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‘Hammers fans need to be careful what they wish for’
PAUL DONOVAN questions why West Ham are looking to get rid of the most successful manager in their history
David Moyes
Ex-captain lifted World Cups in both white-ball formats and won five Ashes series
THE football managerial merry-go-round is a bizarre spectacle at the best of times, but when it comes to West Ham United, it goes to a whole new level.
The club has been in the top seven of the Premier League (PL) for most of the season. The Hammers were knocked out of the Europa League at the quarter-final stage this season. Last season, the club won the Europa Conference League, and prior to that, managed to make the semi-finals of the Europa League. So that is three successive seasons playing in Europe.
The club have won more matches in European competition over the past three seasons than any other club — a total of 26 victories in 37 matches, compared to Real Madrid's 24 wins in 35 matches and Manchester City’s 23 wins in 35 matches.
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