In what sound like very awkward scenes, West Ham stars witnessed a fallout between David Moyes and Tim Steidten claims a journalist.
Ever witness a more “West Ham” tale than the management of the squad forbidding the technical director from being in close proximity to the first team?
It shouldn’t be all that shocking in many respects. It makes sense from a professional standpoint as well.
Why would the manager of West Ham want to be talking to and confiding in the man who might be his successor?
From now on, we can probably do away with the word “possibly.” David Moyes will soon be in charge of his last three games as West Ham United’s manager, if rumors circulating are true.
This last week marked the return of the big top to a club that outside observers and even its own supporters have frequently referred to as a “circus” after four and a half years of unusual stability.
Press and social media have chronicled every stage of West Ham’s quest for a prospective new manager.
That’s not to say all – or indeed any of it – is true of course.
Moyes confirms Steidten ban
However, we do know for a fact that Moyes has forbidden technical director Tim Steidten from being in the vicinity of the Hammers first squad.
Distractions are not something we want because we are focused on the task at hand. I have work to do, and Tim has work to do. Before West Ham’s trip to Chelsea, Moores stated, “We have three games to play.”
Even West Ham fans who have been firmly in the “Moyes out” camp have taken exception at seeing the manager who delivered them their first trophy in forty-three years paraded before the media for the past two weeks.
Proponents believe that greater grace could have been used in handling the entire scenario.
It is also disheartening to consider what future managers may be thinking of it.
Right now, there’s a slight sense that everything at the club could fall apart.
With at least ten new players needed, the roster desperately needs a thorough overhaul in the summer. Naturally, that is the fault of Moyes and the owners, who neglected to make it future-proof.
Given that Julien Lopetegui, the manager’s supposed replacement, is falling out of favor with the majority of West Ham supporters, the manager may also be leaving soon.
In opposition to the proposed nomination, supporters have even launched a petition.
This is the confirmed split between Moyes and Steidten, who has been the center of attention for West Ham.
Stars witnessed fallout between Moyes and Steidten
Oh to be a fly on the wall behind the scenes.
Well Hammers fans can at least see through the eyes of one, The Times’ Gary Jacob.
West Ham stars witnessed the fallout between Moyes and Steidten claims the journalist.
“The pair have had a strained relationship since disagreements over recruitment last summer,” Jacob has claimed.
“And tensions came to a head this week when Steidten was asked not to enter the team’s dressing room.
“The friction has been witnessed by some West Ham players and Steidten did not spend any time talking to Moyes on the touchline, as he often does, before West Ham’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool last Saturday.”
The last thing anyone wanted was to see the end of Moyes’ tenure turn ugly.
If the Scot is to leave, he deserves to go out with his head held high regardless of his risk averse style on the pitch.
Moyes has put his heart and soul into dragging the Hammers up by their boot straps, restoring pride, professionalism and – for the most part – results.
Don’t let it end like this West Ham
West Ham should not be criticised for doing due diligence on potential replacements. Because had they sat back and waited, they would have been accused of negligence.
There is a way of going about things, though. Especially when it comes to a man who has given the club so much.
West Ham’s biggest mistake has been not announcing the decision over Moyes until the end of the season. Who made that call we don’t know because Moyes himself has repeatedly stated that’s what he wanted too.
Given the way things are panning out, that decision should be brought forward and announced next week ahead of the last home game of the season against Luton.
So that West Ham fans can give Moyes the send off he deserves.
Then supporters can perhaps contemplate embracing whatever Sullivan and Steidten have in store next.
And judging by the latter’s work at Bayer Leverkusen, that should not be underestimated by anyone.
