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26 Jul 2026 18:55:34
Well I've spoken about Pablo before, many argued, are you now satisfied, sounds like Maximus!

He’s useless, and irrelevant as this game was, Rangers for me are like a standard Championship team, that we will meet on most occasions, not top six, many teams are better than them.



I do not want to go on like a broken record, but if you can’t see where we are short now, you never will unless players come in. WH will not win that league and we won’t get promoted, I’ve seen nothing to change my mind.

26 Jul 2026 19:47:21
I agree.
Today's game, he was very poor, slow to react, and will not score many goals with this sluggish approach around the box.

I don't see how we agreed to this deal in the window.

26 Jul 2026 19:58:18
He was indeed poor, but there were pluses (not from him, agreed). Your argument could be more balanced, joyful rather than I told you so. I don't think anybody disagrees that we need more signings, that's obvious. The thought process behind many is to not just panic buy.

I agree that Rangers are the equivalent of a decent Championship side, and for a lot of the game we made them look inferior. I agree we looked weak in the final 3rd and that surely will be addressed.

26 Jul 2026 20:12:51
Dabber, you are the optimist. I'm a realist. Let's see what they do. West Ham cannot be serious if they think they have the squad for promotion at present. That's where I am.

26 Jul 2026 20:19:33
First touch is poor, then he takes about 4 more touches; either falls over or gives it away most of the time, always wants far too long to get his shot away, and he's often not positioned where he needs to be. He works hard, but we need more than that in the Championship. He served a purpose in the Prem when we were sat behind the ball, and we needed someone to run about, occasionally get a tackle in, but really we should be the ones dominating games, saying that, with this current team thing, the games are going to be a lot more even.



We need replacements for Fernandes and Summerville, who we've known are going for some time. Disasi and Wilson also need replaced.

Hoping we jump into action soon. Squad is lacking a lot.

26 Jul 2026 20:30:44
Agreed.

26 Jul 2026 08:56:38
I'm hearing Taty has instructed his agents he doesn't want to play in the Championship so to find him a new club? You heard anything similar joyful?

26 Jul 2026 12:00:56.
This has been the case for the last three weeks. No club has come forward as yet with a substantial bid; same applies to Bissaka. Lots of talk, but nothing has come about.

Arsenal do not want to pay more than £15 m plus 3 m additions for Bissaka, and they are presently the highest bidders.

Two unnamed Italian clubs and one Spanish club have enquired regarding Taty. One is believed to be Juventus, who wanted to pay 20 m euro, which was refused. Another may be Villarreal, who wanted a loan, with an option, not an obligation.

Why would West Ham entertain this? They won’t. Players have signed a contract. If a club comes in with a proper offer for either of these two, then it must be considered. Until then, forget it.

Problem for West Ham is, the closer it gets to kickoff, the more reluctant they will be to sell. But will a big bid for either player force their hand?

26 Jul 2026 17:08:40
Worries me that kickoff will come, and clubs will come in with offers we cant refuse, leaving us scrambling around for the scraps that are left.

On another note, Wrexham having decent pre season so far, beating a half strength Man Utd team 1-0 and Leeds 3-2. Should be interesting when they come calling.

26 Jul 2026 18:39:50
Wrexham look very good from what ive seen, much quicker and fitter than us anyway.

26 Jul 2026 19:11:25
Wrexham join the list of clubs who are better than West Ham at this time. That's my opinion.

25 Jul 2026 18:49:02
Fikayo Tomori, links are there, £15 m wanted, in his last year contract. Just 28, would like to return to UK, WH could afford his wages. Would be absolutely perfect for us, in every respect.

Problem though is will he play in the Championship?

25 Jul 2026 19:54:58
Would be a real statement signing. He is on about £75k at Milan, so will we pay similar?

25 Jul 2026 21:47:14
Yes, it would. Disasi was going to be paid 78 k a week if he came, so could be done. But, as I said, it's unlikely because of the Championship. He's the right fit. It would show huge ambition, but I just can't see it. Hope I'm wrong.

