A source close to Moyes, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, told The Athletic that the Scotsman was informed someone else would be stepping into the managerial berth at West Ham. Moyes put his phone down, mystified at the news that his six-month reign was coming to an abrupt end.

Everton manager David Moyes says it will be "difficult" to go up against some of the players he has "close bonds" with when he faces former club West Ham. On Friday, the Scot was announced as manager of the month for February,

Graham Potter is full of admiration for David Moyes as West Ham prepare to face former manager who brought European silverware to the East End

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Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against West Ham United (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Live updates from Finch Farm as David Moyes holds his press conference ahead of the home match against West Ham United

Previewing West Ham's Premier League battle with Everton on Saturday, including team news, predictions and how to watch on TV.

Everton welcome West Ham to Goodison Park this afternoon as David Moyes takes on his old employers.Everton are unbeaten in eight games under Moyes’s management, their longest run in the Premier