article_snippet.sent: Marcelo Bielsa has emerged as one of the front runners to succeed Sam Allardyce as West Ham manager.
article_snippet.sent: If, as seems certain, the Hammers do not give Sam Allardyce a new contract in the summer then the club could turn to Marcelo Bielsa, currently in charge of Marseille, who lie third in the French league in touching distance of leaders Lyon.
article_snippet.sent: Marcelo Bielsa could join the Premier League if Allardyce .
article_snippet.sent: But the appointment of Marcelo Bielsa would still be a gamble by West Ham.
article_snippet.sent: Allardyce may not be handed a new contract during the summer by West Ham when Allardyce current deal expires .
article_snippet.sent: Marcelo Bielsa could replace Allardyce if Marcelo Bielsa current contract is not extended by the Premier League club West Ham .
article_snippet.sent: Over the years Allardyce has earned the nickname EL Loco - '
article_snippet.sent: Allardyce command of English is limited and Allardyce has little knowledge of the Premier League.
article_snippet.sent: The need for West Ham not to even be close to a relegation battle in The need for West Ham last season at the Boleyn Ground before moving to the Olympic Stadium, is obvious.
article_snippet.sent: Other contenders on West Ham long list include Slaven Bilic, Rafa Benitez, Brian Laudrup, Frank Rijkaard and David Moyes.
highlights_snippet.sent: Marcelo Bielsa could succeed Sam Allardyce as West Ham manager .
  