West Ham confirm return of former manager David Moyes and replacement for Graham potter

Nobody has anything other than fond memories at West Ham of the best parts of David Moyes’ tenure. Taking the club to a trophy win, three years of European football and consecutive top seven finishes in the Premier League are highlights that will never be forgotten.

At the same time, Moyes last season and a half produced some of the worst football and the poorest performing side in the Premier League’s history. Many believe the Scot should have finished at the top and left a true Hammers legend. Whatever the ending, that night in Prague and the 24 hours that followed has created indelible memories for anyone associated with West Ham.

Clearly Moyes feels the same. Speaking on Match of The Day last night ahead of his Everton side’s visit to London Stadium n ext Saturday, Moyes was candid. He admitted because of divided loyalties it will be a horrible game.

It’s a horrible game because I’ve got a lot of great memories of the people there”

“I have also got close bond with the players there. We’ve done some good things over the years. It will be difficult playing against them.

It’s a privilege to come against good lads and good staff. I look forward to seeing them.”

Kind of like meeting an ex-wife, years after all of the acrimony has died down and the divorce is just history, I’m sure West Ham fans will be happy to see him again, pleased with his success and – apart from the 90 minutes when his Everton side is competing with West Ham – wish him well.

For that 90 minutes we’d like to stick 5 past Everton and then politely applaud him off. Please.