The new manager hunt (was the Moyes thread) only 3 days to wait...

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  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    Getting Arnie to play was massive and apart from keeping us up his biggest impact...
  • stevesteve
    thanks David Moyes you did what you said you would do ;clap
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    It’s the “taking steps to identify” bit that concerns me most. I’d have thought that at least they’d have identified the likely candidates and the next step would be to interview and then appoint the right one.
    The transfer window opens tomorrow, the World Cup starts in four weeks time and pres season in 6-7 weeks.
    A high profile top manager would want autonomy but I’m not sure that Sullivan can handle that. His ego would get the better if him and he’d obviously know best.
    It would be interesting to hear Moyes version of why he’s left because Sullivan’s comments suggest it was their decision.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    I suspect (hope) that the "identify" bit was purely to make it appear that they weren't doing that whilst Moyes was in post.

    But who knows with this lot in charge.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Still, rather this happened now and not 10 games into the new season.
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Herb

    It could happen now and 10 games into the new season... ;weep
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    And there was me looking to be positive..... ;pray
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    I'm not sure how reliable this site is but it looks like Fonseca has turned us down. I can only assume Sully's décor put him off.

    http://www.insidefutbol.com/2018/05/16/paulo-fonseca-snubs-west-ham/375706/
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    Be interesting to see why Moyes walked away.

    Didn't like how the club was run ?
    Didn't think it was ambitious enough to challenge the top 6-8 ?
    Not enough money for Transfers ?
    Not having full total control on Transfers ?
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    You say 'turned us down' Preston but was he offered anything?

    Skybet still show Fonseca as 4/6 fav, they obviously haven't read that article.
  • MarkNobleLocalHeroMarkNobleLocalHero
    What has Curbishley been up to lately?
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    I wonder if the 10 day timescale brings Jokanovic into the equation?? ;hmm
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    I'm not saying he turned us down, this site says he turned us down.
  • epsom_bubblesepsom_bubbles
    I’ve got a bad feeling about this. I can see us coming un stuck. Why they couldn’t just keep Moyes on, at least to see the effects of the World Cup and see how he gets on up to Christmas. After supporting West Ham for over 50 years I guess I shouldn’t be surprisef
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Preston ;ok
  • TheMadcapLaughsTheMadcapLaughs
    I`ve gone through untold torture and inner turmoil and finally come up with the carefully considered conclusion (ooooooh alliteration) that it should be MOYES IN and he`s been kicked out. Poor show.
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    baracks_a_hammer said:

    I wonder if the 10 day timescale brings Jokanovic into the equation?? ;hmm

    The playoff final doesn't kick off until 5pm so it will in 5 hours unless it goes to extra time and penalties
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Adam said:

    Slaven_Cups_His_Beard said:

    IronHerb said:

    I doubt DG will have much say in the decision.

    I’d say owning at least 25% of the club and also around half the debt he will have quite a bit to say in the decision......
    Sorry to nitpick but owning shares in a company doesn’t mean you have a say in the running of a company, in general. That’s the role of the directors, which David Gold is one director of a few. Difficult to know how much say he has in the appointment of a manager.
    If you think he doesn’t have a significant say that’s fine, with that amount of money involved I say he does

    ;ok
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Jacqui Oatley
    @JacquiOatley
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    Everything I hear from people who work at West Ham (or have left) is that it’s “carnage”. Referring to the way the club is run and the mixed messages from upstairs. #whufc
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited May 2018
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44109670
    'Former West Ham, Portsmouth and Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has said he would like a return to management.'

  • MoojorMoojor
    epsom_bubbles said:

    I’ve got a bad feeling about this. I can see us coming un stuck. Why they couldn’t just keep Moyes on, at least to see the effects of the World Cup and see how he gets on up to Christmas. After supporting West Ham for over 50 years I guess I shouldn’t be surprisef

    My opinion, based on nothing at all, is that Moyes was the one who called it a day with West Ham.
  • puddleglumhammerspuddleglumhammers
    A little bit sad to see him go but even in the last 2 matches when we were assured of staying up he put out quite a defensive team. I would be happy to see a younger, more dynamic manager like Fonseca. Give it a go. We can always replace him with Allardyce, Moyes, etc in December.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    What's age got to do with it?

