David Moyes has assembled his backroom team at West Ham. In doing so, he brings a former Hammer back to the club.
For a manager almost universally disliked upon appointment, Moyes seems to be doing the right things. West Ham fans are pretty unanimous in the fact that Moyes backroom is a lot better than Bilic’s. And with the addition of former players this should see continuity in the sideline passion.
What Moyes is also doing is bringing in people he trusts, and the players will respect. With Bilic bringing people in that hadn’t worked in this country before, it certainly got questions from the fans. It seems the Scot is desperate to avoid the mistakes of his predecessor.
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Experienced coaches
The big thing you can say about all of Moyes appointments, that is Pearce, Alan Irvine and Billy McKinlay, is that they all bring experience. Irvine and Moyes worked together at both Preston and Everton, where they saw success. Irvine had been working at Norwich until recently and has been in demand since leaving:
"“This is the sixth job I have been offered since leaving Norwich at the end of last season – some of which were very attractive – but it’s the first one that has persuaded me to accept, so I hope that says a lot about how excited I am to be here."
Pearce has been the lead man at a couple of clubs, but is happy to play assistant to Moyes. It is clear that both the club and the manager were important in accepting this job for Pearce.
"“The opportunity to work with David Moyes, who I have respected greatly over the years, was a big factor, as was having previously played for the club. “It’s been many years since I was there for a couple of seasons, but I really enjoyed my time. The West Ham fans were fantastic to me and I’m looking forward to coming back."
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It’s going to be a hard job for all involved, but it’s starting off well. Given the hostility that Moyes faced on arrival it’s gone amazingly so far. With backroom appointments also pleasing the fans the new man in charge is doing well. If he can cap it with a win over Watford then life will suddenly look very rosy for the former United manager.