Moyes: ''West Ham slump brings me no joy'' | OneFootball

David Moyes has admitted he gains no satisfaction from the ongoing chaos at West Ham, with his former side already on their third coach since his exit 16 months ago.

Moyes guided West Ham to their first silverware in 43 years by winning the 2023 Europa Conference League, yet many fans still called for a managerial change and a more attacking philosophy during the subsequent campaign. He concedes that from his own viewpoint, 2024 was probably the right moment to move on as well.

His replacement at the London Stadium, Julen Lopetegui, lasted only 22 fixtures before being dismissed, while Graham Potter, who followed him, was removed after six victories in 25 games and replaced by Nuno Espírito Santo on Saturday. Despite this turnover, the Everton boss maintains that the disorder and absence of a clear plan at West Ham brings him no sense of relief.

“Sometimes at football clubs everyone thinks the grass can always be greener but I had a great time at West Ham, I really did. A hugely enjoyable time,” said Moyes, who was speaking before Potter’s dismissal. “I got on great with everybody but if people want to keep changing all the time, I don’t know if that is the best way for clubs.

“I think clubs need to build, get stability, and there are a few clubs like that. I think one is Everton, at the moment, who for different reasons badly need stability in building and moving things in the right direction. West Ham was also a club like that.

“Twice when we came in, [West Ham] was a club that had to avoid relegation which was just like Everton. Whatever you say about the pressure of the job, that is the worst part of it, trying to deal with a team near the bottom of the league,” Moyes added. “I think the biggest thing is that West Ham is a huge club with a great support and they want success as well.”