WEST Ham co-owner David Gold insists the club will not be rushed into appointing a successor to Avram Grant.
Grant was sacked after Sunday’s 3-2 defeat at Wigan confirmed the Hammers’ Premier League relegation.
Former England coach Steve McClaren leads the betting to take over at Upton Park, while Chris Hughton, Neil Warnock, Gus Poyet and Sam Allardyce are also in the frame.
Gold admits selecting the right candidate to steer the club out of the Championship is imperative.
“The sooner the better because we have a lot of work to do — an enormous amount of work — but we mustn’t be rushed,” Gold said.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here