“Sullivan DESPERATE to Land ‘COLOSSAL’ Dream Coach for West Ham – The ULTIMATE Game-Changer for Paqueta!”

It would not be an exaggeration to say that West Ham United are already facing a genuine crisis at this early stage of the season.

 

On Saturday afternoon, the frustration among the fanbase became impossible to ignore, as supporters staged a large and understandable protest outside the ground.

 

Their anger was directed both at the board and at the current state of the team, who are in complete freefall under Graham Potter’s leadership.

 

So far, Potter has been in charge for six matches, yet his side have already lost five of them and managed to win only once.

 

This dreadful run of form has seen the Hammers knocked out of the League Cup and plunged them towards the bottom end of the Premier League table. Simply put, the team looks devoid of confidence, structure, and ideas.

 

 

In these circumstances, it has become increasingly clear that West Ham cannot afford to continue with Potter in the dugout.

 

A managerial change is required urgently, and fortunately, there appear to be some intriguing options available.

 

One of them, in particular, could bring out the very best in their star midfielder, Lucas Paquetá.

West Ham target Potter upgrade

 

Given how badly things have been going, it has not come as a surprise to see West Ham linked with a number of potential managerial candidates over recent weeks.

 

Names have surfaced frequently, though not all have inspired much optimism among the supporters.

 

Gary O’Neil, who has been without a job since his dismissal from Wolverhampton Wanderers last year, has been mentioned.

 

Likewise, former Everton boss Sean Dyche, another manager currently out of work, has been tipped as a possibility.

 

Both, however, have done little to excite the fans, with neither name being seen as a major step forward.

 

Yet there is another former Premier League coach who has now entered the discussion and looks to be one of the leading contenders for the role.

 

According to journalist Jacob Steinberg, West Ham are seriously considering bringing back Slaven Bilić.

 

Steinberg’s report goes further, suggesting that individuals close to co-owner David Sullivan are strongly encouraging him to appoint the Croatian.

 

The caveat, however, is that Bilić would only return on a short-term basis, with Nuno Espírito Santo believed to remain the club’s primary long-term target.

 

Even if some supporters might initially be underwhelmed by the idea of rehiring a former boss, the move makes plenty of sense as a temporary solution.

 

More importantly, it could be exactly what Paquetá and other attacking talents need to rediscover their spark.

Why Bilić could benefit West Ham and Paquetá

 

First and foremost, Bilić would clearly represent an upgrade on Potter. His record during his first stint in East London speaks for itself.

 

The Croatian averaged 1.43 points per game, which is comfortably ahead of Potter’s current average of just 0.92 points.

 

But the improvement would not only be reflected in points. Under Bilić, West Ham played with a far more entertaining and attacking style.

Across his 109 matches in charge, the Hammers netted 160 goals, which works out to 1.46 goals per game.

 

Compare that to Potter’s record: just 30 goals in 25 matches, giving a meagre average of 1.2 goals per game.

 

That attacking intent transformed players during his tenure. Dimitri Payet, for example, became a talismanic figure.

 

Across 60 appearances, the Frenchman delivered 15 goals and 22 assists, averaging a goal involvement every 1.62 matches.

 

His brilliance under Bilić even earned him a Ballon d’Or nomination in 2017, highlighting just how effective the manager was at unlocking creative talent.

 

While Paquetá may not quite scale those same heights, the comparison is striking. The Brazilian has struggled badly under Potter’s cautious and uninspired system.

 

A coach like Bilić, who encourages expressive and free-flowing football, could give him the platform to shine and play with the flair that first attracted West Ham to him.

The verdict

 

Ultimately, West Ham cannot continue down the current path. Change must come quickly if they are to salvage this campaign.

 

While Bilić may not represent the perfect long-term choice, his track record and attacking philosophy make him an ideal interim appointment.

He has proven he can stabilise the team, win over the fans with entertaining football, and unlock the best out of key players like Paquetá.

 

In short, bringing back Slaven Bilić would be a smart and pragmatic move to steady the ship and inject fresh belief into a season already threatening to spiral out of control.