David Moyes says he doesn’t hold any resentment towards the way his departure from West Ham was announced. The Scottish manager claims that over the last four years, expectations in east London have grown to such a level that he feels it’s time for him to move on.
After the Premier League season ends, former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui will be introduced as the new head coach of the Hammers.
Even though Moyes had often stated that a decision would be made following their most recent match, it was revealed on Monday night—24 hours after a 5-0 loss at Chelsea—that he would be leaving. He did not get to talk to every one of his teammates because it was done so quickly.
To which Moyes responded, “It’s right for me because I think there’s been moments where I’ve felt maybe there’s more expected.” Moyes led the team to its first trophy in forty-three years the previous season. I understand. As a football fan, you’re never satisfied and always want more. That doesn’t bother me at all.
It might be appropriate for me as well. Regretfully, due to many factors. However, I have no animosity toward the club. No ill will toward the backers. No ill will towards any of the participants. Nothing at all.
The team extended a new contract offer to Moyes in January, but he claims that “some things weren’t right” about it. He does, however, feel that “I’m leaving the club in a better place than when I came here,” having inherited a team that was battling relegation.
However, because “the finances are less,” he believes that moving forward, “it may be hard” for West Ham to consistently threaten the top six.
And while the Scot is looking to take a break having been left “pretty beaten up” by three seasons of competing in Europe, he expects to return to management soon. Moyes will work for BBC during next month’s Euros and spend time at home in the north west with his wife before deciding on a next job.
He does not expect to deliver a major farewell speech after this afternoon’s London Stadium finale against Luton because “it’s not my style.”
“I don’t mean that in a bad way,” he continued. I believe that my shyness is the real reason for all of this, and as a result, I’m not into (fist bumps in the air). Do you see what I mean? That’s not really my style as a manager. I honestly wish I was sometimes. At times, it could be a little more sensual; perhaps I should enlarge my fangs or something.”
