Pearce bids farewell to West Ham following a successful second stint as assistant coach under Moyes.

Stuart Pearce has announced he is leaving his coaching role at West Ham, bringing an end to his second spell working with manager David Moyes. The former Hammers player first served as Moyes’ assistant during the 2017/18 season, before rejoining the coaching team in August 2020.

Over the past two years, Pearce has been part of a successful West Ham team that secured consecutive top-seven finishes in the Premier League. Additionally, the club made an impressive run to the Europa League semi-finals, only to be eliminated by eventual champions Eintracht Frankfurt.

In his statement, Pearce expressed a mixture of pride and sadness in making the decision to leave the club: “It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work at West Ham United over the past two years. However, I believe now is the right time for me to step away and explore new opportunities.”

He thanked David Moyes, the club’s owners David Sullivan, David Gold, and Karren Brady for the opportunity to return and be part of the team. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here,” Pearce remarked. “The club’s unity at all levels has been inspiring, and the environment at Rush Green will be something I miss dearly.” Pearce also extended his best wishes for the future to everyone at the club, stating that West Ham would always have a special place in his heart.

Moyes paid tribute to Pearce’s contributions, noting his invaluable perspective from the stands during matches, which helped provide fresh insights for the coaching team. “We thank Stuart for his hard work and dedication,” Moyes said. “He has been an integral part of the team, and his absence will be felt at the training ground. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”