DAVID MOYES’ decision on his West Ham future will come down to love and not money.
Boss Moyes, 60, has a contract ready to sign and there are no problems with the terms.
However, he is yet to commit as he studies the fan reaction for the rest of the season.
Moyes is irked that some of the support want him out and he has had to stand up for his style and results while coming under fire.
That is really bugging the Scot, who brought the Hammers last season their first major European trophy since 1965.
The former Manchester United and Everton manager wants to feel appreciated and valued by the West Ham faithful before he puts pen to paper on a new deal.
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Some supporters feel Moyes is a product of old-school British managers whose cautious tactics and safety-first football are preventing West Ham from realising their full potential.
And “#MoyesOut” is becoming a common social media trend amongst fans.
Moyes knows that fan support can make or break a manager’s tenure, and he is not willing to commit to staying at the club if he does not feel the backing of the supporters.
West Ham who still remain in the Europa League have a tough quarter-final against Bayer Leverkusen.
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But their campaign in the Premier League has been filled with many ups and downs.
Moyes will want fans to remember the Hammer’s victories in the first half of the season against Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and United.
But unfortunately, they are clinging onto their 6-0 defeat to the Gunners and 3-0 loss to the Red Devils in February.
Plus crashing out of the EFL Cup to Liverpool after a horrific 5-1 thrashing followed by exiting the FA Cup in the 5th round to Championship side Bristol City.
The only way he can win fans over is if the Irons deliver a miracle against Xabi Alonso’s side who are unbeaten this season and secure a European spot next term.
Currently sitting seventh in the table the Hammers have six games left of the season and their spot in Europe next season is not guaranteed.
While Moyes has transformed the club into a consistent European title contender.
Fans expectations for the East London side have risen and they do not want to settle for a mid-table finish anymore.
With new recruits Mohammed Kudus, James Ward-Prowse and Edeson Alvarez this term West Ham have the quality to finish in the top six – and they are not convinced Moyes is the man to help them achieve it.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
