3 potential replacements for Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham

#3 Chris Wilder

Chris Wilder's reputation has soared thanks to his work at Sheffield United

The current manager of Sheffield United, Chris Wilder has been the talk of the Premier League this season, as he’s guided the Blades in an unexpected and impressive run up the table. They currently sit in 6th place, and while that doesn’t seem likely to last, the fact that many pundits tipped Wilder’s side for relegation prior to the season says a lot.

The former right-back – who played at Bramall Lane on two occasions during his playing career – appears to be a master at getting the most out of seemingly limited players, and despite some pundits suggesting he would use a “direct style of football” in the Premier League, that hasn’t been the case at all.

Instead, Wilder has proven himself to be an innovative tactical coach, using a system that sees his centre-backs often overlapping his full-backs to deliver crosses, and has utilised the previously unheralded John Lundstram as not only a defensive midfielder, but also as a goal threat with his late runs into the penalty box.

If Wilder can do such a great job with unheralded players at Bramall Lane, what could he do with a seemingly stronger squad at West Ham? That’s the question fans would be asking if he were appointed – and while it seems doubtful that the 52-year-old would want to leave the Blades while they’re flying so high, it’d admittedly be a step up for him, and one he may be tempted to take.