Slaven Bilic named as West Ham Manager (09.06.15)

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  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    I do agree Vorse, but 10 games is too short a period of time IMO
  • CaptainNobleCaptainNoble


  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Enjoy it while it lasts, Capt'n... ;wink
  • MoojorMoojor
    So what do people think are realistic targets for the new man?

    As far as possible in Europe
    A good go at the FA cup
    Capital One Cup - Youth development
    10th or higher in league
  • HuttonhammerHuttonhammer
    I am not changing to Zagrebhammer!!
  • McHammerMcHammer
    The beaded one has arrived.

    All hail the bearded one.
    The beaded one?
    45087931_67450a45d2_z
  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    Barracks yeah I didn't mean 10 games as the definitive review.

    By then I will have had a chance to see the signing / style of play etc.

    So can form a better opinion, let's see where we are at Xmas and at the end of the season...

    I really hope he goes on to become our Diego Simone....
  • CaptainNobleCaptainNoble
    So what do people think are realistic targets for the new man?

    Three year contract, realistically I think G&S see him as a bridge between someone like BFS and a Klopp/Ancelotti/Benitez who we could attract once in the OS. Based on the reasons BFS left then I would be happy with three years of:

    Top 10 finish
    "Attractive Football"
    Bringing through the youth
    At least one cup run a reason in League/FA/Europa

  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    Slaven ;wahoo
  • HammerdublinHammerdublin
    I am not changing to Zagrebhammer!!
    Me neither! :)

  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    A new era , welcome Slaven ;ok ;wahoo
  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    Mchammer it's the ability to make fun of my spelling that made me love teachers so much....

    Your just getting me back for saying I didn't want any Mc's to manage the club aren't you.... ;biggrin
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    So what do people think are realistic targets for the new man?

    As far as possible in Europe
    A good go at the FA cup
    Capital One Cup - Youth development
    10th or higher in league
    either Top 10 in the league
    or
    Staying up with a good Cup run / Europa performance.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    All joking aside, I'm made up with this. I genuinely think he'll do wonders for the club and can take us forward.

    Welcome, Slaven. Welcome, Mighty Beard.

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  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    Nice to hear 'its a privilege' to manage the club. And mentions the fans ;clap
  • puddleglumhammerspuddleglumhammers
    Brilliant news. He will add some steel and organisation to us, as well as introduce more of a pressing, high-tempo approach. Not sure where the likes of Carrol and Nolan will fit in - what a shame! Can he now persuade Demba Ba to follow him.
  • whupathmanwhupathman
    ;wahoo ;wahoo ;ok
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    Main target for me is attractive football, like first half of last season but throughout the year.

    Would be fine with similar league position if we can get to knockouts of the Europa.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    Who's making this their profile pic?

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  • brookingsironsbrookingsirons
    GREAT News , this guy has some fight in him and knows how to play football
    always builds teams with solid back line and exciting going forward ;ok

    Welcome to West Ham Slav ;scarf
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    Bring back Demba-Ba and we can have a Senegal front attack.
  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    So what our BIlic smiley???

    Can I suggest a Mighty Beard....
  • LukerzLukerz
    The thing is, if it all goes wrong and we struggle with the workload of Europe, he's the sort of manager you'd want in a relegation scrap. Certainly over a Zola or Grant.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    So what our BIlic smiley???

    Can I suggest a Mighty Beard....
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  • stevesteve
    ;clap onwards and upwards would be so happy with a top ten finish and a cup run or two ....... ;hmm lets win something how great would that be in his first season ,no pressure there then slaven have a good holiday and lets get to it ,oh by the way dont forget to take your phone to the beach .the davids now own you 24/7 ;whistle ..........welcome welome ;scarf
  • LukerzLukerz
    My realistic aims would be.

    Solid finish in the league (anything around 14th or higher)

    As long as

    1) There is clear evidence of a better style of football

    And

    2) We progress to the group stage of the Europa League

    Cups are a bonus, but would be nice to take one seriously (again Europa dependent).
  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    ocs ;ok
  • LukerzLukerz
    Agree Twist, liked the focus on the fans and the 'cult club' comment.

    I think this guy will look to build a strong relationship between the team and supporters.
  • Ravel49Ravel49
    Slaven Bilic's claret n blue army
    Slaven Bilic's claret n blue army
    Slaven Bilic's claret n blue army
    ;quaver
  • LukerzLukerz
    I wonder if he has a particular captain in mind? ;hmm
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