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!”"

[El Scorchio]

"If it is indeed the latter, then I don’t see what a blind bit of difference his appointment is going to make to how things are now."

[El Scorchio]

"If it is indeed the latter, then I don’t see what a blind bit of difference his appointment is going to make to how things are now."

[Westham67]

He starts Monday FYI a director of football would be above the manager the technical manager works with the manager to analyze to data and worth of new players. Moyes interviewed him

[El Scorchio]

"Yeah, what’s the difference between ‘technical director’ and ‘director of football’? Just verbiage to keep people happy and their egos inflated or is there a distinct difference? Good luck to the guy but honestly I hope he’s allowed to do what he thinks his remit is and not just there to be a nodding dog to Sullivan and at constant odds with Moyes as to how things should be on the pitch. I don’t see how he’s going to be able to influence anything despite who comes in and out if the manager is too stubborn to do anything other than what he already does. And it’s not going to work with Moyes having someone breathing down his neck all the time. Honestly I think this is a recipe for a very big mess until such time as Moyes, or Sullivan, or both move on. And if they are slyly managing Moyes out, then Sullivan should have just had the bollocks to address it at the end of the season and say we thank you hugely mr Moyes but we want to go another way. Anyway. I’m very worried that too many cooks with very varying recipe ideas are going to massively spoil the broth here."

[LJC]

"RM10 1:57 Sat Jul 1 Re: Director of football, anyone? - Looks like it's Tim Steidten Strange post."

[fraser]

"RM10 - correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw you criticise Moyes last season and the way we were playing. That whole season we were doing well in that cup, if so what do you think has changed league wise that you think makes him beyond criticism now, seeing as we lost 20 out of 38 games playing awful defensive football for most of it?"

[RM10]

Will he win us a trophy like Moyes has?

[Willtell]

It's not yet been announced on official site. I hope when he is he has authority over Moyes...

[RM10]

What will a technical director do then?

[With Kind Regards]

WH67 - Thanks.

[Westham67]

He is the Technical director

[With Kind Regards]

Has Steidten been officially appointed yet?

[Coffee]

"Thanks, Alan. I'd still be interested to know the key points on a DoF job description, beyond signing players. And what takes up his time through the year,"

[Alan]

"Sport Witness Technical director on the verge of joining West Ham ‚Äì Had also held talks with Manchester United By Naveen Ullal West Ham United are expected to appoint Tim Steidten as their new technical director, despite him holding talks with Manchester United. Earlier reports in the UK had indicated the 44-year-old was a leading candidate to get a role with the Hammers. Sky Deutschland journalist Florian Plettenberg has taken to Twitter to state Steidten is on the verge of joining West Ham despite an approach from Manchester United. The German had held talks with the Red Devils, according to the claims. Plettenberg says Steidten made a decision to join the Europa Conference League winners, despite the claimed Manchester United talks. The journalist adds Steidten will be tasked with building a long-term project at West Ham. His move to the London Stadium should go through next week as there are still minor details that needs to be ironed out. ------------------------------------------------------------- Florian Plettenberg @Plettigoal Tim #Steidten is on verge to join West Ham as their new Technical Director. Decision was made in the last few days as there were also talks with ManUtd. #MUFC ‚û°Ô?è West Ham made the race now confirmed! It‚Äôs a long-term project ‚û°Ô?è Last final details will be clarified next week ‚û°Ô?è DONE DEAL soon. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Steidten has been without a job since leaving Bayer Leverkusen in March, and obviously has lots of experience and knowledge of the Bundesliga. Whether that provides a hint over which market West Ham will be looking towards remains to be seen."

