Former Everton and West Ham manager David Moyes has hinted that he is considering a return to the dugout, with the possibility of managing abroad firmly on the table.
The experienced Scottish coach, who began his managerial career at Preston North End, enjoyed an 11-year tenure at Goodison Park before succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013.
Moyes’ time at Old Trafford was short-lived, and subsequent spells at Real Sociedad and Sunderland did little to restore his reputation.
However, he found redemption during two stints at West Ham, leading the club to European success by winning the UEFA Conference League in his second tenure.
His departure from the London Stadium last season marked the end of another chapter, but Moyes appears ready to write a new one.
Since leaving West Ham, Moyes has remained active in football. He worked as a pundit for the BBC during the Euros and currently serves as a match analyst for UEFA.
But during a recent appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, hosted by Sky Bet, he revealed that a return to management could be on the horizon.
“There’s no case of that [wanting to get back into management] at all, but I’m starting to think about it,” Moyes admitted.
“For three months I’ve been great, because I wanted the time off.”
He reflected on the intense demands of managing a club involved in European competition.
“It doesn’t sound a lot to say you’ve had 60 games last year, but when you’re the manager and you’re coming back on a Thursday night from Belgium or France, you’re saying: ‘My goodness, I’ve got to get the team prepared – I’ve got to get all the work done.’ There might be debriefs, then you’re trying to get them ready for a Premier League game.
“I found that amount of workload to be really difficult in the last three years, but it was a pleasure to be in that situation.”
Moyes also revealed he has been enjoying some downtime by attending matches as a spectator.
“I’ve been going to a few more games. I didn’t want to go for the first month or so because I just wanted to sit back and see how it was going to go. I watched Salford at Fleetwood, seen Preston because they are local for me.”
When asked about the possibility of managing overseas again, Moyes did not rule it out and reflected on his time at Real Sociedad.
“I would [go abroad again to manage]. I loved it in Spain – I learnt so much,” he said. “Real Sociedad were in trouble. Would I have stayed longer? Maybe a little bit longer.”
With his wealth of experience and success, Moyes remains a compelling figure for clubs seeking a seasoned manager.