Moyes’ future still uncertain as West Ham contract winds down
The Scottish manager has been among their most successful in club history, leading the team to multiple European campaigns and assisting them in taking home their first major trophy since the 1983 campaign.
With 15 goals and 14 assists so far this season, West Ham is improving.
In January, the Hammers were unable to sign a new forward.
Every fan will remember West Ham’s victory in the Europa Conference League in Prague as a night that defined the Moyes era, and it was the ideal way to cap off a wild campaign in which the Hammers were on the verge of domestic relegation.
Although Moyes’s accomplishments at West Ham have been very impressive on paper since he took over, some people think the 60-year-old has reached his limits.
| West Ham’s league finishes under Moyes | Season |
|---|---|
| 14th | 22/23 |
| 6th | 21/22 |
| 7th | 20/21 |
| 16th | 19/20 |
West Ham’s league performance since the summer of 2022 has cast doubt on Moyes’ long-term suitability, despite their stellar European record under the former Manchester United manager.
After finishing in 14th place the previous season, they spent a significant amount of 2022–2023 fighting to stay in the standings. In fact, Moores came dangerously near to being fired by West Ham the previous season.
Tim Steidten, the technical director of West Ham, is rumoured to have been quietly considering Moyes’ replacement before the Irons manager’s contract expires this summer.
Reliable club insider ExWHUemployee claims that although preliminary discussions over a new deal for Moyes have taken place, the team will wait to evaluate the circumstances before
“He quite confidentially spoke to the press and said he has a contract offer and that it is him that is deliberating for now and not the club,” Ex.
The information in this report differs slightly from what I was told by my sources. In my opinion, there has been discussion and a good chance of agreement over the terms and conditions. Though I do think that the agreement has been effectively delayed until the end of the season, when we can properly evaluate this year’s accomplishments, I still want to see it through. In my opinion, everyone will benefit most from this choice.”
Graham Potter favourite to replace David Moyes at West Ham
In an extensive analysis of the managers who could replace Moyes should he go, Football Insider offers an intriguing perspective on Graham Potter.
In fact, the publication claims that Potter is the current choice to succeed Moyes because the West Ham board views him as “gettable”.
Despite being unemployed since Chelsea fired him, the 48-year-old is reportedly still highly regarded by Man City manager Pep Guardiola, who called him “outstanding” for his work at Brighton earlier.
