The Scottish coach has been out of work since leaving West Ham last May and revealed that he isn't ready to call time on his career in the dugout yet.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Moyes said: "I don't consider myself done yet but I am certainly enjoying some time off.

"The one thing I won't do is put any manager under pressure personally, because I don't believe in it. I have not liked it when I have been in that position myself.

"We are all getting a little bit older and I have to make sure I am doing the right thing for myself."

Moyes – who was appointed an OBE in the New Year Honour list for services to football - explained that he would rather not take charge of a club "fighting relegation" in his next job after developing a reputation as a steady pair of hands during his career in the game.

He said: "Football is in my blood. It has been since I was a boy. I love watching football and I have enjoyed my career.

"If there is another part to it, so be it. But I would only want it to be a good part. I wouldn't want to be coming in and doing something which is very difficult.

"I don't want to be at the bottom of the league and fighting relegation which I have had a few times, so we will see how things go."

Meanwhile, Moyes is concerned about the lack of opportunities for British coaches in the Premier League as there are currently only three working in the top flight of English football.

He said: "It is becoming much more difficult for them to get an opportunity to manage the clubs who win more and give them a chance to be successful. Eddie Howe is doing a brilliant job at Newcastle.

"The Premier League is unique. It is seen throughout the world. Every manager wants to have a go at being in the Premier League because of the intensity, support and coverage and the level of players."