West Ham United spend per point should earn David Moyes pay rise
For the second season in a row, West Ham United have arguably batted above their average in the Premier League as they chase European football again.
Their run to the Europa League semi-finals would have undone most others clubs’ domestic campaigns but David Moyes has helped to mastermind the Irons’ competitive nature in both continental and national ventures.
It is an especially impressive accomplishment in the Premier League when you consider the vast amounts of money being spent and the relative competitiveness of the other teams in the division.
The Liverpool Echo’s business in football writer, Dave Powell, shared a very intriguing graph on his Twitter account, showcasing each top-flight side’s amount of money spent for each point they’ve picked up in the league this season.
Understandably, Manchester United and Everton are among the clubs with the biggest spend per point (£16.9million and £12.5million respectively) but it is very impressive how well the Hammers have done.
They have spent just £4.6milion per point which is significantly lower than every team in the top half of the league table bar Brighton (£3.8million) and to still be challenging the likes of United with just one game to go is remarkable.
Moyes wouldn’t be begrudged if he went to the club’s board and asked if he could have a pay rise after what he’s managed to achieve at the London Stadium since he rejoined the club and the good times don’t appear to be ending anytime soon.
A Europa Conference League trophy next season along with another year of top-six form in the Premier League would firmly solidify West Ham United’s place among the best clubs in the entire country and from there, we can push on towards being potential Champions League or even title challengers in a few years time.
In other West Ham news, Tony Carr has offered his advice to one of the Irons’ star players over his future amid transfer rumblings.
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