Slaven Bilic named as West Ham Manager (09.06.15)

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  • 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.
  • Slaven Bilic's claret n blue army
    Slaven Bilic's claret n blue army
    Slaven Bilic's claret n blue army
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  • I wonder if he has a particular captain in mind? ;hmm
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    we get Bilic, the barcodes get McClaren, I think we did rather better than them ;biggrin
  • Disappointed didn't get the job thanks for all the support on here but wish Mr Bilic well and I am sure he is the right man for the job, I have just asked my boss for my resignation letter back she is considering it ;doh
  • Certainly cannot see any other managers picking fights or having a war of words with him.
    I also can't see the players not doing as he says.

    He looks like a real tough cookie and he is just what we need on the sideline during games.

    I can imagine also any player slacking at all will get a little bit of a telling off. I think he has the mentality that we need as a club to fight in and win games.
  • AKA hold on for that, he is yet to name his backroom staff #alwayslookonthebrightside
  • Former Hammers Harry Redknapp has tipped Slaven Bilic to bring back back one or two of the old West Ham players to work with him on the coaching side.

    Speaking an hour before the appointment was made, he said: “Slaven looks like he’s going to be the new boss there.

    “He knows the club well and I think he’ll bring back one or two of the old players to work with him on the coaching side.

    “So it’s an opportunity for one or two lads he played with to do some specialist coaching and work with him in his backroom team. So all in all I think it’s a good signing.”

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    Julian Dicks maybe, will we need a striker coach again.
  • pdc to coach strikers and help pick touchline fights ;hmm
  • Hi all. Glad that's done - I was just about to post another pointless article! Have to say that for the first time in ages I am a little bit excited. Ever since Harry walked the first time, I have been underwhelmed by our managerial appointments -- Roe...(sorry still can't say it), Curbishley, Grant, Allardyce. Three different managements, same mentality. Now I am genuinely looking forward to the new season. Of course, it could all go belly up but that's life. OK see you all next season and remember...

    Ich bin ein Boleyner!
    Du bist Boleyner!
    Wir sind Boleyner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 64 did you back me at 150/1 though bet you did ;doh
    Path ;ok thanks for cheering me up
  • Massive risk. No doubt.

    Replaced a man with 20 years managerial experience in England with a guy with 0.

    #StillLovesYouKnowWhoReally

    ;biggrin
  • I wonder if he has a particular captain in mind? ;hmm
    They've got 3 weeks to grow a beard to show their commitment to the cause. The most beardable of the lot wins the captaincy.
  • A couple of user name changes will be needed

    Obviously IZWT

    Also, will fatbloke now become suavebloke? ;hmm
    Off you go people.....I know there were a few "suggestions" on another thread previously but can't remember most of them.

    I need cheering up right now, I have every confidence that you'll deliver!
  • A coaching team of Bilic / Dicks / PDC, the 4th official would need danger money....
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  • ;scarf Welcome Mr B.

    Make me happy ;wahoo



    Although I'm a bit alarmed by the news that he's now going on holiday and will be back later in the month. ;puzzled

    What about our transfers? Is it all being left to Sully, and young Jack once school breaks up? ;puzzled
  • 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.
    There's only one phone call that needs to be made at that point and I think we both know whose that is.....

    ;whistle

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  • Going to give Slaven 2 years before I ultimately judge him.

    The first year, new squad, jelling the players, different approach, Europa plus the pressure of the last season at the OS.

    If it's a total disaster (I don't think it will be) then that could be different.

    3m a year......twice the basic the previous manager was on but no payoff if relegated (good). That's raised the bar a little and we could have the genuine 13th highest paid manager in the world.

    Good luck and welcome back Slaven!

    coyi
  • Mrs grey I thought the same regarding his holiday....

    Maybe we have a coach and not a manger, regarding transfers...

    Do we know when the squad has to return to training???

    I assume Valencia will get an extension due to his international games.
  • Did Ecuador progress through in Copa America ?
  • What are the odds that Slav gets a full season out of Andy Carroll, and we have a storming season? ;hmm
  • vorse ;ok

    It's looking a bit like that. Presumably Sully has always been angling for more power in that direction ;hmm

    Squad reports back Monday 22 June. (I too expect those involved in summer tournaments will have an extended break.)
  • Yeold

    It hasn't started yet!
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    edit ;doh, of course, they've only been playing friendlies so far.
  • I'll be seeing ye at Christmas me lovelies!
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