West Ham United are enjoying something of a revival under David Moyes of late.
West Ham are in a relegation battle but have showed encouraging signs in recent weeks that they have what it takes to survive.
The Hammers made their worst ever start to a Premier League season under Slaven Bilic.
And things did not get much better when Moyes picked up just one point from his first four games in charge since taking over from the Croatian last month.
But a performance full of fight in an unfortunate 2-1 defeat at champions-elect Manchester City was followed by a brilliant 1-0 win over Chelsea and 0-0 draw against Arsenal.
The Hammers have looked infinitely fitter, more organised, disciplined, motivated and well-drilled under Moyes so far and the Scotsman has had his praises sung by supporters and pundits alike.
But speaking on talkSPORT Ray Wilkins suggested Moyes is not responsible for the sudden turnaround.
“You look at West ham at the weekend, is that what David Moyes – or Sam Allardyce at Everton – is doing or is that finally that some of these players have realised ‘I’ve gotta liven myself up’,” Wilkins said on talkSPORT.
After years of criticism Moyes will surely be enjoying the first bit of praise he has had in a long time.
So Wilkins’ suggestion that West Ham’s turnaround is more to do with the players suddenly deciding to turn it on seems somewhat harsh.
Anyone who has watched West Ham this season will testify the shape and hunger on display in recent weeks is not a happy accident.
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