Tim Steidten - Confirmed

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"OS Tim Steidten appointed West Ham United Technical Director West Ham United is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Steidten as the Club’s Technical Director. Steidten will be responsible for the Club's overarching player recruitment strategy and scouting department, working closely with Manager David Moyes and Sporting Director Mark Noble. The Technical Director role has been implemented as part of the Club’s continued growth strategy and comes at a key moment in West Ham United’s history, with the Hammers’ victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League earlier this month securing a third successive season in European competition. One of the game’s most-admired football administrators, 44-year-old Steidten brings his own added experience of European football to East London, having previously fulfilled a similar role with Bayer 04 Leverkusen in his native Germany, at a time when the Hammers are enjoying a sustained period of success at both first team and Academy level. Arriving at Leverkusen from Werder Bremen in June 2019, Steidten was responsible for overseeing a pivotal period in the Club’s history, with his data-led approach to scouting yielding some immediate positive results in the transfer market, recruiting a number of unheralded gems, before nurturing them into highly-coveted stars. His arrival is set to complement the strong existing UEFA Europa Conference League winning squad on and off the pitch, with further significant experience and expertise. Moyes said: “On behalf of everyone at the Club, I would like to welcome Tim to the West Ham United family. He has a strong track record in elite level football and we’re really looking forward to working with him.” Joint-Chair David Sullivan said: “Our goal when we became custodians of West Ham United and moved to London Stadium was to bring silverware to this incredible Club and to regularly compete in European football. We’ve enjoyed some fantastic times in recent seasons, and we aim to continue to grow and evolve across all areas of the Club. Tim’s appointment is key to our wider plans to drive our football strategy forward. We are delighted to welcome such a well-respected name in the game to the Club.” Steidten said: “I am extremely proud to be joining West Ham United, at such an exciting time in this Club’s incredible history. Building on the Club’s recent European success, there is already a fantastic team in place, but also so much ambition – from the Board, the Manager, his staff and the players – to continue succeeding, developing and growing. I cannot wait to play a key part in that. Come on you Irons!”"

[goose]

"""You must have been surprised when they both went to Watford and were shit there then?"" wooah there. 3rd place finish and losing in ET in the play-off final. plus everyone is shit at watford."

[swindon hammer]

Yeah we played some nice football in the first season under Zola and even Carlton Cole was scoring some good goals. 2nd season not so much. I think Zola was too nice to be a manager. Even when we were losing he had that big grin on his face. Mind you we were playing Chelsea! I know the players enjoyed playing under him though and no surprise that he was the best player on the training pitch.

[El Scorchio]

"Wasn't one of Moyes' dealbreakers that there would be no DOF? So if we're getting one, he's definitely leaving?"

[Manuel]

"How can anyone answer this question seriously and with any sense if it's a good idea or not. I have no idea what they are meant to do, do any ever work out? Big changes ahead this summer, let's just hope we are in the EL so we can go into it with a positive vibe around the club."

[Northern Sold]

Agreed Gooseman... really enjoyed Zola's first season... yeah... second not so much... but his first season we played some great stuff... just a shame Ashton and Bellamy was missing for huge chunks...

[Lee Trundle]

"""I always felt that we judged Zola/Nani very harshly given what they had to work with."" You must have been surprised when they both went to Watford and were shit there then?"

[zico]

"I think Sir Trevor had an ""upstairs"" advisory role for a while until he moved to the FA., If any of you haven't read his book it's a good read and quite enlightening regarding the administration side etc at both the club and the FA. Was interested to read that back when Trevor joined the FA Spain I think had something like 8000 top level coaches whereas England had about 2000."

[goose]

I always felt that we judged Zola/Nani very harshly given what they had to work with. The club was on the edge of going bust and he had zero budget to work with. The Savio thing was very weird - he never cost the amount we claimed.

[swindon hammer]

Gianluca Nani in 2008 was the other one we had. Much like Husillos he didn’t last long.

[Nagel]

"""our track record in Directors of Football is diabolical"" I thought that Husillos is the only one we ever had. And seeing as he was chosen by the manager it was an arse about tit appointment anyway."

[Nagel]

"""our track record in Directors of Football is diabolical"" I thought that Husillos is the only one we ever had. And seeing as he was chosen by the manager it was an arse about tit appointment anyway."

[Keep dreaming]

Why the fuck do we need a DoF with Moyes as manager?

[LJC]

The head of recruitment is off and so possibly is Moyes. Sounds to me like they are trying to learn from their mistakes. Anyone know anything about the names mentioned? Any good?

[Iron Duke]

"We already have a Sporting Director and Head of Recruitment. Sullivan also likes to get involved. Apparently, Moyes has the final say. How many more chiefs do we need? Besides, our track record in Directors of Football is diabolical."

[paulon]

The absolute state of that list

[gph]

Davor Suker. Eminently qualified to spot a player who'd only take the piss

[Hammer and Pickle]

"Bit embarrassing really, isn't it."

[Jasnik]

I'm a bit busy but thanks for the offer.

[RBshorty]

Yeah. They go by the name of David Sullivan.