West Ham must sort out their defence if they are to have any chance of staying in the Premier League, and would be ‘stupid’ not to do so against Watford this weekend.

That’s the view of new manager David Moyes, who will take charge of his first ever Hammers game this weekend.

The Hammers have conceded 23 goals in 11 games, the worst defensive record in the league. And Moyes insists that tidying up their defensive woes will be the first step in getting them back on the right track.

“We would be stupid if we didn’t look back,” said Moyes.

“We’ve looked at the goals we’ve conceded and we have got the worst defensive record in the league. We’ve got to try and find a way of stopping that.”

“Ultimately, they’ve got to be a bit more humble for each other, work for the team, and score goals together and defend together.

“We must start from scratch and give the players a chance to start again.

“I can only do that by getting the players onside and making sure they are doing the right things.

“They’re telling me they want to work hard, be organised and disciplined. I hope once I’ve done that, they won’t be complaining.”
[Quotes via Sky Sports]