July 5, 2024

Teden Mengi of Luton Town is challenged by Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Luton Town ...

Lucas Paqueta’s wife sends message to West Ham after lap of honour.

There were a number of subplots to the game, the biggest being the fact it was David Moyes’ big farewell.

It was also a goodbye at home for Angelo Ogbonna, who received a standing ovation when substituted late on.

Aaron Cresswell may also have been saying goodbye as well as Ben Johnson and Divin Mubama.

Teden Mengi of Luton Town is challenged by Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Luton Town ...

But it may also have been a last game in front of West Ham’s home fans for Lucas Paqueta.

West Ham’s players – Paqueta included – did not read the script in another poor first half performance.

The Hammers looked like they were playing a pre-season friendly as Luton took an early lead.

Teden Mengi of Luton Town is challenged by Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Luton Town ...

Was it also goodbye to Paqueta?
They turned things around in the second half, though, to ensure the send-off for Moyes ended on the right note.

Paqueta has been accused of coasting by many West Ham fans of late.

Teden Mengi of Luton Town is challenged by Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Luton Town ...

Speculation has been rife that he will be leaving this summer with Man City expected to resurrect their interest after seeing an £85m move collapse last year.

That was because of the investigation which was opened against him by the FA over alleged involvement in illegal betting on yellow cards.

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