[diehardhammer]

Don’t shoot the messenger Apparently Tim Steidten has signed - club sent round HR email confirming it Hope he can work some of his magic he done at Leverkusen

[Sir Alf]

"What’s Moyes. Noble, Newman, Sullivan, Salthouse and Mackay going to be doing now as they have all been involved in player recruitment over the last 13 years ( well maybe not Noble). Terrible appointment putting so many others out of a job ;-)"

[Alan]

"EPL Index Sporting Director Latest: A New Era for West Ham? West Ham United Navigating New Waters with Potential Technical Director Tim Steidten In the whirlwind of transfer windows, where rumours swirl like leaves in a storm, West Ham United appear to be bracing for a structural overhaul. Amidst this, the name that echoes in the hallowed halls of the London Stadium is none other than Tim Steidten, former Director of Football at Bayer Leverkusen; with The Guardian reporting The Irons as front runners. Rumours abound that Steidten is the front runner for the vacant role at West Ham, and if true, this marks a definitive shift for the Irons. “Tim Steidten has now emerged as the front runner,” noted a source from The West Ham Way podcast, highlighting the surprise of this development. Tim Steidten: An Unexpected but Exciting Prospect Steidten’s credentials, having previously held a similar position at Bayer Leverkusen, set him apart. Yet, the mere fact that his name was virtually “unheard of” in the circles of West Ham speculations, has added a surprising twist to the narrative. Indeed, Steidten’s potential arrival has sparked a sense of optimism amongst fans and pundits. A sporting director of his calibre, considering a move to West Ham, signals a transformative turn in the club’s ambitions. Shifting to a ‘Moneyball’ Approach What makes Steidten an intriguing prospect is his well-documented ‘Moneyball’ approach to football management. Emphasising data-driven decisions over traditional recruitment methods, this strategy has proven successful in clubs across Europe. “West Ham are going to look more at players’ data than just looking at players because they’ve done well at a club. It’s a better way of running,” explained the PODCAST. However, it’s worth noting that a radical shift in recruitment strategy may not yield immediate results. As stated in The West Ham Way podcast, “this is something that’s going to impact us more in the long term.” But with patience, West Ham fans could witness a more strategic and successful player recruitment model under Steidten’s stewardship. West Ham’s Professional Approach The news of West Ham’s pursuit of Steidten, particularly under the radar of other interested heavyweight clubs, is refreshing. The narrative that West Ham has taken a ‘professional approach,’ conducting negotiations discreetly yet assertively, suggests a new era for the club. This method, evoking a sense of optimism amongst the Hammers’ faithful, will hopefully extend to the team’s player recruitment this summer. In conclusion, whether West Ham secure Steidten’s services remains to be seen. However, the rumours, whispers and sheer anticipation surrounding his potential appointment have already catalysed a wave of optimism at West Ham. The prospect of a modern, data-driven approach to player recruitment and a revitalised professional ethos are certainly signs of a promising future for the Irons."

[diehardhammer]

"So apparently Moyes and noble are appointing the new technical director according to ex’s website the West Ham way Pretty stupid in my opinion, Moyes appointed newman and still signed players that didn’t fit properly"

[zebthecat]

Just somebody decent please. Our recent strategy has been all over the place. There Moyes going on about young players but we have made a lot of last minute panic buys. Paqueta is an outlier from the last 18 months or so. Whoever it is going to be busy.

[Texas Iron]

Taken far too long for WHUFC to do this… Sullivan and Moyes are clueless identifying and buying players… Also need ongoing proper fact based player tracking and analysis systems like Red Bull Brighton etc… Not knee jerk last minute buying of players that don’t fit the club…

[goose]

"I hope Ex is wrong. To me Villa have wasted a lot of money on rubbish like Coutinho, Sanson, Traore etc etc."

[Jaan Kenbrovin]

"Unless Moyes has hand picked these blokes, I don't see how this will suit him? He has always been a manager that needs total control."

[Jaan Kenbrovin]

"Unless Moyes has hand picked these blokes, I don't see how this will suit him? He has always been a manager that needs total control."

[Alan]

"West Ham are considering hiring Aston Villa chief Johan Lange as their new football director/technical director, according to ExWHUemployee. Ex added that the Hammers have not appointed German Tim Steidten to the role, despite Fabrizio Romano (14 June) reporting that a deal had been done to bring him to East London. Romano noted that Steidten is set to become the club’s new technical director, but ExWHUemployee has now rubbished that report."

[LJC]

"Sullivan a stat nerd? Never heard of that but I did read that he is apparently actively trying to sell his shares so he can buy Cardiff - how true that is, is anyone’s guess."