David Moyes is a Scottish professional football manager and former player who is the current manager of Premier League club West Ham United. He is known for his ability to get the best out of his players and his resilience in the face of adversity.
Early life and youth career
Moyes was born in Bearsden, Scotland, on April 25, 1963. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Celtic at the age of 12. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 1983.
Senior career
Moyes spent six seasons at Celtic, making over 100 appearances for the club. He also played for Preston North End, Dunfermline Athletic, and Blackburn Rovers.
Managerial career
Moyes began his managerial career in 1998, when he was appointed manager of Preston North End. He led Preston to promotion to the Premier League in 2000.
In 2002, Moyes was appointed manager of Everton. He led Everton to the FA Cup final in 2009 and to the UEFA Cup final in 2005.
In 2013, Moyes was appointed manager of Manchester United. He was sacked in 2014 after a poor run of results.
Moyes has also managed Real Sociedad, Sunderland, and West Ham United.
Managerial Profile
Moyes is a pragmatic manager who likes his teams to play possession football. He is also known for his ability to get the best out of his players, especially young players.
Moyes is a resilient manager who has never given up on his dream of being a successful manager. He has been sacked several times, but he has always bounced back and found a new job.
"David is a very resilient manager. He has been through a lot in his career, but he has always come back stronger. He is a great motivator and he is able to get the best out of his players." - Wayne Rooney, former Everton and Manchester United player
