Allardyce Told to Leave Upton Park
Manager Sam Allardyce has been told today by owners that his services are no longer needed at West Ham.
This comes after a few controversies with the manager around the club. Allardyce had reportedly used "bullying" to lure youngster Ravel Morrison to sign up with the manager's agency - with an ultimatum of signing up or not playing. On top of that, the fans have been crying out for attacking football despite the club's tenth place finish last year. Finally, many have criticised his signings, calling them "uninspiring" - especially after completing the ?15m deal for long-term injured striker Andy Carroll.
However, the board pointed out that Allardyce had split the dressing room and tensions were high, with that being the main reason for his departure.
"Sam was a great manager while he lasted, but he was driving the club into the abyss and the talk between him and Ravel was becoming too much. I know a player is never bigger than the manager, but a group of 10/15 players are" - David Sullivan.
Questions now go to the board who will lose out massively in compensation to Sam Allardyce as the East London club's finances only worsen.
"Our finances will take a bit of a doing from this decision, but we feel it was still the correct decision to make" - David Gold.
Surprise Appointment at Upton Park
West Ham have hired unknown manager Michael Houston as manager
"If you guessed that I would be the next manager of West Ham, you'd be a ****** psychic." These are the first words that we have heard from the newly appointed West Ham manager Michael Houston who is currently being bombarded with questions about his lack of experience.
On his lack of experience "Well, managers need to gain experience at some point. Luckily for me, I have managed to jump into a job at the top. I have made my mark in junior football, especially at youth level - so I have a good track record so far. Albeit if it's as the manager of Sunday League teams."
On who will leave the club "No one is leaving until I have seen them play. If they merit their wage then they will stay. However, I do want to lose about five players from the first team".
On season's expectations "This is a transitional year for the club so we do not expect a top 10 place even if that sounds unambitious to the fans. This year is about getting rid of the deadwood, bringing in young players and building for the future. The West Ham Way will be back".
Manager Sam Allardyce has been told today by owners that his services are no longer needed at West Ham.
This comes after a few controversies with the manager around the club. Allardyce had reportedly used "bullying" to lure youngster Ravel Morrison to sign up with the manager's agency - with an ultimatum of signing up or not playing. On top of that, the fans have been crying out for attacking football despite the club's tenth place finish last year. Finally, many have criticised his signings, calling them "uninspiring" - especially after completing the ?15m deal for long-term injured striker Andy Carroll.
However, the board pointed out that Allardyce had split the dressing room and tensions were high, with that being the main reason for his departure.
"Sam was a great manager while he lasted, but he was driving the club into the abyss and the talk between him and Ravel was becoming too much. I know a player is never bigger than the manager, but a group of 10/15 players are" - David Sullivan.
Questions now go to the board who will lose out massively in compensation to Sam Allardyce as the East London club's finances only worsen.
"Our finances will take a bit of a doing from this decision, but we feel it was still the correct decision to make" - David Gold.
Surprise Appointment at Upton Park
West Ham have hired unknown manager Michael Houston as manager
"If you guessed that I would be the next manager of West Ham, you'd be a ****** psychic." These are the first words that we have heard from the newly appointed West Ham manager Michael Houston who is currently being bombarded with questions about his lack of experience.
On his lack of experience "Well, managers need to gain experience at some point. Luckily for me, I have managed to jump into a job at the top. I have made my mark in junior football, especially at youth level - so I have a good track record so far. Albeit if it's as the manager of Sunday League teams."
On who will leave the club "No one is leaving until I have seen them play. If they merit their wage then they will stay. However, I do want to lose about five players from the first team".
On season's expectations "This is a transitional year for the club so we do not expect a top 10 place even if that sounds unambitious to the fans. This year is about getting rid of the deadwood, bringing in young players and building for the future. The West Ham Way will be back".
