5 stats which show why West Ham should ditch Bilic

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HULL, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Slaven Bilic, Manager of West Ham United looks on during the Premier League match between Hull City and West Ham United at KCOM Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Hull, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) /

Bilic’s Inability to See these Stats

However the biggest issue, in my opinion, is that Bilic can’t seem to grasp the concept behind these stats. Most of these stats point to a leaky defensive line being the issue. However all he has talked about is adding goals.

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Whilst goals do win matches, the fewer you let in the easier the whole game is. And the fewer winning positions you let slip. That fact that the side get in those positions is sign enough that the team is strong enough to succeed. However management at the top can be seen to be lacking here.

West Ham have to be careful. Whilst there is still a place in football for loyalty, there is no point sacrificing Premier League status because of it. Bilic is walking a very fine line right now, and the board must be swift to act if it doesn’t improve.

I know this season was always going to be tough given the stadium move and the Payet saga. That should be taken into account. But given his blatant disregard to accept what is happening around him Bilic is very close to being in an untenable position. I hope I’m proved wrong, but I think Slaven Bilic needs to go.