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FORMER West Ham boss David Moyes has revealed he is not ready to retire just yet.However, he will only return to management when the right job comes up.David Moyes has revealed he would love to return to managementCredit: GettyMoyes has been out of work since leaving the Hammers in May.He refused to rule out the possibility of a third stint at the London Stadium earlier this month amid mounting concerns around Julen Lopetegui – the man who replaced him.The Scot has also been linked with a return to Everton under the club’s new owners.But Moyes, who was this week appointed an OBE in the New Year Honours list for services to football, has revealed that while he wants to make a return to the sport, he will only do so if and when the perfect opportunity arises.Read More in FootballThe 61-year-old told BBC Sport: “I don’t consider myself done yet but I am certainly enjoying some time off.”The one thing I won’t do is put any manager under pressure personally, because I don’t believe in it. I have not liked it when I have been in that position myself.”We are all getting a little bit older and I have to make sure I am doing the right thing for myself.”Football is in my blood. It has been since I was a boy. I love watching football and I have enjoyed my career.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”If there is another part to it, so be it. But I would only want it to be a good part. I wouldn’t want to be coming in and doing something which is very difficult.”I don’t want to be at the bottom of the league and fighting relegation which I have had a few times, so we will see how things go.”‘David Moyes felt under appreciated by West Ham fans’ but Julen Lopetegui can win cup | Karren BradyMoyes spent six years with West Ham in total and won the Europa Conference League at the end of the 2022-23 season.He has also managed Sunderland, Real Sociedad, Manchester United, Everton and Preston North End. More

WEST HAM star Jarrod Bowen is set to be out for two months after breaking his foot.The club captain picked up the problem in the 5-0 battering by Liverpool on Sunday night.Jarrod Bowen has sustained a broken footCredit: RexBowen is set to be sidelined for two monthsCredit: GettyBowen, 28, hurt himself in the first-half but tried to play on.But following a tackle by Alexis Mac Allister, the winger limped off on the hour mark. SunSport understands West Ham will be without their star man for six to eight weeks. Bowen updated fans on Instagram, writing: “Unfortunately in the first-half of our game on Sunday I suffered a fracture to a bone in my foot. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”As always I tried to fight on and continue playing until I physically couldn’t. “Injuries happen in football but I’m already looking forward to getting back out there as soon as possible. See you all soon!”Bowen, who has 14 England caps, has been the Irons’ shining light in a poor season, scoring six goals and assisting four.The injury is a huge blow to West Ham, who sit 13th in the Premier League table and are eight points above the relegation zone.Most read in FootballFans are already fearing the worst, with one saying: “We’re done out here without Bowen.”Another added: “This club is cursed, speedy recovery captain.”Graham Potter admits he’s ‘looking at things’ as speculation intensifies that he’ll replace Julen Lopetegui at West HamA change is not imminent, with Manchester City to come next, but the Hammers board are keen to see significant improvement – which will be difficult without their talisman.Bowen’s recovery could also impact West Ham’s January business.They had intended to sign a striker on loan following Michail Antonio’s car crash, which ruled him out for the season with a broken leg.There has also been interest in another central midfielder, though given Bowen is also used as a striker it could mean further attacking additions are needed.Any new signings are likely to be on loan as, after a summer spend of £127million. More

