The real reason Moyes wants out of West Ham - reports

Last week, Moyes informed the media that he was carefully considering whether to extend his contract with the club.

Moyes mentioned that a new contract offer had been made by West Ham but hinted that he had decided to delay his decision until the end of the season.

Rumors have since surfaced suggesting that his hesitation is due to a clause in the contract terms. It's rumored that any new contract would designate him as a head coach rather than a manager.

Under this arrangement, the director of football, Tim Steidten, would have full control over transfers, while Moyes would be solely responsible for first-team selection and tactics.

Moyes is believed to be displeased with the proposed terms, as they would significantly reduce his power and influence.

CEO explains why giant West Ham fan bar closed suddenly

West Ham is preparing to face Brentford in the Premier League on Monday evening, drawing a crowd of 62,500 fans to the London Stadium.

It's taken some time, but West Ham supporters are gradually establishing their matchday routines in Stratford. For many, the London Stadium may never truly feel like West Ham's home.

Nonetheless, the reality is that it is the club's home, and it is set to remain so for at least the next 91 years.

While some Hammers fans have accepted that the former Olympic Stadium is now their team's home ground, there are lingering concerns about certain aspects of the stadium itself. However, the surrounding area offers more activities and amenities than the club's beloved Upton Park.

One popular gathering spot that was frequented by thousands of fans has now closed, leaving many puzzled by its sudden shuttering, especially considering its potential as a lucrative business on matchdays.

The bar and restaurant, Haugen, was a lively spot for Hammers supporters before games, with its unique Scandinavian design. However, the site now sits empty, with its closure attributed to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

David Loewi, a representative of D&D London which owns the building, explained in an interview with Restaurant Online that Haugen was a casualty of the pandemic. Despite increased revenue on West Ham and London Stadium event days, the business couldn't make it financially viable.

The Haugen site was among D&D London's properties that didn't perform as well as others in the company, which is projected to generate £144m in revenue. Loewi attributed this downturn to the pandemic and the surge in remote work.

“The board was in full agreement about which sites were working and which ones weren’t,” he told Restaurant Online.

“There are lots of headwinds at the moment. My view was that if a restaurant was borderline, it was better to focus on the restaurants that are making money and make them even better…

“The world has changed. Both those deals (Haugen and Klosterhaus) were made before Covid. If you stand on Haugen’s rooftop and look into the surrounding office blocks they are all empty.

“The social market is still there, but that is not enough for Haugen to succeed. It is too big a restaurant.”