David Moyes has once again proved he’s a full-time Tottenham hater after making a bitter joke about wanting West Ham to beat Everton just to help relegate Spurs. But despite the dig, Moyes also admitted one of his biggest regrets — and in the end, Tottenham supporters were the ones laughing last.

David Moyes has once again sparked controversy among Tottenham supporters after comments from a recent interview reignited claims that the former West Ham United boss still holds a deep dislike for Spurs.

Tottenham endured a nightmare campaign for long stretches of the season, with poor results dragging the club dangerously close to the relegation zone and increasing pressure on the squad. However, late victories — including a huge win over Aston Villa and a tense final-day triumph against Everton — eventually secured Spurs’ Premier League survival.

Speaking about the dramatic relegation battle, Moyes made a joking remark that there would have been “a few smiles” at West Ham if Tottenham had gone down. Even though the comment appeared to be light-hearted, many Spurs fans immediately viewed it as another sign of the fierce rivalry between the two clubs.

The reaction on social media was immediate, with Tottenham supporters accusing Moyes of still being bitter towards Spurs despite no longer managing West Ham. Others recalled his frustration earlier in the season when Tottenham’s shock victory over Aston Villa shifted momentum in the relegation fight and piled pressure on other struggling sides.

Some fans also pointed to previous encounters between Moyes and Tottenham over the years, insisting the experienced manager has always approached matches against Spurs with extra aggression and emotion.

Despite the criticism, Moyes admitted he was surprised by Tottenham’s late escape. After weeks of heavy criticism from pundits and supporters, Spurs somehow delivered when it mattered most to secure their safety.

That dramatic turnaround has now become one of the biggest talking points among supporters, especially after many rival fans had already written Tottenham off.

For Spurs supporters, surviving such a difficult season has made the ending even sweeter, particularly seeing rival fans frustrated by the club’s escape.

And while Moyes may not have intended his comments as a serious dig, they were enough to reignite tensions once again — with Tottenham fans convinced they had the final laugh in the end.