David Moyes warns West Ham will need to make improvements to if they are to gain the Europa Conference League… following the Hammers drew Gent in the quarter-finals to carry again recollections of 1964-65 European Cup Winners’ Cup run
West Ham won in 1964-65 as Bobby Moore and Geoff Hurst went on to carry trophyDavid Moyes hopes that’s an omen as they goal to get to this year’s Prague final Should West Ham conquer Gent they will deal with Anderlecht or AZ Alkmaar in the semis
The road to Prague introduced itself to West Ham as David Moyes’ males ended up handed a favourable draw with Belgian aspect Gent in the Europa Meeting League quarter finals.
For more mature followers, it brought again memories of the Hammers’ 1964-65 European Cup Winners’ Cup operate which commenced with a two-legged tie from Gent.
The English side received 2-1 in advance of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Co went on to carry the trophy.
Moyes hopes that is a superior omen as they aim to access this year’s ultimate in the Czech capital.
Must West Ham conquer Gent, who sit fifth in the Belgian 1st Division, they will experience either Anderlecht or AZ Alkmaar in the semi finals.
West Ham faced Gent in initially round of 1964-65 European Cup Winners Cup – which they gained
David Moyes hopes that is a fantastic omen as they aim to arrive at this year’s last in Prague
‘You can by no means notify with soccer,’ Moyes said when asked about being the bookies’ favourites. ‘I would in no way at any time be presumptuous to believe that’s the case for the reason that we want to strengthen. I require to get us closer to our stages.’
West Ham, winners in all 10 of their European game titles this season, will journey to Gent on Thursday, April 13 before tackling the all-essential next leg at property the subsequent 7 days.
‘We’ve now experienced two quarter finals in the last two yrs in Europe,’ Moyes extra.
‘We’ve had some terrific excursions with the supporters. We’ve played in some amazing stadiums. It can be been great for the club. We’ve genuinely savored it.’