West Ham secured a 3-1 victory over Luton Town in David Moyes’ final home game as manager, but the performance left mixed emotions.
The win ensured a positive note for Moyes’ departure, with a young player scoring (George Earthy) and the crowd staying behind to show appreciation. Moyes himself acknowledged the emotional farewell after four and a half years at the helm.
However, the match itself highlighted the reasons for West Ham’s managerial change. A lacklustre first half saw them concede early and struggle offensively. Questions lingered about the team’s attacking issues, midfield gaps, and defensive vulnerabilities.
The second half displayed a much-needed improvement. West Ham responded well to Moyes’ halftime adjustments, with Luton fading after a change in personnel. The Hammers capitalized on their opponent’s decline, scoring three goals through Ward-Prowse , Soucek, and Earthy.
While the win secured a third top-half finish in four years, West Ham’s performance discrepancies point towards the need for change under new manager Julen Lopetegui. The upcoming season will see if Lopetegui can address the team’s weaknesses and build upon their positive aspects.
COYI !
Anyone else notice on match of the day how Shearer said that Burnley trying to do the same thing over and over again and get different results is insane yet we have to be careful what we wish for.
“To dream the impossible dream” that what we do and why Moyes had to go and maybe they should be saying to him “be careful what we wish for”