West Ham have reportedly expressed their intention to install Slaven Bilic
as manager next season, as a number of Premier League clubs circle for the
Croatia coach. The 39-year-old began to attract significant attention after
his side defeated England home and away last year to qualify for EURO 2008
at the Three Lions' expense. Last week's impressive 2-1 victory over Germany
in Klagenfurt has cemented the ex-Everton defender among the most prominent
coaches in Europe, and certainly one of the most charismatic. The People
reports that a host of clubs are lining up to lure Bilic to England, and
that his former club West Ham heads the queue. Current Hammers boss Alan
Curbishley is under pressure after a decidedly mediocre campaign, and a
shaky start next season could see club owner Eggert Magnusson authorise the
switch poste haste. Croatia defender Vedran Corluka has already expressed
his deep admiration for Bilic, and hopes the former Hajduk Split man will
the resist the lure of a big-money move. "I think clubs in England will be
looking at the job Slaven has done for Croatia," said the Manchester City
full-back. "He has shown to everyone that Croatia play good football under
him and we beat good teams. "Everyone can see Slaven is very passionate
about Croatia - he loves his country. But I am sure that one time, although,
hopefully, not soon, he will want to manage in the Premier League because he
has played in England and enjoyed his time there. "There is big money on
offer in the Premier League but we all hope that he will stay on for two
more years in Croatia. "And if Slaven has to go we hope that he will stay
until after the World Cup finals in 2010 and then move to a club in the
Premier."
Mike Maguire
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Pompey want ex-Newcastle star released by West Ham - Goal.com
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is keen on former Newcastle United midfielder
Nolberto Solano. Solano, who is now 32, was released by West Ham at the end
of last season. Various newspapers are linking Solano with a move to the
south coast after he ruled out a playing return to Newcastle.
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West Ham favourites to land Reading's Harper
tribalfooball.com - June 15, 2008
West Ham United are favourites to land Reading midfielder James Harper. The
Hammers will have to fight off Fulham and Bolton for relegated Reading's
£3million-rated Harper. Harper said: "I won't pretend I don't want to play
in the Premier League."
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West Ham in frame as Premiership clubs circle Bilic
tribalfooball.com - June 15, 2008
Croatia coach Slaven Bilic is again being linked with West Ham United. The
People says the impressive way they beat Germany means Croatia run the risk
of losing Bilic to English football. So far, chain-smoking boss Bilic -
reportedly earning just £90,000 with Croatia before bonuses - has not been
influenced by the mind-blowing cash available in the Premier League. But his
charismatic spectre is hovering ominously over West Ham boss Alan
Curbishley, with Upton Park sources suggesting a poor start to the season
will trigger a move for Bilic. That has Corluka and his countrymen deeply
worried. Corluka, 22, said: "I think clubs in England will be looking at the
job Slaven has done for Croatia. He has shown to everyone that Croatia play
good football under him and we beat good teams. "Everyone can see Slaven is
very passionate about Croatia - he loves his country. "But I am sure that
one time, although, hopefully, not soon, he will want to manage in the
Premier League because he has played in England and enjoyed his time there.
There is big money on offer in the Premier League but we all hope that he
will stay on for two more years in Croatia. "And if Slaven has to go we hope
that he will stay until after the World Cup finals in 2010 and then move to
a club in the Premier."
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Newcastle's Carr considers West Ham, Bolton offers
tribalfooball.com - June 15, 2008
Off contract Newcastle United defender Stephen Carr is mulling over his next
move. Carr, 31, will decide between West Ham, Bolton and Portsmouth after
the Irish defender let his contract run out at Newcastle.
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West Ham's Ljungberg feeling good over fitness
tribalfootball.com - June 15, 2008
West Ham midfielder Freddie Ljungberg says he's over his injury problems as
he bids to keep Sweden in Euro2008. "The injury is completely behind me. I
tried to play the football I'm used to without letting the injury hamper me
and everything seems to be fine, so I am only looking forward now," said
Ljungberg.
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