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27 Jan 2026 23:45:01
Looks like Traore has/or is about to sign for £1m, £2m if we stay up. If he stays fit, that's small beans and offers massive pace. No-one can argue if the information coming out is true.
1.) 28 Jan 2026 07:21:02
Some of us can. A total waste of money; unnecessary purchase
2.) 28 Jan 2026 07:39:31
No back up for Bowen and Summerville, no real impact players off the bench - good purchase in my opinion.
Granted a CB is still priority, but we still need depth in other areas. His numbers aren't great, but you cannot deny he gives opposition defenders a nightmare, and indirectly creates chances.
3.) 28 Jan 2026 08:28:42
He will be ok for cup games to give Bowen a rest. He can run fast with the ball but his passing is not up to much
4.) 28 Jan 2026 08:29:00
I don’t rate him his end product is really poor but in the big scheme of things in our current predicament it isn’t a bad purchase at that price. As said he has speed and strength and that is something defenders hate
5.) 28 Jan 2026 09:49:53
IM a bit neutral on Traore, proof is in the pudding, as they say, be perhaps a bit rusty, not much game time
Hammer D, understandable. And Tin Legs, most would agree with you
But you never know, we will shortly find out
6.) 28 Jan 2026 14:41:43
Traore to me is a very good signing for the fee! He’s another Antonio who I always loved, pacy battering ram who opponents hated, heard many a pundit on TV who said similar things!
Bemused what some posters want on here, relegation staring at us, Jan window, peanuts of fee, no not a prolific scorer or Fulham wouldn’t be letting him go, another addition as least
, It’s a big yes for me??⚒⚒⚒⚒
7.) 29 Jan 2026 20:57:58
Traore is indeed another Antonio, he can be brilliant or dreadful, exactly the same with Antonio who could kick it 20 yds forward and run. My issue with Traore is he has not performed for a few years so for me we should be prioritising defence, spend the paqueta money on centre backs and let’s try and shore up a leaky defence.
25 Jan 2026 23:00:23
Looks like the deals been done for Pacqueta to Flamengo, £40m. It's showing on Sky Sports. Good money for someone who has lost their way.
1.) 26 Jan 2026 06:02:08
Let's hope they give the money to nuno for defender
2.) 26 Jan 2026 07:46:17
It’ll go towards paying off the debt for Pablo and Taty.
3.) 26 Jan 2026 08:46:22
Think we need another midfielder that can progress the ball and carry it, Hayden Hackney would be ideal. Then a CB and a winger.
4.) 26 Jan 2026 13:31:01
Hayden Hackney would be great, but he is more of a CM than a purely attack minded CAM/FW. We need someone who can replace Pablo, as we have seen success in this new formation. There must be someone available on loan, Chiesa or Elliot maybe? Problem we have is who comes to WHU in our current situation
One thing is for sure, i hope fans don't embarrass WHU by sending Paqueta off with negative vibes. This guy has NEVER not tried his hardest when on the pitch for us, the West Ham Way, he puts the effort in (Notts Forrest earlier in the season he was unbelievable) . You may not like his antics or when he gives the ball away, but he damn well puts the effort in and i respect that. He should have gone for £85m years ago but the FA screwed him, and us. His head is not here and he wants/needs to go home to Brazil. Fair play to him. We are better without him now as a result, and we are getting a fee that we wouldn't get if he left at the end of season. If he leaves at end of season, we will get less money AND potentially miss out on a player who may deliver results for us this season. Lucas was just as influential for us in our conference league campaign as Moyes Dec and Bowen were, he was great, and for me he will always be a hammer for that reason.
Yes he is not training, but i think this is in actual fact the best thing for the club. Does not risk an injury that cancels the transfer, and i think the club would be right NOT to play him for this reason anyway (especially in his current form) . If i am honest, he is doing what is best for the club therefore AND for himself. He said one more season to give us one more ride (albeit because he couldn't go in summer) but he never would have thought we would be in a relegation battle and in this situation. Circumstances change, and getting out of WHU now is the best for WHU in our current situation.
I will be saying THANK YOU LUCAS FOR GIVING US PRAGUE, and all the best in the future. I hope he gets back to the levels he is capable of back home.
5.) 26 Jan 2026 14:05:11
Agree Nick, unfortunately Sullivans comments accusing Paqueta of faking a back injury leaking he didn't report for training when we didn't have it were unnecessary, better to say nothing at all or just say he's injured but would like to go at most,
As for Hackney he's a CM, he would add something different. Potts and Magassa are quite similar, it would also mean if Fernandes got injured we have someone that can progress the play.
It would be nice to get another that could play attacking midfield if we do need to change from the 442 someone versatile that could play up top and behind a striker or out wide would be ideal but attracting that type of player won't be easy and they might not be the level we need.
Traore if he comes can play on the right and push Bowen up into that front 2 if needed.
We have a decent first 11 its just fragile with injuries, we don't really have players of the same profile to come in if any of them get injured.
