Chris Sutton has attacked West Ham fans for waving a “Moyes Out” banner during the team’s 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.
In support of the under-pressure manager, Sutton called the fans’ conduct “ridiculous” and “shameful” after seeing photographs of them holding the banner in the away end.
In addition, he hinted that David Moyes will probably quit the team when his contract ends at the end of the current campaign, even if the team defeats Brentford on February 26.
“I don’t think it matters any more [a win vs Brentford],” Sutton angrily said on It’s All Kicking Off [February 22]. I think it’s very obvious how I feel about David Moyes.
“I don’t think he deserves the feeling that there is at West Ham at this moment in time and the negativity towards him.
“I saw there was a banner, ‘Moyes Out’ at the weekend. I think it’s ridiculous and it’s pretty shameful. The job he’s done, he doesn’t deserve any of that. I don’t think a win is going to change things dramatically.
“I suspect, at the end of the season, David Moyes and the club will shake hands and they’ll agree to go their separate ways.”
Moyes’ future is still undecided at the London Stadium, but in the face of constant pressure first from the fans and now the board, it looks unlikely that his long-term future will be at the London Stadium.
The Hammers are without a win in 2024 and have conceded 11 goals in their last three games, scoring none, leading to the board delaying contract talks with the manager.
Frustrations surrounding the style of play are what saw plenty of fans kick off with the boss before this run of form, although many pundits questioned those frustrations due to the club’s strong league position.
It has even been reported that some players in the dressing room at the London Stadium are unhappy with the tactical style under Moyes, adding further pressure to his job.
Sutton’s relentless backing of the manager, and refusal to entertain any alternative suggestions from the fans about their reasons for being frustrated, is unlikely to change regardless of what happens.
