Last season, it was all you could do to try and shut the West Ham United fans in the Transfer Tavern up about their new coach. 

Having replaced the largely unpopular Sam Allardyce for the final season at the Boleyn Ground, former Hammers defender Slaven Bilic established himself as the darling of east London.

Still, upon moving to the London Stadium, the Irons have struggled amid problems on and off the pitch.

The former Besiktas boss is under pressure to get things right in their new home, and while we’re at an early stage of the campaign, the nature of life in the Premier League could well see him soon axed.

Despite all the plaudits he earned last year, little love will be shown for him should he fail to stop the rot.

With that in mind, who could David Sullivan and David Gold bring in as a replacement?

Well, here are THREE options.

Roberto Mancini

Out of work since leaving Inter Milan on the eve of the new season, former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini could be an avenue to explore.

Though not the most inspiring of characters, the Italian won the Premier League at the Etihad in most dramatic of circumstances and has bags of experience.

Rudi Garcia

Another free agent, former Roma manager Rudi Garcia’s name would surely be in the hat should Bilic depart.

The Frenchman was linked with a move to Southampton in the summer, which is fast becoming a glowing reference, considering their knack in identifying top bosses.

Has the continental approach top brass in east London so badly seem to crave.

David Wagner

Slightly more out of left field, but Huddersfield boss David Wagner is making waves in the Championship.

Turning the Terriers into potential title contenders, the former USA international was recently linked with the Aston Villa post as a result.

Though he’s recently shrugged off suggestions he could leave Yorkshire, surely the Premier League would be an attractive proposition.