Watch the panel on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club discuss who could takeover at West Ham should Nuno Espirito Santo depart following relegation.
“If West Ham are winning a lot in the Championship then most fans won’t care particularly about the style of play,” said The Observer’s Rory Smith.
“My worry for West Ham is if they appoint a manager to get them out of the Championship but you’re not sure if they can establish you in the Premier League.
“Scott Parker is a good example of this. Are you not just locking yourself into another short-term cycle?
“The club’s that really struggle in the Premier League are the ones who don’t think at least a bit long-term.”
“I think Scott Parker should be a no-brainer for West Ham,” added former Premier League winner Andros Townsend.
“Not only does he have the knowledge to get clubs out of the Championship but he is a club legend and someone the fans love. He will get bums on seats and then it’s down to performances to keep them there. It could be a massive coup for West Ham to get someone like Scott Parker.”
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