Sky Sports pundit shares David Moyes decision on West Ham United job
Sky Sports pundit Stephen Warnock stated that West Ham United boss David Moyes has “got every right to” stay in his position, amid ongoing uncertainty ahead of next season.
The Scotsman has led the Hammers to the Europa Conference League final as well as securing Premier League survival in a turbulent season that could yet end in success.
After securing their place in the showpiece Prague final with a win over AZ Alkmaar on Thursday, they maintained the feel-good factor with a convincing 3-1 victory over Leeds United in the last home game of the campaign, on Sunday.
Former Liverpool and Aston Villa defender Warnock commented on Moyes’ leadership in recent weeks after club chiefs decided to stick with him, live on The Football Show, Sky Sports News [22 May, 10:29].
“This could be a brilliant season for West Ham, it’s been an up-and-down season, ” he said.
“I think there’s a consensus that they want someone progressive in, someone, new, but if he wins the Europa Conference League and he has obviously kept them in the Premier League, I think it would be a nice way if he wanted to, to bow out.
“Also, if he does want to stay, I think he’s got every right to, and I think the fans owe him that as well, to back him because, on the performances of some of the players in the last few weeks, we’re starting to see the fruits of the player’s coming in and what they are capable of.
“For me, he has done a great job, under big, big pressure.”
Enhanced reputation
Whatever happens next, Moyes can’t lose.
He has taken his side to the brink of European glory, to lift their first major trophy since 1980, and if they go on to beat Fiorentina, he will have secured a legacy to last forever at West Ham.
That is the objective and would mean a successful end to the season but importantly, they have gone one better than last season’s semi-final in the Europa League, whilst navigating a difficult situation in the Premier League.
It is to Moyes’ credit that he has managed those competing priorities, as well as balancing the squad against the backdrop of ongoing speculation on his own role at the club.
If he does leave in the coming weeks it will be with his head held high.
The veteran boss has increased his standing and reputation as a manager already and that will be confirmed further if the Hammers go on to prevail in Prague.