David Moyes has said he wants to take on the responsibility and to ease the burden on West Ham's co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan after Hammers fans protested prior to kick off against Everton.
West Ham supporters gathered by the Olympic Park's aquatics centre for an hour prior to kick off between 1pm and 2pm to peacefully protest against the board a day shy of the ten-year anniversary of Gold and Sullivan buying their controlling stake in the club.
Anger towards the owners is starting to rear up again nearly two years after the infamous protests on the pitch and in the stands as West Ham were losing to Burnley at London Stadium in 2018.
The co-owners and Karren Brady went on a charm offensive in the media this week prior to the planned protests where they admitted that they had made mistakes. When they took over the club they were sitting in 17th spot in the table and after Saturday's draw with Everton, the team sit in 16th.
Moyes was asked about the protests after the game and the manager, who was in charge when the Burnley incidents occurred, said he wants to take responsibility to lead the team and give the supporters "something to be proud of."
Moyes said: "My view is that, I understand lots of things at the club but the best thing I would like to do is give them a team, one they can be proud of. I want the supporters to stay right behind the players.
"They [the fans] have been great with me since I came in, I do think that us giving them a good team, I want to improve us.
"We have made small improvements, today we haven't given away too many chances, to conceding too many goals so there have been small improvements but now we need to give them something to shout about.
"I think the football manager can ease any of the burdens on the owners by their team's performance. But the manager needs good support, backing and I am happy to take that responsibility.
"I was happy to take it last time, I wanted it when I left and I want it again. I've been thrown in at not the best time but I have to say, I am happy to take it on to get a good team here."
