Report: David Moyes Set to Bring League One Manager and Two Backroom Staff to Everton

A journalist reported on 10 January via his Patreon account that League One side Northampton Town’s manager, along with Billy McKinlay and possibly Alan Irvine, will join David Moyes at Everton.

Moyes is expected to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park after reaching an agreement with The Friedkin Group.

His return, supported by an experienced team that may include Kevin Nolan, McKinlay, Irvine, and the familiar presence of Leighton Baines, could mark a new chapter for the Toffees.

Moyes’s first spell at Everton was defined by consistent performances and European qualifications—successes the club now urgently seeks.

Nolan, having served as Moyes’s assistant at West Ham, brings continuity in coaching philosophy, which could ease the managerial transition.

Baines, a club legend and former player under Moyes, stepping into an assistant role, may strengthen team spirit and club culture while aiding the implementation of Moyes’s tactics.

This reunion of trusted personnel could help Everton recover from their current position of 16th in the league, blending tactical expertise with an emotional connection to the club’s heritage.

While optimism surrounds Moyes’s return, it remains uncertain whether he is the right manager to restore long-term success to Everton.

The coming months will reveal whether this combination of experience and familiarity can bring stability and revival to Goodison Park.