the wes 7,212 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola is among the front-runners for the managerial job at West Ham. The Italian ace has joined Slaven Bilic, Gerard Houllier and Roberto Mancini as the leading candidates to replace Alan Curbishley. West Ham moved quickly following Curbishley's departure and today the club's board narrowed their search for a new manager to a shortlist of six names. The list is understood to include Houllier, the former Liverpool manager now technical director of the French federation, Croatia boss Bilic, plus three Zola, Mancini - the ex-Inter Milan coach - and former Italy manager Roberto Donadoni. No approaches have been made to the likes of Harry Redknapp, Stuart Pearce, and board members have been bemused that both men have ruled themselves out when they were never under consideration. A selection process will now take place with candidates being interviewed over the weekend and next week, and the club aim to be in a position to announce their new manager before their next match against West Brom on Saturday week.http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/Ch...ning.4461799.jp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFC-Lloydy 38 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Get some average experience before becoming Chelsea gaffer in few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) Cant see that happening, its a weird one lol. Can see Bilic tho. Zola for west Ham....?? Nah sorry, can't see that one at all Edited September 4, 2008 by OllieCFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Apprently they have a short list of about 30, no way can i see Zola going there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 He apprantly has had his interview and impressed them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,312 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Zola is now far and away the favourite ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco_Z 202 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Nooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,312 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Nooooooooo I know, its a fucking disgrace. Can see the headlines now - ''Chelsea Legend takes Charge of Caravan Club'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I would love to see us start using ex-players in our academy set-up, like a lot of other clubs do. I would have been great to have Franco guiding our youth to becomming the next stars. I wouldn't like to see him go there at all, he is far too good for them. But it will be good to see him get a bigger job on his way to being Chelsea boss one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Gonna be hard for a lot of us fans seeing him manage them but it's a stepping stone towards what everyone wants to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) Well it looks like its gonna happen, i'm actually a bit stunned by this. I mean we're hardly West Ham's best mates are we. Bit like when Wise was at Millwall then Leeds and Gus at Tottenham.... Edited September 8, 2008 by OllieCFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Oh please no!! Not the Lord Gianfranco at Wet Spam!! My worst nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 It says on Setanta Sports news: "Breaking News: West Ham United to announce either Gianfranco Zola or Roberto Donadoni as their new manager on thursday" Its a 50/50 chance that Zola is gonna manage west ham, can you believe it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Noooooo!!If it all goes wrong they'll be mean to him and and and Not West Ham lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 The press seem to think the job is Zola's, that would make things very tough for us Chelsea fans thats for sure...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,312 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Its either; all part of a grand plan, he will get them relegated, or... In reality this is a pisser. Eastenders are not forgiving and will get on his back with a few bad results or if he shakes hands with a few ex Chels colleagues. Some WHam sites are already saying they dont want the ''Chelsea scum'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Fuck west ham dirty horrible club ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Its either; all part of a grand plan, he will get them relegated, or... In reality this is a pisser. Eastenders are not forgiving and will get on his back with a few bad results or if he shakes hands with a few ex Chels colleagues. Some WHam sites are already saying they dont want the ''Chelsea scum'' I am sure they are, it is not exactly the most straight forward appointment by West Ham for many reasons. Just hope it doesn't go badl wrong for him if he does go there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott 7 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I would be happy to see Zola take charge of West Ham if it meant that he'd jump ship for Chelsea when Scolari retires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,312 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I would be happy to see Zola take charge of West Ham if it meant that he'd jump ship for Chelsea when Scolari retires. I suppose they've always been a feeder club for players, why not coaching staff as well ? Unfortunately, there isnt one top flight manager that isnt a cunt sometimes, and Zola will be no different -flying in the face of his natural ''Mr Nice guy'' persona. If he gets the job, it'll be interesting to see how he handles some of the more 'colourful characters' down at E 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.