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WEST HAM legend Tony Cottee has blasted the “classless” board for hanging David Moyes out to dry – calling for “change at the top”.Both the Hammers and Moyes, who is out of contract this summer, insist no decision will be made on his future until after the end of the season.Tony Cottee has slammed West Ham’s board for their treatment of David MoyesCredit: APCottee reckons Moyes has not been treated with respect while the Hammers search for his replacementCredit: GettyHowever, the Scot is expected to leave with the club already meeting potential successors in Julen Lopetegui and Ruben Amorim.Cottee accused the club of creating uncertainty which has damaged West Ham’s finish to the season following the 5-0 defeat to London rivals Chelsea.Moyes has brushed off any suggestion an announcement should be made before the end of the season.However, Cottee wants everyone to give the ex-Everton boss, who won the club’s first trophy for 43 years last summer, a send off in their final home game against Luton next week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCottee, 58, made 285 appearances for West Ham in two spells from 1982-88 and 1994-96, scoring 118 goals.Posting on X, Cottee said: “Absolute joke of a Board!!”Hung out to dry our third best Manager ever, publicly courting and talking to other Managers (who aren’t as good as Moyesy imo), is really poor and classless.”It now seems obvious that it’s time to change Manager but there are ways of doing it.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Please Make an announcement and give the Manager the send off he deserves against Luton.”Yes, the team was awful today but the worst thing at a football club is uncertainty and the Board are fully complicit in creating that since we won the Cup!West Ham ban chief from dressing roomWho could replace David Moyes at West Ham?Who could replace David Moyes at West Ham?

Julen Lopetegui (unattached)
Ruben Amorim (Sporting Lisbon)
Graham Potter (unattached)
Paulo Fonseca (Lille)
Will Still (unattached)

“The circus is fully back in town and 14 years is far too long, a change is needed at the top!”I’ve had enough!!! Our loyal fans deserve so much better.”Asked about his future, Moyes: “I am going to talk to the board at the end of the season so we will do that then.”On the defeat to Chelsea, he added: “Too many poor things in the game.”It’s happened several times this season, which I’ve certainly not enjoyed. I didn’t enjoy today at all.”Players not in their positions, running out of position, opening up too easily.”I actually thought the second-half at least we made it harder but then we gave away two ridiculous goals in the second-half, two terrible goals.”Not good, we were lacking toughness, leadership and mental toughness.”We’ve now had two away games where we’ve conceded five.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The manager will always take the responsibility because that’s what you do in this job, you have to prepare them and get them right, setting them up.”Somewhere along the line the players have to take responsibility for doing their jobs, being hard to play against, being aggressive and competitive. I question if we were all that in the first-half.” More

FURIOUS Tottenham stars Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal had to be separated at half-time of Sunday’s clash at Liverpool.The incredible scenes came as Spurs trailed their hosts 2-0 at Anfield and sparked memories of Son Heung-Min’s infamous fight with Hugo Lloris in 2020.Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal had to be separated at AnfieldThe two defenders barked at each other with Tottenham 2-0 down at half-time to LiverpoolGuglielmo Vicario was forced to break up the clash”I don’t mind that kind of behaviour but they should have that aggression in their defending” Roy Keane comments on Emerson Royal and Cristian Romero seemingly arguing while walking off at half-time pic.twitter.com/GD6dJq7Vvs— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 5, 2024

Goals from Mo Salah and Andy Robertson put Liverpool in total control on Merseyside.And tempers spilled over between Romero and Emerson as they made their way off the pitch for the break.The two defenders began barking at each other following Tottenham’s lapses at the back.Their shouting starting to escalate as Micky van de Ven watched on with a concerned look.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario came to the rescue as he broke the pair up.The Italian got between Emerson and Romero before wrapping an arm around the latter and pulling him away.It’s unclear if Ange Postecoglou was aware of the situation while taking the half-time team talk.At full-time he said: “They care.Most read in Football”I hate to think that they’re skipping into the tunnel holding hands.”They care and that’s a good thing.”But Spurs stars’ passion was not enough to rescue any points at Anfield, despite a late fightback.Richarlison and Son both scored after Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott’s second-half strikes to finish the game 4-2.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt’s not the first time two Tottenham players have clashed on the field.Four years ago, captain Son and then-skipper Lloris had a sensational bust-up at half-time during Spurs’ 1-0 win over Everton.Tottenham star James Maddison opens up on three-month injury layoff which stopped him being a dad to newborn twinsThe pair had to be split up as Lloris chased after Son on the field.But then-manager Jose Mourinho dismissed the incident and even declared that he had “loved” their passionate display. More

