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Bilic Signs Three Year Deal!

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Submitted by nevillenixon on Tue, 09/06/2015 - 13:02

Slaven Bilic has signed a three year deal to become West Ham United's 15th manager, replacing the unpopular but efficient Sam Allardyce. Bilic will have to get up to speed quickly, with player acquisitions and the impending Europa League matches foremost on his mind.
46 year old Bilic played 55 times for Hammers between 1996 and 1997, scoring two goals, before spending three years at Everton.He managed Croatia for six years, beating England twice in the Euro 2008 qualifiers, and has been in charge at Lokomotiv Moscow and Besiktas. He is an intelligent man, a qualified lawyer, and a man used to working in a pressurised environment, however his appointment still represents a risk by Davids Sullivan and Gold.
Apparently part of the new manager's brief is to bring more youth team players through the ranks, his ability to work with young players was very much on display while he was managing Croatia, but the Barclay's Premier League will be a tough place to try and blend the balance of experience and youth.
Hammer's player recruitment will probably go into over drive following Bilic's appointment, and his Croat connection may well prove to be very fruitful.
People in football often say be careful what you wish for, well why not be happy with what you have just got? -Ed

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Just read that Bielsa is still a chance

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Submitted by albyforeverirons. on Mon, 08/06/2015 - 10:55

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So I was just thinking, I wonder if he has the drawing power to bring in decent players. Apparently he is rated pretty high in France which I know is not the Premier League but the other top managers rate him. If he does get the job would the 2Davids have the balls to put in a cheeky bid for Ibrohimovich or however you spell it. I see on another site that PSG only have 10 million on him so you never know.

hodgson out?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/06/2015 - 17:54

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Having witnessed a 90 mins of utter boredom from england should we not by the same argument for sam out get rid of hodgson? With so little competitive football for national teams anyway surely it should be a case of good football over result? Discuss.

How much do we need to spend for improvement

Submitted by Chippy Dave on Sun, 07/06/2015 - 09:26

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Now that we're in the market for a new manager I just wonder what sort of figures the owners are talking about for the new man to spend in the transfer market. Realistically we are no more than a midtable side that could still have a bad season and flirt with relegation so surely the aim, as we're trying to attract a top European manager, is to break into the top 6, in my opinion we are a million miles away from this with the current squad, we're basically looking to finish above the likes of Liverpool or Spurs, I would think we need half a dozen top players at least. With this in mind if the reported figure of £25 million pounds transfer kitty is true is this another case of the owners thinking that we're better equipped than we are, that we've been under achieving, I personally think our league position last season was about right, we had a very good start that gave us false hope but with the players we've got we're on a par with Swansea or Stoke so could this be a reason we are struggling to attract a decent manager, what's your thoughts?

Any idea of when the new kits are going to be presented?

Submitted by Gerus on Sat, 06/06/2015 - 10:46

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With this being our last season at the Boleyn I am expecting something really good. Classy, traditional, a bit retro - something to really stand out and be remembered as our last kit at the Boleyn. So when will they show this new Umbro beauty? P.S. We all know they are going to f*** it up right?

Bilic Must Be Boleyn Bound Now!

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Submitted by nevillenixon on Fri, 05/06/2015 - 21:41

Following the news that West Ham United managerial target, Unai Emery, has signed a two year extension to remain Sevilla manager, Slaven Bilic appears to be the 'last man standing'. Quite how Bilic feels about having to wait as all the other high profile targets have rejected the post before being included in the frame himself is a matter of some conjecture, but suddenly, apparently, there are TWO other 'high' profile contenders on the agenda! But what does "high profile' mean? Do they do class 'A's at a lap dancing joint called the Agenda? Or are they the figment of a PR spin? Smoke and mirrors?
The fact is, that West Ham United's co-owners have done their damnedest to get the very best for the club they love and have invested heavily in, albeit with the potential to make a financial killing, although only one that would be commensurate with the burden they took on. Realistically who else is out there and available without a massive compensation pay out, or the demand for a vast transfer budget?
Knowing Sullivan's business practise, it would be no surprise if the other two anonymous and non-existent 'high profile' managers were required as a bargaining facility to ensure 'Slav' doesn't try to financially enslave the Club as a reward for making him the 'last one to be picked'.
Several years ago, West Ham fans polled virtually unanimously over all the fans sites hoping that Slaven Bilic might become the next manager, well he is going to be, more likely than not. So enjoy the moment, Hammers aimed for the stars and may have well ended up with the moon! (now voyager invert apology) - Ed
Of course Tottingham's Daniel Levy might try to hijack the deal just to be spiteful!

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