Almost two years later the 49-year-old returned to the dugout to suffer another loss to Villa, this time in the FA Cup, in his first game as West Ham boss.

Ex-Burnley boss Dyche was dismissed on Thursday with the club 16th in the Premier League, just one point clear of the relegation zone.

The Belgian boss also reiterated this is a new, young squad, hampered by injuries.

After being linked with Graham Potter, who has been appointed West Ham United's manager, former Everton boss David Moyes has the look of a safe-hands figure, even on a short-term basis.

The company's bosses told investors the sci-fi tie-in's sales were "softer than expected" and said "learnings" from Outlaws' launch had prompted the original delay to Assassin's Creed Shadows.