6.) 26 Jan 2026 16:47:28
Maybe the plan WAS to play Traore through the middle with Castellanos, leave Bowen on the wing
We have a poor squad overall,
Yes trying to do something about it late in the day, too little too late, hope not!
One week of the window left
7.) 26 Jan 2026 20:03:44
They could definitely interchange, Bowens finishing is a lot better and i don't think traore can press with the same intensity for as long could be wrong but he's a lump and Bowen does his best work coming off the right.
Traore had his best form under Nuno, not sure if he's as good now looks heavier and not as agile could be wrong? I know a lot of people don't want him but if we get the player that can go past players for fun, he will add something, end product isn't great but if we keep getting 3-4 players in the box the cross doesn't have to be perfect.
8.) 26 Jan 2026 20:31:51
Paqueta is a great player when in the mood, I personally prefer grafters and we have looked much better since he has been out of the team, I also think he has cost us a few goals this year by giving the ball away trying intricate passes outside his own area.
Need to stop messing about, get rid and get a decent CB in, nobody in defence wants to take charge.
14 Jan 2026 12:41:16
Chelsea, Villa and Spurs are after Pacqueta, along with Flamengo. Pacqueta owes West Ham after they supported him during his troubles, although this has the looks of another Payet situation.
1.) 14 Jan 2026 13:57:15
More like Sullivan offering him around hoping for the highest bid which he can pocket, while implying the player wants to leave so he doesn't get the blame when he does inevitably end up at Spuds.
2.) 14 Jan 2026 14:36:10
Exactly what they did with kudos, they need to recoup the money they spent on taty and the money they've wasted on pablo
3.) 14 Jan 2026 15:56:34
Whys the money on Pablo wasted? He’s looked so far so good to me
4.) 14 Jan 2026 18:06:48
Looks like he adds nothing to me at all, Taty looks OK, Pablo hasn't set anything up or had any sort of shot on target and can't go past players, gets bullied off the ball far too easily, doesn't look anywhere near Premier league quality to me
5.) 14 Jan 2026 18:12:07
Agree that Pablo looks decent.
13 Jan 2026 19:10:46
Some websites are saying: Leeds interested in JWP, Ipswich interested in Wilson, Norwich interested in Irving
1.) 13 Jan 2026 22:30:35
Put JWP on here yesterday mate
2.) 14 Jan 2026 01:30:01
Sorry, Joyfull, but I can’t find anything in your posts yesterday about Leeds being interested in JWP. Only that he’s not showing interest in leaving. Maybe it’s my old eyes?
3.) 14 Jan 2026 08:11:58
Only Joyful is allowed to post Rumours Tin. You know the drill ?
4.) 14 Jan 2026 08:18:15
12 th Jan. at 15.51 scroll down slowly, not that it matters
5.) 14 Jan 2026 09:50:22
Yep, my old eyes! There it is. Thanks.
05 Jan 2026 23:03:54
Looks like Pacqueta could be Spurs bound, £26m
1.) 06 Jan 2026 07:20:16
Good, we can't afford to carry a premadona, although i'd hope he would be worth more.
Stating the obvious but we need solid CBs and creative attacking midfielder
2.) 06 Jan 2026 08:53:33
So we have just bought a virtual unknown for 24 million and we are going to sell probably our best player and a member of brazils starting 11 for 2 million more? Doesn’t sound right but I suppose we are talking west Ham
3.) 06 Jan 2026 10:41:49
It came from a supposed spurs ITK. don't see why we would you sell our most creative player half way through a season while a relgation battle. People call him a premadona but he works hard reguarly finishes high for tackles made in his position, he also shows bollocks by always making himself available for a pass and trying to make something happen even under pressure, yeah he gives it away now and again, but look at how bad we were without him the other day suddenly bowen, potts, Magassa fernandes all giving the ball away as they often didn't have the option that paqueta provides, his positioning is top level.
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14 Mar 2026 21:49:06
Great performance this evening. Entire team played well, although we thought Mavro, Fernandes, Soucek outstanding.
1.) 15 Mar 2026 01:18:23
Add Todibo to that list too and Hermansen. Back line was solid.
2.) 15 Mar 2026 06:15:45
I have to say it was one of those great rear guard actions. I agree that all the central defenders played outstandingly, and Soucek was excellent, especially with his defensive contributions. If I was to be churlish, I thought AWB, Pablo and Adama weren't quite as good as the others, but I think that's the point: the thing that shines through is that, for the first time for so long, they are a team who are all fighting for each other, and that team spirit should get us a long way.
3.) 15 Mar 2026 06:51:48
Sorry, meant to say 'I don't think that's the point'.
4.) 15 Mar 2026 11:57:32
⚒⚒ Could only watch on MOTD this morning as we were out last night, but obviously kept checking the score. ? Would have settled for that before the game, that's for sure. ? Great battling rearguard performance.
Everybody put their life on the line for the team, can't say enough about the whole team togetherness. ?
