Premier League side West Ham United have decided to replace their manager before the New Year, they sacked Manuel Pellegrini on Saturday and on the next day the announced the appointment of David Moyes. The Hammers lost 2-1 at home against Leicester on Saturday, their ninth defeat in the last 12 league matches, and Chilean boss Pellegrini was sacked by the club. That result left West Ham United in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone.
Manuel Pellegrini spent 18 months at West Ham, where he replaced... David Moyes. The experienced Chilean manager was brought to the club on a three-year deal with the expectation of turning the Hammers into a top-ten side. Last season they did manage to finish 10th in the Premier League, but this season there was absolutely no sign of progress. David Moyes had a previous emergency spell at West Ham, in 2017 he replaced Slaven Bilic and managed to rescue them from relegation. Despite that success, he was replaced by Pellegrini at the end of the season, as the club seemed to believe they needed a high-profile boss.
"It feels great to be home," said Moyes, who signed an 18-month deal with the Hammers. "I've missed being here because I really enjoyed it and I feel like I've got unfinished business, so I can't wait to get started. I'm feeling very proud that I'm back here at West Ham, but more importantly I'll be looking to see what I can do, what I can make improvements to and how we can get some wins with the players. I do believe that the squad of players I've got here is a better squad of players than when I took over before, so I am looking forward to working with them."
"David proved in his short time with the club he was capable of getting results and we believe he will start moving the club in the right direction once again," said Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan. "He knows the club well and he built strong relationships during that time which will be crucial for the work that needs to be done going forward." West Ham United are currently 15/2 at NetBet to finish in the Premier League top half this season.
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