I see myself more as a manager who focuses on attacking strategies.

David Moyes, the West Ham boss, has hit back at critics of his playing style, asserting that he is indeed “an attacking manager.” Despite facing pressure at times during his tenure, Moyes has proven himself as one of the club’s most successful managers, leading The Hammers to their first major silverware in 43 years with a victory over Fiorentina in the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023.

However, the 60-year-old has been accused of being negative and cautious in his team’s approach. In an exclusive interview with TNT Sports, Moyes was eager to address this notion. He stated, “I do actually consider myself as an attacking manager. It just happens that I normally have a really good structure, I try to be organised, always have been throughout all my teams.”

Moyes acknowledged that he has learned from other great managers and has developed a style that suits him and brings success to the clubs he manages. He admitted that attacking doesn’t always happen, but overall, he has always wanted to attack and has never approached the game any other way.

Regarding the level of players at West Ham, Moyes believes that it dictates when they can and cannot attack. He emphasized the importance of not being naive and overly attacking against stronger sides. He praised the young coaches at the club for their innovative ideas but stressed the need for continuous evolution in management.

Under Moyes, West Ham has displayed an exciting style of play, exemplified by their 5-0 victory over SC Freiburg earlier in March. The performances of attacking players Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta have been instrumental in lighting up east London this season. Moyes compared them to former West Ham mavericks Paolo Di Canio and Dimitri Payet, highlighting their ability to excite supporters.

Moyes emphasized the importance of a team ethic at West Ham, where everyone works together and no player is considered greater than the rest. He acknowledged that these talented players may not always do exactly what he wants, but their uniqueness and special qualities make them valuable assets to the team.

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