Whilst consensus suggests that the clock is ticking on [Julen Lopetegui’](https://www.claretandhugh.info/lopetegui-crisis-groundhog-day-at-west-ham/)s reign at [West Ham, with](https://www.claretandhugh.info/edin-terzic-and-the-west-ham-job-offer-report/) a multitude of names being linked to a job that still hasn’t been vacated, there is the strong suggestion that there is no clear direction at board level.
We are led to believe the Wolves game is “D” day- yet there are so many scenarios that can play out! Chief Reporter for Sky Sports, Kaveh Solhekol was asked the question, “_what if the game ends in a draw?_” and he simply couldn’t elaborate!
Graham Potter, we are now told, despite rumours to the contrary, would be receptive to a short term deal, which appeals to the board. This is a massive U turn, given he was previously not rated by certain members of the West Ham hierarchy.
The other elephant in the room, is that regardless of Tim Steidten’s remit including player recruitment it was thought that he would also have a big say in identifying coaching/managerial targets.
Edin Terzic has mutual connections in German football, and reportedly turned down the opportunity to discuss joining West Ham. However, despite an impressive stint at Borussia Dortmund, we are told that he would be considered a “gamble” by the club so discussions actually never moved forward, and the requirement would be for a manager with more experience, regardless that Steidten is keen.
Another name that our Director of Football has been championing is Kasper Hjumland. The former Danish international manager has been out of work for a season, and has little experience at managing in major leagues.
The concern is that should the board choose a candidate that isn’t one that Steidten has pushed for, it will inevitably cause issues at some stage. It is apparent that he failed to work with David Moyes and Julen Lopetegui and it’s likely this trend would continue.
David Moyes recently made a valid point, on the ‘_The Overlap’_ podcast about the skill set required to be a technical director, which arguably had hidden undertones: “_Theres a lot of people making these choices who have not got a huge professional career behind them or experience. Some of the best people are some of the managers who are out of work at the moment. I don’t know why some of these clubs don’t consider ex-managers as Technical Directors_.”
It remains to be seen whether Steidten will still be at West Ham if a new Head Coach is appointed, as he too is being judged for the club’s current predicament.
West Ham desperately need stability and a manager who can run the club with an iron fist. However for now the board have backed the Head Coach, and are optimistic he can turn things around. A dejected Lopetegui faced the media at a recent press conference and his last words could be him signing off “Thank you, and I am sorry!”