West Ham‘s reported appointment of Julen Lopetegui as their new manager is a decision that raises eyebrows. Here’s why it’s a gamble:
Short, Turbulent Stints: Lopetegui’s spells at Spain, Real Madrid, and Wolves were all marked by controversies and early exits. This raises concerns about his ability to build a long-term project at West Ham.
Questionable Recent Performance: His win ratio at Sevilla and Wolves wasn’t exceptional, and his Europa League victory came during a disrupted Covid season.
Reasons for Optimism:
Proven Pedigree: Lopetegui’s success with Spain’s youth teams and the Europa League win with Sevilla cannot be ignored.
Experience in England: His time at Wolves, though short, provided him with first-hand experience of the Premier League‘s unique challenges.
What West Ham Needs:
Stability and Style: Fans crave consistency in results and a more attacking approach, a stark contrast to the recent struggles.
Smart Transfers: Lopetegui’s success hinges on a well-constructed squad that complements his tactical approach.
Appointing Lopetegui is a calculated risk. His past is checquered, but his experience and potential are undeniable. Success depends on:
Transfer Window Prowess: Can West Ham provide him with the right players?
Adaptability: Will Lopetegui adjust his style to suit the club and the league?
West Ham fans need to be patient. Building a successful team takes time. However, early signs of progress in style and results will be crucial in gauging Lopetegui’s effectiveness.
Overall, Lopetegui’s appointment is a gamble. While his potential is high, his past raises questions. West Ham’s future success hinges on smart transfers, tactical adaptation, and a supportive fanbase.
All appointments are a gamble but lets give the man a chance, Who knows he may want to prove something to those who are knocking him so lets give him a chance and the one amazing thing is that the club have acted quickly and giving him enough time to assess the squad and Youth before the window opens and letting Tim know what he requires.
Agree Chris. Lot of people are disappointed that we couldn’t appoint someone like Amorim. But if we’re totally honest, most of us have never heard of him before!
Yes, he plays attacking football and apparently gives young players a chance but not many can replicate their style and philosophy in PL.
I remember when Everton fans were pressurising their owners to appoint Lampard and look how that worked out.
Lopetegui Could be a shrewd appointment. If he signs, let’s give him our full support and also give Moyes a decent farewell. He deserves it.
The only reason Sullivan wants him to take over from moyes is that there is no fee as normal with Sullivan it’s about the money however leaving aside the tactics that Lopetegui likes to deploy he is a risk if things don’t go as he wants then he spits his dummy out of the pram and just walks out just ask anyone connected with wolves and it’s not the first time and I fear it won’t be the last by the look of things we are next
I’ve learnt one thing in life sometimes what seems unpopular turns out to be a blessing in disguise and as they say don’t knock it till you’ve tried it , at the moment as I see it Mickey mouse would seem an improvement
Well said DFB, i totally agree. On past performance at least he wont hang around if things are not going right. Hopefully we have a few new Steidten players as well as losing a few of the current ‘duds’.
Sullivan the poison dwarf has been totally bamboozled by the snakei-oil salesman! You could not make it up!
The imbecilic owner has fallen for yet more Salthouse-typle utter ****! hahahahahaha dumb little *****
Lopetegui is familiar with modern tactics and the need for flexibility. He plays a modified 4-3-3 often but can change to a 4-1-4-1 or a double pivot depending on the opponent and what is happening on the field.
We have constantly complained about Moyes not having a Plan B. This man will play a possession game with a high press, or change it if it is not working. He is not afraid to use subs and is not committed to the same 13 players game after game.
Let’s give him a chance and time to see how it works out.
The most positive words I have read. Hopefully you are correct in your knowledge. I also hope that he gets on with Steidten as I believe he will be coach and not manager.
Get this right or you can all look foolish appointing him who doesn’t last long if he becomes unhappy think hard listen to Tim And Nobes
Looking at his CV he has got plenty of top level experience from managing Spanish national team and their youth teams in achieving tournament success plus Sevilla. He got Wolves out of almost inevitable relegation so knows how tough the Premier league is. He is also his own man so expects agreements/contracts to be honoured or he walks. Sullivan needs to watch out!
Oh dear, so it seems as though the poison dwarf is overruling everyone again. More non football to come then. With half the team set to walk away perhaps Sullivan will buy nine defenders on the cheap and Charlie Bucket from Nether Wallop on the Wold United who has scored three goals in his last hundred games. But he only wants five hundred a week wages and a second hand Toyota. God help us.