Former Sunderland boss David Moyes admits that his tenure at the Stadium of Light was a difficult experience that left him questioning his ability as a manager. The 62-year-old Scot, now in charge at Everton, believes that football can be emotionally draining if you're not careful, and that it's essential to stay resolute and focused.
Moyes' exit from Sunderland in 2017 after just one season was marked by relegation, which he admits was a "horrible feeling" for him as well. The then financially troubled club had been struggling, and Moyes felt that the situation would only get worse if he stayed, so he tendered his resignation to avoid being sacked.
However, despite the challenges, Moyes is proud of the time he spent at Sunderland, where he won six Premier League games in 10 months. He acknowledges that it was a difficult period, but one that ultimately made him a better manager. "It's not easy when you're going through a tough spell," Moyes said. "But if you stay focused and don't give up, you can come out the other side stronger."
Moyes' experiences at Sunderland, Real Sociedad, and Manchester United have undoubtedly shaped his approach to management. He believes that setbacks like relegation are opportunities for growth and learning, rather than failures to be ashamed of. "It makes you a little bit tougher going into other jobs," he said. "And it makes you realise you don't want to go through anything like that again."
Moyes' latest return to the Stadium of Light will be a poignant one, as Everton takes on their former manager in a Premier League match on Monday. While Sunderland have made significant progress since Moyes left, they remain a team with a rich history and passionate fan base, and it will be interesting to see how the 62-year-old Scot navigates his return to Wearside.
Moyes' exit from Sunderland in 2017 after just one season was marked by relegation, which he admits was a "horrible feeling" for him as well. The then financially troubled club had been struggling, and Moyes felt that the situation would only get worse if he stayed, so he tendered his resignation to avoid being sacked.
However, despite the challenges, Moyes is proud of the time he spent at Sunderland, where he won six Premier League games in 10 months. He acknowledges that it was a difficult period, but one that ultimately made him a better manager. "It's not easy when you're going through a tough spell," Moyes said. "But if you stay focused and don't give up, you can come out the other side stronger."
Moyes' experiences at Sunderland, Real Sociedad, and Manchester United have undoubtedly shaped his approach to management. He believes that setbacks like relegation are opportunities for growth and learning, rather than failures to be ashamed of. "It makes you a little bit tougher going into other jobs," he said. "And it makes you realise you don't want to go through anything like that again."
Moyes' latest return to the Stadium of Light will be a poignant one, as Everton takes on their former manager in a Premier League match on Monday. While Sunderland have made significant progress since Moyes left, they remain a team with a rich history and passionate fan base, and it will be interesting to see how the 62-year-old Scot navigates his return to Wearside.
just got some bad news... another football manager admitting that their time in charge was super tough 
david moyes is like "yeah i lost my job at sunderland and it was a horrible feeling" 
but he's all good now, says it made him a better manager 
meanwhile, sunderland fans are probably just worried about this match on monday... gonna be an interesting one 
, that was like losing a part of yourself. But seriously, it's not easy being a manager, especially with all the pressure and expectation. You gotta be able to take the heat and stay focused 
. I'm curious to see how he does back at Sunderland, it's gonna be an interesting match 
. Maybe this is his chance to prove himself again 
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, but he's turned it into a growth opportunity 
. Relegating wasn't easy, but he's all about resilience and bouncing back 
. He's like the coach from Coach Carter, pushing himself and others to be better 
. It'll be interesting to see how Everton fans react to their former gaffer back at Sunderland 
️, but I'm sure Moyes will give it his all 
. Bring on the Wearside derby! 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to stay at a club that's basically on life support? But for real tho, six wins in 10 months is not bad 
! He might've had to deal with some tough times, but at least he got some decent game time out of it. Relegation's like a reboot button for your managerial career - you get to come back stronger and wiser 
. And let's be real, who doesn't love coming back to haunt their old club? It's like the ultimate revenge story 
. Can't wait for this match, gonna be juicy! 
he's right, setbacks can make u tougher & more resilient... 
. On the bright side, if managers like Moyes can come out stronger from those experiences, then maybe we're seeing some growth and resilience there