da dobrowin: Paul Ince has risked the wrath of West Ham United fans by claiming that their expectations are too high.
da betobet: David Moyes’s recent appointment as manager was met with criticism from a large section of the Hammers’ following.
The Scotsman’s failed spells at Manchester United, Real Sociedad and Sunderland meant that his arrival was underwhelming.
Slaven Bilic was the man to be shown the door following his side’s 4-1 defeat to Liverpool prior to the international break.
As it stands, the East London outfit sit in the relegation zone of the Premier League table, one point from safety after winning just two of their 11 top-flight fixtures.
Moyes’s first game in charge will be on Sunday when the Hammers face Watford away at Vicarage Road.
Ince, who came through West Ham’s academy before joining Manchester United in his playing career, believes that the fans need a reality check.
The retired midfielder has suggested that a certain calibre of managers, including Carlo Ancelotti, are too good for West Ham.
Ince told Paddy Power:
“A lot of West Ham fans have been moaning about the appointment of David Moyes, saying he wasn’t what they wanted, that they wanted a bigger name. Why do they think West Ham would attract a big-name manager? Someone like Carlo Ancelotti would never go there.
“West Ham fans need to accept the situation that their club is in – they need saving from relegation. Moyes is a very good manager. He showed that during his time at Everton.
“In fact, West Ham being a bit more like Moyes’s Everton team would be no bad thing, whether the fans want to hear that or not.”
[ad_pod ]