One of the most successful managers in our recent history, is the cause for this forum going from a place of enjoyment, to becoming a place divided by incessant bickering. Sad really. I'm still not sure we've quite reached Allardyce levels. Honestly though, if you're a West Ham fan and you haven't ...

I was disappointed by the ref, but one of the problems was that Antonio kept gbeing left so isolated (because of our failure to push up as a back four). When a referee sees one striker against 4 defenders, invariably it's going tougher for the striker to get the decision. In the first half, when we ...

I also thought Alonso proved what a good manager he was last night. Yes, he had quality to call on - but his team were on the ropes at half-time. He had the balls to make a change after 30 mins, he had the balls to make a double-sub at half-time, and he had the balls to calm his players and get them...

Moyes has had a very, very successful few years at West Ham. I hope that whenever he does leave, he gets cheered out the door, and if I'm ever lucky enough to see him in a pub somewhere I'll happily stand him a pint. I tend not to pay too much heed to either end of the spectrum - those who can't see...

Proud to be a hammer this morning. The lads put everything into it last night and as has been mentioned, I loved seeing Ogbonna and Cresswell back together on the left-hand side of the defence (two genuinely brilliant West Ham servants). Football has changed - teams routinely make 5 changes these da...

Macca1973 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:19 pm TTS must be an old ‘mod revivalist’, that’s a Quadrophenia avatar surely?

I just really liked her in ‘CATS Eyes’.

There are three things that I have complete and utter faith in, and that I will believe until the day I die:- 1. My wife is the best person I have ever or will ever meet. 2. Thai sweet chilli sensations are the best crisp ever created. 3. On their day, West Ham United can beat any team in the world....

It's Spain right? But that's because Rodri is the best CDM in the world. Rice's issue for me is being asked to play ahead of Jorginho and impact the game in the final third too much. He's a superb player, clearly, but he should be the sole DM with two more attacking players ahead of him, license to...

Interesting article.

https://www.90min.com/posts/the-25-best ... all-ranked

I would say in his position he is genuinely World Class. I can't think of many (if any) National teams that he wouldn't get in.

The truth is that if Moyes were to still be here net year, and we did end up signing Gibbs-White, it's highly likely that Moyes would play him either in the role that Paqueta currently plays, or as a sort of false 9. I don't see Moyes starting regularly with 4 attacking players and Gibbs white in th...

It will be an absolute travesty if Everton stay up this year.

Fun bit of research for you regarding the January transfer windows of Allardyce, Bilic and Moyes (potential) final seasons:- Allardyce - 2014/15: Position at the start of January: 7th Ins - Doneil Henry, Nene Outs - Mauro Zarate Final position - 12th Bilic - 2016/17: Position at start of Jan: 12th I...

I was having a look back at some of the posts I made at the end of Bilic's reign and I found this one. Kind of feels like we're going on a similar journey. I agree with Bristolhammer's excellent post earlier by the way, and I am ready for a change - but for any manager to be a success, it's going to...

58.2% possession in this game. Two main strikers on the pitch. Fulham did to us what we used to be good at doing to other teams - soaking up pressure, and hitting decisively on the counter. Fitness plays a key part. To soak up play and have long periods without the ball, you need to be mentally and...

I think Steidten will be in that position come Summer. Bar Moyes winning a EL. Tim will have to find a new manager who fits the clubs vision for style, culture (improved thanks to Moyes) and planning from youth to boardroom. We'll have set targets regardless of manager. Like Brighton currently do. ...

What's the point it Steidten is picking players now? We need a plan tbh, everyone on the same page. We have had Husillos, sully/salthouse, Newman and now lear jet Tim all deciding policy in the last 5 seasons. If Steidtens the guy then he is the guy. Get a manager that will work with him and leave ...

Whenever I think about Moyes, I think of this quote that he made in an interview back in 2022:- Being a motivator and a tactical genius means little without anything to work with, which is why Moyes believes recruitment is the most important part of a manager's job, and is loathe to hand over respon...

I hold no issue with you, as you know. You’re thoughtful and accept there is a consequence to any action, and understand the conditions for a West Ham manger under the current ownership more than most. I don't disagree with your post, EVH and we all know where the main issues lie. Having said all t...

Hindsight is wonderful isn't it, but the recruitment has been poor again this year hasn't it? Why can't we ever seem to find any bargains? We never seem to either go for free transfers or be able to convince them to join us if we do. The £30m on Ward-Prowse is looking worse every week. The less said...

Genuine question: Is he better than Flynn Downes?