West Ham appoint former boss for second spell

David Moyes has returned as West Ham manager for a second spell at the club.

The scot has signed an 18-month deal and starts with the New Year’s Day home game against Bournemouth.

He replaces Manuel Pellegrini, who was sacked after Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat by a much-changed Leicester side.

Moyes, the former Everton and Manchester United boss took over from Slaven Bilic two years ago, left at the end of the season.