Onana as a player the Hammers were also keen on signing. It was reported at the time the Hammers had agreed a fee with Lille to sign the 21-year-old before the Blues hijacked the move.
Speaking on Everton's business, Moyes added: "They have not had as much money to rebuild as they have in the past. They have bought in Conor Coady and James Tarkowski, Onana who we liked as well. Neal Maupay."
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