Following yesterday’s comments from Freddie Potts praising the impact of Paco Jémez, Claret & Hugh contacted our top source at West Ham United to get their take on the Spaniard’s influence behind the scenes.

Asked whether the board and senior management were aware of just how much of an impact Jémez has had on the playing squad, the response was unequivocal: “Absolutely yes.”

Our source was also keen to stress how instrumental Nuno Espírito Santo was in bringing Jémez to the club, explaining: “We asked him (Nuno) to bring in a new and experienced coach to shake things up and give him support. It was 100% his pick.”

Paco Winning Over Players, Fans — and Now the Board

Jémez appears to have won over supporters, Nuno and the players in remarkably quick time since arriving in January — and now it seems that approval has extended right up to board level.

With results improving and performances tightening up, his influence is becoming increasingly obvious both on the training ground and on matchdays.

The only lingering question now is whether this change has arrived early enough to fully rescue West Ham’s season.

But one thing is clear: Paco Jémez isn’t...