Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys launched a scathing attack on West Ham technical director Tim Steidten, calling him a “sneaky weasel” and criticising the club’s management for its treatment of outgoing manager David Moyes.
On Monday, West Ham announced that Moyes would be leaving the club after his contract expires at the end of the season. This decision came after the club publicly pursued a new manager, culminating in an agreement with Julen Lopetegui, the former Wolves and Real Madrid boss.
Steidten played a key role in the search for a new manager, but Keys vehemently criticized him, branding him a “sneaky weasel” and lambasting West Ham’s leadership for showing a lack of class towards Moyes, who became only the fourth manager in the club’s history to win a major trophy. Keys also claimed that Lopetegui would leave the Hammers at the first opportunity.
On X, Keys wrote, “You wouldn’t want Tim Steidten with you in the trenches. Sneaky weasel. I’ve worked with one like him. Nor Lopetegui. He’ll be off as soon as he gets a better offer. And unopposed, West Ham’s management wins Classless Act of the season again. It’s a shame because it’s a great club.”
Keys’ tirade, which included personal jibes and insults, is completely out of touch with the realities of the modern game. His suggestion that a director of football shouldn’t be preparing for a managerial change is unrealistic. With his extensive journalistic experience, Keys should be able to express his point without resorting to personal attacks.