DAVID Moyes has walked delicately in discussing his friend and predecessor Sean Dyche and the work he did at Everton but, with every passing week, Ireland defender Jake O’Brien is making his former manager look foolish.

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 take on David Moyes's old team for the first time since his return to Goodison Park, as we move one step closer to the end of an era with this Saturday afternoon Premier League mid-table clash.