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David Moyes chuffed his 'ginger nut' nickname has been replaced by 'The Moyesiah' as West Ham push for a Champions League place... but boss admits Declan Rice and Michail Antonio injury blows will force him to be 'creative' during crunch run-in

David Moyes expressed relief his nickname has changed from 'ginger nut' to 'The Moyesiah' as West Ham continue their bid to reach the Champions League.

The in-form Hammers sit fourth in the table ahead of another pivotal weekend but have Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton breathing down their neck in the top four race.

West Ham host Leicester City on Sunday afternoon and the 57-year-old Scottish manager was asked if he was aware of his new moniker.

West Ham manager David Moyes is pleased his nickname has changed from 'ginger nut' to 'The Moyesiah' as the Hammers push for Champions League qualification
Moyes celebrates with Jesse Lingard after West Ham's 3-2 win at Wolves last Monday night

'I thought you were going to say ginger nut!