Misguided Mastermind gets it wrong again
West Ham’s apparent stroll to victory yesterday fell apart in spectacular fashion, and the blame falls squarely on the shoulders of manager David Moyes. A single, baffling decision transformed a dominant performance into a gut-wrenching defeat, leaving fans bewildered and frustrated.
The Hammers were in complete control, dictating the tempo and smothering Newcastle’s attacks. It seemed victory was a mere formality. Then, in a move that defied logic, Moyes opted to bring on midfielder Kalvin(Calamity) Phillips. This substitution sparked outrage amongst fans, who labelled it “negative” and a symptom of Moyes’ overly cautious approach.
The outrage stems from a clear tactical misstep:
Phillips’ Struggles: Phillips ,who must have broken a mirror, was simply the wrong player for the situation
Moyes parks the bus and Hammers are beaten
Momentum Lost: West Ham’s dominance vanished after his introduction. Emboldened by the change, Newcastle roared back into the game, exploiting the newfound gaps in midfield.
Missed Opportunity: Why did he not give Cornet a run out? With a fresh attacking threat, we could have capitalised on their earlier dominance.
This wasn’t just a loss; it was a self-inflicted wound. Moyes’ decision to prioritise defensive stability over pressing for the win backfired spectacularly. A strong performance by the Hammers was overshadowed by a misguided substitution that ultimately cost them all three points. The frustration is undeniable – a golden opportunity squandered by a questionable tactical move.
He isn’t a mastermind he has the best team West Ham have had in terms of quality and the best youth teams we have ever had, players leave us and score for fun elsewhere, youth players go and make a name for themselves elsewhere, he sells our attacking options, doesn’t recruit and has no concept of momentum as a way to roll teams over.
He is defensive by nature and you can’t change nature, he proves that over and over again. Like Allardyce am grateful for the foundations he has built but now it’s time to build a house on them, just have to hope Sullivan can recruit well otherwise like many other st holders I am off.
Newcastle were out on their feet players falling like flies we should have been aim to put 7 plus in against them with attacking substitutes not defensive ones, time to plan ahead with a coach who is a mastermind but also keeps the players at it like Moyes does.