{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65ab9748f653f800162ef880/6a8318af91aa41f304ef0983?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Journey Back to the Prem! | West Ham: Promotion Hopes, Nuno & the Kids Coming Through","description":"<p>In this bite-size <strong>Journey Back to the Prem!</strong> Championship special from The Prem Pulse Podcast, co-host Neal shares his thoughts on West Ham’s new season in the Championship and whether the Hammers can make an immediate return to the Premier League.</p><p>We look back at the opening 2-2 draw away at Burnley, where West Ham surrendered a 2-0 lead, and Neal explains why he believes Max Kilman needs replacing if the club is serious about promotion.</p><p>There’s plenty of optimism too, particularly around the exciting young players coming through and the opportunity for them to make their mark in the Championship.</p><p><br></p><p>We also tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding West Ham: is Nuno Espírito Santo the right manager to lead them back to the Premier League? For Neal, the jury is still out.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Life back in the Championship and whether a fresh start could be good for West Ham</li><li>The 2-2 opening-day draw at Burnley after leading 2-0</li><li>Why Neal thinks Max Kilman needs replacing</li><li>West Ham’s chances of securing an immediate Premier League return</li><li>Why the Championship could prove tougher than some fans expect</li><li>The young players Neal is excited to see coming through</li><li>Where the current squad still needs strengthening</li><li>Whether Nuno is the right man to lead the rebuild</li><li>Neal’s prediction for West Ham’s finishing position</li><li>His pick for West Ham Player of the Season</li></ul><p>Can West Ham make their Championship stay a short one? <strong>The Journey Back to the Prem starts here.</strong></p>","author_name":"Barry OBrien"}