Moyes sideways move a non-starter
The idea that David Moyes might be moved to a different role ‘upstairs’ at West Ham seems quite absurd. I’m not entirely certain if the suggestion is about him taking on a position like a non-executive director or something else, but it’s something he would definitely turn down.
Just a few months ago, Moyes won a trophy, so he’d probably see any change as a step down. At 60 years old, he’ll believe he still has a lot to contribute to the world of football.
I’m sure he’ll be seething that his future at West Ham has been revealed through a national radio station. Whilst I’d like to think that Moyes would have been informed of the clubs decision to not renew his contract at the end of the season. There’s a part of me that wonders whether he found out via talkSPORT like the rest of us.
sideways move for Moyes
I’m pretty sure he’d see any attempt to placate him with a lesser role as a PR move, knowing well that he would decline such an offer. Moyes would take it as an affront, and the club will be aware of that. West Ham presenting David Moyes with a newly invented role would be viewed as a demotion by the Scotsman. I suspect any such offer would be rejected out of hand by the manger, and the club know it.
Moreover, Moyes lacks experience in a directorial role for a football club. It’s also important to note that West Ham already has a sporting director in Mark Noble and a director of football in Tim Steidten. The last thing on David Moyes’ mind would be to stay and collaborate with the person he blames for jeopardising his beloved job.