From sleeping in a car during the 1998 World Cup to being named the manager of one of the biggest clubs in the world, David Moyes has walked a long road to reach the top.The Scot was given the huge task this summer of taking charge at Manchester United and replacing Sir Alex Ferguson, who brought his trophy-laden 26-year reign to an end in May.
Speaking to the Press Association’s Simon Stone, Moyes gave an insight into topics such as his journey to the pinnacle of his sport, how he plans to make the most of the bigger resources available to him – after impressing while working on a limited budget during 11 years at Everton – and the future of British coaches.
Moyes on his struggles through the ranks
“By the World Cup in France [in 1998], I had only just been appointed manager at Preston. I had to ask the Professional Footballers’ Association to fund me because I wanted to go to the World Cup to study.
“I wrote to all of the countries to ask if I could go and watch training.
“The only country who replied and said yes was Craig Brown with Scotland – and I was Scottish and had already been at all their courses.
“I had some tickets for some games, but not enough. But I hired a small car. I was given some funding by the PFA. I wasn’t earning enough.
“In the end I drove round and had to sleep in the car a few nights. That is the kind of thing I did to try to find some more knowledge.” – BBC Sport
