Warburton Gone - Official

Very true, hadn't thought of that

I think Warburton being there does make a difference in terms of he'll be able to sit with Moyes and say "Willock is outstanding, well worth x amount" and it could influence West Ham if they had any doubts before. It will help sway their decision having Warburton there in my view. If they are even interested of course.

Agreed a deal for Areola so won’t go for Dieng (at least in this window). Think they would be able to attract better players than Chair and Willock in the attacking areas; neither better than Bowen, Fornals or Benrahma. Dickie unlikely to go there too with Aguerd having just signed, he’d be fourth choice behind Dawson 🤷‍♂️

It was a surprise to me that Mark Warburton opted to become an assistant at West Ham, rather than manage another Championship side. I got the impression from my interview with him that he was still ambitious (despite having been there and got the 'T-shirt' as a currency trader), and I would have expected another spell as manager in the Championship could well lead to a PL offer. Going as, I assume, #2 at West Ham is still not going to be seen as being the decision-maker and thus getting the kudos.
I also feel that West Ham have had ample time to get beyond their desire to get Chair or Willock on the cheap prior to his arrival. Having failed to grasp the nettle before, Warburton's arrival will make no difference. He is a good, possibly very good, coach; and I do wish him well.

I tend to agree with you on all those players @judethespringbok. The only other possible is Sinclair Armstrong, where they may decide to take a punt.....

I think we gambled this season
And it hasn’t paid off has it
Sir Les resign when we are officially relegated please