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29 It was a remarkable summer if you were a West Ham supporter, as technical director, Tim Steidten, got to work in the post-David Moyes era.
A belief that the pair clashed because of the different direction they wanted to take the club in was soon settled as it became clear the Hammers hierarchy were going to side with Steidten’s vision.
The German certainly wasted no time in making good on changing the face of the first-team squad, with the likes of Crysencio Summerville, Luis Guilherme, Jean-Clair Todibo and others all arriving before the deadline.
New West Ham signings might not be the answer
It certainly places the burden of pressure squarely on new manager, Julen Lopetegui’s shoulders, however, the Spaniard’s vision will have aligned with Steidten’s as the pair look to move the club forward.
Despite an archaic style of play, Moyes can still point to three European qualifications on the bounce and the securing of the club’s first major silverware in over four decades as his legacy.
Irons fans expect now, and a former Premier League agent thinks they’re going to be sorely disappointed.
Tim Steidten and Julen Lopetegui are tasked with taking West Ham into a new era“I just wonder whether all of the new summer signings are going to make a difference at West Ham,” Jon Smith told CaughtOffside for his exclusive column.
“Yes, they had to do it and I think they’ve done well, they’ve bought a couple of decent players.
“Wan-Bissaka I like and there are a number of others that were brought in with him.
“I just don’t know what it is, maybe a gut feeling, that it’s not going to make a great deal of difference.
“I love West Ham so I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for them, and I just hope it’s hope it’s going to be a good, fun year for them.”

 
It’s a sobering thought for all those fans who are desperate for their club to enjoy a sustained period of success.
For so long now, the East Londoners have been one of the Premier League’s sleeping giants, and at this point there’s no excuse for them not to finally break into the very upper echelons of the English top-flight on a regular basis.
