Declan Rice, who will leave West Ham in the summer, referred to David Moyes as the “best manager West Ham has ever had.” David Moyes will discuss the club’s achievement in the Europa Conference League with West Ham chairman David Sullivan on Friday. With a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina on Wednesday in Prague, Moyes gave the club its first title in 43 years. Now the focus will be on how the squad can build on its achievement.
Given Declan Rice’s likely exit this summer, they will also discuss how to invest in the club in the future. As Sky Sports reported last month, Sullivan stated that they will let a player with two years remaining on his contract to go owing to a gentleman’s agreement.
When asked if holding the trophy in Prague would be Rice’s final act as a West Ham player, Sullivan told talkSPORT, “I believe it has to be.”
We told him that he was free to depart. He took the decision to go, and when the time comes, he must depart and we must find a replacement. Meanwhile, Rice lavished praise on Moyes at the club’s victory parade.
Moyes Hails His Best Night After Winning The Conference League Finals
David Moyes presented his father with his Europa Conference League winners’ medal after describing his first major trophy triumph as the finest night of his career. Jarrod Bowen’s last-minute goal gave West Ham a thrilling 2-1 victory against Fiorentina in the final in Prague, giving the Hammers their first piece of silverware since the FA Cup in 1980, and their first European title since 1965.
Moyes’ father, 87-year-old David Snr, has been with West Ham throughout their European tour and joined his son on the ground after the final whistle. After a 1-0 victory against Fulham nine weeks ago, away supporters raised a banner reading “Moyes Out.” Moyes’ job was undoubtedly saved.
Glorious memories of him celebrating on the field with his father quickly arose. He is wearing a medal around his neck. Good stuff, this. It suggests precisely what it says. A minute’s worth of work compressed into a lifetime.
Being the one to lead West Ham to their first big victory in more than 40 years will always be remembered, and it guarantees that he will go down in their annals as a legend. Rightfully so. While not faultless, the young man is knowledgeable in his field. We can excitedly anticipate Triple H’s next trip to England where he will hand Moyes and his West Ham team a glittering, personalized Universal Title.
