I can`t think of anyone I`d rather have than Bilic. One or two of his decisions have been a bit mysterious IMO, but overall I think he comes across really well. True, we haven`t been playing well, but a large number of goals conceded this year have been individual errors, nothing you can do about that. We have also been really unlucky with injuries and have not had a settled side all season. If, and its a big IF we can keep our core players fit for a decent run I KNOW we will be OK. I also hope he keeps with the youngsters on the bench and uses them if we are comfortable in any game ;lol Toni Martinez must also be knocking on the door, he keeps scoring for the reserves. If we stick with Bilic we will turn it around. ;scarf
Asking a manager to win games when you have no striker of quality is like asking a fireman to use a hose made of chocolate.
Ayew / AC / Sakho to miss them all was always going to hurt us.
Against Burnley the team were getting used to having a striker that wins the ball again, once the MF get the confidence they will be making more late runs etc into the box.
Like us I think Slaven just expected more from our new signings as they all came with good reputation
Zaza was an international striker Feghouli an international winger Nordtveit was captain of a top 7 german team Tore was a dangerous winger Masuaka was a talented wing back Calleri had a good goalscoring record Arbeloa was greeted by the fans as a great signing
He has been let down by these players who have pretty much all been awful, a lot of money was spent on them so it doenst surprise me that he tried to give them game time to help bed them in but it came at a cost and we lost points because of it
He's learnt that those players can't be trusted and has stuck with the team that got us to 7th last year and included the 2 youngest but most impressive players we bought in Fletcher and Fernandes
Tore is out for the season, Zaza is effectively out the team and on his way back to Italy and the others have to settle for a bench place
If we can keep the players that did so well last year fit we will pick up points and bilic is the man to do so
Pre season is such an important part of the season and we had to do it without Cresswell, Payet, Lanzini, Carroll, Sakho, Ayew etc big players that we needed to have big seasons
He fits at West Ham like no other manager I can remember. Except perhaps Redknapp.
He has made mistakes and shown some naivety and all that, but I'll forgive him that for what he brings to the job, which is passion, charisma and what feels like a genuine love for the club.
He fits at West Ham like no other manager I can remember. Except perhaps Redknapp.
He has made mistakes and shown some naivety and all that, but I'll forgive him that for what he brings to the job, which is passion, charisma and what feels like a genuine love for the club.
If we get relegated, I'd still want him here.
This 100%. I would love for the owners to just say "We are sticking with Slav for the next 10 years regardless of where we finish. He is here to build us a future WH and not just to see what he can do now.
OCS. That is very very clever. They should have that above the tunnel exit. Might shake some of the players from the morose apathy that seems to overcome them at The London Stadium. Need a bit more blood and guts. Not on the terraces obvs. ;angry ;footie
KHA, it was in that articlr Twist linked to, above...
Slav talking about the temptation to be cautious because of past injury record.
There comes a time, when he is fit and looking good in training, when you just have to put him in, though. You could say it’s a bit like Forrest Gump and the chocolate box scene. You never know what you are going to get until you open it although, in Andy’s case, you do know you will always get impact and determination.
I didn`t think Slav looked particularly well in his post match interview, I think the pressure may be starting to tell. In fact if I saw him in the street I`d give him a couple of quid for a cup of tea. Slav, if you are reading: Its only a game. ;tea
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Sam would be horrified
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Ayew / AC / Sakho to miss them all was always going to hurt us.
Against Burnley the team were getting used to having a striker that wins the ball again, once the MF get the confidence they will be making more late runs etc into the box.
Zaza was an international striker
Feghouli an international winger
Nordtveit was captain of a top 7 german team
Tore was a dangerous winger
Masuaka was a talented wing back
Calleri had a good goalscoring record
Arbeloa was greeted by the fans as a great signing
He has been let down by these players who have pretty much all been awful, a lot of money was spent on them so it doenst surprise me that he tried to give them game time to help bed them in but it came at a cost and we lost points because of it
He's learnt that those players can't be trusted and has stuck with the team that got us to 7th last year and included the 2 youngest but most impressive players we bought in Fletcher and Fernandes
Tore is out for the season, Zaza is effectively out the team and on his way back to Italy and the others have to settle for a bench place
If we can keep the players that did so well last year fit we will pick up points and bilic is the man to do so
Pre season is such an important part of the season and we had to do it without Cresswell, Payet, Lanzini, Carroll, Sakho, Ayew etc big players that we needed to have big seasons
I mean, really love him.
He fits at West Ham like no other manager I can remember. Except perhaps Redknapp.
He has made mistakes and shown some naivety and all that, but I'll forgive him that for what he brings to the job, which is passion, charisma and what feels like a genuine love for the club.
If we get relegated, I'd still want him here.
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/slaven-bilic-when-i-asked-andy-carroll-if-he-was-fit-to-play-for-west-ham-i-said-he-must-be-double-a3422136.html
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Slav talking about the temptation to be cautious because of past injury record.
There comes a time, when he is fit and looking good in training, when you just have to put him in, though. You could say it’s a bit like Forrest Gump and the chocolate box scene. You never know what you are going to get until you open it although, in Andy’s case, you do know you will always get impact and determination.
And the fact he's trying to impersonate Big Sam recently, well just about gets him legend status
#1-0
#TheBeautifulResult
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