Flocking to Twitter, a number of West Ham fans have reacted furiously to David Moyes’ post-match comments following the Irons’ 3-2 loss to Southampton on Boxing Day.
A late goal by defender Jan Bednarek secured a crucial three points for the Saints in a rare away victory at the London Stadium, seeing the Hammers’ miserable streak of poor results continue over the hectic Christmas schedule.
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Michail Antonio made an instant impact upon being introduced at half-time, equalising just four minutes later. After the Saints retook the lead, Saïd Benrahma levelled the score at 2-2 in the 64th minute, before Bednarek clinched the winner shortly afterwards.
This result meant that the Hammers have secured just five points in their last seven league games, which has duly seen them slip seven points behind Arsenal in fourth.
These West Hams fume over Moyes’ comments
West Ham's official Twitter channel posted a video of Moyes’ post-match interview. The manager was unimpressed with his side’s performance, saying that "lots of things didn’t go as well as we’d have liked" and that he couldn't fathom why they were so "flat" in the first half.
A number of Irons fans took to the comments to respond, with many disillusioned with their club’s recent form. Here’s what some of those said:
"We are running on empty and it’s all down to the owners naive reluctance to appropriately balance the squad in the summer and try and play an entire season with no cover in key positions."
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"The contrast between our first choice defence and what Moyes has had available to him for the last month is shocking at this level. The contrast between Cresswell and Masuaku especially."
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"Let’s be real, we will be in the bottom half very soon the way our current form is"
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"Just copy and paste the same video for the next few months as well"
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"he says this every time"
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"Moyes, you have had your time, time for a new manager. You served us well, we now require someone who is top of their game. Unfortunately you have nothing further to offer."
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