Andy Goldstein expressed his outrage during a discussion on West Ham boss David Moyes’ absence from the list of award recipients at the London Football Awards, deeming it “disgusting.” Despite being nominated for Manager of the Year, the accolade went to Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham, who had just taken charge of his first game for the team in August. Goldstein argued that Moyes, who was nominated alongside Richie Wellens, Emma Hayes, Mikel Arteta, and Postecoglou, deserved the award more, especially given West Ham’s victory in the Europa Conference League. Goldstein also highlighted the significance of West Ham’s achievement, providing a timeless memory for fans worldwide.
He also pointed out that even though some fans may not support Moyes, particularly those in the ‘Moyes Out’ camp, his achievements should not be overlooked. Despite West Ham’s struggles in domestic league performances, the strong start to the 2023-24 campaign should have supported Moyes’ candidacy for the Manager of the Year award. Goldstein expressed bewilderment at Postecoglou’s win, given that Tottenham had been eliminated from every cup they entered and had only a slight lead over United. He even suggested that Arteta at Arsenal would have been a more deserving candidate for the accolade.
The overarching theme of Moyes’ lack of wider recognition for his accomplishments at West Ham seems to prevail, as Goldstein posited. He speculated that even when Moyes eventually leaves the club, his past achievements will likely continue to be undervalued by the wider football community. Nonetheless, Moyes will be fondly remembered by West Ham supporters in the years to come, regardless of this disparity in recognition. This lack of recognition from wider circles may ultimately be a lasting trend for Moyes at West Ham, but he will still be remembered fondly by supporters in the future.
The conversation then shifted to West Ham player Declan Rice, who recently commented on being jeered upon his return to London Stadium.
This incident adds to the ongoing narrative surrounding the lack of acknowledgment of West Ham’s accomplishments and its players and staff, as well as the perceived disparity in recognition compared to other teams in the league.
