Billy McKinlay returns to David Moyes’ coaching staff at West Ham on a three-year contract after completing a two-year stint at Stoke, where he worked as an assistant manager to Michael O’Neill.
- Billy McKinlay has returned to West Ham to rejoin David Moyes’ coaching team
- McKinlay spent seven months with Moyes during his first spell as Hammers boss.
- He has been working as Michael O’Neill’s assistant manager in Stoke since 2019.
Billy McKinlay has returned to West Ham to rejoin manager David Moyes’ technical team, the Premier League club announced.
The former Scottish international midfielder, who spent seven months with Moyes during his first stint as Hammers manager, had been working as Michael O’Neill’s assistant coach in Stoke.
He joins the team of assistants of Moyes, Kevin Nolan, Paul Nevin, Stuart Pearce, and Xavi Valero, as he finalizes his staff after signing a new three-year contract, and Nick Davies also returns to the sports science setting and the fitness.
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Billy McKinlay (right, pictured in 2017) returns to David Moyes’ coaching team in West Ham
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Moyes told the club’s official website: ‘I am delighted to welcome Billy and Nick.
“They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team, they know the football club well and they will adapt directly to the way we work.”
The Hammers have also revealed that they are close to appointing a head of recruiting as they try to take advantage of sixth place from last season.
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McKinlay (center) has been working as Michael O’Neill’s assistant manager in Stoke since 2019
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Moyes added: ‘It was very important to me that we did this together.
“The progress so far at the club has been a real team effort and my staff, not just the coaches, have been a crucial part of that.
“We are looking to continue to build on what we have done so far and will work to keep our standards high.”
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