West Ham United’s search for a potential successor to David Moyes appears to be running into trouble. While Director of Football Tim Steidten has reportedly interviewed a significant number of candidates – around 15 – the shortlist that’s emerged is far from inspiring for fans.
Steidten’s thorough approach, evident in the extensive interviews, hasn’t yielded many exciting options. While no official offers have been made, the characteristics West Ham seeks in a new manager seem to be evolving, possibly influenced by co-owner David Sullivan and player agents.
The initial list of potential replacements remains unchanged, but the reported frontrunners raise eyebrows. Names like Hansi Flick, recently sacked by Germany, Julen Lopetegui who left Wolves over transfer disagreements, and Thomas Tuchel, whose Chelsea tenure ended due to alleged player unrest and personal problems, all come with baggage.
West Ham‘s supposed moral objection to the financial practices of Chelsea under Roman Abramovich during Tuchel’s reign seems like a convenient excuse.
The only remaining candidate who appears halfway decent is Paulo Fonseca. However, he comes with some question marks against him, leaving doubts about his suitability for the role.
The lack of inspiring alternatives has even led some fans to reluctantly consider retaining Moyes. While his pragmatic style may not be universally popular, his record of achieving European qualification and consistent top-half finishes is undeniable, and financially attractive for the club.
Regardless of the manager, West Ham faces a significant summer rebuild. Expiring contracts, potential free transfers, the possible departure of key players like Lucas Paqueta, and the loss of European revenue all need to be addressed.
David Sullivan, known for his focus on finances, might be leaning towards keeping Moyes. The potential cost of a new manager and their backroom staff overhaul might outweigh the desire to appease fans who crave a more exciting brand of football.
The extent of Steidten’s influence in the decision-making process remains unclear. Previous reports suggest Sullivan has overruled Steidten on player and manager targets before and todays reports of the Hammers director of football being in conflict with Moyes only add further fuel to the fire.
Overall, West Ham United finds itself in a managerial quandary. The lack of inspiring options and potential financial constraints cloud the decision-making process. The club must decide whether to prioritise financial prudence with Moyes or take a potentially expensive gamble on a new manager to reinvigorate the team.
Well, then, the one to resign may be Tim Steidten after all. Why bring him in and then in practice not back him up, is hard to understand. Premier league not so good for germans?
Sullivan strikes again
Show me a manager in world football that doesn’t have anything about them that couldn’t be construed as “baggage” or “a risk”?
This man isn’t fit to run a football club. The only way it will be successful financially, commercially and correctly is if Sully leaves or he lets Tim decide what happens – not his dinosaur agent pals whispering in his ear. Just get a flipping young, attacking coach!!!! It’s not hard!!! Every other club can do it!!!!!
this man as made our club toxic from day 1 he’s view with David Gold was always a cash cow, I have never liked them & Brady as for our club it died when we left the Boleyn the football now is **** the manager is so outdated with he’s tactics or lack of this lot are a tinder match which will always be the demise of West Ham until they all **** off we will see a better future of our great club I don’t hold my breath & glad I gave up my season ticket 5 years ago & as for the tin pot trophy last year yawn yawn & European **** served up this season can’t wait for this season to end & Hammeroo your a narcistic *****
I agree with everything Norfolk hammer Except the tinpot trophy.tell villa spurs and Leicester supporters that it’s easy to win .
I wouldn’t trust anyone who looks like a Russian?
West Ham have been a mess since Len and Martin Cearns sacked John Lyall and replaced him with Lou Macari in 1989.
Wow, you guys are all so quick to knock people based on age old experiences or the recent past, with no consideration for everything in between. You read something, take a moment out from being angry at everything else in your world to pick up your keyboard and bash it. You forget to look beyond your limited views and bull**** tabloid headlines to consider the bigger picture of what’s been achieved by GSB and the stability our club now has. Shame on you.
I’m all of objectively assessing people’s actions, and identifying where they’ve perhaps made mistakes, but they are human and credit where credit is due for a balanced viewpoint.
PS by “You guys” I mean commentors, not Simon or Gonzo.
Time for fans to revolt and tell Sullivan he’s hated and his lack of football knowledge and choice of Lopesh*thead is horrendous.
CHEAP, out of work for a year, and only lowly Wolves took him last time. NOTHING to do with his suitability for West Ham, because there is none, just saving money for Sullivan and his Pantomime Dame.
Sullivan has got this so wrong, only because there’s no release clause fee and NOBODY else wants him. Another Dinosaur.
What an utter joke this moron is.
You can tell him there’s going to be uproar the first few games this idiot loses and it’ll be the death of West Ham.
I bet Tim Steidten is as disgusted as we are.
We need to rebel like the knowledgable AC fans have done.
Sullivan and the Dame OUT!