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01 Aug 2026 09:28:09
Freddie Potts to Bruges for £10.2m.
1.) 01 Aug 2026 15:38:49
What players have Brugge got that we can have?
At this rate, how many midfielders will we need? Potts going, Irving went, Soucek long-term injured, Fernandes sold. The list is getting longer and longer!!!
29 Jul 2026 02:11:41
Just read that Ajax are interested in signing Alvarez and Napoli have an interest in Todibo.
1.) 29 Jul 2026 06:16:13
Seems Juve and Napoli are battling for his signature. Yay. ? ?
2.) 29 Jul 2026 07:54:16
Todibo won't be missed because he seems to fall out with people and has caused more problems than he has helped, but one thing I will say about him is that I feel he is actually a decent player with some good technical ability. But better off gone.
3.) 29 Jul 2026 10:58:24
No one is battling. He's not top choice for these teams, it's just media yak stirring up interest for readers. The player should leave, but no one is screaming for him.
21 Jul 2026 15:43:29
It's reported on a couple of websites that we have accepted £47m plus add ons from Roma - if correct. Alongside the £85m for Fernandes that is pretty decent business. Hopefully, they'll try and tempt Disasi to sign now.
1.) 22 Jul 2026 08:06:50
Can't see Disasi coming until right at the end of window, if at all. He isn't really going to want to play in Championship.
27 May 2026 13:46:35
Panorama BBC1 Friday is about our chairman.
1.) 27 May 2026 14:24:36
That'll be an interesting watch. Wonder if there will be potential ramifications from it.
2.) 27 May 2026 15:06:49
Apparently there have been allegations against him, over several years, whether this is connected to sexual or other activity is yet to be revealed.
Sullivan has tried unsuccessfully to block this programme. He's not in a mega money league, but he will take the BBC to court for defamation.
If they get it wrong.
Whatever they reveal, they must have it right; otherwise, would they show it at peak time?
Get your handkerchiefs ready, to sob for our poor, misunderstood owner.
03 May 2026 22:41:53
Personally, I think we’re now done. I believe Spurs and Forest will get 42 points and we’ll get 40. Lincoln, here we come.
1.) 04 May 2026 09:14:05
I'm afraid I have to agree. Too many times we've had the opportunity to pull away from the bottom, and, through inconsistent form, poor tactics and player selections, we've shot ourselves in the foot.
On the upside, Sullivan might now walk.
2.) 04 May 2026 10:51:58
Lot more than that, Mac. Buying players like Pablo, for a start. We don't score enough goals. If you can't score, it's relegation.
Poor squad, can't compete on a regular basis in this league.
Putting Potter in place instead of Allegri - 14 points in 21 games.
Not one reason, multiple reasons, lots of different paths have taken us to this point.
Brady's vanished, how is that for timing?
Spurs play Villa reserves, it's just going against us.
Saturday afternoon, I knew this was going to happen. Can't say we didn't have the chances.
We deserved a draw, no question, got nothing, that's how it is.
3.) 04 May 2026 11:37:27
We will end up like Birmingham now. There was no money available without selling. If we had stayed up, it'll be even worse now. I can see us not coming straight back up.
Poor recruitment in players and managers has led to this, and there's only one person to blame, and he's not going anywhere soon. Now the value of the club will be halved.
4.) 04 May 2026 13:19:27
Daniel Kretinsky is, or soon will be, the main man at West Ham. Sullivan is slowly but surely leaving. No chance Brady walks if he's hanging around.
5.) 04 May 2026 16:58:43
Is Daniel Kretinsky any better? For sure, he has been less meddling and more professional than the shoddy pair called BS. But he is culpable, as he has invested none of his own money into the club to help us out. At least Trip Smith. Kretinsky will just be looking to take money, not invest.
6.) 04 May 2026 17:17:28
At least Tripp Smith did invest his own money and didn't charge the club interest.
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05 Sep 2026 18:55:50
Think we'll win this title comfortably because this year it is average.
1.) 05 Sep 2026 19:58:32
Really? ?
2.) 05 Sep 2026 23:34:31
Something not quite right here. Brooking thinks we are champions, others think we are dross.
I think neither. We have a decent squad now, who are improving, but there is a way to go yet. We do have enough now to get promoted, but it's going to be hard, very hard work. Don't polish that silverware just yet, Brooking!
3.) 06 Sep 2026 00:28:52
Joyful,
I don't think we are dross. We have a decent squad who are capable of challenging for promotion, given the right circumstances. However, to say we'll win the Championship comfortably because this year the competition is average, is somewhat naive.
I'd rather wait and see how things develop. Champions? Who knows? I think there are several other good sides who might have a say in it.
4.) 06 Sep 2026 07:06:30
That's a bold statement that may happen, but as others say, we need to wait and see. Yesterday we were so dominant, yet, up till 85 minutes, it could have ended 1.1. Convincing scoreline v Wolves, but that could also have been a draw. If teams attack us from the off, we have a better chance. But, against teams that just sit back, if we don't get the first goal, we will struggle.
