Ex-Sunderland manager David Moyes trades football for fruit and veg - as he becomes a delivery driver

The Scot, who is currently in charge of Premier League side West Ham United, spent four days delivering fruit and vegetables to residents near his home in Lancashire.

For Moyes, it was the least he could do during his time away from football.

“I volunteered to do it as my wife was away at the time and I was on my own – so I became a fruit and veg driver," he said, speaking to the Guardian.

“It was beautiful big boxes of fruit and veg, really colourful. I was enjoying it, going back to the shop to get another lot and then filling the car up.

"Two of my pals who I go out for drinks with now and again were giving me dog’s abuse and WhatsApping me saying: ‘Have you delivered your fruit and veg yet?’ I ended up having to deliver two big boxes to my pals.”

Moyes even received a kind tip from an elderly resident – who wasn’t aware of his full-time profession – after one of his deliveries.

“I think it was £16.80, one box of fruit and veg.

“She gave me a £20 note and said: ‘Here son, just keep the change.’ It was an older lady. The tip!”

In addition to his volunteer work, Moyes has also agreed to a 30 per cent pay-cut at West Ham during this uncertain period.