David Moyes explains what Mark Warburton will bring after making West Ham coaching appointment

West Ham United have appointed Mark Warburton as a new assistant coach to David Moyes.

After Stuart Pearce stood down from his coaching role on Moyes’ bench last month, West Ham have been looking for another assistant to manager Moyes. They have now added the experience of Warburton to their staff.

The 59-year-old has previously managed Brentford, Rangers, Nottingham Forest and Queens Park Rangers. Under his management, QPR finished 11th in the Championship last season.

They announced in April that he would be leaving at the end of the campaign. Now, he will continue his career as an assistant to Moyes.

Despite missing out on the chance to continue as a manager in his own right elsewhere, Warburton is looking forward to joining West Ham at an exciting point in their recent history.

“It’s a huge privilege to be joining West Ham United to work as part of David Moyes’ backroom staff,” he told their club website.

“West Ham have made incredible progress in recent seasons, continually making forward strides to move the club in a positive direction.

“I am excited about coming in and adding my own experience and know-how to what is an incredibly strong coaching team here.”

Moyes welcomes Mark Warburton to West Ham

Moyes, who has guided West Ham to European qualification for two seasons in a row, thinks Warburton will add value to his coaching department.

“I’m really pleased to welcome Mark to West Ham United,” said Moyes. “He’s a really valuable addition to the backroom team, in the wake of Stuart Pearce leaving us at the end of last season.

“Mark is hugely experienced and has a fine track record, having managed at a number of clubs over the course of his career.

“I’m excited about adding him to my coaching set-up as one of my assistants.”

West Ham also have Billy McKinlay, Paul Nevin, Kevin Nolan and Xavi Valero on their coaching team. Moyes will hope they can all help their efforts to enjoy another successful season.

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