Rio Ferdinand asks West Ham a poignant question about David Moyes and warns there could be 'a lot of tears'

Rio Ferdinand has told West Ham fans that the club may not be better off if manager David Moyes is sacked.

moyes has faced calls to be dismissed by some fans after a series of poor results, with his team winless in seven, including the last 6-0 win at home against Arsenal.

Hammers fans have expressed concern about the team's style of play, with many frustrated by the manner of defeat this season rather than the results themselves.

And the Irons faithful can get your wishand owner David Sullivan was said to be reconsidering his previous offer of a new contract for the Scot, having noticed increased negativity among fans.

manchester united legend Fernando, who graduated from West Ham renowned academy, admitted that playing attractive football is an important part of the East Londoners' philosophy.

Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT, Ferdinand commented: “When I grew up there it was all about playing football, running third man, passing, having a picture in your head before you receive it.

“There were certain things that were ingrained in you.”

He went on to explain that he understood that sections of the club's fans were unhappy with Moyes' style of play if they felt he did not fit with West Ham's culture.

The former England international said: “If the manager, David Moyes, is not playing the style of football that West Ham are used to seeing over the years, then yes, it is something that needs to be talked about.”

Despite this, he urged fans to remember their current boss's achievements during his five years at West Ham, his second spell in east London.

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The 60-year-old led them to Europa Conference League glory last season, as well as finishing sixth and seventh along the way, and recording a Premier League points record.

Ferdinand reasoned: “He has brought a European trophy to the table. How many coaches in the last 30/40 years have put a trophy like that on the table?

“But they have all played a type of football that maybe West Ham fans like to watch.”

He then issued a warning to fans who favor a more expressive form of football rather than a win-at-all-costs mentality: “You have to ask yourself one question: do you want to win?

“Or do you want to play a particular type of football that you're used to seeing? But that comes with a lot of tears.”