Two signings Bilic has got wrong

Slaven Bilic’s decision to bring in first Nikica Jelavic followed by Emmanuele Emineke have not covered the manager in glory.

And the decision to start thrashing the ball to the far post when Andy Carroll appeared for the second period against Leicester  was not appreciated by ClaretandHugh’s chief analyst Leroy Rosenior.

The former striker is an unashamed fan of the manager but was very surprised about the arrival of Jelavic and has addressed some harsh words at the Fenerbahce loan striker.

Speaking to us following the match against Leicester City he said: “Jelavic was never the man for me. He wasn’t a line leader, he didn’t link play and was really nothing more than a poacher without a lot of control.

“Slav has had a brilliant start to his managerial career at Upton Park but I think he might agree in retrospect he got those two wrong .

“Having seen him leave I was hoping we’d get a really good forward in on loan but I’m afraid that hasn’t proved to be the case.

“I don’t quite get why Emenike keeps getting on because he’s been off the pace and nothing like competitive enough for Premier League football.

“Enner Valencia has not looked the part either at all suddenly our options up front are looking thin. We are a very good team when we start to play but when Andy Carroll came on they started smashing it to the far post as we did in the old days.

“It wasn’t until Michail Antonio started that run and crossed for Cresswell that we looked like the team we all now we are and that’s how they need to continue.

“The team has looked jaded and tired over the last couple of games and, yes, it’s been a very long campaign so that’s understandable to an extent.

But we have to improve on what we have up front and I can see why the management is making the position a priority this summer.”