The Hammers agonised over whether to dismiss Moyes for long periods of last term as they floundered near the foot of the Premier League table, but their Uefa Conference League triumph-the club's first major trophy in more than 40 years - justified sticking with the Scot.
With the Europa League resuming next month, and West Ham seeded for the round-of-16, Moyes should be safe from the chop but Sunday's 6-0 humiliation at the hands of Arsenal has brought his future back into sharp focus.
The Hammers have reportedly put contract talks with the manager on hold in the wake of their joint-heaviest home defeat in history, during which supporters left the London Stadium en masse long before the final whistle.
Speaking to West Ham fans since, many are conflicted. They all know Moyes has done a remarkable job in east London, taking the Hammers from a relegation dogfight in December 2019 to European glory in June.
It is rarely a good sign when managers start telling fans they have never had it so good, as Moyes effectively did after Sunday's defeat, but plainly he is right.
His second spell in charge has produced some heady days for supporters more used to yo-yoing between the tiers or mid-table finishes in the top-flight.
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