Moyes has backing of West Ham board

West Ham manager David Moyes has the full backing of the club despite his side dropping into the Premier League relegation zone.

Wins for Bournemouth and Everton on Saturday meant the Hammers ended the weekend in 18th place in the table following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Tottenham.

That raised questions about Moyes’s future ahead of Saturday’s home game against Nottingham Forest, but the PA news agency understands that the former Manchester United boss still has “credit in the bank” with the board.

West Ham United manager David Moyes reacts on the touchline during the Premier League defeat at Tottenham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Moyes began his second spell at West Ham in December 2019 and guided them clear of relegation before securing a sixth-place finish the following season and seventh last year.

This season the Hammers have advanced to the last 16 of the Europa Conference League and face Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford on March 1.

Although they have won only one league game since October 24, the feeling within the club is that a positive outcome to the campaign is still possible.

Speaking after the loss at Tottenham, captain Declan Rice expressed his frustration with the side’s lack of goals and suggested a change of formation could be required.

West Ham captain Declan Rice has bemoaned his side’s lack of goals (Zac Goodwin/PA)

“I think when it comes to Spurs, it’s always going to be tough but it’s down to us to perform, create chances and score goals,” Rice told Sky Sports.

“Everyone knows the position we are in but it’s up to us to sort it out. Last year we were so good, we felt we’d score a couple of goals each game but sometimes this happens.

“When you play with five at the back the strikers can feel a bit isolated so we need to give them more support.

“There are six or seven teams in and around us. We are the only ones who can change it so I’m not too bothered about them, it’s down to us.”