LUIS Boa Morte signed off his West Ham career with a bang on Sunday, in more ways than one.
The Portuguese midfielder put the Hammers in front against Manchester City with a smart finish before sticking the boot in to his employers after the final whistle.
Responding to comments co-chairman David Sullivan had made in the match day programme about the management and players falling 'below expectations' this season, as well as recent remarks stating that every member of the squad could be sold in the summer, except Scott Parker, Boa Morte retorted: ““Mr Sullivan should have a bit more composure when he talks to the press to hammer the players, it's not helping anyone.
“The fact you have money doesn't mean you can say and do whatever you want.
“I'm not pleased with them and hopefully next season they will change to help the club move forward.”
The 32-year-old, who was making his first and final appearance of the season at the weekend after a season-long injury lay-off, pulled no punches as he admitted he felt he had kicked his last ball in a West Ham shirt, with his current deal set to expire this summer.
“It was good to be back. I was just in time to finish my career with West Ham. I'm pleased with that,” said Boa Morte.
“It's been really frustrating. I've had nine-and-a-half months out, but I was pleased with the way I came back.”
The former Arsenal player revealed he did not know where his future lies but admitted it was unlikely to be at Upton Park.
“At the moment I'm out of contract, so my future looks like it lies somewhere else,” he added.
“I'm always ready to work for whoever contracts me now. At the moment I've got no contract, so I'll be looking forward to spending the summer with my family and then we'll see what comes along.”
Boa Morte certainly made sure he went out on a high note. Playing as part of a fluid midfield quartet, he scampered on to a cheeky Alessandro Diamanti back heel in the 17th minute and cleverly dinked the ball over Marton Fulop for the opening goal.
The lead only lasted a few minutes, Adam Johnson's excellent cross being headed home at the back post by Shaun Wright-Phillips. One-all was how it would stay, although the performance was an encouraging one to end the season on. The team appeared liberated from the burden of relegation and expectation, stringing together a series of penetrating passing moves and coming close to nicking all three points through Guillermo Franco and Ilan in the second half.
The game also saw the return of former Hammers hero Carlos Tevez, who received a standing ovation when he entered the fray late on. The Argentine striker almost silenced the home fans chanting his name but he scooped the ball over the bar after latching on to Emmanuel Adebayor's pass.
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