David Moyes has a point to prove in west ham

David Moyes has a point to prove in west ham

David Moyes says he has "a point to prove" at West Ham and confirmed he is in talks with Stuart Pearce over joining his backroom team.

Moyes, who had been out of work since resigning from Sunderland following their relegation last season, replaced Slaven Bilic as Hammers boss after agreeing a six-month deal.

"I think I do have a point to prove - sometimes you have to repair things and maybe I've a little bit to repair," said Moyes, whose primary focus is on shoring up a Hammers defence that has conceded 23 goals in 11 Premier League games.

Moyes acknowledged some sections of the West Ham support have met his appointment with negativity, but hopes he can win them over.

"I'll do everything I possibly can to get West Ham as far up the table as we can, to try and give them the best team possible," he said.

"We need the players to take responsibility as well. It can't always be the managers who are bad.

"The players have got to show they're good enough to play for the club, that they're big enough to play in this stadium and in front of a really passionate support."