David Moyes leaves West Ham as club target 'high-calibre' manager

David Moyes has left West Ham following the completion of his short-term deal, the club have confirmed.

The former Manchester United and Everton manager was appointed in November following the dismissal of then manager Slaven Bilic.

Standard Sport understands that Moyes ruled himself out of taking the job on a permanent basis after growing unhappy at his situation and treatment by the club.

On Monday, the day after the Scot’s short-term contract expired, Shakhtar Donetsk coach Paulo Fonseca was interviewed by David Sullivan at the co-owner’s Essex house, even as well-sourced reports were suggesting the Scot was still in the frame for the job.

On the same day, Moyes was told by Sullivan in a telephone conversation that one reason the club were contemplating a change was that fans were eager for a new face.

Photo: West Ham United via Getty Images
West Ham United via Getty Images

West Ham, who also announced that coaches Alan Irvine, Stuart Pearce and Billy McKinlay have also left the club, are now targeting a ‘high-calibre’ managerial appointment within the next ten days.

In a statement, the club said: “West Ham United can confirm that David Moyes has left the club following the end of his short-term contract.

“The 55-year-old arrived at London Stadium in November, with the sole objective of ensuring the Hammers’ Premier League status. The Club can also confirm that his assistants Alan Irvine, Stuart Pearce and Billy McKinlay have departed with immediate effect.

“Joint-Chairman David Sullivan said: ‘I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to David Moyes and his staff for achieving the target of keeping West Ham United in the Premier League.

"Throughout his time here, David has carried himself with dignity and honesty and we have all found him to be a pleasure to work with. He, Alan, Stuart and Billy accepted the challenge and attacked it head on, turning around a difficult situation. They deserve great respect for the job they have done and they leave the Club with our best wishes.

"When David and his team arrived, it was the wish of both parties that the focus be only on the six months until the end of the season, at which point a decision would be made with regards to the future. Having taken stock of the situation and reflected now the campaign is complete, we feel that it is right to move in a different direction.

"We are already taking steps to identify and recruit the manager we believe can take West Ham United forward in line with our ambitions. We aim to appoint a high-calibre figure who we feel will lead the Club into an exciting future for our loyal supporters within the next ten days.’

“The Club will be making no further comment until a new managerial appointment is confirmed.”

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