PRAGUE — West Ham United manager David Moyes said winning the Europa Conference League on Wednesday stands as the best moment in his career.
The east London club clinched their first trophy in 46 years — and first European title in 58 years — in a dramatic 2-1 win over Fiorentina thanks to a 90th minute goal from Jarrod Bowen.
In the end Moyes, who turned 60 this year and coached in over 1,000 matches during his 25 years in management, was able to lift the first major trophy of his career. The Scot said it was the crowning moment in his career despite previous notable triumphs — helping Everton qualify for the Champions League in 2005 and later succeeding the great Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013.
“I would have to say so. The moments you get to celebrate with your family and win in the last minute of the game, it doesn’t happen often,” Moyes said. “It can go against you, but tonight is a brilliant feeling.
“If somebody had said three years ago when I took the job that you’d avoid relegation and finish in Europe and I’ve said you were mad.
“This competition has been great for us, the players have been remarkable.”
