Better late than never - Arbeloa aims dig at departing Bilic

Slaven Bilic's sacking by West Ham was not before time, according to disgruntled former Hammers defender Alvaro Arbeloa.

Published : Nov 07, 2017 09:51 IST

The Hammers announced Bilic's departure on Monday, in the wake of Saturday's dismal 4-1 home defeat against Liverpool, another of the Spaniard's former teams.
The Hammers announced Bilic's departure on Monday, in the wake of Saturday's dismal 4-1 home defeat against Liverpool, another of the Spaniard's former teams.
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The Hammers announced Bilic's departure on Monday, in the wake of Saturday's dismal 4-1 home defeat against Liverpool, another of the Spaniard's former teams.

Former West Ham defender Alvaro Arbeloa aimed a parting shot at Slaven Bilic following the Croatian's sacking by the club.

The Hammers announced Bilic's departure on Monday, in the wake of Saturday's dismal 4-1 home defeat against Liverpool , another of the Spaniard's former teams.

READ: West Ham's sacks Bilic after a dismal start to season

In quote tweeting an account reporting the news of the manager's demise, Arbeloa posted: "Better late than never."

Arbeloa arrived at West Ham in August 2016 on a one-year deal, but played just three Premier League matches under Bilic.

ALSO READ: Bilic expected West Ham exit

The former Real Madrid and Spain defender - winner of two European Championships and the World Cup with his country - retired following his year in east London.

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