English Premier League: West Ham season review – The Hammers got knocked around

Another rollercoaster season sees the Hammers back at square one; no manager, poor squad depth and rampant fan unrest.

This was meant to be the season that the ambitious new West Ham project finally kicked off. So-called teething problems from a first season at the London Stadium were momentarily forgotten in the hopes of a brilliant new era kicking off at E20.

It was not to be however. Only a David Moyes inspired recovery ensured the Hammers’ safety and a place at the English top table next season. Unfortunately, the manager who achieved this feet for them will not be around to enjoy it.

They now set for another new beginning under the stewardship of ex-Manchester City manager, Manuel Pellegrini. Quite a big name and more promising man, compared to their last two disappointments.

This is where we see if it’s the manager or the stadium, or even everything altogether.

West Ham season overview

The summer transfer window was uninspired, with the emphasis ostensibly on signing “quality”. Javier Hernandez, Joe Hart, Marko Arnautovic and Pablo Zabaleta all signed, but only the latter two became regulars.

West Ham began the season in dramatic fashion, losing their first three games, all away from home. Their home form was initially dour too, culminating in a place in the relegation zone by October and Bilic’s exit. The club then signed David Moyes, of Sunderland and Manchester United infamy, and against all odds, he delivered.

The Scot produced 9 wins and 10 draws in his 31 games in charge, and lead the Hammers to the relative safety of 13th by season’s end. The club’s board have not renewed his contract however, and the club find themselves in limbo once more.