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by The Old Mile End
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ben Johnson
Replies: 2065
Views: 150129

Re: Ben Johnson

I'd quite like to see an attempt made to convert Ben into a like for like replacement for Antonio. He has the physique and the pace, plus years on his side. He can be taught how to run the channels, be an out-ball, and generally make a nuisance of himself up front. It won't matter initially if he do...
by The Old Mile End
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UEFA Europa League 2023-24
Replies: 1686
Views: 125125

Re: UEFA Europa League 2023-24

Have to say - what a great feeling seeing the name West Ham United in that Quarter Final draw with all those famous European clubs.
:crest:
by The Old Mile End
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 67377
Views: 2968970

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

I wonder if those turkeys with the Moyes Out flags and banners have taken them along to the last 5 games and been waiting for a chance to show them. They must be gutted.
by The Old Mile End
Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 67377
Views: 2968970

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

Somewhere near the standard we were promised when they blew up the Boleyn...not that baffling really. ..........................a few gullible twats,like me, were talked round,and now feel an enhanced level of being totally p*ssed off. They set themselves a high bar.] But that's not Moyes's fauly s...
by The Old Mile End
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 67377
Views: 2968970

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

Seriously, what are people watching ? What are they expecting ? This. I think a lot believe we are much better than we really are. If anything, we have over achieved under Moyes. But this has long been the case as we generally, on the whole, see through our claret & blue specs. How do others se...
by The Old Mile End
Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2023 - One of the best in our history??
Replies: 37
Views: 3506

Re: 2023 - One of the best in our history??

The calendar year of 1981 was pretty good. Indeed it was. Lost only 3 league games in the calendar year, won the 2nd division and reached the League Cup Final (& replay). Might have been a second division side up to May, but no one fancied coming to Upton Park under the lights. Plenty of first ...
by The Old Mile End
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Link the Grounds (Non-WHU)
Replies: 18
Views: 2083

Re: Link the Grounds (Non-WHU)

WestHamLyallStyle wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:39 am Yes mate. How the **** did you know that ? They tried to burn down all three grounds and in the case of Woolwich Arsenal @ Dial Square, they succeeded.
I haven't looked this up, but the ground at Woolwich wasn't Dial Square was it? Great Question BTW.
by The Old Mile End
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Link the Grounds (Non-WHU)
Replies: 18
Views: 2083

Re: Link the Grounds (Non-WHU)

westham,eggyandchips wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2023 7:34 am All hosted games on the football leagues first ever Saturday? :chin:
Woolwich Arsenal weren't one of the 12 original members of the Football League.
by The Old Mile End
Fri Dec 08, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham Utd - Match Thread
Replies: 1757
Views: 112359

Re: Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham Utd - Match Thread

For those asking why we can't/don't play like we did in the 2nd half for 90 mins - have a listen to Moyes in the post match presser. He says when you play a team like Spurs you can't open up too early otherwise they will pull you apart. He also praises his players who can play this way and have the ...
by The Old Mile End
Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Boleyn Ground ~ East stand
Replies: 46
Views: 3184

Re: The Boleyn Ground ~ East stand

I swore at the time it was the best place ever to watch a football match. Absolutely it was - especially for those of us below 6ft! Back in the old wooden stand my brother reckons you could see the game while having a piss! Migrated to the Chicken Run in the late 70's after being everywhere over th...
by The Old Mile End
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Avondale FC 1922-23 (Non West Ham)
Replies: 10
Views: 640

Re: The Avondale FC 1922-23 (Non West Ham)

Can anybody tell me anything about this team? I think they may have been based in the Enfield or Tottenham area. I bought an old postcard today, with a 1922-23 team photo.Would love to know more. Try searching for Avondale FC on the British Newspaper Archive https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.u...
by The Old Mile End
Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:39 am
Forum: West Ham United FC Match Threads
Topic: ⚽PSF: Perth Glory 2-6 West Ham United (15/7/23)
Replies: 306
Views: 25379

