There's always rice at home.
In November 2017, West Ham were already battling relegation in 18th position when they fired their long-time manager, Slaven Bilić and temporarily hired David Moyes on a six-month contract to rescue them. Moyes got them to finish in 13th.
For the 2018/2019 season, West Ham hired Manuel Pellegrini (unlike Moyes' dogged approach, they longed for more "attractive" football). Pellegrini got them to 10th and somewhat justified the hire.
But by December in the 2019/2020 season, West Ham were once again in trouble and fired Pellegrini, who had managed them to 17th. Who did West Ham look to save them once again? Yes, David Moyes. West Ham finished in 16th.
West Ham handed David Moyes a contract, and in his first full season with the club (2020/2021), they finished 6th. In the 2021/2022 season, they finished 7th and reached the Europa League semi-final. But surprisingly, West Ham fans had started to grumble about Moyes' style of play not being exotic enough.
In the 2022/2023 season, Moyes won the inaugural Europa Conference League with West Ham, their first trophy in 24 years, and finished 14th in the league.
At the end of the season, they sold the club's MVP, Delcan Rice, for £105M. West Ham then brought in Kudus (£38M), Ward-Prowse (£30M), Álvarez (£35M) and Mavropanos (£19M), and loaned in Kalvin Phillips from City to replace 14 outgoing players.
Moyes reached the QF of the Europa League and finished 9th in the league with 52 points (W14, D10, L14). West Ham fans were fuming and demanded that the club hire a better coach who could get them playing 'exciting football".
Moyes left and was replaced by a Spanish veteran, Julen Lopetegui, in the 2024/2025 season. Lopetegui didn't last till the end of January and was replaced by Graham Potter. West Ham finished in 14th place.
By September of the 2025/2026 season, they fired Potter and hired Nuno Espírito Santo, who couldn't save them from relegation.
If West Ham had stuck with Moyes and his "unttractive" football, maybe they'd still be playing in the EPL next season.
There's always rice at home.
Guy, This one would change my life.
If you’ve been following Arsenal you would know that there are life
Lessons embedded in this win.
1. Having a plan and following it with conviction even when there are hurdles
2. Never giving up.
3. Making changes to your approach when needed…
I started supporting Arsenal in 2005 while in Secondary school, I remember buying the CD’s of the 2003/2004 Invincible season and other seasons and always watching them during the holidays.
This EPL wins a lot for me & every true Arsenal fan out there
#EPLChampions25/26 #COYG
Just won the FA Cup & Community shield for the club that gave you a chance.
Played 5 games for them this season
Ditched Spurs who are now fighting relegation
Switched to Arsenal
Scored against your former team
Put 5 against Spurs
Win the EPL
Guard of honor at your former team