David Moyes admitted he has surprised himself with what he has gone on to do after leaving West Ham.
Moyes stepped down as West Ham manager by mutual consent in May 2024 after a four-and-a-half-year spell in which he led his side to UEFA Conference League glory, their first major trophy in 43 years.
But he was not out of work for long, with the Scot making a surprise return at Everton in January 2025, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal after Sean Dyche was sacked.
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After admitting it was “great to be back”, David Moyes helped the club to stave off Premier League relegation last season, while they have started strongly this campaign.
Everton manager David Moyes celebrates his side's victory against Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium
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David Moyes thought West Ham would be his last job
However, he has now admitted he did not expect to take on another coaching role after his West Ham stint, and feels more motivated than ever to clinch more silverware, this time on Merseyside.
Guesting on the PLZ Football Podcast, Moyes was asked whether his current job will be his last.
“I would probably say yes, but I’ve not, you never know how football goes,” he said.
“I actually thought West Ham was my last job, and also because I won a trophy, but I tell you what, I’ve got a bug for doing it again.
“The thought that I could maybe put another medal around my dad’s neck would be something special.”
The prospect might not even be that fanciful. After all, Moyes led Everton to the FA Cup final back in 2009 and secured nine top-eight finishes in the Premier League, including fourth spot in 2004-05.
David Moyes on his controversial West Ham departure
Moyes was, without a doubt, the most successful West Ham manager for generations and has rightly been lauded as a hero by supporters for his work across both stints at the London Stadium.
But the 62-year-old still appears to carry a sour taste over the manner of his departure.
“It felt a little bit like that (a lack of recognition and appreciation),” Moyes added.
“But I’ve got to say I had a brilliant time there. I loved it, I really did. And I had a really good relationship with everybody at the club. I got on really well with the board and I didn’t have a big problem with them at all.
“When I look back I think it was great years for me but it was also good for West Ham as well.”