Four Years Deal for David Moyes appointed as Sunderland New boss

David Moyes appointed Sunderland boss on four-year deal

DAVID MOYES' OVERALL RECORD

PRESTON

Played: 234, Won: 113, Drawn: 58, Lost: 63, Win%: 48.29

EVERTON

Played: 518, Won: 218, Drawn: 139, Lost: 161, Win%: 42.08

MANCHESTER UNITED

Played: 51, Won: 27, Drawn: 9, Lost: 15, Win%: 52.94

REAL SOCIEDAD

Played: 42, Won: 12, Drawn: 15, Lost: 15, Win%: 28.57

OVERALL

Played: 845, Won: 370, Drawn: 221, Lost: 254, Win%: 43.79 

Sam Allardyce left Sunderland to become the new England manager
David Moyes has been appointed his replacement on Wearside
Moyes has been out of work since his sacking by Real Sociedad
He also had spells in charge of Manchester United and Everton 

David Moyes has been confirmed as the new boss of Sunderland on a four-year deal.

The Scot replaces Sam Allardyce after he was installed as England manager on Friday. 

The former Manchester United boss has been out of work since being sacked by Real Sociedad last November and Sunderland quickly identified him as Allardyce's successor when it became known they were losing their manager to the Three Lions.

Sunderland have appointed David Moyes as their new manager after the departure of Sam Allardyce

Moyes poses with the Sunderland scarf following his arrival at the club on a four-year contract

The 53-year-old Scotsman has revealed his delight at being able to join one 'a big British club'

Chairman Ellis Short said Moyes was the club's 'number one managerial target for the last five appointments'. 

Short, speaking after Moyes' appointment, said: 'We are absolutely delighted to welcome David Moyes to Sunderland, who was by far and away our first choice.

'He is a man whose football pedigree speaks for itself and is someone I have long admired. 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.

'The fact that David has committed to a four-year deal is a clear demonstration of his belief in what he can achieve here. It is our aim to become a better, stronger and more stable football club and with a manager of David’s calibre and experience at the helm, we have a fantastic opportunity to begin looking upwards, rather than downwards every season.' 

And Moyes said: 'I am delighted to have joined Sunderland. I am relishing the challenge and excited by the opportunity.

'I have taken over a big British club, with a great support and I’m looking forward to working in the Premier League again.

'I look forward to continuing the good work done by Sam.'

Moyes was approached by the Black Cats before Allardyce's arrival in October and he even sent trusted lieutenant Jimmy Lumsden to check on the team.

Sunderland face Rotherham on Saturday and then head to France for friendlies against FC Stade Nyonnais, Dijon FCO and Montpellier. 

His first competitive game in charge will be back in Manchester against City on August 13. 

And Sunderland's players have already been talking about his arrival on their WhatsApp group.

Sportsmail understand the squad are relaxed about the loss of Allardyce and believe their improvement last season, while undoubtedly aided by the manager's shrewd acquisitions and tactics, owed as much to the influence of first-team coach Robbie Stockdale, the former Middlesbrough defender.

 The former Manchester United boss has been out of work since being sacked by Real Sociedad last year

Moyes had an 11-year spell in charge of Everton during which he led them to the FA Cup final in 2009

Indeed, the players will let it be known that they would like to see the 36-year-old continue in his role.

Allardyce finally said his goodbyes to his squad on Friday after not mentioning anything regarding England until that point.

A club statement confirming his departure read: 'Sunderland AFC confirms the departure of Sam Allardyce, who takes up the position of England manager with immediate effect.

'The focus of everyone at Sunderland AFC now is on moving forward quickly and decisively, with the appointment of the club's new manager to be confirmed at the earliest opportunity.