David Moyes, the West Ham manager, has praised Newcastle fans, considering them among the best in the country, ahead of their clash at St. James’ Park. He anticipates a buzzing atmosphere for the early kickoff match at 12:30 pm.
“St James’ Park is probably one of the best in the country.”
“Because of the success their team have had over the past year or so, they’ve always been incredibly passionate, but I think they’re probably even more so with what they’re getting.”
“I think it’s a really important game [at St James’ Park on Saturday], as they all are now.”
“I think we have nine to play, I think every game’s going to be vitally important to pick us as many points as we possibly can.”
“There are a few teams chasing in and around the European spots and we’re one of them.”
“We’ve had more games than Newcastle, so I can only comment on ourselves.”
“Has it impacted us? Yeah, it has. I’m sure in some ways it’s impacted Newcastle as well.”
While West Ham currently holds a four-point lead over Newcastle in the league standings, Moyes acknowledged that Newcastle has a game in hand. A win for Newcastle in this crucial encounter would narrow the gap to just one point, with the advantage of a game in hand and a superior goal difference.
Moyes emphasized the impact of the congested fixture schedule on both teams, noting that West Ham, like Newcastle, has felt the effects. However, he remained focused on his team’s performance, recognizing the importance of securing points in the final stretch of the season.
As Newcastle aims to secure vital points in their remaining ten games, Moyes expressed hope that this match would mark the beginning of a successful run for the team. With both teams competing for European qualification, every match becomes significant in the race for the top spots in the league table.