From the reaction from West Ham United fans yesterday, it is evident that the disappointment at the departure from the club of assistant coach Paco Jemez was huge. Our own readers made their own opinions clear as we highlighted: None, it seemed, wanted the combative assistant coach to leave, and several felt his was the more important signature to grab for a season in the championship.
Which made this morning’s report from insidefutbol.com all the more tantalising. After yesterdays ‘goodbye’ message, it seems that West Ham’s manager intervened to speak with Jemez himself:
‘Nuno Called Me’ – Coach Reveals Discussions With West Ham Boss”
“Paco Jemez has revealed that West Ham United boss Nuno Espirito Santo has called him and is keen to see him at the London Stadium next season.
Paco Jémez could yet stay as talks are ongoing according to todays’ report
It had appeared that Jemez would be moving on from West Ham and not back next term, however that may not be the case, with a contract extension now offered. Jemez revealed that Nuno has been in touch with him and asked him to stay on into next season, when West Ham will look for an instant top flight return.
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He told COPE: “Nuno called me and told me he wants me to stay with him.He revealed that Nuno told him about his ‘needs and concerns’, with a verdict that there would be more discussions between the two about continuing at West Ham.”
If true, a massive boost for fans and surely the clubs chances of escaping the Championship might be on the way. From the report it appears the situation is still fluid, so we’ll reach out to our sources inside the club for some kind of confirmation.