Fans divided as David Moyes announced new West Ham boss.

West Ham United announced this week that former Everton and Sunderland manager David Moyes would be given the reigns at the London Stadium following the sacking of head coach Slaven Bilić.

Several managers were linked to the job - including previous Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti - but it was revealed on Tuesday that the former Black Cats coach would take charge.

The Hammers currently find themselves in 18th place, meaning relegation could be on the cards for the team that has been in the Premier League since 2012.

Moyes has also faced difficult times recently, arguably started following his decision to leave Everton for Manchester United in 2013.

The 54-year old was expected to replace retiring United management legend Sir Alex Ferguson, but was only given 10 months in charge before seeing his contract terminated.

He then went on to manage in Spain with Real Sociedad for a slightly longer amount of time, but was again let go, this time just one day short of his contract anniversary.

Moyes resigned as Sunderland boss this summer after failing to save the Black Cats from relegation, the Tyne and Wear based club stuck to the bottom of the table for most of the season under the Scotsman.

Despite his recent record there is no doubt that the Scotsman arrives in London with tremendous experience, with eight of his last nine seasons in the Premier League ending in top eight positions.

After 18 seasons in management with 378 wins, 282 losses and 228 draws, his record stands as follows:

Moyes himself was delighted to be given another opportunity to manage in the top flight of English football, saying how excited he was to get working with the players as the international break gives time for changes to tactics and new ideas.

“Football on the east end has always been tough, and we want to get the passion of the fans back through having great players and playing well.”

“I believe with the players that we have the club should be in a better position, and when the players get back from international duty they need to know that we have big games to play here.”

“I hope the fans will see a team that is really well organized, I’ve never wanted anything other than to be involved in entertaining attacking, but obviously we can’t do that if we’re defending stupidly.”

“I feel like I have a point to prove as I’ve enjoyed every move I’ve made apart from the last one at Sunderland, and I’m hungry to make things right and let the fans enjoy their Saturday nights by winning games.”

West Ham faithful James Weeks has followed the club since the age of four and is one of those starting to feel fed up with the board of directors at the club.

Although annoyed at the fact that former coach Slaven Bilić had to leave in the first place, he also sees how Moyes could help stabilize things again.

“The appointment seemed boring and a huge gamble at first, but he’s a disciplined man manager who knows how to get the most out of his team.”

“I have faith in the appointment and I think we’ll stay up, but I’m glad it’s just a six-month deal and I hope he walks at the last whistle of the season so someone else can come in and build their own team.”

“Bilić was just the scapegoat for the board and the club seems poisoned from the very top, without respect for neither the coaching staff or the fans.”

“If David Sullivan and David Gold stay in the board of directors, I wouldn’t be surprised to see us in the same position next year.”

Chairmen Sullivan and Gold acquired a 60% share of the club in 2010, giving them control over all operational and commercial proceedings.

Moyes is the Hammers’ fifth managerial appointment since the takeover, and even more notably, the club has seen an incredible 32 different strikers on the books in that same time.

There’s obviously something going wrong at West Ham, and whether that is down to a poor board of directors, incorrect coaching decisions or just bad luck remains to be seen.

David Moyes will have his work cut out for him and now needs to focus his team for their next game against Watford FC in a little over a week from now on November 19th.

The question remains whether Moyes still has what it takes to come back from years of misfortune to save West Ham’s season, but for now the Scotsman will have to look at things one game at a time.