David Moyes admits he’s still AT RISK of losing job despite earning yet another vote of confidence
‘I’m no different than anyone else’: West Ham boss David Moyes admits he still risks losing his job despite receiving another vote of confidence from the board… and insists that being a manager is ‘like a drug’
- The Hammers travel to Fulham for a Saturday showdown at Craven Cottage
- That journey is important to Moyes, who said he is well aware of the pressures on him
- Unlike other Premier League clubs, West Ham have opposed Moyes’ sacking
David Moyes admits he risks losing his job as West Ham travel to Fulham for a Saturday showdown at Craven Cottage.
That journey is important to Moyes, who said at his pre-game press conference on Friday morning that he was well aware of the pressure on him.
Unlike other Premier League clubs, West Ham have resisted sacking Moyes in hopes he can lead them to safety and Europa Conference League victory.
West Ham will play Gent in the first leg of that competition’s quarter-finals this Thursday, but first Moyes needs a result at Fulham to buy him time.
“We’re in an industry where you can lose your job pretty easily and if you don’t win, that’s possible,” Moyes said. “I’m no different from anyone else.”
David Moyes admits he risks losing his job if West Ham travel to Fulham on Saturday
West Ham will play against Ghent this Thursday in the first leg of the quarter-finals of that competition
He turned his attention to Fulham being heralded as a match not to lose, adding: “If you gave us that title, we’re up and counted.
West Ham lost 5-1 to Newcastle on Wednesday after the defense made big mistakes.
It’s a testament to Moyes’ relationship with West Ham co-owner David Sullivan that he’s survived for so long.
Moyes continued as manager, “This is like a drug. This is why you see Roy Hodgson coming back and Neil Warnock coming back.
‘They continue to follow the journey they make. But part of being a football manager is that you can’t always win. We look forward to trying to bounce back in the next game.
‘I’ll tell you one thing about the group: they’re great guys, honest, dedicated. The way they have worked and the results they have achieved is what I expect from them.’
It’s a testament to Moyes’ relationship with owner David Sullivan that he’s survived this long