Moyes took over from Walter Smith as manager of Everton in March 2002. Under him, the club managed a fourth-place finish in the league in 2004–05, their highest finish since 1988, and played in the qualifying rounds for the UEFA Champions League the following season, the first time they had taken part in UEFA's most prestigious cup competition since 1970–71. Moyes also led Everton to a runners-up finish in the 2008–09 FA Cup, their best performance in the competition since winning it in 1995. Everton consistently finished between fifth and eighth in the league under Moyes, and at the time of his departure, he was the longest-serving current manager in the league behind Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger, at 11 years and 3 months. But the Londoners’ 4-1 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday (22 October) leaves them six points outside the top four after nine games.

Ferguson is enjoying a remarkable breakthrough season, scoring three goals in his first five Premier League starts and netting on his Republic of Ireland debut against Latvia last week. Everton's David Moyes and Steve Round admit improper conduct". Press Association. 16 September 2010. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019 . Retrieved 28 December 2019– via www.theguardian.com. The ex-Everton and Man United man achieved sixth and seventh-place finishes in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 campaigns. Ornstein, David (24 January 2014). "Juan Mata: Man United move delayed by Chelsea's Salah wait". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021 . Retrieved 13 July 2019. sport, Guardian (22 May 2017). "David Moyes resigns as Sunderland manager without compensation". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 22 May 2017 . Retrieved 22 May 2017.Seaside memorial for Moyes". Coleraine Times. Archived from the original on 13 July 2009 . Retrieved 20 May 2009. We had great times over 11 years with him and we had some successful moments together. He’ll be sadly missed.” His contract runs out at the end of the season and it is regarded as a given that an extension will be agreed at some point in the next couple of months. It’s incredibly sad news,” Moyes said at his pre-match press conference ahead of West Ham’s Europa League clash with Olympiacos.

David Moyes is facing a fight to keep his job beyond the end of the season – even if he leads West Ham to Premier League survival. Herald, TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER For the Telegraph (19 February 2023). "Schlichenmeyer: 'Someone Else's Shoes' a breezy, relatable read". TelegraphHerald.com . Retrieved 26 June 2023.Ki Klaksvik became the first Faroe Islands club to win in the group stages of a European competition with a stunning 3-0 success againt Olimpija Ljubljana. Rene Joensen, Pall Klettskard and Jakup Andreasen were the heroes at at the 6,500 capacity Torsvollur national stadium. 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 ] Sullivan is never afraid to admit he has made a mistake, I was told, and felt Moyes was the best man for the job. David Moyes was first appointed West Ham boss in November 2017 David Moyes will miss West Ham's next two matches after second positive coronavirus test". www.standard.co.uk. 25 September 2020. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020 . Retrieved 25 September 2020. Chelsea 2-1 Everton". 30 May 2009. Archived from the original on 30 November 2017 . Retrieved 13 July 2022.

During the 2004–05 season, Everton went on to surpass all expectations by finishing fourth in the league and securing a place in the following season's third qualification round for the UEFA Champions League, Moyes again being awarded the LMA Manager of the Year award. [18] [25] Moyes then broke Everton's transfer record to bring in striker James Beattie in January and, as influential midfielder Thomas Gravesen left, Mikel Arteta came in on loan. GradeSaver. "Jojo Moyes Biography | List of Works, Study Guides & Essays | GradeSaver". www.gradesaver.com . Retrieved 10 August 2022. Moyes stays at Preston". BBC Sport. 11 June 2001. Archived from the original on 18 September 2013 . Retrieved 7 February 2012. The money was there and we tried but I don't think signing overpaid, overpriced players is the right way to go," said Moyes recently. "What I will not do is sign players which, if we are being honest, will just appease people." Following the Everton model Leicester fan here Moyes got West Ham playing some good football last season. It's about time the supposed big six got broken up. Both Leicester and West Ham deserved the places over the season. Here's hoping for a repeat next season.

Sunderland: David Moyes replaces Sam Allardyce as manager". BBC Sport. 23 July 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016 . Retrieved 23 July 2016. Our coverage of West Ham United is bigger and better than ever before - here's everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment