Moyes beat Fulham in his first game as Everton manager in 2002, but never looked like repeating the trick here. Villa, relative equals during his previous spell at Goodison, are now light years ahead.
David Moyes is due to promote head of academy goalkeeping David Lucas to a first-team role as he continues to shape an Everton backroom team that will be re-assessed in the summer
David Moyes’ 11 years at Goodison are remembered fondly despite a curt departure to Manchester United in 2013. Time healed wounds, as Moyes himself proved that he can return to a club and do better. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The incoming manager set out his stall as he spoke to the media - and was forceful in his messages to the players about what is required
David Moyes is already feeling the pressure of trying to solve Everton's issues, just a matter of days after returning to Goodison Park.
Everton Football Club manager David Moyes has disclosed that the club is working on getting Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah in the January transfer window.
Live coverage of David Moyes' press conference at Finch Farm to preview Sunday's Premier League clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur
David Moyes said he had witnessed the scale of the task he faces to keep Everton in the Premier League after a dismal 1-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on Wednesday.
O'Brien is confident the Merseysiders, who have David Moyes in charge following the dismissal of Sean Dyche, will kick off in their new stadium next season as a Premier League club. 'I just can't see us going down,' said the Republic of Ireland international.
Football is filled with cautionary tales of managers who failed to shine after returning to a former club - but does that really matter?
INTERVIEW: Back at Goodison Park after nearly 12 years away, the Scottish manager explains to Richard Jolly why a second stint was so tempting and how he plans to steer Everton out of a relegation bat