It appears that David Moyes has shed light on two significant blunders made by David Sullivan during his time at West Ham United. Following Moyes’ departure and return to Everton, the spotlight has been on Sullivan, especially as West Ham has faced challenges. Moyes’ success with Everton has seemingly put pressure on West Ham’s board.
Since Moyes left, the club transferred recruitment control to Tim Steidten, leading to a significant financial investment in players that resulted in disappointment. Notably, West Ham withdrew their interest in signing Jack Grealish, who subsequently joined Everton under Moyes’ management. The decision to not pursue Grealish despite initial interest has been viewed as a major blunder.
Moreover, West Ham turned down an opportunity to bring in Mohammed Kudus from Chelsea, opting for a cash-only deal rather than a player-plus-cash arrangement. This decision has been criticized, especially as Kudus performed well for Everton, while Dewsbury-Hall, who West Ham could have acquired, has been statistically impressive in the top flight.
These decisions have raised questions about the club’s transfer strategy and Sullivan’s involvement in player recruitment. Moyes’ success with Everton in acquiring these players has highlighted potential shortcomings in West Ham’s transfer dealings, ultimately leading to scrutiny and disappointment among West Ham fans.
