Former Premier League manager David Moyes was involved in an ‘awkward’ exchange during Match of the Day 2 on Sunday evening.
Moyes, 61, was part of the BBC’s broadcast alongside presenter Mark Chapman, 51, and Alan Shearer, 54.
The Scot has been without a coaching role since he left West Ham United at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Advert
Since then, he has appeared on several podcasts, radio and TV shows, allowing him the chance to provide expert analysis of the games.
Although highlights of Man United and Everton – two of Moyes’ former clubs - featured on the broadcast, the ‘awkward’ exchange happened during a conversation about Chelsea’s squad depth.
“You look at the changes he [Enzo Maresca] can make in Europe, and look, they’re in the conference league…so they can [rest players],” said Chapman when discussing why Chelsea looked ‘fresh’ compared to Aston Villa during the Blues’ 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.
But Moyes was quick to jump to the defence of the European competition, having led West Ham to a Conference League triumph in June 2023.
Advert
“What’s up with the Conference League?” joked Moyes before Shearer and Chapman burst into laughter.
“Anyhow…that was a bit awkward,” added Chapman before moving on.
Of course, all three members of the team saw the funny side of the light hearted exchange.
Advert
After the 2-1 victory against Fiorentina in Prague, Czech Republic, which secured Moyes’ first-ever major trophy as a manager, he referred to it as the “best day in management”, speaking immediately after the game.
Fans also weighed in with their thoughts on social media.
One said: “Looks like he didn’t find it funny at all, his biggest achievement being laughed at.”
Another added: “What a pundit Moyes is, more air time needed.”
Advert
A third commented: “Well done, Moyes, just shows how these presenters actually feel when you confront their ignorance & bias.”
With a fourth saying: “Moyes is class on punditry.”
It is still unclear whether Moyes will return to management, but he has been linked with a return to his former club, Everton, according to the Mirror, having previously managed the Toffees for 11 years before departing for Manchester United in 2013.
The 61-year-old discussed the prospect of a return to a coaching role when speaking on The Overlap brought to you by Sky Bet in November.
Advert
"No case of that [wanting to get back into management] at all, but I’m starting to think about it," he said.
"For three months I’ve been great, because I wanted the time off.
"It doesn’t sound a lot to say you’ve had 60 games last year, but when you’re the manager and you’re coming back on a Thursday night from Belgium or France, you’re saying, ‘My goodness, I’ve got to get the team prepared – I’ve got to get all the work done.'"
Topics: David Moyes, Match Of The Day, Chelsea, West Ham United, Premier League
Luke Davies