Gary Lineker drops West Ham United admission on Match of the Day as David Moyes sack verdict shared

Gary Lineker believes David Moyes defended himself in his post-match press conference after West Ham lost 2-0 away at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday.

Goals at the end of each half by Taiwo Awoniyi and Callum Hudson-Odoi sealed all three points for Forest at the City Ground while the Irons continued their winless start to 2024 in the Premier League.
Pressure has been rising on Moyes with fans raising ‘Moyes Out’ banners in the away end on 18 February.

Lineker admits it’s not all sunshine and rainbows at the London Stadium right now while Danny Murphy understands why the fans would want the Scotsman to be sacked.

“Things don’t look great for West Ham, [they’re] yet to win this calendar year in the league and there’s been a bit of criticism of David Moyes. What do you make of that? He defended himself [in his post-match press conference],” said Lineker on BBC One’s Match of the Day [18 February, 01:02:15].

“I understand both sides [of the debate],” Murphy replied.
“The criticism from supporters who pay a lot of money, 60,000 fans each week, they want to see their team playing more on the front foot.

“They want more energy – I understand that. Moyes also makes fair points in that his style has given West Ham a trophy and stabilised them.

“I think we’re getting to the stage in football where supporters want to be entertained. Look at Tottenham with Antonio Conte.

“They reached fourth and fifth in the Premier League, but they’re now enjoying their team play again. West Ham fans have lost that enjoyment.”