Stuart Pearce, Alan Irvine and Billy McKinlay named as David Moyes’ assistants at the Hammers as the hard work gets underway
Psycho spent two years at the Hammers as a player before leaving in 2001
NEW West Ham boss David Moyes has picked Stuart Pearce to be his assistant in a bid to beat the drop.
The ex-Sunderland gaffer has also confirmed the appointments of Alan Irvine and Billy McKinlay as part of his backroom staff.
Pearce, who was sacked as Nottingham Forest boss in February 2015, made 50 appearances for the Hammers during his playing career.
He returns to West Ham 16-years after leaving the club and is expected to be in the dug-out for their away clash at Watford on Sunday.
Pearce will waste no time in getting to know the players and will link up with the squad at the club’s training ground on Monday.
Speaking to the 55-year-old said: “I’m really looking forward to coming in and getting involved.
“The opportunity to work with David Moyes, who I have respected greatly over the years, was a big factor, as was having previously played for the club.
“It’s been many years since I was there for a couple of seasons, but I really enjoyed my time. The West Ham fans were fantastic to me and I’m looking forward to coming back.
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“It’s tough times at the moment but it’s a fantastic opportunity for me. I’m really excited by the challenge.”
Irvine reunites with Moyes having both worked alongside each other at Preston and Everton.
His last role was at Norwich City where he was assistant to Alex Neil.
Reported by West Ham’s official site, he added: “I obviously know David well from our time together at Preston and Everton, and it was certainly a big attraction to work with him again, as was the thought of coming to a club like West Ham.
“This is the sixth job I have been offered since leaving Norwich at the end of last season – some of which were very attractive – but it’s the first one that has persuaded me to accept, so I hope that says a lot about how excited I am to be here.”
