Slaven Bilic named as West Ham Manager (09.06.15)

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  • Ravel49Ravel49
    #Geezer
  • adecokeradecoker
    It's interesting that he says he watched 10 games towards the end of the season when it become likely that he would get the job....
    No pain, no gain.

  • LukerzLukerz
    Watched 10 full games towards the end of last season.

    And STILL took the job! ;wink

    #coffeeoverdose
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    any person can say the right things, i hope he can follow it up with performances.
    Yes Indeed. Zola also said the right things - he said a lot of wonderful things about fitness yet his sides notoriously could not last 70 minutes

    Still, if Slaven ends up talking things up and not delivering, he can always point to his employers and say he is taking a leaf out of their book...
  • EXETERHAMMEREXETERHAMMER
    I think this is an exciting appointment. I am sure that we will see a different approach and style of play. I love the comment about a 'cult club' -a quality statement that already brings him in tune with the supporters.
    I hope that Slaven can entice one or two quality signings - he has worked with a number of quality players who could improve the current squad. Let's hope the kitty is big enough to do so.
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    any person can say the right things, i hope he can follow it up with performances.
    Yes Indeed. Zola also said the right things - he said a lot of wonderful things about fitness yet his sides notoriously could not last 70 minutes

    Still, if Slaven ends up talking things up and not delivering, he can always point to his employers and say he is taking a leaf out of their book...
    Zola did a good job. We played fantastic football and finished 8th. The second season wasn't as good but he kept us, just like Sam did, who got plaudits for that ;ok
  • HammerwombatHammerwombat
    Welcome to the people's Republic of Westham. Nice to see you back Slaven, bust a gut and give blood please old chap. And the squad of squares into Cats Man. ;ok
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    Anyway thought we were going to stop bringing up past managers in every post?

    #WelcomeBilic
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    ;lol you want it all ways, twist.

    #cakegate3

    #haveyourcakeandeatittoo
  • Ravel49Ravel49
    #InBilicWeBelieve
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    edited June 2015
    ;lol you want it all ways, twist.

    #cakegate3

    #haveyourcakeandeatittoo
    What?
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    edited June 2015
    Let's keep discussing Sam then. I thought the heirachy didn't want that?

  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Bilic is in a different league to Zola, IMO
  • Ravel49Ravel49
    Look into my beard

    image
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    ...not around my beard
    look into my beard

    Your under

    #littlebritain
  • LukerzLukerz
    #ninjaedit Twist
  • Ravel49Ravel49
    edited June 2015
    I love Bilic more than......... Lollipops..
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Just noticed Suze's avi on another thread ;lol
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Slaven setting the bar high:
    They were a little bit unlucky last year with the number of injuries in a crucial stage of the season, but the manager has done a good job and is leaving me a good team. I definitely think the team can improve, as I said, last year they had some brilliant games, especially in the first half of the season. It will be my job to improve it and make it better.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    p3CN7Y6EY2TUJ

    #mightybeard
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    edited June 2015
    No, I believe that actually is Suze... ;hmm
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    ;biggrin ;wave
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    Cottee hails Slav arrival

    Cottee, who played alongside Bilic for a season back in 1996 has no doubts that Bilic is the right man for the job...

    Cottee said: “I'm delighted he is at West Ham. As an ex team-mate of mine I am absolutely thrilled and I think he will take the Club forward.

    “He did a good a good job for Croatia. He doesn't have any Premier League experience but neither did Mourinho or Wenger – you need to be given a chance.

    “The most important thing is that he played for the club and he knows what it means to be a West Ham player. He knows what the fans want and had a great rapport during his short time at the Club.

    “He knows what style they are wanting to see when they spend their hard earned money to come and watch the team.

    “He will want them to play entertaining football but at the same time get results. You have got to get the balance right and it is a big task for Slaven.

    “It is a massive season for the club with the move to the Olympic Stadium next year.

    “The squad did well last season and other players need to fit into the system. The squad is capable of finishing in the top ten.”

    ;wahoo
  • HammerwombatHammerwombat
    Nice one Tone. ;ok
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    p3CN7Y6EY2TUJ

    #mightybeard
    ;clap
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    edited June 2015
    Thank you Twist.

    I'm very pleased with it given I was clean shaven this morning.
  • HammerwombatHammerwombat

  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    Oh no 64, I'll keep it tidy.

    sir_ian can run the lawn mower over it tomorrow before I leave for work.
  • HamstewHamstew
    Our manager is cooler than Chelsea's
    Fact!
  • Expat_HammerExpat_Hammer
    edited June 2015
    ;lol you want it all ways, twist.

    #cakecookiegate3

    #haveyourcakecookieandeatittoo
    Fixed it for yah Mrs G ;thumbsup
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