West Ham’s historic European evening in Prague noticed a touching second amid jubilant celebrations as David Moyes handed his winners’ medal to his 87-12 months-old father.
The Hammers boss celebrated on the pitch after Jarrod Bowen’s final-moment purpose gave West Ham a 2-1 earn around Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League ultimate final night time.
Moyes was found sharing the instant with his father, who has adopted the workforce on their European journey and was in attendance in Alkmaar for the semi-last in which household supporters attacked the browsing Londoners.
‘He was the to start with just one, I considered I really should get it spherical his neck,’ Moyes instructed BT Activity soon after the match. ‘He’s viewed a ton in excess of the a long time and I hope he appreciated it.
‘[He’s] nevertheless heading strong, however would like to arrive to the recreation. It truly is terrific, it was a excellent moment to have your family members at the sport.
David Moyes (appropriate) celebrated the historic earn alongside his father, David Moyes Snr (still left), 87
Moyes was witnessed giving his father his winners’ medal through the on-pitch celebrations
West Ham have been undefeated in 12 online games to get the Europa Convention League on Wednesday
‘These kinds of moments as administrators you should not occur all over as well generally, you have to perform pretty hard.’
Moyes’ males ended a 43-yr hold out for European glory and etched their names alongside West Ham legends who have claimed significant honours in the previous.
It completes an astonishing turnaround for the ex-Manchester United manager, who was a lot maligned just after his time in Manchester in the course of spells with Real Sociedad, Sunderland and an original six-thirty day period rescue mission with the Hammers.
The 60-12 months-old returned to the club in 2019 in advance of steering the facet to back-to-back again major-seven finishes in the two seasons ahead of last.
The West Ham boss led the celebrations by showcasing his dance moves in the dressing area
Moyes appeared in his things as danced and celebrated with his gamers in the switching room
‘The moments you get to celebrate with your spouse and children and earn in the last minute of the game, it does not transpire often,’ he extra.
‘If any individual had reported a few a long time ago when I took the work that you would prevent relegation and end in Europe I’ve claimed you were mad. This competition has been good for us, the gamers have been outstanding.’
The West Ham boss took in the moment with his squad in the dressing room just after leaving the pitch, placing off the dancing that endured long into the evening.