Bitterly disappointing but here’s the case of Moyes

David Moyes described much of yesterday’s game against Southampton as “rubbish” from the Hammers and explained he didn’t know why we were “flat” in the first half. That gave some rise to criticism of the manager himself and some of his tactical  approach and decisions on substitutions. But here CandH follower ljd1980 offers us all some reminder of the before and after West Ham of the last couple of season which is worth bearing in mind! 

By ljd1980

After a disappointing performance and result  which Moyes acknowledged, it’s really easy to forget that:

Two years ago, we were in the bottom three and looking out for the count.

We’ve successfully navigated our way into the last 16 of the Europa League, whilst remaining comfortably in the top half of the EPL.

Three of out best-performing defenders are out injured.

I agree  about giving some of the U23s more game time, but, again, let’s not forget they may not perform right away as they did in a Europa League dead rubber a few weeks ago. The quality in, and pressure of, the EPL is a different level for them to get used to.

Moyes has repeatedly said that the club’s road to turning out consistently competitive teams won’t be a smooth one. We’ve competed in every game both this season and last. But, we’ve hit one of those bumps in the road that he’s said we’d hit.

When I read comments like this one about Moyes’ techniques and his limited ability, I’m really keen to know more about them because, from where I’m standing, Moyes has guided our football club away from the perennial shambles it once was, and may very well become again, to much calmer waters.

For that he should be applauded – and the often-empty-headed punditry industry is now doing that on a regular basis – rather than have his technique and ability questioned with very little evidence offered up in support.