Hang your head in shame Moyes as what happened last night cuts West Ham deep

David Moyes did a lot for West Ham United, but his decisions have left lasting problems. He is a polarizing figure among fans. While he had a successful tenure, many were glad when he left in the summer.

Moyes is West Ham’s most successful manager in years. He saved the team from relegation during both his tenures, including during the pandemic. Under him, West Ham won their first trophy in over 40 years and qualified for Europe three seasons in a row. They also set a club record for Premier League points.

However, Moyes was not without flaws. He had control over transfers and left the club with one of the oldest and smallest squads in the league. Some poor decisions are still haunting the club. He sold Sebastien Haller at a loss after just 18 months and did not replace Gianluca Scamacca, insisting Jarrod Bowen could play as a striker.

Since Moyes left, West Ham signed Niclas Fullkrug, but that has not gone well. After three substitute appearances, he has been out injured for weeks, leaving the team dependent on the aging Michail Antonio.

In hindsight, Moyes’ decisions look worse. West Ham showed interest in Viktor Gyokeres, who would have been a great fit. Despite a strong interest, Moyes hesitated and decided against signing him. Gyokeres went to Sporting Lisbon for just £17.5 million and has since become one of the best strikers in the world.

His recent performance has been exceptional, scoring multiple goals and dominating in Europe. Watching him succeed while West Ham struggles with their striker situation is painful for fans. Gyokeres’ value has skyrocketed, and it’s clear that Moyes’ poor judgment cost the club dearly.

Additionally, Moyes passed on the chance to sign Julian Alvarez for £14 million, believing he could rely on Antonio. Alvarez has gone on to achieve great success with Manchester City and is now worth a record fee.

West Ham is now left with an aging striker pool and no apparent funds to strengthen the squad. The decisions made during Moyes’ tenure are haunting the club, and fans are left frustrated.