West Ham United finds themselves navigating a season filled with twists and turns, all under the helm of David Moyes. Currently standing strong in seventh place in the Premier League and advancing to the Europa League quarter-finals to face Bayer Leverkusen, the Hammers have shown their mettle on the field.

Despite this commendable performance, a sense of restlessness pervades the fanbase, largely directed at Moyes for his defensive and somewhat uninspiring brand of football. Calls for the manager’s dismissal have been echoing among supporters. While Moyes seems unfazed by the mounting pressure, his recent remarks regarding Edson Alvarez’s discipline appear to be an attempt to deflect criticism.

In a recent interview with Mail Online, Moyes highlighted the impact of Alvarez’s spate of bookings on the team, emphasizing the need for experienced players to exercise restraint on the field. This comes at a time when the team’s recent results against Tottenham and Newcastle United have left fans disappointed.

Moyes’s tactical decisions, such as substituting Michail Antonio with Kalvin Phillips in a crucial moment against Newcastle, and his failure to make any substitutions in the match against Spurs, have raised eyebrows. Blaming Alvarez’s absence for the team’s struggles in these games instead of acknowledging his own role in the outcomes seems unjustifiable.

The question of Moyes’s future at West Ham lingers in the air. While uncertainties surround his leadership beyond the current season, his divisive decisions continue to split the fanbase. The upcoming match against Wolves presents an opportunity for redemption, with Alvarez’s return potentially turning the tide. The pressure on Moyes to deliver results only mounts with each passing match, keeping the club and its fans on edge.