Everton confirm two coaching appointments as Kevin Thelwell explains new role

Alan Irvine and Charlie Adam have been confirmed as members of David Moyes' backroom staff.

Two new figures have joined David Moyes’ coaching team.

Alan Irvine has joined as assistant manager while Charlie Adam will take on the role of set piece coach.

Both moves were expected, with Moyes having confirmed his attention to link up again with Irvine - who was assistant manager during his first stint with the Blues. Moyes acknowledged former Liverpool player and Fleetwood Town manager Adam was under consideration for the set-piece role last week.

Upon confirmation the pair would join Leighton Baines and Billy McKinley in his backroom team, Moyes said: "I'm delighted to have been able to add Alan and Charlie to our coaching staff. Obviously, Alan is somebody who I have known for a very long time and have tremendous respect for. His knowledge of the game, as well as his understanding of what is required at Everton – a club that means a lot to both of us – will be invaluable. Charlie is someone I have had several chats with since rejoining the club. He will be helping with set-piece situations, an area he excelled in as a player and one I believe he can really help us with now as a coach.

"The two of them, along with Billy McKinlay and Leighton Baines, give us a really strong coaching foundation as we look to make positive strides forward."

Director of Football, Kevin Thelwell, added: "We're really pleased with the two new additions to David's coaching team. I've had an excellent relationship with Alan since arriving at the club. He's been a regular at our games already this season and his successful history with Everton puts him in a great place to hit the ground running.

"We're also pleased to welcome Charlie to what is a new role for us. Set piece coaches are becoming increasingly common in top-level football, such is their importance, and we're looking forward to working with Charlie.”