25 Jul 2026 15:53:05
Matteo Cancelleri winger Lazio being sounded out, looking at plenty of people about time, we bought someone.

I meant to say in previous post, that some of the younger players, I would agree, are not up to the championship.

I think this will be quickly exposed.

Potts will be ok, this is his level, along with Magassa Kante and Orford.

But we need people who can get us up, and make the jump to premier level with us.

25 Jul 2026 17:33:34
How about Cornet, how would you rate him?
I think you are wrong about a lot of the youth players.
Nobody is suggesting we make wholesale changes and bring in loads of youth players all at once, but bench warmers and the odd start would be good.
The minute one of these players is given a chance and they have an iffy debut, too many people jump on them straight away and say they ain't up to it.

They did it with Kante and he is proving to be a decent player.
If all we are gonna rely on is constantly drafting in transferees, we are in trouble, because you only need to look at our general transferees over the last few years. Last year, with the possible exception of Pablo, was probably our best year. The Steidten and Moyes era were generally disastrous.

25 Jul 2026 18:01:49
Cornet is in his last year of contract, needs to play to display himself in the shop window, as does JWP in the same situation. I said a few of the youth will be alright, but not many. At this time WH have a very small squad, with more leaving, 46 games, hard timetable, Carabao Cup, FA Cup, too many games.

You are entitled, as is everyone, to a point of view.

Just give me your answer to one question.

To get promoted, WH will need to score 75 goals minimum. History proves that. Let's make a wild assumption that Bowen can get 20, Taty gets 20, and that's pushing it. Who is going to score the other 35? That's problem number one. Tell me, who is getting those goals?

25 Jul 2026 18:03:47
Hi Hammer, I think talent-wise Cornet is fine for the Championship, but he cannot be relied on because of the horrendous injury record, and he's the only winger we have apart from Bowen.

One of the things that made relegation bearable was that the youth might get more game time.

Of course, it has to be controlled, and they are not thrown in at the deep end, but they will never progress if they are never given the opportunity.

25 Jul 2026 18:47:40
Hi Robbo. The reason I asked an opinion about Cornet is that I agree with you in that he is a player that should do okay at Championship level, obviously, but his injury record is terrible.
Now, the other night, and I know it was one game, a pre-season friendly against 3rd tier opposition, he played the second half. He didn't play badly, but was completely outshone by much of the youth side. That's why I asked. I also agree with the controlled use of the youth.

Joyful, yes, I take your point, but am assuming we are going to sign 1 or 2 strikers.

I'm not expecting our front men to be just Bowen, Tatty, and Pablo, who I do actually expect to chip in with about 10 goals even if he hasn't looked great so far. We have lost Wilson, and I assume Fulkrug will leave. So I am not basing anything on no transfers coming in. I am pretty sure they will sign players, it just seems to be taking some time.
If they don't sign any in the next 3 weeks, then I would say you are right, we may struggle.

25 Jul 2026 18:49:28
Earthy proved he can have impact at this level. Injuries, unfortunately, have hampered his progress. Hopefully he can get back on track. He always looked tidy on the ball, and clinical in front of goal, scoring and creating.



But, ultimately, I agree that we shouldn't be relying on youngsters; hopefully plenty of opportunities for them, though.

Cornet, you'd think, could do something, but can't be relied upon with his injury record.

25 Jul 2026 10:18:43
Well we have just 3 weeks to go before the serious stuff starts. Rangers tomorrow. Is a step up, and more to judge from that than Stevenage

How many players do we need in? Looks like we are standing firmer now, and not prepared to let anyone else go unless big money is offered

But we are short, up front certainly, then a winger, creative attack mdf Cb.



WH have to get people in, if we don’t, we will get found out quick enough.

First bid was stopped last week for the Stoke player, why? Don’t know is the truth.

