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!

1.) 25 Jul 2026
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.

2.) 25 Jul 2026
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.

3.) 25 Jul 2026
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!

4.) 25 Jul 2026
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.