I cannot help but think it all feels a bit after the Lord Mayor’s Show, but the news that West Ham United have finally added to Nuno Espírito Santo’s coaching staff is undoubtedly a positive step.
Like many others, I have been baffled by the fact the Hammers boss has gone so long without being joined by trusted backroom staff since his arrival. While it is clearly beneficial for the academy that figures such as Steve Potts have been elevated into senior roles, let’s be honest — former youth coaches are unlikely to challenge a first-team manager when questionable decisions are being made.
That lack of experienced support has been glaring at times, with Nuno often appearing isolated on the touchline.
Paco Jémez has joined Nuno at West Ham
Experience Finally Added at Rush Green
Against that backdrop, the arrival of Spanish coach Paco Jémez as a potential assistant manager is no bad thing at all. The 55-year-old is an experienced manager in his own right and should bring both authority and perspective to the dugout.
ExWHUEmployee broke the news exclusively earlier today. I caught up with Ex this afternoon and further details suggest the deal was wrapped up very quickly. Both Nuno and Jémez reportedly felt it was best to get started immediately at Rush Green.
ExWHUEmployee said: “They were looking to freshen things up by appointing someone experienced. Paco Jémez is a manager in his own right and a former international defender. He was at West Ham today to meet the players and staff.”
Is it too little, too late? Possibly. But at least the set-up is beginning to look more balanced. Nuno has often cut a lonely figure during matches and clearly needs advice and support around him.
Hopefully, this is the beginning of that.
So we have a new assistant manager who is going to change everything and make Nuno a great manager .
Sounds like a fairytale !!
It’s interesting because this guy was a Spanish international who liked to play out from the back. As a coach he is considered attacking, his style and philosophy more akin to Pepe Guardiola than to defensive Nuno, so it will be interesting to see how things work out.
It was noted just after Nuno arrived that he didn’t have enough coaches and so it’s been proven . One more experienced coach is a step in the right direction , however Westham need many more to correct every aspect of flawed play . To succeed in the Premier League Westham need more than the right players and head coach , they also need a myriad of other coaches to indoctrinate precise methods to the individual players . I’m afraid it’s too little too late .
Better late than never I suppose. Many hands make light work. Let’s hope that makes our team work better. COYI for the little match at Tiny Tots Stadium!
Gonzo like yourself I have not understood why Nino was without his own back room staff hopefully it isn’t to late for us to get out of this mess I fear it is though
I always thought it was an obvious huge mistake having just NES and none of his team to try and turn round a club in crisis.
Surely you need a management team all aligned saying the same things to consolidate change.
As soon as things stop going well he’s isolated. It’s just very West Ham to try to do it in such a half cocked manner.