“Simon Jordan Left SPEECHLESS by West Ham’s SHOCKING New Manager Choice – You WON’T Believe Who It Is!”

Hammers News revealed on Wednesday, through chief football correspondent Graeme Bailey, that former West Ham favourite Slaven Bilic has surprisingly emerged as a potential candidate for the club’s managerial hot seat.

With the team seemingly drifting toward trouble and in danger of “sleepwalking into a slaughter,” Bilic’s name has entered discussions that already feature more familiar candidates.

West Ham are believed to be considering several options, with Nuno Espirito Santo, Sean Dyche, and Gary O’Neil all being closely evaluated.

Former England striker Darren Bent recently spoke positively about Nuno, praising his work at Wolves. Yet, despite those names being in circulation, it is the possible return of Bilic that has generated the most debate and intrigue.

Owner David Sullivan still enjoys a cordial relationship with the Croatian coach, even though Bilic was dismissed back in November 2017. That bond has played a part in sparking conversations about a reunion.

However, while many West Ham supporters cherish memories of Bilic’s first spell, there are strong voices of caution.

Broadcaster Simon Jordan, often one of Sullivan’s rare defenders amid growing hostility from the fanbase, expressed disbelief at the idea of rehiring the man who left the club languishing in 18th place during his final months in charge.

Jordan admitted his surprise: “Why was Bilic fired the first time around? And why would West Ham fans embrace him again?

I would imagine he was sacked because the ownership lost faith, and the supporters were turning against him.”

Despite such doubts, Bilic still holds a unique place in West Ham folklore. The 2015/16 campaign under his leadership was one of the most memorable in modern club history.

That season, the Hammers finished seventh while defeating heavyweights like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United.

Bilic’s side accumulated a club-record 62 points, scored 65 goals, and suffered only eight defeats, their lowest tally in the Premier League era.

However, the following season exposed cracks. The number of losses doubled, European hopes were dashed by successive eliminations at the hands of Romanian side Astra Giurgiu in the Europa League play-offs, and an alarming run of two wins in 11 games ultimately sealed Bilic’s fate in 2017.

A poll by The Sun at the time showed that while fans respected him deeply, 80 per cent believed a change was necessary.

Since leaving East London, Bilic’s managerial record has been mixed at best. He endured a difficult stint at Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, winning just six of 20 matches.

A more positive spell came with West Bromwich Albion, where he secured promotion to the Premier League, though his record of 22 wins in 46 Championship games suggested inconsistency.

His subsequent tenures at Beijing Guoan, Watford, and Al-Fateh were all short-lived and underwhelming.

Jordan questioned the wisdom of considering Bilic again: “With all due respect, I admire him. He is charismatic, articulate, and a strong personality.

But what has he done since leaving West Ham? He had a 30 per cent win rate in Saudi Arabia and 40 per cent with West Brom, a team expected to go up. These are not outstanding numbers.”

As current manager Graham Potter clings to his job, speculation around Bilic only fuels wider concerns about West Ham’s direction.

For many fans, a potential Bilic return would raise an uncomfortable question: where is the club’s ambition?