WEST Ham United would like to make clear that there is no truth
whatsoever in the story, which appeared in a Sunday tabloid,
suggesting that the Club is trying to tempt Sir Trevor Brooking to
return as caretaker manager until the end of the season.
Sir Trevor and his family are hugely supportive of the Club and
attend as many West Ham United games as possible. They are always
welcome by the Directors and Alan Pardew, who has built a close
friendship with Sir Trevor since taking over as manager at Upton
Park.
The Club continues to support fully the work of Alan Pardew and his
coaching staff as West Ham United pushes for promotion.
Sir Trevor Brooking said: "This story is unfair to West Ham
United, Alan Pardew and myself. We have a new Chief Executive at
the FA, Brian Barwick, and this is a very important time for him
and myself. I am presently looking to obtain investment to develop
the grass roots coaching structure of football in this country.
"To suggest that I could cope with two very demanding jobs is
absolutely ludicrous."
Hammers Deny Brooking Return
21st February 2005