Slaven Bilic named as West Ham Manager (09.06.15)
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Clearly the Dave's and The Beard are on a path to get unity amongst the camp, no more "them and us" type of mentality. SA did a great job with the team he brought in, to get us where we are, but some of his older players and more reliable squad members are coming to an end, now is a new chapter. Also they want the fans 100% on side.
We've got two ex-players at the top of the managerial tree.....Dicks is untested, but I'll tell you what, none of our players will get away with 75-90% peformances anymore and training even though he didn't like running himself, I can see them making it enjoyable, building a camaraderie also installing some much needed "Steel".
In my opinion, now when we're losing and they see The Beard and The Terminator jump out of their seats, the fans will get behind the players......
Rather than abuse the management team all too quickly
But saying or implying that having Dicks on the roster will mean players will always give 100% wholehearted performances is a bit like saying having Zola as manager will mean top quality entertaining football....
But there's a much better chance they will.
My guess is it will be fun as well....(not to say that SA may not of been).
#WorkHardPlayHard
Should Bilic be sacked at a future date than the great Julian will become manager, even if only on a temporary basis as all the foreign coaching staff would almost certainly leave with Slaven.
Let's get PDC in to hand the water bottles out and we've got an immediate hat-trick right now.
;hmm not sure what to make of that? Seems very negative?
He's having a senior moment ;whome
We'll reward you if you excel.
If we go down, it's your fault. So we'll insert a relegation clause.
You weren't our first choice.
Good luck ;ok
http://www.thfclatest.com/2013/07/30/david-sullivan-west-ham-till-i-die/
Opens gob just to change feet...
;doh
Personally I can't see past the love in right now.
I think the Spurs are getting quite worried hence why the article is on a Spurs site, and DS says we want to challenge Arsenal and Chelsea.... ;lol
I like MrB attitude to being 2nd choice, just the hunger I want to see in a manager.
Don't think The Beard will have too much of a problem not being first choice, as long as he comes out being the "best" choice in the long run.
Love the fact if we completely mess up he gets nothing, just the way it should be imo....(I don't think he will)
8th is probably about right, but I think if we invest another 20-30m then Sully will be secretly hoping it's a place or two higher.
The youngsters and reserve players go out with Terry Westley (and a couple of other coaches) to Ireland for a week. Bilic pops out for a couple of days (with his new backroom staff) to watch them before the squad fly home. This squad, through no choice, is going to be the squad that takes on Lusitans, with Randolph, Tomkins, O'Brien, Amalfitano, Jarvis and Sakho the only senior players.
That squad are now back in the UK preparing for Thursday, but Slav is still out in Ireland, being joined by the rest of the first team (Adrian, Reid, Ginge, Hendrie, Noble, Obiang, Downing etc the ones pictured). I assume they will do a week too, then all fly back ready for next week.
So how can Slav take charge of the Europa League game? Is Westley likely to take charge whilst Slav sits in the stands?
I would think just as many bought tickets to see SB's expected first home game as they did to see European footie.
Hope he's there......or we may see a very early "cupping of the beard"
;hmm
I read that and still couldn't work out if Slav will be in the dugout or not. I interpret it to mean Westley is 'acting manager' for this game (will pick the team, be pitchside, decide subs etc) while Slav will be like we often see 'new' managers before they take over properly - in the stands/with the owners, then popping down to the dressing room at half time, kind of thing.
We have a different team (youth) and guy in charge (Westley) for the Europa games?
Bilic is more an 'overseer'...
;hmm