Re: Perth Glory v West Ham United: Match Thread

Touching moment in the 38th minute of last nights game. We stood for a minutes applause for young Dylan Tombides ("Didge"). Not sure everyone knew what was going on but it was nice to see those that did. Would have been special had the game been paused so everyone could have joined in, inc...
by The Old Mile End
Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: West Ham United FC Match Threads
Topic: ⚽PSF: Perth Glory 2-6 West Ham United (15/7/23)
Replies: 306
Views: 25379

Re: Perth Glory v West Ham United: Match Thread

We_are_BML wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:26 pm Why do English teams mainly travel to Perth for summer tours as opposed to other parts of Aus?
Probably because its about 6 hours shorter flight. And it's full of Poms :wink:
by The Old Mile End
Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: West Ham United FC Match Threads
Topic: ⚽PSF: Perth Glory 2-6 West Ham United (15/7/23)
Replies: 306
Views: 25379

Re: Perth Glory v West Ham United: Match Thread

For those Kumbing over. Both games kick off at 6pm local time – which is 11am for you back home. It’s winter – so wrap up warm because the nights here can get pretty cold. Daytime will be lovely – expected to be sunny and 16-18C. Night time will be down to 4C, and it gets cold the moment the sun goe...
by The Old Mile End
Thu Jul 13, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: West Ham United FC Match Threads
Topic: ⚽PSF: Perth Glory 2-6 West Ham United (15/7/23)
Replies: 306
Views: 25379

Re: Perth Glory v West Ham United: Match Thread

There are lots of differences to get used to over here that’s for sure. Sports Jerseys are called Guernseys. Stag nights are Bucks nights. Super means lots of things from pensions to petrol. Sweets are called lollies and they have some borderline brand names. Until recently there was a cheese named ...
by The Old Mile End
Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Declan Rice
Replies: 24792
Views: 1747308

Re: Declan Rice

The day after we won the ECL trophy, Sullivan put Rice in the shop window. He told the world the club was open to offers for him. The club is his employer. The club is telling him they will sell him to the best offer. This reminds me of something Rio wrote after his transfer to Leeds. He said the cl...
by The Old Mile End
Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Olympic Stadium Discussion and Questions
Replies: 17224
Views: 2329186

Re: Olympic Stadium Discussion and Questions

Let's not forget though - we left behind the most accessible football ground in Britain. Upton Park was within walking distance of three undergound stations, four overground stations plus had multiple bus routes passing by. For roads, it had ample street parking and as I might have mentioned once or...
by The Old Mile End
Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!
Replies: 67377
Views: 2968970

Re: David Moyes' Claret and Blue Army!

But as far as I know only one **** thought it right to make up some *******...."Moyes out" banner at a match where he would clearly see it....or at least be reported upon... Bet he was celebrating yesterday....don't you ?? Him and lot of others. Moyesy saw it all right - I've read his com...
by The Old Mile End
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:43 am
Forum: West Ham United FC Match Threads
Topic: 🏆 UCLF: ACF Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham Utd (7/6/23)
Replies: 3836
Views: 241993

Re: 🏆 ACF Fiorentina vs West Ham Utd: match thread (UEFA Europa Conference League Final)

Tin pot? Mickey Mouse? You’re kidding yourself. Only three Premier League teams get to lift a trophy this season – and West Ham are one of them. Let that sink in for a moment. Any competition that takes 53 games to win can never be described as tin pot in no way shape or form. It is pure ignorance t...
by The Old Mile End
Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: West Ham United FC Match Threads
Topic: 🏆 UCLF: ACF Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham Utd (7/6/23)
Replies: 3836
Views: 241993

Re: 🏆 ACF Fiorentina vs West Ham Utd: match thread (UEFA Europa Conference League Final)

I thought overall it was a great team performance. You couldn't really pick out a star player though for me, probably Emerson was MOTM. He showed his experience when needed and becomes the first player to win all three major Euro trophies I understand. Just like the team that wins the World Cup, we ...