Former West Ham man lands surprise new international managerial role

Former West Ham midfielder Lee Bowyer has become the manager of the Monserrat national team. He has made the decision to become an international boss as he embarks on a new chapter of his career.

The 46-year-old has been out of the game since he was sacked by Birmingham City in July 2022. He has been weighing up his next move over the course of the past 12 months and has now landed himself a role.

West Ham signed him in 2002 and he stayed for a year before he returned in 2006. He went on to make 60 appearances for the London club in all competitions in his second stint, chipping in with five goals before leaving after three years.

Bowyer also had spells as a midfielder at Charlton Athletic, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Birmingham and Ipswich Town. The Londoner then hung up his boots in 2012 and has since delved into the managerial world.

Charlton handed him his first chance in 2018 and he guided the Addicks to promotion from League One during his time in the dugout at The Valley. He won 40.8% of games in charge of the London outfit.

Birmingham then came calling in 2021 and he stayed with the Midlands outfit until last summer before he was dismissed. They finished in 20th position in the Championship table in his final campaign.

Bowyer will now be eager to make an impact in Monserrat and they are currently ranked in 179 place. Their main man is striker Lyle Taylor and he is currently a free agent following his exit from Nottingham Forest at the end of last term. He has also had stints in the past at Millwall, Sheffield United and AFC Wimbledon.