West Ham assistant manager Alan Irvine is set to leave the role at the London Stadium this summer due to personal reasons.
That’s according to a report from the Daily Mail, as cited by West Ham News & Views on Twitter.
Twitter: BREAKING: West Ham assistant coach Alan Irvine will be vacating his role due to personal reasons.
#WHUFC #COYI https://t.co/W8bvYNmVCj (@WestHamViews_)
The report suggests the Scotman’s departure could mean a return to the Hammers for Billy McKinlay – who left Stoke City in April.
Not only has Irvine helped David Moyes guide the Irons to a remarkable sixth-place finish in the Premier League, securing Europa League football in the process – but the 62-year-old also took charge on four occasions this term.
Twitter: Alan Irvine’s brief period as West Ham manager:
• 4 games
• 3 Wins
• 1 Lose
• 13 Goals Scored
• 5 Goals Conceded (… https://t.co/mRsmYQ5FMf (@WestHamViews_)
Irvine took the helm after Moyes was sidelined due to a period of self-isolation – proving his worth as a right-hand man.
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Breaking up the coaching team after such a memorable season is most certainly a blow.
Although Moyes will be sad to see his chief coach leave, the Scottish manager will understand the reasons behind the decision and will endeavour to get the Irons ready to go once again next season.
