David Moyes confirmed Sunderland manager
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David Moyes confirmed Sunderland manager
The
former Everton and Manchester United boss, 53, takes charge at the Stadium of
Light after Sam Allardyce left to become England manager.
“I
have taken over a big British club, with a great support, and I’m looking
forward to working in the Premier League again,” said Moyes.
The
Scot has been out of work since being sacked by Spanish club Real Sociedad in
November.
Former
Sunderland coach, Allardyce was confirned as roy hodgsons successor with the national team on Friday.
Sunderland
chairman Ellis Short said Moyes was “by far and away first choice” to take
control of the Black Cats and that he had tried to recruit him several times
before.
“He
is a man whose football pedigree speaks for itself and is someone I have long
admired,” said Short.
“I
have spoken with him on many occasions and I have always been hugely impressed.
“He
was my number one managerial target for the last five appointments, but his
desire to honour existing contracts meant we were not able to bring him to
Sunderland previously. To be able to finally welcome him as our manager is
fantastic news for the club.”
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