“Likely to be” | Moyes to be offered an extension on one condition
According to rumors, David Moyes is still expected to be offered a new contract even if the majority of West Ham supporters want him fired.
Going into 2024, a lot of West Ham supporters had high expectations. They were poised to secure their spot in Europe for a record-breaking fourth season after defeating Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates.
Unfortunately, not everything has gone as planned. The Hammers are currently in eighth position, have not won this season, and must watch a squad that doesn’t seem to care.
It should come as no surprise that, less than a year after winning the Europa Conference League, the vast majority of East London supporters suddenly want David Moyes fired. Both sets of supporters were chanting “sacked in the morning” and there were “Moores out” banners all over Nottingham Forest’s away end.
Football Insider thinks he is still likely to be granted a new contract, much to the dismay of those who want him gone, if he can improve his performances. They anticipate that he will receive an extension, but they indicate that the club will hold off on making a decision until the completion of the current campaign.
Obviously, if things do not turn round, the board may be forced to reconsider this and they have already started looking at potential replacements in case the abysmal form continues.
In another related news:
A former Premier League manager rejected Crystal Palace’s approach in order to join West Ham as Moyes’ successor.
Now that Roy Hodgson’s exit from Crystal Palace has been officially announced, West Ham has the oldest manager in the Premier League. However, the way things are going, David Moyes might soon lose his job as well.
The Hammers have lost their last three games and are still winless on the season. Despite being eighth in the league, they are performing like a squad that ought to be demoted. The Scotsman still has time to make a difference, but it does not appear that it is his time to do it.
It would be stupid for the team, considering their current state of play, to not at least compile a list of possible successors. Julen Lopetegui is one name that keeps coming up. The former manager of Wolves is reportedly eager to return to the Premier League, and he appears to be particularly interested in West Ham.
The Portuguese manager reportedly turned down Crystal Palace in order to hold out for the chance to take over at the London Stadium, according to Football Insider. Oliver Glasner, another manager who was strongly associated with a relocation to East London, was thus appointed by the Eagles.
It’s obvious that nobody can predict exactly what Moyes’ future holds at the team, but their current state of play is just untenable. The choice made by the board will undoubtedly spark debate no matter who is appointed. It is likely the most significant choice Sullivan will ever make as the club’s owner. Whoever is chosen to be the next West Ham manager will have large shoes to fill.