Yes, the squad looks better now for this division. To his credit, Nuno is more animated and actually trying to encourage them to push forward, but there is still the tendency to get the lead and then sit back more, which is a dodgy tactic that, as we know, has failed many a time.
5.) 06 Sep 2026 07:42:43
I have posted before that I am optimistic about this season. We managed to keep some key players this window and also brought in several who have had seriously encouraging performances so far. Engels and Mukasa were competing for MoM yesterday. From the little we've seen, Austbo looks like a great buy and I have high hopes for Boiro.
At times our play has been good enough to show the rest of the league that we are a genuine contender for the title, but our defensive frailties still concern me.
We have conceded too many goals. The Keeganesque principle of scoring more than the opposition is great in theory, but nerve wracking in practice.
I think we are a good bet for automatic promotion, but I wouldn't put my house on it.
6.) 06 Sep 2026 09:39:47
I realise it's like flogging a dead horse, but the squad desperately needs a more pro-active coach. This group of players is crying out for a positive tactician with ideas and ambition.
7.) 06 Sep 2026 13:24:13
I think the squad we have is more than capable of promotion, quality-wise. Is it deep enough with games coming thick and fast? Dunno, time will tell.
I've actually enjoyed watching the last 2 games more than any West Ham game for a long time. They have been entertaining.
And, here's the but (of course there was going to be one!). I agree with Tin, I think Nuno isn't great, and I think at some point hw will cost us points by reverting to type.
I think if we had a progressive, more forward-thinking coach, then I'd agree with Brookings' statement, as there's not much quality from what I've seen.
At the moment, though, I'll enjoy watching the team while it's playing like this, and hope promotion comes with it.
8.) 06 Sep 2026 19:13:05
I tend to agree with the last 2 comments. Nuno shouldn’t have kept his job, but there was no way the board would act in a knee jerk way. I’m much happier that we have started winning, and it seems that many of the new signings have started to perform well. With so many games in such close proximity, things can change quickly.
I hope we keep up the form of the last 2 matches, and maybe I will alter my opinion. It can definitely change for the short term, but in the long term, if we do get promoted, we are not going to get anywhere in the Premier League with Nuno and many of our current players.
9.) 07 Sep 2026 09:24:17
Thing is, Hammer, if we get promoted, because of the shrewd business done this summer, we should in theory have a fair bit of money to spend. I think that was part of the challenge this window, purchasing players with either the ability to play in the PL or sell-on value, whilst reducing the wage bill and shipping out toxic influences.
Given also the challenge of a dysfunctional board, I think the recruitment team have done really well.
10.) 07 Sep 2026 20:34:00
I agree, Dabber, that the new signings have all done quite well, Makassa especially. Engels played well on Saturday.
I'm not saying they will all have to be sold, and the one for the future to keep is on loan, but that might come back in our favour in the future.
I don't think the current manager, if he doesn't lose his job, will be any good in the Prem. Also, when Sully was top man and told us there is no money to spend, we all went ape, yet we have had the exact same thing being said now, yet we don't question it.
So, I think some people are being too believing in regards to our kitty being empty. We have made a massive profit in regards to our purchases and sales this. But, I feel if people think DK is gonna open the wallet and splash the cash on a set of new players you are very much mistaken. He won't. If he doesn't lose I will hold my hands up.
11.) 08 Sep 2026 04:47:55
If he does splash the cash, I will hold my hands up. I meant to say.
24 Aug 2026 07:51:24
It’s mentioned in The S*n that Brentford are preparing a £37m bid for Diouf, Olympiacos a bid for Alvarez, and Palace a £50m bid for Bowen. If I were any of these players, I’d be banging on the door to let me go after the start we’ve had.
Everyone, we are not going up this season. I honestly thought we’d walk it. I predict 5th or 6th place.
1.) 24 Aug 2026 08:07:41
If they show some balls and get rid of negative Nuno, then we could still go up. The players we have are capable at this level, minus Kilman and JWP, who should never be near the first team again, but that won't happen. They will give Nuno 5 games, then the window will be shut. We will appoint someone new who will get a free pass until January, as everyone will say, 'but they aren't his players, they are Nuno's players, give him a chance to get his own players in, blah blah.' The situation has repeated itself again and again.
I said Nuno should have gone before the end of blast season, I stand by that. Spurs and Forest showed balls and stayed up. We hung onto the fraud, went down, then compounded the mistake by keeping him. This summer was a great chance to change the direction of travel. Nuno isn't capable and the board bottled it.
2.) 24 Aug 2026 08:27:22
Oh so true, Robbo. Nuno is one of the main reasons we are crap. Yes, some players look disinterested, but it's an essential part of the manager's job to get the players enthusiastic about playing for the badge. Allegedly, Nuno leaves training sessions in the main to his assistants. He selects the team, formulates tactics, and then game-manages during matches.
No wonder players don't want to be here. His tactics have been found out, and he has no plan B. He's plainly clueless. Added to the financial problems, it is small wonder we are struggling. This is not the Premiership. We could easily lose sight of the top of the table very quickly if we don't act now.
