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West Ham boss David Moyes: I'm trying to be calmer

West Ham boss David Moyes is working on being calmer on the touchline.

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."

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