joeyt Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Not a fan of the Tate Modern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Wiki says he took Lokomotiv Moscow to their worst ever season since the break up of Russia, and couldn't finish ahead of Fenerbahce or Galatasaray in his two seasons at Besiktas. I know that's tough but doesn't seem to inspire. Only finished above them twice in the last 10 years in fairness although it seems like their form dipped massively after the winter break. I think it's a decent enough fit but like you don't massively rate him. One of those where they could go top 8 or struggle against relegation. Will be interesting to see what he's like anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Bilic confirmed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Seems more like a traditional West Ham team now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Good. Bielsa would have been excellent for them. Bilic is about their level. He'll jump up and down on the touchline a bit, spout a load of shite about playing 'the West Ham way', and then finish mid table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Bilic confirmed Phew. Didn't really think they'd get Bielsa but all this talk got me nervous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Thank f*** it wasn't Bielsa. Yep. I was fearing Bielsa to West Ham, Carver to us and Sunderland to get someone decent. None of those have happened To be honest Bielsa is a manager I would love to have in my league but not managing my team. Amazing personality and playing style, but things seem to unravel rather quickly for him. Aye but you support a team that have just won the treble, FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Pretty uninspiring appointment for them considering the other managers they were getting linked with. Bilic's club record is actually pretty poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bada Bing Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Doubt they'll be pulling up any trees, but on the other hand he's got that cult hero status so its a good fit in other ways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yeah, thought they'd aim for someone more established after opting against Allardyce. Quite surprised actually. Bit of a risk this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yeah, thought they'd aim for someone more established after opting against Allardyce. Quite surprised actually. Bit of a risk this one. especially with them going into the olympic stadium after this coming season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 While it's cool he's there and I like the dude, Bielsa would have hurt a ton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 No chance of West Ham getting relegated. Pretty strong squad. Decent age. Investment to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 It's unlikely but I wouldn't say their squad is good. No functioning forwards and an average midfield at best, without Song. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 It's unlikely but I wouldn't say their squad is good. No functioning forwards and an average midfield at best, without Song. I'd expect them to finish bottom half. I'd actually be amazed if Bilic does better than Fat Sam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 TBF I don't think the fans care about 10th vs 13th or whatever. They want to be entertained a bit more, which is the only rational view for a club that can't afford to push much higher than mid table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 It's unlikely but I wouldn't say their squad is good. No functioning forwards and an average midfield at best, without Song. Hmmm ... I think Allardyce's horrid football completely wasted Ener Valencia. Also have Sakho who looked decent too. Big Andy is injury prone though, so that's an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I think Sakho's going to be a good player if he stays fit, he's stepped up from Ligue 2 pretty easily Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 It's unlikely but I wouldn't say their squad is good. No functioning forwards and an average midfield at best, without Song. Hmmm ... I think Allardyce's horrid football completely wasted Ener Valencia. Also have Sakho who looked decent too. Big Andy is injury prone though, so that's an issue. could honestly see them trying to offload Carroll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Billic, Rodgers and Pellegrini. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Don't see why he can't do well with them if they invest. Good for the fans to have someone like him who understands the club. Has tested the water with those clubs and if he's going to be a good manager then should have learned from his mistakes. Good guy Bilic, good luck to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 It's unlikely but I wouldn't say their squad is good. No functioning forwards and an average midfield at best, without Song. Okay goalie. Good, solid defenders for the PL. Need to replace Song badly but decent choices in midfield generally. Sakho, Carroll & Valencia - if the first 2 can stay fit, is easy. I've a lot of respect for West Ham trying to stick to their clubs apparent values. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Alex Neil, Advocaat, Sherwood. In that order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Leicester sack Pearson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Big call. He's not particularly good but thought he'd get time after their great escape. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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