DAVID MOYES had a bizarre reaction when asked about Jarrod Bowen’s England call-up before his side’s match with Freiburg.
TNT’s Archie Rhind-Tutt, talking to the West Ham boss just before the game, mentioned that Bowen had got back in the England squad then asked: “What are the qualities that have made him stand out in your team?”
A prickly Moyes responded: “Well I’m not going to answer anything about Jarrod getting in the England team before a West Ham cup game tonight so let’s keep to the West Ham questions please.”
A bemused Rhind-Tutt responded: “But just the qualities he’s shown in your team then.”
Moyes – who has form for snapping at journalists – then gave a more normal response and said: “He’s a really good player. He can play many positions and we’ll use him in different positions tonight.”
Rhind-Tutt took to Twitter after to say: “David Moyes had a go at me and I’m still not sure why” as he shared the interaction.
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One fan responded: “Totally unnecessary response to a pretty ordinary question. Handled well.”
Another wrote: “Was a bit weird wasn’t it.”
And a third said: “Could he be concerned about trying to keep Bowen’s feet on the ground? International selection really irks some club managers and I guess they’d rather they ignored their players, especially at sides outside the top 4 or so?”
It’s not the first time Moyes has snapped at a journalist.
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When one dared call him ‘Moyesy’ the coach began to laugh and replied: “F***ing hell, I don’t think we are that close.”
He also had an angry exchange with his own player last year.
After the latest outburst, Moyes was then asked about the fact that West Ham had to play without any away fans owing to a ban they received for throwing missiles during last year’s Conference League final.
He said: “It’s really difficult because part of getting your team in Europe is you really want your supporters to enjoy the trips and I think over the last few years we’ve hopefully given them a few trips they’ve enjoyed.
“Especially last year, winning in Prague. But for them not to be here tonight is disappointing.”
Those fans would have laid their eyes on more Europa glory had they been there, with West Ham winning 2-1 thanks to headed goals from Lucas Pacqueta and Nayef Aguerd.
The away win leaves them top of the group and in pole position to progress to the Round of 16.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
