West Ham have three main candidates to replace David Moyes if they decide to sack the Scot, according to multiple reports.
Ex-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui, former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter as well as ex-Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper are all said to be in the frame.
However, Hammers supporters on X are less than enthused about the possible replacements, with some even preferring to keep Moyes in the dugout:
Given those choices? Moyes all day
— Brad Hassall ⚒ (@brad_hass4) February 20, 2024
None. There is better out there
— CharlieLWHU ⚒ (@CharlieLWHU) February 20, 2024
Get some decent names then we can talk
— Hammers Fan (@Stephen22374580) February 20, 2024
If anyone is seriously replacing Moyes for any of these options they need a head wobble
— bzaps100 (@bzaps100) February 20, 2024
Potter is Moyes all over IMO. It's not a massive upgrade.
— Russ M (@WHURuss) February 20, 2024
None of the above
— TERRY GILL (@GILLER07) February 20, 2024
Rather no manager if those are the options. Leave the players play😂
— Benjamin Piddington (@PiddingtonWHU) February 20, 2024
Fans shouldn’t be so quick to write off all 3 managers
If we look at their managerial records, all 3 coaches have made good impressions at previous clubs. Lopetegui, for example, won the Europa League at Sevilla and rescued Wolves from relegation last season to secure a 13th-place finish.
Potter’s time at Chelsea will undoubtedly colour some people’s opinions of his abilities but he did guide Brighton to their highest-ever league finish (9th) in 2022.
Cooper, meanwhile, impressed during his time at Swansea, guiding them to the Championship playoffs on two separate occasions, whilst also getting Nottingham Forest promoted.
Are West Ham looking to sack Moyes?
At the moment, it is believed that the board are keen to keep the current manager in charge until the end of the season.
Moyes’ contract is set to expire in June anyway so many feel that the summer is the best time to make a decision on his future.
