David Moyes
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Overview
David William Moyes, born on 25 April 1963, is a renowned Scottish professional football manager and former player. Currently managing Premier League club Everton, Moyes has had a distinguished career marked by significant achievements and milestones. Here is a timeline of his life and career, highlighting key events and periods that have shaped his journey in football.
Main Milestones
25 April 1963
Birth
David William Moyes was born on 25 April 1963, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.
Early Playing Career
Playing Career Begins
Moyes started his playing career with Celtic, where he won a championship medal. He then played for Cambridge United, Bristol City, Shrewsbury Town, Dunfermline Athletic, and Preston North End, making over 540 league appearances as a centre-back.
1998
First Managerial Position
Moyes took over as manager of Preston North End, his first managerial position. He led the club to the Division Two title in 1999–2000 and the Division One play-off final the following season.
March 2002
Everton Appointment
Moyes succeeded Walter Smith as manager of Everton, declaring the club as 'The People's Club' on Merseyside. He led Everton to safety from relegation and later achieved a fourth-place finish in the league in 2004–05, their highest finish since 1988.
June 2013
Manchester United Appointment
Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester United but was sacked after 10 months due to the club's poor performance and inability to qualify for European competition.
November 2014
Real Sociedad Appointment
Moyes was appointed as head coach of Spanish club Real Sociedad but was sacked after just under a year in charge.
July 2016
Sunderland Appointment
Moyes replaced Sam Allardyce as manager of Sunderland but resigned at the end of the 2016–17 season after the club was relegated to the EFL Championship.
November 2017
First Stint at West Ham
Moyes was appointed manager of West Ham United and led the club out of the relegation zone to a 13th-place finish. However, he left at the end of the season when his contract was not renewed.
December 2019
Second Stint at West Ham
Moyes returned to West Ham United for a second time, replacing Manuel Pellegrini. During this stint, he guided the club to two consecutive top-seven finishes in the Premier League and victory in the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League, achieving the club's first major silverware in 43 years.
2024
Departure from West Ham
Moyes left West Ham United at the end of the 2023–24 season after his contract expired.
11 January 2025
Return to Everton
Moyes returned to Everton on a two-and-a-half-year contract, replacing Sean Dyche. He guided Everton to its first win in six matches in the Premier League, winning 3–2 at home against Tottenham Hotspur on 19 January 2025.
