David Gold has insisted no stone will be left unturned as West Ham strive to ensure they appoint the right manager.
West Ham co-owner determined to appoint right man
David Gold has insisted no stone will be left unturned as West Ham strive to ensure they appoint the right manager as Avram Grant's successor.
Grant was sacked on Sunday after a dramatic defeat to Wigan confirmed the Hammers' relegation to the Championship.
Gold and co-owner David Sullivan are looking to bring in a replacement as quickly as possible so that the new man has time to start preparing for next season.
However, Gold has promised a methodical approach in his determination to hand the reins to a manager who can revive West Ham's fortunes.
"We will be looking at CVs and we will be talking to people," he told
Sky Sports News.
"We want to do it as fast as we can but we must do it in a sensible way so that we are absolutely sure that we haven't missed an opportunity or there is no stone that hasn't been turned.
"We have to take every possible opportunity to make sure we pick the right person because this is a very important appointment."
Keen hope
Caretaker manager Kevin Keen, meanwhile, who will take charge for the final game of the Premier League campaign against Sunderland, has reiterated his desire to land the role on a permanent basis.
"I'm West Ham through and through," said Keen. "I was here nine years as a player and this is my ninth season back coaching.
"Anyone who has that connection with the club would love to be given the opportunity.
"But that decision is for the owners and they have a great deal of experience and they will pick the right man for the football club.
"Of course if the opportunity was given to me it would be a great honour and I would love to do it."