Let’s hope we get into action this week

25 Jul 2026 12:20:34
Joyful, from what you know, why are we being so slow and doing what feels like the usual 'looking' and 'considering'? I know Kretinsky wants to do things the right way, and the priority was selling, but surely a club can do two things at once? People are saying to be patient, it's 3 weeks, as you say, not enough time to gel new players.

The squad was paper thin last season, and it's only getting thinner atm. Don't know about others, but I don't think the likes of Earthy, Scarles, even Potts, frankly, have enough quality.

25 Jul 2026 14:17:46
I guess the Stoke player was Sorba Thomas? I thought he looked very good vs Bosnia in the play-off game. He looked physical, went at players, and caused havoc. He had some good crosses too. Good move if we're after him.

We do need a striker, though, and a Fernandes replacement.

25 Jul 2026 15:40:51
Please remember I am not a supposed West Ham Itk, my information is agency derived, last Tuesday or Wednesday. West Ham made an offer for Harry Souttar, CB, Leicester. It was around 5.5 m, Leicester want £10 m, they are not in panic mode, the offer is far too low. West Ham are not going to steal the player, get real. Come in at 7.5 m, then start talking, or maybe West Ham just trying it out?

West Ham were poised to make a bid for Sorba Thomas of Stoke on Wednesday, stopped.



No idea why, unfortunately not in that pay grade!

West Ham need to get serious. If we want promotion, three important players have left: Fernandes, Summerville and Disasi. We have others on the sidelines who are very unlikely to remain, Todibo, Fulkrug and Alvarez.

The need for players is obvious to everyone. If West Ham do not get people in, we will NOT win that league, and I doubt we will make the top three. That's my opinion, for what it's worth, and I will stand by it.

25 Jul 2026 09:27:19
I said a while ago that we need to get the best players in the Championship and one of best performers last season was Femi Azeez at Millwall, whether the two clubs would do business, I’m not sure, but he’s got pace, goals and assists in him, could do a lot worse.

25 Jul 2026 11:34:41
If that were to happen I wouldn't like to be in his shoes when we play at their place.

24 Jul 2026 22:53:25
Just got back from the West Ham U21 vs Colchester game. I know it's a friendly and players were rested, but none of the players tonight are good enough to step up. Earthy, Mayers, Orford and Casey didn't play tonight. All seem to have been promoted to the first team now and won't play U21 again. So maybe Nuno is relying on youth? Most of the team is good, but I was hoping maybe Cummings or Landers would show me more than just being a handful tonight.

Both were pretty average despite a goal from Landers.

Overall, I think the club need a few signings because we don't have the depth in the squad but I am still very excited for what's coming this season!

25 Jul 2026 07:32:20
I've not seen him, but heard that Cummings isn't all that good, which is a shame, as I think he was thought of as a future star.

25 Jul 2026 09:29:15
Unfortunately true, we do not have an array of good young players. This is why we need people in. In fact, this has been obvious for some time.

25 Jul 2026 09:54:15
I heard the same about Cummings. He is a strong lad who put himself about, but there just isn't anything special that I saw. The Championship would be a step too far, I think, for him.
What I don't seem to understand is why we don't try and get the biggest prospects from the Championship and progress with that.

Bowen, for example. We are one of the biggest clubs in that league, surely players will want to come to us, knowing we should be going to the Premier again? So take other teams' best players. Why don't we use our status to our benefit for once! Play like the top 6 do!

25 Jul 2026 11:43:50
What worries me is that people here think it's almost a done deal that we'll get promoted. I don't think it's going to be a cake walk. Yes, we're a big club, but escape from the Championship is famously difficult. I think we'll do it, but it's no certainty. Every game will be a cup final.

24 Jul 2026 21:51:29
Looks like Diouf is on his way out, that’s fine, but we need players in.

25 Jul 2026 15:14:24
I did hear we won't sell any more players unless a bid comes in that's too good to refuse.

We've been linked constantly with certain players but no action on the horizon.

Gustavo Hamer, Sa, Hatate, Harrison Burrows, Vipotnik to name but a few.



