West Ham fans could turn against David Sullivan as he seems to have decided to sack the underperforming David Moyes.
Moyes has confirmed that he has been handed a new contract by the club and will decide whether to sign it at the end of the season.
This comes in the midst of a turbulent period in which the club has even shortlisted candidates to replace him and has also considered recruiting Oliver Glasner.
Moyes said on 23 February: “I had really good talks with the owners, David Sullivan and Karren Brady.
“There’s a contract there for me and I’m the one who decided to wait until the end of the season.”
Sullivan is again making bad decisions at West Ham United:
Sullivan offering Moyes a new contract in the face of West Ham’s poor results is incomprehensible and reflects badly on the club’s management.
Given that the team is on an eight-match winless streak and hovering on the fringes of the bottom half of the Premier League table, it is unreasonable to extend the Scot’s tenure without tangible improvement.
Fans who are already frustrated by the team’s underperformance may well be even more upset with David Sullivan for this decision, seeing it as a lack of responsibility and ambition.
By leaving the decision in Moyes’ hands, Sullivan risks alienating the fans and worsening the already tense relationship between the club hierarchy and the fans.
Moyes must not decide his own future:
The manager must prove he is worthy of a new contract by turning around results and salvaging the rest of the season.
If he fails to do so, he would be wise to refuse to renew his contract, showing honesty and recognising the need for accountability in football management.
Offering a new contract to Moyes in the face of West Ham’s problems shows a disconnect between the club’s management and the wishes of its supporters, which could lead to further dissatisfaction and control over Sullivan’s management.