Marco Silva was appointed manager of Everton on Thursday, replacing Sam Allardyce and bringing to a close a lengthy pursuit of the former Watford and Hull boss by the club.

After almost 8 months out of work, he returns to a Premier League club despite only managing to achieve six points from a possible thirty at his last job.

Everton are yet to agree a compensation package with Watford for tapping up their former head coach.

With the jury out, these were the best jokes as Marco Silva is appointed Everton manager:

Can't believe Marco Silva was so heartbroken about Everton that he actually waited for them, that's some real love

— TheyCallMeRupertPupkin (@NoIdentityFound) May 31, 2018

How long until Everton fans think they'll get Zidane?

— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) May 31, 2018

Are there two Marco Silva's?

I know one got relegated with Hull and I know one got sacked by Watford.

So my question is, are there two shit ones or one really, really shit one?

— Tony Brod (@Brod7) May 31, 2018

Lash Marco silvas jacket in your trophy cabinet……first silva-wear in 23 years

— Rep.Of Liverpool (@born2bscouse) May 31, 2018

Looking forward to the Goodison crowd chanting "MARCO" "SILVA" from one end of the stadium to the other.

— Gyorgi (@TweetGyorgi) May 31, 2018

Apparently Silva laughed when the dog died in I Am Legend

— • (@zonalmista) May 31, 2018

Fair play to Everton on hiring Marco Silva.

He's left both PL clubs he took over on a high, so can see why they wanted him.

— Ste Hoare (@stehoare) May 31, 2018

Sadly, the club are to announce Marco Silva as their manager instead today. Missed opportunity imho.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 31, 2018

Marco Silva begins his third Premier League job – arrived in this country 17 months ago.

— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) May 31, 2018

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Silva sacked.
Sam Allardyce re-appointed. pic.twitter.com/lUvXjZUY3m

— BetVictor (@BetVictor) May 31, 2018

£50 to the first Watford fan across the pitch to headbutt Silva at Everton away.

— Ryan (@LGTSmiffy) May 31, 2018

Silva's first afternoon as Everton manager will be spent applying for the Real Madrid job.

— Rick (@HullCityLive) May 31, 2018

Ironically Silva has the exact same hair I would have had if I hadn't been following Everton for the last 35 years.

— Shoey Mc (@ShoeyEFC1234) May 31, 2018

Marco Silva 3 hours into his first training session pic.twitter.com/00g17Kuaw2

— Gamble (@Gamble1878) May 31, 2018

Everton’s 1st bit of Silva since 1995.

— Keith Shortall (@keithlfc5times) May 31, 2018

Marco silva spotted in childwall. Delighted with the appointment pic.twitter.com/OePMRr8Ohh

— Charlie Gresham (@charlie_gresham) May 31, 2018