West Ham line up deal for ‘David Moyes 2.0’ after Graham Potter sacking
West Ham are considering a move for a manager labelled “David Moyes 2.0” if they sack Graham Potter, according to their former senior scout.
Mick Brown, who also worked as the chief scout at Man United and Sunderland and remains very well-connected at his former clubs, exclusively told Football Insider that Sean Dyche has emerged as a contender to take over in East London.
Since leaving Everton in January, the boss has been linked with returns to football with the likes of Rangers and Leicester, but has yet to land a new role.
Meanwhile, West Ham fans have called for Potter to be sacked following their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at the London Stadium on 20 September.
Football Insider revealed on 19 September that Potter is four games away from being dismissed, with one of those games already having ended in defeat.
Sean Dyche emerges as a new option for West Ham
Brown told Football Insider on 18 September that West Ham could be forced to sack Potter as a result of the ongoing fan protests against the board.
The former scout, who has a wealth of experience working closely with elite-level managers including the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson and Ron Atkinson at Man United, has insisted Dyche would be open to the idea of a return to Premier League football.
“Sean Dyche is an option for West Ham, of course,” he told Football Insider.
“He’s been out of work and I think it’s an opportunity that would interest him, to come back into the Premier League and get the best out of this team.
“It would be a bit like Moyes 2.0 really, with the type of manager he is.
“Whether that would be an issue for them or for the fans given the way Moyesey was pushed out, that’s up to them to make that decision.
“They had this idea about playing pretty football and all of that sort of thing, but it hasn’t worked under Potter so they might have to think differently.
“But I think the issue at West Ham is when things start going wrong, everybody points the finger at the manager so he takes all the blame.
“That wouldn’t be any different under Dyche, but the board will have to make that call.”
Dyche is one of a number of managers on the Hammers’ radar, but could be somebody they turn to if they feel a more pragmatic approach is necessary.
West Ham line up three alternatives to replace Graham Potter
Football Insider exclusively revealed on 28 August that West Ham are exploring alternatives to Potter as they pave the way for his potential dismissal.
Work has been ongoing behind the scenes despite their desire to stick with the current boss, amid a growing feeling that his position is becoming untenable.
The likes of Nuno Espirito Santo, Kieran McKenna and Gary O’Neil have also been linked with the job, with bosses already sounded out by chairman David Sullivan.
Frank Lampard had also been considered for the role, but Football Insider revealed that West Ham are unlikely to hire Lampard given the ongoing fan frustrations.
After protests during the 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, West Ham fans are planning to boycott their clash with Brentford on 20 October in protest towards the board.
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