Stubborn David Moyes has now bow to pressure from West Ham fans reveals change he will make tonight to win the gane

West Ham United manager David Moyes has made a surprising U-turn ahead of the Europa League clash with Freiburg, emphasizing the importance of starting the game on the front foot. In a pre-match press conference, Moyes stated, “It’s always important in football to make a fast start, but the most important thing is how it ends up. So we’ll do everything to start the game very well and we’ll plan to be on the front foot as early as we possibly can be.”[1]

This statement marks a significant departure from Moyes’ usual approach, as he has often prioritized results over attractive football. In the past, the Scottish manager has only set up his team to make a fast start when his job was on the line, such as in recent home wins against Brentford, Nottingham Forest, and Everton.[2]

David Moyes in an interview

West Ham face a crucial match against Freiburg, trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Germany. To overturn the deficit and progress to the quarter-finals, the Hammers will need the full support of their fans at the London Stadium. However, the early 5:45 pm kick-off has made it challenging for the club to sell out the stadium.[3]

David Moyes in an interview

Moyes believes that a fast start will be crucial in unsettling Freiburg and securing a comfortable victory. The manager’s change in approach could be a response to the pressure he faces, with his contract set to expire at the end of June. Despite this, Moyes has defended his tenure at West Ham, arguing that the club has experienced some of its best times under his leadership, including a Conference League trophy and strong league positions.[4][5]

As West Ham prepare for this pivotal match, all eyes will be on Moyes and his team to see if they can deliver the fast start and positive result that the manager has promised.

Citations:
[1] https://www.hammers.news/columnist/footage-of-spiky-david-moyes-interview-with-bein-sports-after-west-ham-win-leaves-a-sour-taste/
[2] https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/david-moyes.html
[3] https://theathletic.com/5282492/2024/02/17/david-moyes-west-ham-nottingham-forest/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhhsje8zg3s
[5] https://sg.news.yahoo.com/david-moyes-interview-west-ham-110022900.html