Manuel Pellegrini is safe for now
The Daily Star claiming an Exclusive on Sunday suggested the 67-year-old Chilean will be let go before Christmas with Carlos Ancelotti and David Moyes being lined up as replacements.
The article by journalist Harry Pratt for the tabloid said “West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is set for the Christmas sack – despite victory at Southampton last night. And with the race on to find a new boss before their next game on Boxing Day at Crystal Palace. The Hammers are considering going back to the future – for previous manager David Moyes. According to sources close to the East Londoners, with just two wins in 12, the board had decided to dispense with the services of Chilean boss Pellegrini, whatever the result was at St Mary’s. And that means the 1-0 victory over fellow strugglers Southampton will not spare him the festive chop in the next few days.”
A senior club source speaking to Claret and Hugh this morning denied the report saying “Completely made up, no truth in it whatsoever!”
The West Ham board are expected to monitor improvements on a game by game basis starting with the away game against Crystal Palace on Boxing day.
While Manuel Pellegrini is not out of the woods he will be given a chance between Boxing day and the new year to prove that Chelsea and Southampton were not flukes and the results are on the turn.