McLaren on Irons list – Hoddle ruled out

Derby County boss Steve McClaren is being reported as a contender for the West Ham manager’s job.

But ClaretandHugh can reveal  that Glenn Hoddle  has now been been ruled out by Hammers chiefs.

McClaren’s name has been regularly mentioned in ‘dispatches’ and with Sam Allardyce waiting for the outcome of the crunch board meeting next Friday,  speculation is on the rise.

McClaren leads Derby County into the Wembley Championship play off final against Queens Park Rangers 24 hours later.

The scenario is obvious – a County defeat could encourage the Irons board to believe they can land the former Manchester United No2.

However, Hoddle will not be getting the Hammers job with one key insider telling us exclusively: “We don’t think he’s the right person and has been out of the game for six years.

“The simple fact remains that there are very few realistic candidates. McLaren is one but was rejected for Avram Grant having turned down the club in 2001 in favour of Middlesbrough. David Moyes is a possibility.”