West Ham Utd 3-1 Cardiff City (04/12/18)
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
if Cresswell is out for any length of time, we're down to two fit FB's...one of whom isn't a FB
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
We will struggle with Antonio and that imbecile Arthur at full back. Even against Cardiff.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
If they both start in those positions we will get **** on.Hugh Jargon II wrote:We will struggle with Antonio and that imbecile Arthur at full back. Even against Cardiff.
Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
I would honestly play 3atb with wingbacks against Cardiff. Its a team we can risk doing it against and Masuaku would thrive on the left of that system.
If we try and play a back four with Antonio and Masuaku as fullbacks then it will be a long old evening.
If we try and play a back four with Antonio and Masuaku as fullbacks then it will be a long old evening.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
our fullbacks are essentially wingbacks under pellegrini. with dec screening and getting forward instead of playing as an out and out CB.Ladzini wrote:I would honestly play 3atb with wingbacks against Cardiff. Its a team we can risk doing it against and Masuaku would thrive on the left of that system.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
Should play the exact same team as against NewcastleLadzini wrote:I would honestly play 3atb with wingbacks against Cardiff. Its a team we can risk doing it against and Masuaku would thrive on the left of that system.
If we try and play a back four with Antonio and Masuaku as fullbacks then it will be a long old evening.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
Time to give Hernandez a run now, to see if he has a future with us. Proven, quality finisher and like nobody else in our squad. And it's not like we don't create lots of chances.
It's been very stop-start for him under Pellers. Now's the time to step up and prove he can be an important player.
It's been very stop-start for him under Pellers. Now's the time to step up and prove he can be an important player.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
We won’t. Besides, right back is Antonio’s best position IMO. He has a future there if he works at it.TheHandOfDog wrote: If they both start in those positions we will get **** on.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
He’s the sort of poacher who should be able to grab a few goals against weaker sides.steveyrockstar wrote:Time to give Hernandez a run now, to see if he has a future with us. Proven, quality finisher and like nobody else in our squad. And it's not like we don't create lots of chances.
It's been very stop-start for him under Pellers. Now's the time to step up and prove he can be an important player.
Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
IB but then what would you propose against Palace? I doubt we will name an unchanged XI for 3 games in 7 days. The squad is there to rotate and stop injuries from fatigue and surely Cardiff at home is a fixture we can reasonably expect to do that in?Ironing Board wrote: Should play the exact same team as against Newcastle
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
Can you stop saying things I agree with please it makes me feel funny. Thanks.Ironing Board wrote:Should play the exact same team as against Newcastle
Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
Would like to see a similar line up to the one we played against Newcastle.
Take it one game at a time.
Would be utter madness to suddenly change to a back 3.
Take it one game at a time.
Would be utter madness to suddenly change to a back 3.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
Indeed, if it ain't broke don't fix it.Patito wrote:Would like to see a similar line up to the one we played against Newcastle.
Take it one game at a time.
Would be utter madness to suddenly change to a back 3.
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Re: West Ham Utd v Cardiff City
THIS is what West Ham does.TheHandOfDog wrote:I just hope we don't decide that the game is won from kick off as we did with Brighton and Huddersfield. Don't do that and I think we have a very good chance at all 3 points.
There will be only up to a goal in it.....either way!
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
Fabianski
Antonio Diop Balbuena Masuaku
Rice
Noble Snodgrass
Anderson
Arnautovic Hernandez
Cardiff will sit back and aim to frustrate so we can afford two more attacking fullbacks, Rice can drop back if need be.
If we don’t grab a goal it will be another Brighton/Huddersfield so the attacking players like Snodgrass, Anderson, Arnautovic and Hernandez need to get amongst it quickly.
3-0 West Ham, Hernandez, Arnautovic, Anderson.
Antonio Diop Balbuena Masuaku
Rice
Noble Snodgrass
Anderson
Arnautovic Hernandez
Cardiff will sit back and aim to frustrate so we can afford two more attacking fullbacks, Rice can drop back if need be.
If we don’t grab a goal it will be another Brighton/Huddersfield so the attacking players like Snodgrass, Anderson, Arnautovic and Hernandez need to get amongst it quickly.
3-0 West Ham, Hernandez, Arnautovic, Anderson.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
We beat Man U, got a clean sheet against Chelsea and, if not for a freak deflected goal, would have got a clean sheet away to leicester (with 10 men) all with Arthur at left back. If him and a temporary RB are playing Tuesday we should still be able beat Cardiff
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
I know what the manager has said regarding Zab and the heavy schedule this month but I'd be inclined to stay as we were and try and get the win Tuesday then worry about who's fit/tired after that. I'm not a fan of trying to '2nd' guess what may or may not happen.
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Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
The point about Zab being one booking away from a suspension is a very valid one, for that reason alone I’d play him against Cardiff and if we want to rest him against Palace tell him to make sure he gets booked (the later the better).
Re: ⚽ West Ham Utd v Cardiff City: Match Thread
not a bad ideastu1 wrote:The point about Zab being one booking away from a suspension is a very valid one, for that reason alone I’d play him against Cardiff and if we want to rest him against Palace tell him to make sure he gets booked (the later the better).