Jonty Banks

Fri 9 June 2023 7:10, UK

David Moyes will hold crunch talks on Friday (9 June) about his future as West Ham United manager, with the Scot privately considering the option of resignation, according to the Daily Mail.

The Hammers boss led the club to their first piece of silverware since 1980 when the club defeated Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday (7 June).

Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol had previously reported (14 May) that West Ham would hold talks with the Scot about his future at the London Stadium after their European commitments were finished.

The Daily Mail shared a new update, writing: “However, sources have indicated to that Moyes has privately considered the merits of walking away this summer after what has been a largely difficult season which saw the team escape relegation by just six points.

“During Friday’s discussions, Sullivan and Moyes will hold a season debrief, while the head coach will be updated on some of the infrastructural changes the club plan on implementing this summer.

Shame

If Moyes decides that now is the time to part ways with the club, then he will long be remembered as the manager who brought silverware back to the club.

West Ham should allow the Scot to decide on his own future, and the decision should firmly be in his half of the court.

Despite a severely underwhelming Premier League campaign, he managed to juggle the extra European commitments with ease, as well as bedding in a number of new high-profile signings to the club.

This summer feels like a new page has been turned for the club, with Declan Rice set to leave the club and other stars such as Angelo Ogbonna, Pablo Fornals and Lukasz Fabianski nearing the end of their stays at the London Stadium.

A private resignation would allow Moyes to leave the club with his head held high in the thought that he secured West Ham United a third straight season with European football and gave the club one of the best nights in history.

If he does leave, he will be sorely missed.