Dan C Thu 24 Apr 2014, 11:01 pm
I have voted and, as a regular poster on West Ham Till I Die, here is a comment I left on that site:
"As a season-ticket holder, and a supporter who has also only missed two away games this season, I've voted to retain Sam's services. I was one of two or three voices on here in December and January who stood up for him and said he'd keep us up. That faith looks set to be repaid.
I did say, however, that the situation should be revisited at the end of the season. I have been less than impressed with performances in March and April when it is taken into account that we have had a fully fit squad to choose from. The key for me will be what happens with Ravel Morrison in the summer. Keep him, and play him in an advanced role, and I think that will provide the creative spark and attacking nous that has been sorely lacking in our play. If Sam decides to oust Ravel then, in my eyes, we'll be losing one of the brightest young English talents this country has seen for 20-odd years - that scenario would see me lose my faith in the manager, with Slaven Bilic my preference to replace him.
As it stands at this moment in time, we're a Premier League club and Ravel Morrison is a West Ham player - therefore Sam retains my support, at this stage."