West Ham United’s final position in the 2023/24 Premier League is confirmed: ninth place, bringing in a significant £37.1 million windfall.
With the final standings settled, the focus for West Ham’s last game against Manchester City has shifted. While David Moyes‘ farewell looms large, the impact on the title race is no longer a factor in motivating the Hammers. Players like Jarrod Bowen will likely be aiming to impress for potential England Euro 2024 selection.
West Ham’s ninth-place finish secures them valuable prize money. This financial boost, combined with their healthy financial position, strengthens their ability to invest in the squad during the summer transfer window. A significant overhaul is expected, with manager Julen Lopetegui and technical director Tim Steidten potentially receiving a substantial transfer budget.
While Moyes is departing the club, his record at West Ham is a mixed one. He secured a Europa Conference League title but failed to address the squad’s size and age issues. West Ham currently has the smallest and second-oldest squad in the Premier League.
West Ham fans now turn their attention to the Lopetegui era. With a strong financial position and a potential transfer war chest, we all hope that the new manager can address the squad’s weaknesses and usher in a new era of success.
I don’t consider this season anything more than a truly lost opportunity, squandered by persistently poor decisions by Manager and Owners. VAR has cost us at least 10 points, which is pure bias against the club by dubious officials. Moyes has cost us more – especially the crucial Newcastle defeat and the draws with Burnley / Sheffield, which were unforgiveable. We should be as high as Villa and Spurs in the table and comfortably in Europe. The fact that we are not, is due to criminal none investment and no attacking players in January; a small burnt-out squad and an ageing defence incapable of preventing goals.There are no excuses and yes I feel this regardless of the poor style of football displayed. The final exit of Moyes can only benefit us as a club, but we won’t ever grow until that damned old devil Sullivan releases his grip on the steering wheel. That’s the day we rejoice, not until.
Thom Ridgeway absolutely spot on the dwarfs beyond hopeless. Good luck to lopetegui if he’s listening to him .
I agree it’s important that we buy proven players to go straight into the first team. We need 2 x centre backs 2 x wing backs a centre midfielder like fofana monaco and a left winger and a couple of strikers bare minimum.
Scouting properly for the right players both on and off the pitch and not get dragged into a bidding war are essential in what is going to be the most significant transfer window the club has faced for many years…So Tim spend wisely and listen to Jlo’s needs and where possible get the players he wants but at the right price.