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Moyes heartfelt message ahead of London Stadium return

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Nobody has anything other than fond memories at West Ham of the best parts of David Moyes’ tenure. Taking the club to a trophy win, three years of European football and consecutive top seven finishes in the Premier League are highlights that will never be forgotten.

At the same time, Moyes last season and a half produced some of the worst football and the poorest performing side in the Premier League’s history. Many believe the Scot should have finished at the top and left a true Hammers legend. Whatever the ending, that night in Prague and the 24 hours that followed has created indelible memories for anyone associated with West Ham.

Clearly Moyes feels the same. Speaking on Match of The Day last night ahead of his Everton side’s visit to London Stadium n ext Saturday, Moyes was candid. He admitted because of divided loyalties it will be a horrible game

“It’s a horrible game because I’ve got a lot of great memories of the people there”

“I have also got close bond with the players there. We’ve done some good things over the years. It will be difficult playing against them.

“It’s a privilege to come against good lads and good staff. I look forward to seeing them.”

Kind of like meeting an ex-wife, years after all of the acrimony has died down and the divorce is just history, I’m sure West Ham fans will be happy to see him again, pleased with his success and – apart from the 90 minutes when his Everton side is competing with West Ham – wish him well.

For that 90 minutes we’d like to stick 5 past Everton and then politely applaud him off. Please.

Just saying.

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From the old Bobby Moore Upper to the Billy Bonds' stand these days I've been watching since '03 and a supporter since about 1970.. Don't take my comments too seriously, imagine we are having a chat at half time over a pint at L S and "let's disagree without falling out".

38 comments

  • Nick says:

    You’ll be disappointed at the London Stadium – the rest of us will be watching at Goodison…

  • Ken says:

    Everton visiting London Stadium next Saturday. I don’t think so

  • Barry says:

    Are you even a West Ham supporter
    We are away to Everton next week?

  • Simon Pritchard says:

    Game is away.

  • Hammerdale says:

    More utter garbage on this site… The game is at Goodison

  • Graham says:

    All very good except that the game is at Goodison Park

  • Taffyhammer says:

    Wee Davey did finish at the top. Twice he saw out his contract with West Ham.

    Second half of last season was extremely difficult to manage. Europe Thursday, Premier League Sunday. Dave unable to offer any promises for the future to his players. Backroom staff leaving to secure jobs elsewhere.

    David Moyes did very well all things considered – and never a bad word for anyone. It must have been heartbreaking to see his side being dismantled and coming to an end.

    COYI

    Nice to see so many comments, Martin !

  • Brian says:

    Shame the game’s at Goodison then. 🤣🤣🤣

  • Tony Potter says:

    The game is at Goodison,strange article

  • K says:

    If I met my ex wife a number of years after the divorce and she looked like David Moyes I think I would consider the divorce was the best thing that could have happened. Has anyone mentioned that it’s an away game against Everton by the way?

  • D says:

    Sadly I remember the one at the LS was one of the worst games I have ever seen

  • Derek Sullivan says:

    It’s at Goodison😉🤣👍

  • Kurt says:

    It’s at goodison park

  • B bonds says:

    Great article except you don’t even know where the game is taking place! It’s Goodison Park of course!

  • Ivor Soreanus says:

    Bit embarrassing that read considering the games at Goodison and your supposed to be a West Ham fan as well

  • Mark Boots says:

    The match is away at Goodison park!

  • Tim says:

    You need to give up writing articles Martin. At this point the inaccuracies are beyond embarrassing. It takes 30 seconds to fact check where the game is next week. And if you were actually a West Ham fan, you would know without having to look it up. Just please stop

    • Martin Treasure says:

      ‘beyond embarrassing, eh’. Well to everyone who commented, yep, I am reassuringly human. And sometimes I do human things. Please all forgive me for my terrible sin and have a full 100% refund.

      • Brian says:

        Everyone does human things but the whole basis of your story was the “emotional return.”
        Don’t give up your day job. UTFT.

      • Tim says:

        Yes we are all human and make mistakes. But surely before posting you do a 1 minute fact check? That’s what is embarrassing. A whole story is based on something that isn’t true

  • David says:

    Think you will find the game is at Goodison Park!!!

  • Adrian says:

    If you worked at my workplace, you’d be sent for retraining. The game on Saturday is at Goodison. Also,I’ve seen you say in the past that our Conference success in 2023 was WHU’s first European trophy. Incorrect. We won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1965. Which I consider is equivalent in standard to the Europa Conference. Please do your homework.

  • Jack E4 says:

    I can’t say I blame you for getting the venue wrong. The 0-0 draw with them at home was easily forgettable.

  • Steve Fisher says:

    We’re playing at Goodison park !

  • Jeff says:

    A good article but the obvious error is he is not coming to London stadium , we are away. These reports are going from bad to worse!!!!!!!!

  • Bennyboy baker says:

    We go to Everton’s ground next Saturday we should be able to beat them but they will have the fans support and we will need to silence them as they tend to will Everton on since David Moyes has taken charge he has won the players and the fans over with a full house the fans will be like a extra player against us so we will have to be on the ball to get a result but I think we will overcome and win 2-0 fingers crossed 🤞

  • Kirk says:

    Shame it’s at Goodison

  • Jack Gregory says:

    Jesus, anymore inaccuracies in this article? The game is at Goodison Park!

  • Mick says:

    And yet another sign of the mediocre world we live in….Not too concerning for those that don’t understand how important it is to be accurate but.the game is at Goodison park

  • Hammerboy says:

    It’s Everton away not at home! Check your facts first!

  • Major 47 says:

    West Ham are away to Everton on 15th March! Any more rubbish stories on here?

  • Carrick hammer says:

    You’re actually getting worse Martin

  • Ron Atkinson says:

    Just so you know, the game is at Goodison

  • Billy Parsons says:

    The game is at Goodison Park ! Lazy lazy article.

  • EvertonAl says:

    Nice thoughts and a lovely sentiment, except for one small detail…it’s being played at Goodison Park 🤣 wishing future success to the Irons. Proper club with proper fans and definitely the club I’d support if I was a Londoner.

  • Jeff Preston says:

    Have u misunderstood this article? West Ham go to Goodison next week not vice Versa as article implies?

  • Dutch Courage says:

    That match id at Goodison Park

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