Everton fans gave David Moyes a warm welcome with scarves, banners, and cheers ahead of kick-off against Aston Villa at Goodison Park on Thursday night.
Moyes briefly wandered on to the pitch in the moments before the game to wave to fans and looked emotional as he sealed his return to the club he left in 2013.
Everton appointed Moyes on Saturday for his second spell in charge just two days after sacking Sean Dyche with the club 16th in the Premier League table.
He left the Toffees in 2013 to take up a seven-year deal at Manchester United but lasted just 10 months there and has admitted he has long yearned of a return to Goodison Park.