West Ham need to decide on an ’emergency strategy’ to save their season – Dean Jones
West Ham need to probably decide on an “emergency strategy” if they are to sack David Moyes, in order to rescue their season, according to journalist Dean Jones.
The Hammers are undergoing a torrid Premier League campaign so far, with their latest defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers leaving them 18th in the table with three defeats in their last four games.
Results have loft Moyes’ position as West Ham boss in serious jeopardy with various reports indicating he could well be on the brink of the sack.
According to Six Foot Two [16 January], Moyes is walking on thin ice at the London Stadium, but will be taking training ahead of their crucial clash with Everton at the weekend.
And Jones, speaking to GiveMeSport [17 January] has said that the Hammers’ summer strategy has unfortunately ‘backfired’ and they would need a back-up plan if Moyes is to lose his job.
He said: “They’ve given money to the squad, they’ve strengthened the squad, they brought in talent that should have improved them. It’s pretty much all backfired, so it’s a big decision.
“They’re clearly weighing up whether to get rid of him at the moment, but they need to decide on an emergency strategy here that can rescue their season.”
Pressure is on
The Hammers’ crunch clash with Everton this weekend is certainly a crucial clash with both teams majorly underperforming so far this campaign. And Moyes’ position as boss is increasingly becoming untenable.
Considering the amount of quality at their disposal, West Ham will be expected to get their season back on track against the Toffees on home turf.
It is quite damning the position the club finds itself in considering the amount of money spent last summer and the plethora of talents they signed. It was supposed to be a campaign where the Hammers built on their past two seasons of overachievement.
Can the blame be solely placed on Moyes? Probably not. The players certainly deserve some of the flack, but many are left wondering whether Moyes has taken the club as far as he can.
There are some top-level coaches available to try and persuade to take the job, but Jones is correct in that the Hammers need an emergency strategy should they fail to convince top potential managerial suitors.