David Moyes
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Manchester United and Subsequent Roles
Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester United in 2013. However, his tenure lasted just 10 months, as he was relieved of his duties following a series of underwhelming performances. Despite the short duration, he managed the club during a crucial transition period.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 25 Apr, 1963
- Age
- 57 yrs
- Occupations
- Association football player
Association football manager
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- Bearsden
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- Association football player and manager
- Net Worth 2021
- 25 million
People Mentioned in This Biography
In 2014, Moyes moved to La Liga to manage Real Sociedad in Spain. His time there spanned almost exactly one year—364 days—before he was dismissed due to inconsistent results. In 2016, he returned to the Premier League, taking over as manager of Sunderland following the departure of Sam Allardyce. Despite his efforts, Sunderland struggled and Moyes later stepped down after the club was relegated.
Personal Life and Public Perception
David Moyes is married to Pamela Moyes. The couple has two children: a daughter who attended Archbishop Temple School and a son, David Jr., who attended school in Preston. Moyes remains a person of faith and has spoken about the challenges he faced early in his career, including incidents where he was ridiculed for his beliefs.
He is often characterized as a serious figure within football and has occasionally been referred to in jest for his physical resemblance to the fictional character Gollum—though such comparisons are largely speculative and not relevant to his professional credentials. According to public reports, Moyes has a net worth estimated at $24 million, with an annual salary reportedly around $7 million, reflecting his long-standing involvement in professional football management.
