Whilst all football rumours must be taken with a pinch of salt, the latest reported developments at the London Stadium are truly shocking.
If the reports surrounding Tim Steidten and Mark Noble are true, they surely have no future at West Ham United football club.
It has been suggested by Talk Sport today that Hammers Sporting Director Mark Noble and Director of Football Tim Steidten’s advice on David Moyes’ managerial replacement is not being used.
Furthermore, it has been noted that the likely appointment, Julen Lopetegui, is the client of Will Salthouse, who has a reputation of being one of West Ham chairman David Sullivan’s favoured agents.
I would like to make it absolutely clear that these accusations are completely unsubstantiated at this point. However, if it is true that the club is using the managerial recommendations of favoured agents rather than their in-house football directors, then it will leave both Noble and Steidten with very difficult decisions to make.
The stories come at a time when manager David Moyes and Tim Steidten are avoiding each other at the stadium and the training ground.
The whole situation appears to be a complete mess and certainly not one that is replicated by other Premier League clubs. West Ham will need to demonstrate clear leadership, decision making, and action immediately if this in-fighting is not to descend into complete anarchy.