David Moyes responds to fans' boos as West Ham are winless in 2024 after Nottingham Forest defeat
West Ham manager David Moyes responded to boos from fans holding banners demanding his sacking in the defeat at Nottingham Forest.
He Hammers lost 2-0 at the City Ground on Sunday as their disastrous 2024 so far goes from bad to worse.
moyesThe team is yet to win eight games in all competitions this year, and the east Londoners have fallen to eighth place in the Premier League standings.
There are now three consecutive defeats in the top flight for the Europa Conference League champion without scoring a goal, while they have conceded 11 times.
Traveling fans held banners reading 'Moyes Out' in the away zone, and the Scot was quick to remind fans of the success he has brought to the club.
Speaking of the fan discontent In the post-match press conference, the 60-year-old said: “I'm quite a veteran, it happens and I don't think you can please everyone.
“I think it would be difficult to say there have been better times at West Ham.
“Maybe they want something different but, if they're honest, I think they'd probably have to say they've had as good a time as they've had at the club, winning a trophy and league positions.
“Maybe they've had managers who excite them more, possibly, but the one sitting here earns more.”
And he added: “This year we have already beaten Tottenham, Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal, we must not forget that there were good moments not long ago.
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“We haven't played well, but there are some extenuating circumstances since January 1, with the boys (Mohammed Kudus and Nayef Aguerd) participating in the African Cup of Nations.
“Jarrod Bowen returned from England injured and hasn't been the same since.
“We've been without Lucas Paqueta most of the time too, so there are things that have affected us.”
talkSPORT revealed in December that Moyes, whose contract at the London Stadium expires in the summer, was close to agreeing a new two and a half year contract.
But after last week's 6-0 defeat to rivals Arsenal, we told you what their future looked like. new doubt.
