Harry Redknapp has praised the job David Moyes has done across the board as West Ham United manager and hopes to see their success continue, while speaking on talkSPORT.
Moyes led the east Londoners into Europe last season by securing their first appearance in the Europa League group stage.
He turned a side facing the threat of relegation under Manuel Pellegrini around to be top-six finishers in just 17-months. And has the Hammers fighting to repeat the feat this term.
West Ham entered the international break third in the Premier League table after beating Liverpool on Sunday. They are just three-points behind leaders Chelsea after 11 games too.
Redknapp led West Ham to what remains their best ever Premier League finish with fifth in 1998/99. And loves seeing the Irons enjoy success on the pitch again with Moyes in charge.
Redknapp believes Moyes has enjoyed a successful second spell in charge of West Ham as he keeps things simple. Noting how the 58-year-old does not need to reinvent the game.
“It is fantastic to see them doing so well, David has just done a great job there,” Redknapp said. “He knows what he is doing. It’s not rocket science, is it?
“We all get carried away with so much nonsense now and so much jargon, and it’s so some of these young coaches have invented a new game. He just comes in and gets on with it.
“He’s brought in good players in the right positions, they work hard and they know what they’re about. He works hard on the training pitch and getting great results, and long may it continue.”
Can Moyes take West Ham into the Champions League?
Given how West Ham have started the season, Moyes will likely have eyes on challenging for Champions League qualification come next May – which would surely delight Redknapp.
Moyes has instilled great confidence in his players to have them going toe-to-toe for the top spots in the table. And able to beat the top sides, after edging Liverpool and ending the Reds’ 25 game unbeaten run – one short of a new club record for the Anfield natives.
They have also eliminated both Manchester United and City from the Carabao Cup under the £85k-a-week coach this term. But will have to knock out another title-hopeful in London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on December 22 to reach the semi-finals.
And West Ham’s continued success under Moyes has extended into the Europa League with a knockout stage place already secured. Leading Group H with two games to play.
While enjoying more success in the transfer market after deals for Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal in 2020. With Said Benrahma now a key player and Kurt Zouma an instant hit.
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