Slaven Bilic named as West Ham Manager (09.06.15)

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  • eskimokingeskimoking

    Who hoped Noble would be dropped?
    Don't remember, but wouldn't call people out if I did. I've see it a few times here and more frequently not on this forum, comments on articles and facebook.
    Eski,its not a point of hoping Noble will be dropped,its a case of Mark and afew others upping their performances to warrant a starting place,if they fail to produce the performances expected of them and with the additions we have made and possibly more to come,Mark and others will find themselves on the bench,if you play well you stay in the team,if not,you will find yourself on the bench and that's how it should be,SIMPLES.
    64, I absolutely agree with you. Every player is droppable, I 100% agree with that. Noble was awful the end of the season, just like everyone else. There were some people saying he should be dropped even when he was playing well though. Some people saying that we'll never progress with him in the side. I don't agree with that last bit in particular. Everyone praises Nolan for his off-field work, but from what I see, Noble does just as much.
  • MoojorMoojor
    If the reported numbers for the game are correct then Bilic will be there. He knows full well how to get the supporters on his side. He has said all the right things so far.
    He will be there and acknowledge the support against what on paper is an easy game, midweek, with is essence will be the second/third string players.
  • LukerzLukerz
    If he doesn't show...

    Sam OUT!
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard

    Who hoped Noble would be dropped?
    Don't remember, but wouldn't call people out if I did. I've see it a few times here and more frequently not on this forum, comments on articles and facebook.
    Eski,its not a point of hoping Noble will be dropped,its a case of Mark and afew others upping their performances to warrant a starting place,if they fail to produce the performances expected of them and with the additions we have made and possibly more to come,Mark and others will find themselves on the bench,if you play well you stay in the team,if not,you will find yourself on the bench and that's how it should be,SIMPLES.
    64, I absolutely agree with you. Every player is droppable, I 100% agree with that. Noble was awful the end of the season, just like everyone else. There were some people saying he should be dropped even when he was playing well though. Some people saying that we'll never progress with him in the side. I don't agree with that last bit in particular. Everyone praises Nolan for his off-field work, but from what I see, Noble does just as much.
    So basically not members of this forum? (that you can remember)

    ;ok
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    edited June 2015
    Dicks is my favorite player of all time (that I have watched play). So glad to have him back at the club.
    He is my all time favourite too. And I still remember a tabloid headline after one barnstorming display v Chelsea - "The Crown Jules"

    However, for some reason I am ;hmm about this appointment. Just not sure.
    Heart on the sleeve passion, aggression and commitment as a player doesn't automatically lead to similar success in a coaching capacity - eg PDC, Roy Keane
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    A little underwhelmed by Dicks's appointment if I'm honest.
    Sorry HH, but why?

    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
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    IZWT

    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....
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    edited June 2015
    It doesn't mean they will.

    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

  • fortuna_semper_se_celatfortuna_semper_se_celat
    Of course you do realise what this means?

    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.
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    great Spot....

    Let's get PDC in to hand the water bottles out and we've got an immediate hat-trick right now.
  • horshamhammerhorshamhammer
    Sorry HH, but why?
    Just doesn't strike me as a 'progressive' type of coach really. Although as his title is 'Coaching Assistant' he may be little more than a bibs and cones man. We shall see. I wish him well of course.
  • LukerzLukerz
    edited June 2015
    http://www.espnfc.co.uk/west-ham-united/story/2508329/west-ham-set-slaven-bilic-top-eight-goal-says-david-sullivan?

    ;hmm not sure what to make of that? Seems very negative?
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    Top 8!!

    He's having a senior moment ;whome
  • LukerzLukerz
    Hi Slav

    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
  • MoojorMoojor
    does anyone have access to the Sun to see if those are actual quotes?
  • LukerzLukerz
    It's here, although not sure why on a Spurs site?
    http://www.thfclatest.com/2013/07/30/david-sullivan-west-ham-till-i-die/
  • MoojorMoojor
    Cheers Cuz, my only issue is that this has been put out in the public realm. The owners and Bilic already knew all of it. It wouldn't have been news to any of them so what purpose does it serve?
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    Doesn't matter. Bilic knows the score and sewms willing to take on the challenge.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    bilic said he will prove he should have been
    Like that attitude ;ok
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    I suspect the relegation clause would have been inserted for anyone except the likes of moyes or Rafa who already had a prem track record.
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    It's here, although not sure why on a Spurs site?
    http://www.thfclatest.com/2013/07/30/david-sullivan-west-ham-till-i-die/
    Pretty sure spurs and the sun do go together.
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Cheers Cuz, my only issue is that this has been put out in the public realm. The owners and Bilic already knew all of it. It wouldn't have been news to any of them so what purpose does it serve?
    Because Sully cant keep his mouth closed?
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    Nope...

    Opens gob just to change feet...

    ;doh
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Sorry HH, but why?
    Just doesn't strike me as a 'progressive' type of coach really. Although as his title is 'Coaching Assistant' he may be little more than a bibs and cones man. We shall see. I wish him well of course.
    Fair enough mate ;ok

    Personally I can't see past the love in right now.

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  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    I have to say I'm shocked they got as close to Rafa as they did, fair play to them though.

    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.
  • LukerzLukerz
    edited June 2015
    So how is this pre-season working?

    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?
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    What I said, yesterday. All very confusing.
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    edited June 2015
    Weird!

    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
  • SwissironSwissiron
    I am definitely looking at the idea of going to Andorra for the return leg (if that is still correct). It's not far from my summer mansion ;wink
  • SwissironSwissiron
    LGH ;wave and I would be gruntled if he is ;ok
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