Carragher praises Moyes’ departure from West Ham as a beneficial move for all involved

At the culmination of the season, David Moyes is departing West Ham, which Jamie Carragher deems a mutually beneficial choice. The decision to separate ties with Moyes is considered a positive one for everyone, according to Carragher. Announced on Monday, Moyes will not be renewing his contract with West Ham, where he began his second stint of leadership in 2019. The announcement coincided with reports that West Ham, engaged in discussions with Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim, had reached an agreement with former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui. Following a 5-0 defeat to Chelsea, West Ham’s prospects for securing European qualification have dwindled with just two remaining Premier League matches in the 2023-24 season. Moyes guided West Ham to victory in the Europa Conference League last season and into the quarter-finals of the current Europa League competition, where they clashed with Xabi Alonso’s outstanding Bayer Leverkusen team. Carragher believes that the departure of Moyes is timely as certain segments of the club’s supporters have wearied of his strategic approach. Carragher, speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, expressed his endorsement for the decision, suggesting that fans should honor Moyes in their upcoming home match as a fitting farewell. Carragher highlighted Moyes’ significant achievements, underscoring his status as one of West Ham’s most successful managers and a competent Premier League leader. Ahead of his final home game against Luton Town, Moyes will bid farewell to West Ham, culminating the season against Manchester City on May 19th.