West Ham United hierarchy want David Moyes in charge for European Conference League campaign
West Ham United remain “fully supportive” of David Moyes and want him in charge for the club’s European Conference League campaign next month, according to the Evening Standard.
Pressure has intensified on Moyes after losing 2-0 to Spurs at the weekend – a 13th loss from 23 Premier League games this season – with The Times reporting that the Scottish manager faces the sack if the club lose to Nottingham Forest on Saturday (25 February).
Despite their poor league form, the Hammers are still in with a chance of claiming silverware in Europe after becoming the first team to win all six group-stage games in the European Conference League’s short history.
The Evening Standard shared (21 February) that the 50-year-old is set to be given a chance to continue this run in Europe, which is set to re-commence at The London Stadium on Thursday, 16 March.
They wrote: “As then, the club hierarchy insist they remain fully supportive of Moyes and want to give the 59-year-old time to steer the Hammers to safety, as well as the chance to pick up their strong pre-Christmas form in Europe when their Europa Conference League campaign resumes early next month.”
Faith
Moyes just never seems to relieve the pressure this season after failing to hit the heights expected by much of the fanbase, but the board seem to be fully supportive that he can turn it around both in the Premier League and in Europe.
A chance for silverware is certainly on the cards for the Hammers this season after flying through the early stages of the European Conference League with a blemish-free record.
What is more intriguing though, is the club’s differing fortunes in the two competitions. In the league, Moyes’ side have looked short on confidence and short on ideas in attack. Their failures to find the back of the net are highlighted by the meagre 19 goals scored in 23 games this term.
It is mad to think that the same side have scored 13 goals from six games during their group stage in Europe and breezed through at ease. Maybe a little relief from the pressure of the Premier League relegation fight could do Moyes and his team the world of good.