It has been only a few months since West Ham parted ways with David Moyes, but the Scot could soon be back in Premier League management, with Leicester City reportedly considering him for their vacant managerial role.
The potential for Moyes to return to haunt his former employers looms large, as Leicester host West Ham on December 3rd. The Foxes are in the market for a new manager after sacking Steve Cooper, and Moyes is among the favourites to take charge.
David Moyes in the running for Leicester job
West Ham’s decision to part ways with Moyes remains a divisive topic. Club legend Tony Cottee publicly criticised the move, while pundit Chris Sutton took aim at West Ham’s technical director, Tim Steidten, for courting other managers while Moyes was still in charge.
Despite criticisms of Moyes’ pragmatic style, his tenure at West Ham was one of the most successful in the club’s history.
He delivered their first major trophy in over 40 years by winning the Europa Conference League and secured European football in three consecutive seasons. His legacy, though contentious, is likely to stand the test of time.
According to The Telegraph (subscription required), Moyes is one of three realistic candidates for the Leicester job. His appointment would certainly add intrigue to Leicester’s clash with West Ham next month.
Lopetegui under pressure
Meanwhile, Moyes’ successor, Julen Lopetegui, enjoyed some respite with a much-needed win over Newcastle on Monday. However, the pressure remains intense, with a daunting fixture against Arsenal up next.
It was a humiliating 6-0 home defeat to the Gunners that marked the beginning of the end for Moyes at West Ham, and another heavy loss could leave Lopetegui on thin ice. A subsequent defeat to Leicester—especially under Moyes—could spell the end for the Spaniard.