3.) 24 Aug 2026 09:34:48
"Formulates tactics" made me snigger.
4.) 24 Aug 2026 09:47:00
I know what you mean. The problem with Nuno is that his tactics are more than a little 'limited'.
22 Aug 2026 22:33:46
After today I question three things.
1. Why did Bowen not take the penalty?
2. What does Kante actually do/offer us?
3. Nuno is clueless. Why do the board not see this?
Kieran McKenna is free.
This is the man we need.
I have given Nuno the benefit of doubt, but putting 6 defenders on against Burnley and losing to Charlton- who only won away twice last season is a worry.
19 Aug 2026 00:16:08
West Ham are on SKY sixteen times before Christmas!
16 Aug 2026 18:55:37
On way back from Burnley. Two points dropped. Didn’t understand why we were full of defenders in the end, Burnley only kept 2 men back, surely that would have been a time to attack.
We all agreed with JWP for Pablo and we assumed he’d play just behind Taty, but Nuno popped him on the right, that was odd.
Nuno made some strange decisions today.
1.) 16 Aug 2026 19:23:07
Strange decisions?
He has just left off where he did last season. You go to all the games, surely you can remember.
2.) 16 Aug 2026 19:53:57
Apart from all the criticism, which is justified, look at the bench. Who do you bring on? Said before, ill-prepared, so many leaving, coming in, we are well short for a promotion side.
Today was a good lesson, no mystery now, West Ham know what to expect.
3.) 16 Aug 2026 19:59:08
Bringing JWP on at all is a strange decision. He is, and has been, nothing but awful. He adds nothing, which is about the same as Pablo.
4.) 16 Aug 2026 20:52:13
Joyful, regardless of how well or poorly they played, they had got themselves into a 2.0 lead, with 8 minutes plus injury time to go. They have obviously been instructed to sit on the lead, and I would argue, by bringing on JWP for Pablo, that was to be done throughout the 2nd half, but we managed to get ourselves a second goal.
Obviously, the other team will then throw caution to the wind, but we need to counter that by attacking. It is achievable with Tatty, Bowen and Solomon on the pitch. I know Pablo isn't very good, and isn't as good as JWP. I would prefer him on the pitch when we are leading.
5.) 17 Aug 2026 08:21:36
Robbo, I totally agree. Picking Pablo to start and then replacing him with JWP is a clear indication of what a poor manager Nuno is. Retaining the man who got us relegated was a bad decision.
6.) 17 Aug 2026 11:19:19
Have a day off, Moanlegs. I hope we aren't going to have this all season, again.
Obviously, I am not surprised there isn't a name of a manager you'd like to see instead of Nuno; it's almost as if this is all you ever do - Moanlegs.
7.) 17 Aug 2026 20:26:08
So, from your usual immature reply, we can gather you think starting with Pablo and replacing him with JWP was a positive move? ?
8.) 17 Aug 2026 22:13:25
What lineup would you have started with yesterday, Tinlegs?
27 Aug 2026 18:08:40
The club 'may' feel they have enough with the youngsters to go straight back up. Therefore, saving the money for next season. If so, it would be risky.
Many on here have said how good the youngsters are, so now is their time to shine.
27 May 2026 19:15:44
I have heard a well known glamour model is part of his downfall... L.D.M.
03 May 2026 22:53:01
When we're relegated, Bowen, Fernandes, AWB, Mavro, Disasi, Summerville, Todibo, Taty, Diouf, Ariola will all leave. Therefore, players like Kilman, JWP, Pablo and even Cornet will need to be kept. They'll probably do well in the Championship. Soucek, Traore, Wilson, Mads, Scarles, Potts will stay for game time.
Get ready for many, many sales shortly.
16 Feb 2026 23:28:09
None of the youngsters are ready. We saw that Saturday. Send them out on loan to experience championship or first division football.
16 Feb 2026 23:26:23
Poor taste, Tin mentioning Donald Campbell and Antonio.
12 Sep 2026 10:41:13
Atmosphere was good. Mind you. six goals would do that.
I've said since the start we'll win this league comfortably, and by comfortably I mean by 12 points or more. We have the best everything in this league.
I also think this years team would not have been relegated last year.
08 Sep 2026 22:24:30
Still think we'll win this league comfortably.
02 Sep 2026 11:28:06
We are a team set up to attack, therefore, we may have to go down the Keegan/Newcastle route. They score 4, we score 5. Whether Nuno would consider that is debatable, but it needs considering. Next year, the squad needs rebuilding from the back.
02 Sep 2026 11:23:27
Pablo is an interesting one. When he plays, we play better, although he never shoots, and therefore never scores, which is his job.
I wonder if he is a little bit like Joelinton and could drop back into centre midfield.
Personally, I think he is a marmite player.
30 Aug 2026 19:29:03
Kieran McKenna is the man they need. It would be a step-up from Ipswich, although he may want the season off - like Howe. I thought Gary O'Neil may have been a good fit, and Parker has got three teams up from the Championship.