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<h2>Early Life and Playing Career</h2>
<p>David Moyes was born in 1963 in Glasgow, Scotland. He began his professional football career as a centre-half and made over 540 league appearances throughout his playing career. He started at Celtic, where he made 24 league appearances and won a Scottish Premier Division championship medal. He later played for clubs including Cambridge United, Dunfermline Athletic, Shrewsbury Town, Bristol City, and Preston North End.</p>

<p>Early in his career, Moyes also had a brief stint with Icelandic club ÍBV, joining their youth team for a half-season in 1978. He represented Scotland at youth international level, including appearances for the Under-18 team alongside players such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Roxburgh">Andy Roxburgh</a>, who would later become UEFA’s Technical Director.</p>

<h2>Transition to Coaching and Success with Preston North End</h2>
<p>After retiring as a player, Moyes began his coaching career at Preston North End. He gradually progressed from coaching staff to assistant manager, ultimately taking over as manager in 1998. Under his leadership, Preston won the Football League Second Division title in the 1999–2000 season and reached the Football League First Division play-off final the following season, narrowly missing promotion to the Premier League.</p>

<h2>Everton Tenure and Premier League Recognition</h2>
<p>In 2002, David Moyes was appointed manager of Everton. His tenure at the club lasted over a decade, during which he consistently kept the team competitive in the Premier League despite limited financial resources. Everton qualified for the UEFA Champions League in 2005 and reached the FA Cup Final in 2009. Moyes was named League Managers Association Manager of the Year three times—in 2003, 2005, and 2009—which reflected the high regard held for his managerial abilities.</p>

<p>On the occasion of his 10th anniversary at Everton, Moyes received commendations from notable figures within the sport, including <a href="/biography/kenny-dalglish">Kenny Dalglish</a>, <a href="/biography/ars-ne-wenger">Arsène Wenger</a>, and <a href="/biography/alex-ferguson">Sir</a> <a href="/biography/alex-ferguson">Alex Ferguson</a>. His work was also praised in the UK Parliament by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Rotheram">MP</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Rotheram">Steve Rotheram</a>. During his time at Everton, Moyes became a board member of the League Managers Association, contributing to the organization in an executive capacity.</p>

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<h2>Manchester United and Subsequent Roles</h2>
<p>Moyes succeeded <a href="/biography/alex-ferguson">Sir</a> <a href="/biography/alex-ferguson">Alex Ferguson</a> 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.</p>

<p>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 <a href="/biography/sam-allardyce">Sam Allardyce</a>. Despite his efforts, Sunderland struggled and Moyes later stepped down after the club was relegated.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Public Perception</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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