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Everton favourite David Unsworth will leave the club to pursue managerial ambitions after nine years - including two spells as caretaker boss - in 'one of the hardest decisions' he's had to make

David Unsworth will bid farewell to Everton after nine years as he looks to delve into the managerial world.

The former Toffees player and caretaker boss will leave his current role as academy director and Under 23s manager to pursue his own managerial ambitions, it was announced on Tuesday.

Unsworth made 350 appearances for Everton during his playing days between 1992 and 1997 and 1998 to 2004, before joining the coaching set-up in 2013.

David Unsworth will bid farewell to Everton after nine years there as part of coaching staff

During his time with the U23s he was called upon to take charge of a faltering first team on a caretaker basis on two separate occasions.