As David Moyes might say were he pressed on the subject of managing West Ham United: making a success of it is not as easy as some people might have you believe.

Former West Ham midfielder John Moncur on Julen Lopetegui's sacking on BBC Radio 5 Live: "No, not at all [surprised by the sacking]. I mean, looking at it, there hasn't been an improvement one bit. West Ham fans were calling after David Moyes to have a more attractive style of play and that didn't really happen from day one.

Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by West Ham United, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday. Sources have told ESPN that Graham Potter is a potential candidate to replace Lopetegui, and that West Ham are in talks with the former Brighton and Chelsea manager.

Spaniard arrived in east London promising to make a ‘big noise’ but left with a whimper as team languishes in 14th place

The former Wolves, Real Madrid and Spain manager departs the east London outfit with the team hovering just seven points above the drop zone and 11 points adrift of the top six. ‘West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Julen Lopetegui has today left the Club,’ a statemeat read.

Julen Lopetegui has been fired by West Ham after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight

West Ham cancel a planned news conference with head coach Julen Lopetegui, with the Spaniard's future looking increasingly uncertain.

West Ham United have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, with the London side 14th in the standings after 20 matches.