I know they are trying to forward plan for players that can hold their own in the Premier League, but let's get out of this one first.

24 Jul 2026 21:48:28
Diouf bid from Brentford way too low, £16 m plus addons, WH want more. They will get more

Tavernier Rangers — he’s 34, auxiliary fullback? Cmon, he’s just too old, maybe a year as a free agent?

24 Jul 2026 13:30:28
Gustavo Sa, looks like he is reintegrating with his team. A fixed fee apparently was never agreed with WH

The Portuguese won’t accept less than 25 m euro plus addons. The original talks were close, but at that time never came to an agreement

There’s time for both sides to change their minds.

Familcao were under the the impression that Benfica, Sporting or Porto would come in, they haven't, and whilst time has elapsed, WH may have moved on, like many things we shall see?

24 Jul 2026 12:33:52
Harry Soutarr. Leicester are digging their heels in wanting £10 m WH don’t see it that high, but have not indicated where they want to be. They are thinking just too low around £5 m, not going to happen. The player is happy to come. There is other interest now

WH need to get on with it. Or they can see him going elsewhere.

23 Jul 2026 11:33:24
Reo Hatate, Celtic, is attractive to WH, as a creative player, pitches in with a few goals, but has a bit of a flair up problem, can be a bit feisty. Not top of list by any means, but WH cannot be ultra choosey in the championship

23 Jul 2026 12:41:23
I think he'd be good in the Championship. He will work hard as well. I don't think discipline was too much of a problem for him, to be honest. I've watched him a fair bit for Xeltic. I think he could do a good job.

23 Jul 2026 13:02:26
We need to get on with things pronto.

23 Jul 2026 13:18:05
Have to be honest, I don't know much about him and this is a ridiculous generalisation, but Japanese players tend to be creative and hard working. Sounds like Robbo knows something about him, so hopefully it's a tick. ✔️

23 Jul 2026 20:05:53
Nakamura could be an interesting one too. He looked good at the World Cup, but maybe he'll have better options?

23 Jul 2026 10:10:50
Coincidence, Koppen talks to Rangers re John Souttar Cb, realising that WH have spoken to Leicester re Harry’s Souttar, who is his brother!

23 Jul 2026 09:54:06
Irankunda. WH are a country mile behind Sporting Lisbon, in timing and fee, can’t see this one, just too late in the game, or can they leap in?

Soutter Leicester have quoted WH £10 m for the player, can be bought for a bit less, with Disasi now unllikely could be a move

Dylan Lawlor, Cardiff don’t want to sell full stop.

At some stage WH will either have to increase their present bid or move on


Bissaka, Arsenal want to buy at £15 m plus 3 m addons, WH said no, no haggling, £25 m is the price. Up to you, you can’t knock this attitude

22 Jul 2026 19:48:38
There is an interesting body of thought that says bench sitting Prem players won't come to us in the Championship. Yet the general view from the betting companies is that we are favourites to win the league and certainly to be promoted.


That being the case, surely playing week in week out on the same salary you're getting for getting bum splinters, with an excellent chance of being promoted straight away and with a guarantee of a better salary then
Why wouldn't you?

22 Jul 2026 21:32:57
Obviously, not the way it works for many. You can see that.

22 Jul 2026 22:34:45
I dunno Markro, I'd take the bum splinters rather than do my job if I was offered it!!

23 Jul 2026 11:08:58
Joyful

I think the reluctance is agent driven. Agents are the bane of professional football.

23 Jul 2026 11:15:42
Lot to do with it, of course. Better deal for their client, better for them, it doesn't always work out though.

24 Jul 2026 09:32:53
Markro, I was going to post something this morning about agents and then saw your post. I totally agree with you, the whole problem with transfers and delays in the transfer window is caused by agents! Why can't we have a world where clubs deal with clubs, and then players agree terms with clubs? You sign the contract, then stay put until somebody offers you and your club more money to join them.

Is that too much to ask for? Agents are slowly but surely killing the game.