Slaven Bilic named as West Ham Manager (09.06.15)

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  • alderzalderz
    Not that I think the owners are even considering sacking Slav, BUT

    Did anyone read the interview with Les Reed on the BBC last week? He was saying that Southampton have a method in place where they are constantly scouting managers and players and have ideas on multiple possible replacements for all existing players and staff. He said that Koeman leaving was unexpected, but that they were still prepared because they had such an in depth knowledge of who they would be interested in if they ever needed a change.

    I think it's extremely unlikely that, in a profession as public as football, there are any clubs who are not keeping tabs on multiple options just as a contingency.
  • LukerzLukerz
    ;ok
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    But most of them keep that info under their hats. ;whistle
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    Slavs column

    http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-manager-slaven-bilic-i-understand-why-there-has-been-speculation-over-my-future-a3404511.html
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    edited November 2016
    We need to show the kind of faith in him that we except players and managers to show in the club.
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    Right.

    So.

    A week later I'm asking how at risk is he from getting the sack right now.
  • HammerexHammerex
    I think he is at the end of the plank, one more step in the wrong direction and
    SPLOSH.
  • alderzalderz
    I don't think they'll sack him.

    If they didn't sack Avram in a far worse position then they won't sack Slav
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    alderz, I agree. If, however, we don't get a few points on the board in the (on paper) easier games coming up, then unless there are mitigating circumstances, I could see it being more likely.

    Not saying they will, mind. And I hear what you say about Grant, but the situation f the club is different now, so I don't think it's a direct comparison.
  • LukerzLukerz
    edited December 2016
    He's basically gone all in with yesterdays comments. Made it black and white, with no murky area in between.

    If the players don't respond positively, in training and then in matches, he'll be gone, because it will just highlight they're not on board with him. He knows it. He knows he's played his ace card early and if it doesn't pay off he'll have nothing else.

    Needs a performance full of guts against LFC, no matter the outcome, and then a win over Burnley, otherwise it'll be curtains.
  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    I will be gutted if he loses his job...
    But it's a results business and this season we are lacking them...
    I'd sooner stick with him and see if he can handle it, we have had so many worse managers IMO ...
    But time will tell, has got to have till Xmas surely ...
  • LukerzLukerz
    edited December 2016
    I don't want him sacked either.

    Last season was sensational. You don't become bad after 14 games. He showed how good he was tactically with the wins against the big teams.

    But we know the Dave's will not watch us slide to the foot of the table in our new 'glorious' home.
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    He needs 8 points against Burnley Hull Swansea Leicester. If not then he is gone ;wave
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    That's our season right there. Need to be targeting a minimum of 9 points.

    Last season was excellent. This season so far has been awful. He deserves time but if we don't get anything out of the games above then there may be no choice but to let him go.
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Think he's looking for a reaction from the players. LFC isn't the one, it's the three after that are important.

  • LukerzLukerz
    We need to go back to Payet central. He's not involved enough out wide and we all know about his tracking back ability.
  • LukerzLukerz
    Randolph
    Antonio - Reid - Ogbonna - Cresswell
    Kouyate - Obiang
    Ayew - Payet - Lanzini
    Carroll

    Can we get that XI out in the coming weeks?
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    Not sure what the laws are on allowing crutches on the pitch.
  • LukerzLukerz
    Thing with Slav is I thought he'd be a bit angry as a manager. Like 'you wouldn't want to mess with him'. But he's quite the opposite. Open, honest, nice...

    Maybe the players are taking the mick. Think they can get away with it as he's a bit soft.
  • HammerdublinHammerdublin
    Exactly. Those lazy, overpaid crybabies need a firmer hand, not a Mr. Nice Guy.
  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    Not sure off camera he'd be so ok....
  • HammerdublinHammerdublin
    Look at Bournemouth: a weaker team than ours beat Liverpool today. This is what happens when the manager can motivate the players. And then look at what is going on under Bilic.
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Slaven_A_Laugh_Lukerz said:

    We need to go back to Payet central. He's not involved enough out wide and we all know about his tracking back ability.

    Was thinking the exact same
    Thing when I watched the game back
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Slaven_A_Laugh_Lukerz said:

    Thing with Slav is I thought he'd be a bit angry as a manager. Like 'you wouldn't want to mess with him'. But he's quite the opposite. Open, honest, nice...

    Maybe the players are taking the mick. Think they can get away with it as he's a bit soft.

    I think he's both, just wondering if it creates a little bit of a "favourite" culture?

    It's fine ruling with an iron fist when you're getting results but when your not.....
  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    Yeoldhammer said:

    He needs 8 points against Burnley Hull Swansea Leicester. If not then he is gone ;wave

    He/We probably needs more than Eight points from those 4 games.

  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    might need more but after those 4 games 20 points from 19. is minimum he needs to keep his job imo. Anything less and he should go.
  • sweepy23sweepy23
    Bilic will turn it around. Keep the faith.
  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    I think one of the issues is that I would imagine the Daves are looking to spend in January (lets hope so ), but would they trust Slav with the cash after the complete mess up that was the summer transfer window?

    I think he can turn it around and when players are fit and with a new face or two in January we will begin to resemble last season, and that will take us clear.

    I think Reid will be a big player as he looks up for it and has on occasion lately hit his best form, he looks more and more like a leader also so I would give him the armband and ask him to take charge on the pitch, hopefully that will spur others on. Noble may not be happy but he is having one good game in every four at present and I think we need more.
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    Carroll will probably not last 10 games though
  • LukerzLukerz
    'Crunch' talks today with board:
    http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/10684129/slaven-bilic-faces-crunch-talks-with-west-ham-board
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