WEST HAM fans streamed out of Stamford Bridge just minutes into the second half of their match with Chelsea.
The Hammers had already trailed 3-0 at half-time before conceding three minutes after the restart.
David Moyes’ side endured a difficult opening 45 minutes in West London as goals from Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher and Noni Madueke put the Blues in control.
Several fans had already headed for the exit before the break, whilst those brave enough to stay returned for the second half.
However, even they had seen enough just moments later.
A long ball over the top from Trevoh Chalobah released Madueke, who unselfishly squared for Nicolas Jackson to add a fourth.
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The empty seats soon became visible in the away end as Hammers fans left the stadium.
As for those who stayed, chants of “Ole” and “We’ve got the ball” could soon be heard when in possession.
Defeat at Stamford Bridge would all but end West Ham’s hopes of qualifying for Europe.
Their opponents would move five points above them in sixth place, with the Hammers having just two matches remaining.
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Moyes has overseen three consecutive seasons of continental competition, which peaked with last year’s Conference League triumph.
He now looks destined to leave the London Stadium at the end of the current campaign, though.
The 61-year-old’s contract expires this summer and he is yet to pen a new deal.
Meanwhile, former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui has reportedly held talks with the club, despite opposition from supporters.
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Billy McKinlay – First team coach
The former Scotland international joined West Ham as a coach in 2021. He has a close relationship with David Moyes.
John Heitinga – First team coach
The ex-Everton and Fulham star joined as a member of Moyes’ coaching staff last September.
He knew the Scottish manager through his spell at Goodison Park.
Kevin Nolan – First team coach
Nolan has been with the Hammers since 2020. He previously played for West Ham, Bolton, Newcastle, Leyton Orient and Notts County.
Mark Robson – First team coach
Robson was appointed head coach of West Ham’s Under-21’s in 2021 but was promoted to one of Moyes’ assistants last year.
Henry Newman – First team coach
Newman has been at West Ham United since January 2020.
He also works as lead opposition scout.
Xavi Valero – Goalkeeper coach
The Spaniard was appointed as West Ham’s goalkeeper coach in June 2018.
Richard Collinge – Performance Director
Collinge was appointed as West Ham’s Head of Medical in 2018 but was promoted to Performance Director last year.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