    Are young managers in some way better than more experienced ones by virtue of their youth?
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    puddleglum

    You thought we were defensive against Everton?

    I have a vision of Terry Westley taking pre-season while 'West Ham continue their search for a top-quality manager'...
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    puddleglumhammers said:

    We can always replace him with Allardyce, Moyes, etc in December.

    I know (hope?) that this is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but tbh that's what I'm afraid of.

    Back to square one.

    Another season of chaos.

    I really think Moyes could have made us hard to beat, kept us clear of relegation nervousness and brought some stability.

    I ear we are trying to run before we can walk.

    You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

    And I fear it will once again all end in tears. ;weep
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Moojor said:

    epsom_bubbles said:

    I’ve got a bad feeling about this. I can see us coming un stuck. Why they couldn’t just keep Moyes on, at least to see the effects of the World Cup and see how he gets on up to Christmas. After supporting West Ham for over 50 years I guess I shouldn’t be surprisef

    My opinion, based on nothing at all, is that Moyes was the one who called it a day with West Ham.
    No direct quotes. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/16/david-moyes-leaves-west-ham
    the Scot was informed in a meeting on Wednesday that his contract would not be renewed.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    I look at the list of managers we are linked with (while bearing in mind that we don't know how accurate it is).
    Fonseca - never managed in Pl.
    Pellegrini - linked with Sevilla and will surely choose them over us if they want him.
    Benitez - will need >£6m to get him out of his Newcastle contract
    Silva - available immediately but likely to pick Everton in a 2 horse race
    Wagner - surely will want to stay with Huddersfield
    Dyche - will he give up managing Burnley in the EL next year

    None of that fills me with much optimism.
  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    It's up to the board now.
    I never wanted Moyes and am
    Happy to see him gone.
    I thank him for doing the job needed and wish him well in
    His future, apart from if he is
    Playing us....
    I never thought he was a fit for us, but was is.
    IMO it's been public knowledge before even Bilic that Rafa was quoted as being the preferred choice, so it should be all out to get him.
    If they don't succeed with him they will need to go out and prove their doubters wrong & bring in someone that can inspire us the fans & motivate the team.
    I'm not sad to see Moyes go, come on The 2 Dave's and bring us someone we can all be happy/ proud of...
  • MoojorMoojor
    MrsGrey said:

    Moojor said:

    epsom_bubbles said:

    I’ve got a bad feeling about this. I can see us coming un stuck. Why they couldn’t just keep Moyes on, at least to see the effects of the World Cup and see how he gets on up to Christmas. After supporting West Ham for over 50 years I guess I shouldn’t be surprisef

    My opinion, based on nothing at all, is that Moyes was the one who called it a day with West Ham.
    No direct quotes. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/16/david-moyes-leaves-west-ham
    the Scot was informed in a meeting on Wednesday that his contract would not be renewed.
    This is not the first, nor will it be the last time that my opinion was totally incorrect.
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    MrsGrey said:

    I look at the list of managers we are linked with (while bearing in mind that we don't know how accurate it is).
    Fonseca - never managed in Pl.
    Pellegrini - linked with Sevilla and will surely choose them over us if they want him.
    Benitez - will need >£6m to get him out of his Newcastle contract
    Silva - available immediately but likely to pick Everton in a 2 horse race
    Wagner - surely will want to stay with Huddersfield
    Dyche - will he give up managing Burnley in the EL next year

    None of that fills me with much optimism.

    Money isn't a factor in transfers as we are regularly told, so the 6m to get Benitez out of contract shouldn't be a problem if they really want him.
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