CHELSEA made it back-to-back losses as they slumped to an awful 2-0 defeat at Ipswich this evening.Enzo Maresca’s side went into the match hoping to bounce back from their 2-1 home loss to Fulham on Boxing Day.Chelsea endured a night to forget at Portman RoadCredit: GettyThey would have fancied their chances, with the Tractor Boys having gone into the match still searching for their first home win of the season.But Liam Delap’s controversial 12th minute penalty gave the hosts a surprise lead, before Chelsea old-boy Omari Hutchinson haunted his old side to double Ipswich’s advantage.On a night to forget for the Blues, SunSport’s Jordan Davies rates and slates each performer.FILIP JORGENSEN – 6His first bit of action was a clumsy trailing leg to catch Delap and give away a needless penalty.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFollowed it up with a few decent stops to deny the forward anything else, but the damage was already done.AXEL DISASI – 4Offered very little until a fine pass early in the second half to put Madueke through.But that was then overshadowed by a woeful piece of defending to give the hosts a second goal, first with a stray pass to Delap and then giving Hutchinson the freedom of Ipswich to slot home.TOSIN ADARABIOYO – 5Struggled to deal with Delap, physically and for pace. Looked terrified to press him. Lumbered about for most of the game.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLEVI COLWILL – 6Looks so much better with a proper defensive partner, unlike here.Not his best game, but not his worst.Enzo Maresca gives blunt two-word response when asked about Noni Madueke’s Chelsea axingMARC CUCURELLA – 5Nervy clearance off Hutchinson almost gave Delap a second inside 15 minutes and caught out of position plenty when Ipswich countered.Poor in attacking areas.ENZO FERNANDEZ – 6A real mixed bag.Picked up some good pockets of space but out-muscled on occasion.MOISES CAICEDO – 6Blazed over a glorious chance from the edge of the box off his left peg.Controlled the game well from deep at times.Moises Caicedo battles with Liam DelapCredit: ReutersNONI MADUEKE – 7Involved in everything good with Chelsea, taking on defenders and unlucky not to grab a first half goal.Linked up well with Palmer and Enzo.COLE PALMER – 8A joy to watch. His cleverly-disguised free-kick smacked the post and his cross for Joao Felix at the far post to score from was delightful, only to be called back for offside.He was then denied a curling beauty by a worldie save. Did not deserve to be on the losing side. Best player on the pitch by a mile.Cole Palmer was a bright spark for the BluesCredit: GettyJOAO FELIX – 6Perhaps a harsh one but should have stayed onside before tapping in Palmer’s brilliant cross to level the scores.Had a header cleared off the line just after the break.CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU – 5An anonymous first half was followed up by more anonymity in the second before being hauled off just after the hour mark.Feels like he has wasted a huge chance given to him by Maresca to prove he can be the difference maker.Christopher Nkunku endured a night to forgetCredit: RexNicolas Jackson (for Felix, 55) – 6Missed a blatant one v one, spared blushes by a delayed offside flag.Jadon Sancho – (for Nkunku, 65) – 6Did very little, but the game was pretty much done by the time he came on.Malo Gusto (for Disasi, 77) – 6Came on just so Disasi could make way, it seems. Made his presence known by getting into a late scrap with Davis.READ MORE SUN STORIESPedro Neto (for Madueke, 77) – 5Brought some zip, but let himself down by going down soft holding his face from a Kalvin Phillips ‘challenge’. More

KOBBIE MAINOO’S performance was the only silver lining as Manchester United suffered a fourth consecutive defeat.Newcastle struck twice in the opening 19 minutes as they threatened to tally up a cricket score at Old Trafford.Casemiro had another night to forget at Old TraffordCredit: GettyJoshua Zirkzee was taken off after just 33 minutesCredit: ReutersKobbie Mainoo made a big impact after he replaced ZirkzeeCredit: RexHarry Maguire came closest to scoring for Man Utd with a headerCredit: GettyNoussair Mazraoui was caught out on the right flank on both occasions and United’s hapless midfield duo of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen struggled to keep up with play.Mainoo, who started the match on the bench, solved the midfield crisis quickly after his 33rd minute introduction.Casemiro was fortunate not to be ahueld off at that point, as Ruben Amorim instead sacrificed Old Trafford boo boy Joshua Zirkzee.The Dutch forward has not had a happy time of things since his summer move and he barely completed a pass against Toon.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThat being said, few players in a red shirt covered themselves in glory as several vyed for the worst performer label.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the United display.Andre Onana – 5Little he could do about both goals and was barely tested other than that.Noussair Mazraouri – 4The first two goals came down his side as he failed to close down the crosses that were turned in by Isak and Joelinton.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut he was positive in possession and put in a few dangerous crosses.Matthijs de Ligt – 5Did not do much wrong for Newcastle goals but can be criticised for his failure to organise his defensive team-mates.Ruben Amorim hauls off Joshua Zirkzee after 32 minutes to huge cheers as Man Utd are embarrassed in first halfHarry Maguire – 4Lost Isak for the opener as he was caught ball watching.Almost made amends but his diving header cannoned back off the post.Lisandro Martinez – 3A complete mismatch as he attempted to battle Joelinton for a cross the Brazilian turned in.Also lost Isak for the opener and even faced the wrong way as the cross came in.Diogo Dalot – 5Offered some much needed stability on the left flank and produced a good cross for Maguire’s headed chance.Casemiro – 3Dismal throughout. So far off the pace and barely made a pass.Missed a guilt-edge chance to pull one back on the stroke of half-time.Christian Eriksen – 4Similarly inept in protecting his defence as Casemiro, as he was overran time and time again.He did at least put a few passes together and improved after Mainoo came on.Amad Diallo – 4A tricky evening up against the hardworking Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall so was largely ineffective.Joshua Zirkzee – 2Nothing went his way and the fans quickly got on his back. He was hauled off in the 33rd minute and his substitution was greeted with cheers by the Old Trafford faithful.Rasmus Hojlund – 5Fed off scraps but did not stop running and was a rare bright spark – came very close with a low shot that whistled past the post in the first half.SubsKobbie Mainoo (for Zirkzee) – 6Turned things around after his introduction and made things happen with his accurate passing.Set up Casemiro for a chance the Brazilian should have buried.Leny Yoro (for Martinez, 64mins) – 6Had a good chance from a corner but sent his free header wide.READ MORE SUN STORIESAlejandro Garnacho (for Casemiro, 64mins) – 4Struggled to make an impact as he failed to beat a man.Antony (for De Ligt, 83 mins) – Not enough time to influence the match. More