Moyes: The cases FOR and AGAINST
Quick to feet passing with the likes of Lanzini, Kouyate, Mario and Arnie producing tip top performances saw the season out with a bang and started a new debate on the Scot’s future at the club as the board ponder over appointing a new boss or handing him a permanent deal.
Here we present the cases for and against.
FOR
O Arrived with the Hammers having eight points – left with 42 and safety in 13th
O Quickly improved fitness levels of a club which had looked lethargic and disinterested under Bilic
O Switched Marko Arnautovic – who had many doubters from left to central striker – to make a huge impact with 12 goals.
O Switched Arthur Masuaku from defence to an effective left sided midfield player
O Oversaw the arrival of Declan Rice as a first team squad member
O Man managed the squad well after the Burnley pitch invasion with a fine follow up victory over Southampton
O Achieved the job he was brought in to do despite some big injuries to important players
O Dealt well with the Andy Carroll disciplinary problems
AGAINST
O Produced ultra defensive performances – Stoke being a prime example
O Saw the team ship 47 goals in his spell as boss
O Managed eight wins from 27 games
O Had what many considered an extremely poor winter transfer window with just Jordan Hugill, Joao Mario and Patrice Evra in as an out of contract signing.
O Drew much criticism for calling out Declan Rice and Manu Lanzini after mistakes against Arsenal and Manchester City games
O Failed to get anywhere close to solve the Javier Hernandez issue