Redknapp: Duo would have been better than new West Ham boss Pellegrini

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West Ham have appointed Manuel Pellegrini as David Moyes’ successor.

Former West Ham United manager Harry Redknapp has told BBC Sport, as quoted by the Evening Standard, that he believes the Hammers should have appointed one of two other managers instead of Manuel Pellegrini.

Pellegrini, 64, was appointed as Hammers boss on a three-year deal earlier this week, after the club decided not to offer David Moyes a new deal at the London Stadium.

Plenty of names were linked with a move to east London, including the likes of Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez, Shakhtar Donetsk manager Paulo Fonseca and many more.

However, the Hammers opted to go with former Manchester City boss Pellegrini, but Redknapp reckons the club should have considered Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe or Burnley gaffer Sean Dyche.

“I don’t see it as an exciting appointment, I’ve got to be honest,” Redknapp said. “West Ham’s a fantastic club, but see if they can poach Eddie Howe or Sean Dyche.

“There’s some great young managers in the country who, if given the opportunity, could do the job, but they don’t get the opportunities.”

Dyche excelled at Turf Moor with Burnley this season, pushing himself into contention as manager of the season by guiding the Clarets into seventh place, qualifying for the Europa League.

Meanwhile, Howe continues to keep Bournemouth afloat in the Premier League, finishing in a respectable 12th place with 44 points from their 38 top-tier matches.

However, the Hammers have opted to go with experience, plucking Pellegrini from Chinese Super League outfit Hebei China Fortune.