NONI MADUEKE stole the show as Chelsea thrashed West Ham at Stamford Bridge.The winger scored and provided an assist as the Blues bolstered their European ambitions.Noni Madueke scored and grabbed an assist in Chelsea’s 5-0 win over West HamCredit: APNicolas Jackson also added two goals to his Premier League tallyCredit: GettyNicolas Jackson also impressed with a brace to reward him for his hard work leading the line.Elsewhere, Cole Palmer and Conor Gallagher were also on the scoresheet for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.Here are SunSport’s Ciaran Wiseman’s full Chelsea player ratings.Djordje Petrovic – 6Rarely tested by West Ham forwards and was comfortable on the ball once again. However, he looked shaky from crosses and was lucky not to be punished as Jarrod Bowen hit the bar after a weak punch.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTrevoh Chalobah – 7Another solid showing at right-back. His brilliant long ball over the top sent Madueke clear to set up the fourth goal.Thiago Silva – 7The veteran defender showed why he is beloved by the Chelsea fans. Calm in defence and a threat from set-pieces, with his first half header converted by Madueke.Benoit Badiashile – 6Rarely troubled by hapless Hammers but looked assured alongside Silva as he put in a composed defensive display.Marc Cucurella – 6Looked early on like he may be in for a difficult battle against Bowen but handled the threat well.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMoises Caicedo – 8Dominated the midfield as he starts to show why Chelsea paid so much for him last summer. The Ecuadorian’s driving runs and passing opened up the West Ham defence several times.Conor Gallagher – 7Recovered from a slow start to impose himself alongside Caicedo in the middle of the park. Took his goal brilliantly, volleying past Alphonse Areola from inside the box.Chelsea’s midfield struggles with Moises Caicedo and Enzo FernandezCole Palmer – 7Continued his stunning season with yet another goal, popping up in space to open the scoring with a clinical finish. Also provided a defence splitting pass for the second.Noni Madueke – 9Provided a constant threat to the Hammers defence, with his cross leading to the opening goal. Grabbed a deserved goal before half-time and could have had a second but unselfishly squared the ball to Jackson.Nicolas Jackson – 8Worked tirelessly out of possession throughout the afternoon, even defending inside his own penalty area at times early on. Repaid with two goals, showing pace and fine finish for his second.Mykhailo Mudryk – 6Looked bright throughout, providing an option on the left-hand side but less threatening than Palmer and Madueke. Saw his best chance saved by Areola after going through one-on-one.Cole Palmer opened the scoring at Stamford BridgeCredit: ReutersSubsCesare Casadei (77 for Madueke) – 6Uneventful cameo off the bench for the young Italian midfielder.Christopher Nkunku (77 for Mudryk) – 6Received a hero’s welcome as he made his return from injury.Axel Disasi (82 for Silva) – 6Allowed Silva to receive a well-deserved ovation from the home fans.READ MORE SUN STORIESMalo Gusto (82 for Chalobah) – 6Moved into a more advance role after Alfie Gilchrist’s introduction after being untroubled at right-back.Alfie Gilchrist (89 for Palmer) – 6Late replacement for Palmer as Chelsea saw out victory. More

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.West Ham fans left Stamford Bridge just minutes into the second half against ChelseaCredit: PAAway supporters had seen enough after Nicolas Jackson made it 4-0Credit: GettyDavid 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.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 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.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMoyes 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.West Ham ban chief from dressing roomThe 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.Who are David Moyes’ backroom staff?By Emillia Hawkins
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. More