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"Fans ""we desperately want a young exiting attack kjnded manager"" Sulivan ""nah, how about the cheapest short sighted option available. No way am I speculating to accumulate by buying out a contract"""

"ludo21 4:25 Mon May 6 ''He has been unemployed for a year so will have fresh batteries, will have had time to think about football and life and as I don't suppose this has come out of the blue, time to watch West Ham play and think about how he can improve us (not difficult)'' I think that's a worthwhile point. He will be gagging and grateful to get started and get across his ideas, he's been studying the PL since he left Wolves and got to know the UK a lot more too (since he never left) so I would suggest he's probably a more rounded, qualified coach with a lot of knowledge. This is the job he wanted, doesn't guarantee anything of course, but I think this fella is ready to put everything into us and hungry to be a success."

I guess the reality is any of the top coaches or exciting younger managers would have wanted a war chest to fix the aging and broken first 11. This guy is unemployed and wouldn’t have asked for as much. Had we moved on from Moyes at the end of last season we’d have probably got someone more exciting. I like the optimism and of course time will tell but it’s really about as unambitious as it could get.

"Even though I would have much preferred one of the other candidates, in a way I ought to be pleased. I've gone on for ages about how messed up our managerial appointments have been, constantly lurching from one style of play to its opposite and then back again, completely destroying any kind of squad growth and development. At least with this guy I feel he might not bring it himself, but he could possibly be a stepping stone towards a more exciting brand of football, and if and when he inevitably gets sacked at some stage, maybe we won't feel the need to bounce back to a prehistoric style of football for a change. Hopefully he'll go because we're ready for the next stage."

Moyes in thread by December. Very underwhelming.

"Just relieved a decision has been made - looks like he has the right skill-set, approach and experience for the job. I'm all in as long as Steidten, Noble and the players aren't against it."

BRANDED 4:09 Mon May 6 Are you new to this site?

"On the positive side: * He is not David Moyes * He is younger than David Moyes * He has some experience of managing in the PL * He has been unemployed for a year so will have fresh batteries, will have had time to think about football and life and as I don't suppose this has come out of the blue, time to watch West Ham play and think about how he can improve us (not difficult). * he has been appointed early so he can speak to the current squad (Paqueta, Kudus etc..) and guage their attitudes. * He can set to work with Steidten straight away in securing new squad additions. * He is supposed to be favourable to bringing on young talent. Like others not the most inspiring appointment but if done right I can get onboard with it. We have a season of concentrating on the league and domestic cups and we should be challenging for a top six- seventh place. I would also like to see us go all out for both cups... no excuse not to."

"At least it's resolved now and in good time rather than the usual last minute scramble. If Scarf cսnt is still bringing in the players and Noble is still fingering the youth teams then regardless of the insipid managerial (is he a manager or a human ad coach?) appointment we're going to be better off than with this cսnt who thinks losing 5-0 multiple times a season is every other cunts fault. Clutching at straws a bit - yep! Saying that, this Sloppytitwank bloke will have thrown his toys out of the pram and left within two years, guaranteed. Do t think this is a long term 'project' type appointment."

"Not who we might want and already tarnished by the thought of him being a Sullivan choice via Salthouse ( same old same old Sully ) but key to me is Steidten and Noble’s thoughts and whether they believe there is common ground and shared values in how we play the game across all our teams, the type of player being recruited ( young, energetic and technically good ) and more importantly the desire to try and leverage our development squad where possible. Im hoping J Lo, Loppy or whatever he gets called is more of a coach than old style manager. No idea how things will go although one positive ( not like me to offer such things ) is that he is available now and gives more time for a huge rebuild. He will build around Alvarez in midfield and relies on a high pressing midfield if accounts of his time at Seville are true. Need 2 new, young, quick CBs a wide left midfielder, at least one better wing back and a fast forward. I hope he also sees that Kudus should be central like a no 10 behind the forward(s). Anyway, not exactly delighted but will give him at least half a season to see if he can progress how we play while getting results. It will take longer most probably but hopefully we will see signs of progress"

BRANDED 4:09 Mon May 6 That comment aged well

Lopetegui is obviously a good manager. Who contrary to what some are claiming plays football in an entirely different style to Moyes . Way more possession based for starters. We just have to hope steitden and noble are happy with the appointment.

Vexed 3.16...another post from N17 by the most negative anti so called West Ham fan

As a big Moyes fan I'm goner start getting my own back. Julen Lopetegui out! What a cսnt! You can Keep your season ticket no way I'm renewing! Hope we loose every week so he will get the sack! Julep Out!

As a big Moyes fan I'm goner start getting my own back. Julen Lopetegui out! What a cսnt! You can Keep your season ticket no way I'm renewing! Hope we loose every week so he will get the sack! Julep Out!

This should stop the bickering and general cutting off on here for a couple of years now.

Agree with most comments. Not necessarily the man I wanted either but we can't do anything about it and it can't be as bad as it is now. I will be interested to hear what he has to say when he arrives and how he shapes the squad in the summer. He can get allot of the doubters on his side very early on by saying the right things.

not who I wanted but the bloke doesn't deserve to be written off before his first game in charge. it will work as long as that disgusting midget cսnt keeps his nose out of player recruitment

Eerie Descent 3:23 Mon May 6 Re: Welcome to West Ham United Julen Lopetegui !!! Fuck me. This is probably your most spot on post ever.

"I dont know much about Lopetegui so will wait and see regarding his style of play. I would assume that his contract would state that recruitment is down to Tim S, so that could be very exciting and a chance for Tim to prove his rep. On a sad note lets spare a thought for Nolan's ipad hopefully never to be seen again l."

Can we get someone who thinks being tanked 5 goals by everyone is bad. It’s happened so many times this season out players chuck it in after going 1-0 down

"It’s a safe and probably sensible appointment. He will have a job on his hands transforming our squad to his tactics. Steidten has been part of this from the start, Lopetegui has been watching us and planning for this for some time. ED sums up some of the reaction on here perfectly. Ridiculous."

We are fucked

"""This guy is clearly a very good manager, the problem I have is the style of football, but I'm prepared to wait and see before crying about it. If he's shit, I'll certainly say so, but let's give him a chance. The reaction to this is ridiculous."" This. 100%."

Goodbye Tim Steidten and Mark Noble your services are no longer required as you don't know what your doing. Signed David Sullivan owner and football supremo at the best run club in the Premier league