West Ham’s ‘moaning’ fans ‘will regret’ forcing David Moyes out – Keith Wyness
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has claimed West Ham fans “will regret” pushing manager David Moyes out of the club.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – claimed some Irons fans still “live in the Martin Peters and Trevor Brooking era” and are detached from the “reality” of the Premier League.
Football Insider revealed on Wednesday (1 May) that West Ham changed their mind on handing Moyes a contract extension earlier this year due to pressure from fan groups.
The Scot is now expected to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season – barring another unexpected twist.
West Ham have reportedly held talks with Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim about the job.
Wyness hits out at ‘moaning’ West Ham fans as Moyes era comes to an end
Wyness, who worked with Moyes at Everton, claimed fans will realise “in time” that the 62-year-old has done a great job at the London Stadium.
He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “It appears Moyes’ time is coming to an end.
“There have been reports of foreign managers coming over for interviews, and I don’t think David would’ve been very happy about that if he hadn’t made his mind up.
“Although he hasn’t gone public, I think it will be his last season.
“West Ham may come to regret that. He’s done a great job for them, and I’m sure he’ll end up somewhere else.
“I saw him develop into a reasoned, seasoned man-manager at Everton.
“The main moan from the fans seems to be about the style of play. It’s very difficult because some fans still live in the Martin Peters and Trevor Brooking era, where West Ham were one of the classiest sides around.
“They expect the same thing every time. The reality is that you can’t always do that, and sometimes you have to grind out results.
“I think that in time, the fans will realise that Moyes has done a great job and regret the criticism.”
In other news, 34-year-old to leave West Ham as Tim Steidten’s replacement plan revealed.
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