MX23RW : Sunday, December 15 05:49:38| >> :120:31336:31336:

West Ham boss David Moyes trying to act calmer on the touchline

West Ham boss David Moyes trying to act calmer on the touchline
© Reuters
The 58-year-old's new-found calm is likely to be tested over the final four matches as West Ham chase a Champions League place.

West Ham boss David Moyes admits he has mellowed on the touchline this season.

The Scot says his positive Covid-19 test and enforced absence from the club in September gave him a new perspective on management.

Moyes missed four matches while he self-isolated, leaving assistant Alan Irvine and coach Stuart Pearce to hold the fort.

The 58-year-old's new-found calm is likely to be tested over the final four matches, with West Ham firmly in the hunt for a Champions League place.

They face fellow European hopefuls Everton at the London Stadium on Sunday with Moyes admitting he is "trying hard" to keep his cool.

"When I had Covid and was watching games from the house I found that I couldn't be emotionally connected," he revealed.

"I had to sit back from it and make the calls, but my TV feed was a minute or so behind the game so I couldn't have any real massive effect.

"So I have tried to think about it and try to be a bit calmer and not so noisy and get caught up – but I don't want to lose that.

"I don't know sometimes what people look for in a manager. Do they want someone who is bouncing up and down the touchline?

"Over the last couple of years we have seen the likes of Jurgen Klopp and many others doing that, and prior to that we used to see Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson sit on the bench calm, so there are many ways to manage.

"I don't think it should be one way fits all. I just think you have to be yourself. Personally, I feel I will settle down a bit more and try to be a bit calmer than I was when I was younger."

Midfielder Declan Rice is back in training after five weeks out with a knee injury but Moyes has yet to decide whether he is ready to be pitched straight back in.

ID:446630: cacheID:446630:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3464:
Written by
P A
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured on March 1, 2021
Read Next:
Carlo Ancelotti already planning for summer transfer window
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Chiefs
@
Browns
6pm
Ravens
@
Giants
6pm
Jets
@
Jags
6pm
Cowboys
@
Panthers
6pm
Washington
@
Saints
6pm
Dolphins
@
Texans
6pm
Bengals
@
Titans
9.25pm
Colts
@
Broncos
9.25pm
Patriots
@
Cardinals
9.25pm
Buccaneers
@
Chargers
9.25pm
Steelers
@
Eagles
9.25pm
Bills
@
Lions
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City158342721627
6Aston Villa167452425-125
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Fulham166642422224
10Brentford157263128323
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton153661421-715
16Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1512121131-205


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!