Despite disappointing spells at Real Sociedad and Sunderland after his Manchester United experience was cut short, Moyes never lost faith in his ability. His first game on return resulted in a 4–0 win, against Bournemouth, in the Premier League on 1 January 2020. [91] West Ham finished in 16th place in the Premier League with 39 points, their lowest points tally since 2010–11 when they gained 33 points and finished bottom. Moyes' 19 games in charge produced 20 points, one more than the previous 19 games managed by Manuel Pellegrini. [92]

Moyes, Jojo (25 January 2018). "How a 58kg rescue dog changed my life". The Times . Retrieved 25 January 2018. (subscription required)At the time, he was talking to Everton about a return to Goodison Park. The timeline shows Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as Marco Silva's successor before Moyes' return to West Ham but there is no doubt Everton's overtures were serious. It's very hard to compete at the top end every season but all you can do is try your best every season and that's what we do - and next season that's what we'll do." The Scot has managed 583 top-flight matches and is fourth on the all-time list behind Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp. Analysis English Premier League – Fair Play – 2007/2008". ESPN. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012 . Retrieved 20 January 2009. Heyman, Marshall (4 February 2023). "She Grabs the Wrong Gym Bag, and Carries It Into a New Life". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 26 June 2023.

As he displays those qualities on the biggest of stages, not forgetting where he has come from, they don't forget him either.

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At the beginning of the 2005–06 season, Everton struggled again and were battling relegation. Their bid to play in the Champions League ended with a loss to Villareal in the qualifying round, and the club were defeated 5–1 at FC Dinamo București in the first round of the UEFA Cup. Moyes signed Nuno Valente, Andy van der Meyde, Simon Davies, Per Krøldrup, and Phil Neville; signed Matteo Ferrari on loan; and made Arteta a permanent signing. They climbed from bottom place in late October to a secure 11th-place finish at the end of the season. Harlow, Phil (21 July 2004). "Everton in turmoil". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 26 July 2004 . Retrieved 20 January 2009. Ollie Watkins continued his red-hot form as Aston Villa cruised to a statement 4-1 win at AZ Alkmaar in theEuropa Conference League. The Magpies are only three transfer windows into their Saudi-funded makeover but already Eddie Howe has options that his predecessors from the Mike Ashley era could only dream of. The following season, Moyes guided Preston to the Division Two title and a promotion to Division One. An even greater achievement perhaps was to steer Preston into the Division One play-offs the season after that, with largely the same squad. Preston lost 3–0 to Bolton Wanderers in the 2001 Football League First Division play-off final, missing out on promotion to the Premier League. One month later, Moyes signed a new five-year contract with the club. [11] In 2001, whilst studying for his UEFA Pro License, Moyes shadowed Roy Hodgson at Udinese during Hodgson’s six month spell at the club. [12] Towards the end of the following season, he left for Everton, to take over from fellow Scotsman Walter Smith in March 2002. Moyes took charge of Preston for 234 matches, of which his team won 113, drew 58 and lost 63.On 14 May 2010, Moyes revealed he would be interested in taking up the Celtic job in the future; that job did indeed become vacant at the end of the 2009–10 season with the departure of Tony Mowbray, but Moyes did not put his name forward for the vacancy and Neil Lennon was appointed instead. In August 2010, Moyes dismissed speculation linking him with the manager's job at Aston Villa left vacant by the resignation of Martin O'Neill. [30] DAVID MOYES DISMISSES ASTON VILLA LINK | Football Transfer News, Football News, Fixtures, Results, Match Reports, Stats". Sporting Life. 14 August 2010. Archived from the original on 27 October 2011 . Retrieved 5 March 2012. Former U18 Schools' Internationalists". Scottish FA. 22 February 2012. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013 . Retrieved 12 May 2013.

Sunderland were confirmed to be relegated to the EFL Championship for the first time in ten years on 29 April 2017, after a 1–0 loss to AFC Bournemouth, marking the first relegation of Moyes' career. After the match, he stated that he would like to remain as manager. [80] However, on 22 May, one day after the end of the Premier League season, Moyes resigned. [81] West Ham United [ edit ]

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The Scot is in his second spell with a side he led to a sixth-place finish and a Premier League club-record 65 points, as they qualified for the Europa League. I am from a city ( Glasgow) that is not unlike Liverpool. I am joining the people's football club. The majority of people you meet on the street are Everton fans. It is a fantastic opportunity, something you dream about. I said 'yes' right away as it is such a big club." [14] a b "Champions League: Manchester United among favourites – Moyes". BBC Sport. 11 December 2013. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013 . Retrieved 11 December 2013. GradeSaver. "Jojo Moyes Biography | List of Works, Study Guides & Essays | GradeSaver". www.gradesaver.com . Retrieved 10 August 2022. Moyes became a full-time novelist in 2002, when her first book Sheltering Rain was published. She continues to write articles for The Daily Telegraph. [16]