West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has had to endure his fair share of criticism so far this season.
Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan wrote his regular column for the club’s official website in the wake of their fine win over Southampton on Saturday, and offered high praise for Slaven Bilic, highlighting how his side have bounced back from heavy defeats this season as evidence of both his skills and spirit.
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West Ham now sit in ninth position in the Premier League table, nine points adrift of seventh placed Everton, and will be looking to string together a sustained run of victories, as they look to force their way into contention for the Europa League spots.
And Sullivan explained how the Hammers’ resilience in the face of adversity has impressed him so far this season, when writing his regular column for WHUFC.com:
West Ham United owners David Gold and David Sullivan
“We’ve been bashed very badly three times this season – by Arsenal and twice by Manchester City – and on all three occasions we’ve bounced back in the next game, which shows the manager’s skills and the spirit and ability within the team.”
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic
The West Ham co-owner has been incredibly busy over this past month or so, what with he Dimitri Payet saga and the club’s attempts to strengthen the squad throughout the January transfer window.
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Both he and David Gold have received heavy criticism from Hammers fans for what was perceived as a clueless approach to player recruitment, but they will be hoping that the signings of Robert Snodgrass and Jose Fonte can go along way to getting their fanbase back on side.
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