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by IG8Hammer
Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: West Ham United FC Match Threads
Topic: West Ham Utd 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur (31/8/22)
Replies: 1669
Views: 50269

Re: ⚽ West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur: match thread

I've obviously missed something. Why isn't Scamacca on the bench?
by IG8Hammer
Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 👋 Farewell, Gianluca Scamacca
Replies: 4464
Views: 322920

Re: ✍ Gianluca Scamacca

His ball to Benrahma, when Cornet ought to have scored, was top class.
by IG8Hammer
Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:11 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5378147

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

We obviously don't know how all these signings will work out, but on the face of things dare I say it, looking like one of our best ever transfer windows?

They really look like signings who could push us to the next level...ignoring the shocking start to the season!
by IG8Hammer
Sat Jul 23, 2022 12:24 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5378147

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

I am quietly confident Scamacca would be a great signing. 23 years old, 16 goals in Serie A last season, 6'5. For such a small club by top tier standards, Sassuolo seem to have contributed a disproportionately large amount of players to the national team over the past couple of years; Scamacca, Bern...
by IG8Hammer
Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jesse Lingard
Replies: 5934
Views: 522046

Re: Jesse Lingard

Good signing for them, but I really hope he flops there. Which I think he may well do. A year older, even more time without playing regularly, and won't have the quality of Rice etc. around him to give him the freedom he wants. Hopefully big fish mentality will also come through and mess things up. ...
by IG8Hammer
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5378147

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

I've never seen Pellegrini play.

Sounds like a player who looked promising (hence the Italy cap a few years ago and fairly high fee paid) but hasn't progressed as much as hoped.

Still young and I expect he'll be an upgrade on what we have if it goes though.
by IG8Hammer
Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: Romford's Snug
Topic: Summer Holidays
Replies: 855
Views: 47133

Re: Summer Holidays

Shabu wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:47 am This might help...

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Rome/Sorrento
Cheers :newthumb:
by IG8Hammer
Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: Romford's Snug
Topic: Summer Holidays
Replies: 855
Views: 47133

Re: Summer Holidays

Can anyone tell me the best way to get from Rome to Sorrento, without a car (car rental just seems two expensive)?

Is a train via Naples the best way?

Thanks
by IG8Hammer
Mon May 23, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5378147

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

We and bigger clubs have been linked with Belotti for years. Any idea why he hasn't moved on already? To be fair, I don't recall ever seeing him play for Torino. However I've seen him play quite a few times for Italy and never seen him do anything. That Dennis at Watford looks quite lively and has a...
by IG8Hammer
Sat Feb 26, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: News up Mother Brown
Topic: Russian invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 5265
Views: 224734

Re: Russian invasion of Ukraine

I appreciate sanctions against Russia and supplying Ukraine with weapons is probably the best we can do without starting World War 3.

Sitting back and watching a sovereign nation on our continent being invaded just doesn't feel right however.

Ah well.
by IG8Hammer
Fri Feb 04, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jesse Lingard
Replies: 5934
Views: 522046

Re: Jesse Lingard

Not sure I want to get into that, however some of the negativity before he joined about his goal celebrations, what he wore, his social media was frankly outrageous. I may not have seen the same stuff as you, but I took it as people just thinking it was all a bit immature for a 29 year old, and per...
by IG8Hammer
Tue Feb 01, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: January 2022 Transfer Window
Replies: 16355
Views: 1781811

Re: January 2022 Transfer Window

Ignoring for a moment the fans' views, I do wonder how the players will feel about this window? For those who are 'untouchable' i.e. Rice, I imagine he'll see it as a total lack of ambition and be keener than ever to move on. Zouma and Fab/Areola would also have no doubt wanted a strong centre back ...
by IG8Hammer
Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: January 2022 Transfer Window
Replies: 16355
Views: 1781811

Re: January 2022 Transfer Window

At this late stage, I wouldn't criticise them any further for letting Jack choose a random cheap 'prospect' he finds on Football Manager....
by IG8Hammer
Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: January 2022 Transfer Window
Replies: 16355
Views: 1781811

Re: January 2022 Transfer Window

Obviously far too late, but Real are apparently letting Luka Jovic leave on loan, with Everton interested.

I'm surprised this isn't yet another we've been linked with this window. There were some rumours not long ago.
by IG8Hammer
Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:28 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: January 2022 Transfer Window
Replies: 16355
Views: 1781811

Re: January 2022 Transfer Window

Never seen this Nunez play.

Seems he's struggled a bit at Benfica previously with injuries and form, but been on fire this season and is currently the league's top goalscorer.

Sounds promising if it actually happens, but injury problems and memories of Haller :chin:
by IG8Hammer
Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: West Ham United FC Match Threads
Topic: Manchester Utd 1-0 West Ham Utd (22/1/22)
Replies: 1084
Views: 64606

Re: ⚽ Manchester Utd vs West Ham Utd: match thread

We were still going for the win, 94th minute away at Old Trafford and got caught out.

In hindsight, ought to have sat back, but these things happen. Doesn't make it any more palatable however.
by IG8Hammer
Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: West Ham United FC Match Threads
Topic: Manchester Utd 1-0 West Ham Utd (22/1/22)
Replies: 1084
Views: 64606

Re: ⚽ Manchester Utd vs West Ham Utd: match thread

I think we've looked ok on the counter, but still haven't looked like scoring.

Overall however, away at Man Utd, it could be far worse.
by IG8Hammer
Sat Jan 01, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Declan Rice
Replies: 24781
Views: 1745376

Re: Declan Rice

I'm finally starting to hear non-West Ham fans (inc. Spurs fans!) talking about how good he is.

Six months or so ago it was constantly "Overrated", "Over priced", "Don't know what he adds", "can't believe he's starting for England" etc.