Arteta was always grumpy but doing a brilliant job - Moyes jokes in tribute to Arteta - video Dailymotion

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Everton boss David Moyes on his memories of Arsenal’s boss Mikel Arteta and him always being a grumpy player ahead of their Premier League clash Finch Farm, Liverpool, UK

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00:00When it's teams like Arsenal, Man City next to Goodison after that as well,

00:05it feels like they're the kind of occasions that really can bring the best out of Goodison as well.

00:09Yes, I hope so. I hope it brings the best out of the team more than anything.

00:12I hope the crowd bring the best out of the team because they've played such a part in us getting results,

00:18not just now but over decades they've done that.

00:22So let's hope that the crowd get right behind the team and help us in those games.

00:26What good memories does it bring back for you with Mikel Arteta in the opposition this weekend?

00:30I'm thrilled for Mikel because he was one of our ex-players.

00:35I think any manager is always quite pleased when they see their players go on to have careers in management or coaching.

00:41I've had a lot in my time now going into the job.

00:46I think Mikel has done unbelievably well.

00:50I think he's probably worked under arguably the best manager in the world since Sir Alex in Pep,

00:57which has given him a great chance to see other things as well.

01:01Culturally he was always from Spain, which would always give him a slightly different feel than here,

01:07but most of his football has been played in the UK.

01:10So he's got a really good balance of seeing what's required in the UK and from the Spanish side as well.

01:17Did you see a coach in him?

01:20It's always difficult. People ask that question quite often to me.

01:24Who do you see as being future coaches?

01:26I think Mikel always had his own thoughts about it and he was good.

01:32He was a good leader as well, Mikel at the time, and became captain here for a long period as well.

01:38So maybe looking back I'd say yes, I do see that.

01:43But at the time I don't think you ever really think what one's necessarily going to go on to be a manager.

01:48Has he changed then?

01:49Has he changed? No, I think he was always a bit grumpy as well.

01:54You've seen that in his management as well.

01:58But I think that overall he was a competitive player, he was a really good player as well.

02:04He'd done a great job for us here at Everton.

02:06Grumpy, you're expecting a few words on the t-slam then?

02:08Well, you've seen him in action, so it's not just me.

02:12Will there be a wine afterwards?

02:14I'll always invite Mikel in, he's an ex-player and if he wants to come in for a drink he'll always be welcome.

Arteta was always grumpy but doing a brilliant job - Moyes jokes in tribute to Arteta

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