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by Diogenes
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FA Cup replays scrapped
Replies: 55
Views: 1913

Re: FA Cup replays scrapped

More and more efl clubs making g statements regarding lack of consultation. Some fans asking their clubs to boycott cup. Can you imagine if every non league and efl side said no thanks. I think they should. Embarrass the ba*****s. There is nothing in this that improves 95% of football nationwide, y...
by Diogenes
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FA Cup replays scrapped
Replies: 55
Views: 1913

Re: FA Cup replays scrapped

Unfortunately this was inevitable. Its all,about the top clubs and Europe nothing about the rest. Shameful really.
by Diogenes
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Ham Utd v Bayer Leverkusen: match thread (2nd leg)
Replies: 1795
Views: 49358

Re: West Ham Utd v Bayer Leverkusen: match thread (2nd leg)

Unfortunately, even if we get back into the Conference League it just isn't the same as Europa League in my view we won it last year, of course, but i never got into it the way i have for Europa League two years ago and this year i can image being in Champions League knockout phases would top the l...
by Diogenes
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 70060
Views: 3276601

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

.........The way forward is a few younger players and a manager who is more concerned about making other teams fear us instead of a manager whose tactics seem to be the same for Burnley at home as Man City away.He may be a decent man who blows his own trumpet at his press conferences but a younger,...
by Diogenes
Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Ham Utd v Bayer Leverkusen: match thread (2nd leg)
Replies: 1795
Views: 49358

Re: West Ham Utd v Bayer Leverkusen: match thread (2nd leg)

:clap:
alf git wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:12 pm Could be the making of him.




I think Soucek would be a great captain.
I thought JWP gave a 'captains' performance last night. I agree about Soucek, or be happy with JWP.
by Diogenes
Fri Apr 19, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Ham Utd v Bayer Leverkusen: match thread (2nd leg)
Replies: 1795
Views: 49358

Re: West Ham Utd v Bayer Leverkusen: match thread (2nd leg)

I was thoroughly entertained. We certainly rattled them and (IMO) made them look quite ordinary. The atmosphere was terrific so we'll done team, manager and supporters.👍 Referee was awful and totally ruined the game 2nd half. He was out of his depth and couldn't handle the occasion. I am not saying ...
by Diogenes
Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 70060
Views: 3276601

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

It's not their job to come up with replacements. It suggests they don't enjoy the way we play now and would like to change that in the hope of enjoying the way we play, but aren't particularly knowledgeable about the managers available. That seems reasonable to me. Rest assured there are many 'Moye...
by Diogenes
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Olympic Stadium Discussion and Questions
Replies: 17271
Views: 2368029

Re: Olympic Stadium Discussion and Questions

With The Boleyn - wasn't it the case that indeed the club received money for it, but from a company that immediately then sold it on for much more. And that Sullivan had a stake in that intermediary? So the club should have benefitted to the tune of many millions more than it did. IIRC, I think it ...
by Diogenes
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Late David Gold, Sullivan and Brady
Replies: 18182
Views: 1914216

Re: Late David Gold, Sullivan and Brady

I have always thought, I hope sully makes a mistake and ends up desperate to sell and doesn't make anywhere near as much as he has hoped he would. I can dream can't I? Unfortunately, anything that hurts Sullivan would equally hurt the club and it's support as well. Personally, I hope he makes pots ...
by Diogenes
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Olympic Stadium Discussion and Questions
Replies: 17271
Views: 2368029

Re: Olympic Stadium Discussion and Questions

I dare say that is what Sullivans long term goal has always been. Sell our home, pocket £20 millions, get a deal on the bowl, sell the club with the bowl included, pocket £100s of millions. For my two penny worth. IIRC, the 'club' sold the Boleyn and 'pocketed' the money (rather than the owners dir...
by Diogenes
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ✍️ Welcome Lucas Paquetá - Our Brazilian Magnifico
Replies: 4979
Views: 399655

Re: ✍️ Welcome Lucas Paquetá - Our Brazilian Magnifico

If/when he signs for City, they will of course get the player we saw when he arrived here. The player who fought back when dispossessed and more often than not regained the ball instead of pouting and waving his arms around. The player who picked a telling pass instead of showing off with beach tri...
by Diogenes
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 70060
Views: 3276601

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

Humbug wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:41 pm DM said the contract is there on the table for him to sign , so I don't think one can blame Sullivan for 'dragging out' the contract agreement.
Its probably a s**t contract, but Moyes has wrong footed Sullivan by making it public. He can now leave under his own steam with integrity intact.
by Diogenes
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Ham Utd v Bayer Leverkusen: match thread (2nd leg)
Replies: 1795
Views: 49358

Re: West Ham Utd v Bayer Leverkusen: match thread (2nd leg)

My ramblings here. https://www.kumb.com/article.php?id=44842 Excellent post Rio. Whole heartedly agree. Lets have a good time regardless. We owe the team and the manager our very bestest support. No room for the miserable crew, pro Moyes or anti-Moyes. We have had a great 3 years many of us may not...
by Diogenes
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 70060
Views: 3276601

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

As for 'who's next' a lot will depend upon if Sullivan is still here. If he is and still calling the shots, I think it is pretty certain that whoever arrives will be a known name (rather than up and coming) which will hamper Steitden somewhat. So regardless who is on his list, if Sullivan hasn't hea...
by Diogenes
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 70060
Views: 3276601

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

Some excellent posts last few pages. Some sanity. I am not sure how each of you feel, but I feel knackered and tired of it all. My head hurts. Relegation worries were less negative and easier to take than this. Perhaps that is it. We became so used to yo yoing between bottom third and middle tier, w...
by Diogenes
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 70060
Views: 3276601

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

And btw it makes me sad to say that. Some very fair points TTS and presents the quandary I feel most of us face. With the spectre of Sullivan and the mystery of Steidten and Newman it becomes difficult to judge Moyes fairly or clearly, IMO. Whilst I think most would accept Moyes cannot be blameless...
by Diogenes
Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ✍️ Welcome Lucas Paquetá - Our Brazilian Magnifico
Replies: 4979
Views: 399655

Re: ✍️ Welcome Lucas Paquetá - Our Brazilian Magnifico

His passing has abandoned him. He had time and space to feed his forwards in this game but his passes were flubbing. These were balls that from last fall you’ll see all over West Ham highlight reels To be fair, his passing has always been a bit hit and miss. His ability to lose the ball in dangerou...
by Diogenes
Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Ham United vs Fulham FC - Sunday 14 April - 2pm
Replies: 907
Views: 29265

Re: West Ham United vs Fulham FC - Sunday 14 April - 2pm

I was reasonably entertained first half. Should have been 2-0 early doors when Antonio and Paqueta both missed sitters. Not half chances, sitters. They score with pretty much their first attack where we gifted them their goal. To be fair, we put out a very attacking side and pressed high up the pitc...
by Diogenes
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 70060
Views: 3276601

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

brothernero wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:29 pm Give it a rest with the condescending garage.
I didn't name any names, but nice of you to put your name forward. Again.
Condescending and patronising? Yes I agree, but (in my defence) it's hard to be otherwise in a forum. But yes, guilty as charged.
by Diogenes
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Ham United vs Fulham FC - Sunday 14 April - 2pm
Replies: 907
Views: 29265

Re: West Ham United vs Fulham FC - Sunday 14 April - 2pm

UpneyHammer wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:26 pm To be fair, I don’t think they realised the extent of the injury.

Let’s not go over the top here.
er...no. It was clear to everyone it was serious. About 6-8 physios on (Including Fulham's), the mobile trolly, stretchers etc. What is difficult to understand.? Very poor form by their lot.