Now, given us all hope, we can survive the PL & hope both Forest & Spurs get nothing today. ??⚒⚒⚒⚒????
5.) 15 Mar 2026 13:27:03
Much as how good a defensive performance it was, I really hope he just earmarked it for that game and maybe the Arsenal game. I personally don't want to see it used in all games, even the next game v Villa. I think we should go back to 4 at the back.
14 Mar 2026 15:03:41
Just reached Carpenters Arms. Any point(s) tonight will be great. Spurs will be mullered tomorrow with Pauliniha, Romero, Van der Ven out. So, one point tonight would be a massive plus.
1.) 14 Mar 2026 15:36:29
I am actually looking forward to going tonight which hasn't been the case for many a year when we play City. Not saying we are not gonna lose, but feel more confident than normal, even without Summerville. Here's hoping......
2.) 16 Mar 2026 10:27:51
"Spurs will be mullered tomorrow with Pauliniha, Romero, Van der Ven out."
? Not quite.
3.) 16 Mar 2026 12:14:45
Oh well, it's not the end of the world!
12 Mar 2026 15:49:07
On the BBC website it showing 'West Ham would like to make the loan signing of Chelsea and France defender Axel Disasi, 28, permanent if they secure Premier League survival, but are not willing to match the £38.8m fee Chelsea paid for him in 2023.'
If true, this is madness. The man has almost kept us. His price will escalate if he keeps playing like this.
1.) 12 Mar 2026 17:05:14
Not sure it's madness, first stay in the Premier League, then the sort out begins.
Most top clubs prefer ball-playing centre-backs, which Disasi certainly isn't.
Long time to run, wait and see. Disasi is not everyone's cup of tea. He fits at WH, and WH fits him.
Let's survive first.
2.) 12 Mar 2026 18:35:33
I've seen some websites value Summerville at 40m and Fernandes between 40-65m. Some even suggested this in euros. It's laughable, imo, both are worth double that.
And this is the problem with not agreeing an option or obligation.
Personally, I think if the board are not going to invest, and take a sell-to-buy stance, they are just prolonging the inevitable.
I'd rather they kept our best players and not sign anyone.
If they can find the money for one or 2 signings, great. If not, keep this team together.
3.) 14 Mar 2026 16:40:05
Footballers are like houses.
They are only worth what a team will pay for them.
11 Mar 2026 14:40:15
Summerville out for 2 games. Minor problem with calf.
1.) 11 Mar 2026 19:28:15
Minor problem? Are you joking? With every game important, we need our influential players.
2.) 11 Mar 2026 20:44:27
I think, technically, you could class it as 1 game, because Man City is usually a nailed-on loss, so if we lose, it is not like the normal dropping of points. But that is not me throwing the towel in, as I think the team has performed really well recently, and showed adaptability, and I have confidence they can do so.
But I won't boldly state we will win or lose, because I thought that when we played Liverpool, and that ended up being normal services resumed.
3.) 11 Mar 2026 21:03:06
I think this will push Nuno to switch to a back 5 -
Hermansen
Todibo
Mavro
Disasi
Awb
Diouf
Soucek
Fernandes
Bowen
Pablo
Castellanos.
4.) 11 Mar 2026 23:45:02
Tinlegs, the man can't help being injured. It's a minor calf problem, not a tear. Calm down!
5.) 12 Mar 2026 06:05:39
? Brooking, again it's gone over your head. With every game now being vital, missing such a vital player, even for one match,
is important. There's no criticism of the player, and the comment is just an observation. I'm not pulling my hair out.
6.) 12 Mar 2026 08:49:52
On a positive note, how good was Kante?
Seen him play for u21s. Looked good, maybe a bit inconsistent, but I wasn't expecting that.
Good 45 minutes from Traore. Maybe a few wrote him off too soon.
He could be useful against City; he holds defenders off well and looks his best when he has space to run into. He should get plenty of that against them.
7.) 12 Mar 2026 10:52:04
Iron.Al's only concern with Traore is that he is inconsistent tracking back. When he does it, he does it well, but when he didn't, he left Scarles alone v 2.
8.) 12 Mar 2026 10:58:15
True to past form, he can't finish. For some reason, he can't hit a barn door.
9.) 12 Mar 2026 11:44:48
I heard that he (Traore) picked up a small injury, which is why he was hooked for Summerville in the second half. But, as you say, it is promising that he might not be as much of a dead loss as we thought.
I have always liked the look of Kante, even though I accept he hasn't always played well for the seniors. But he has the stature which so many of the under 21s don't.
10.) 12 Mar 2026 14:50:18
I think, with the way Traore is built, he probably has to play in bursts, maybe he's a bit out of match fitness as well, he didn't really start much at all for Fulham this season.
His shooting has always been poor, but his passing and crossing isn't too bad.
If he can beat his man and get the ball into the box regularly, he will get assists, with the likes of Taty, Pablo, Wilson, Bowen, and Soucek getting in there.
09 Mar 2026 21:52:42
Whatever the result tonight we've played pretty well. Soucek has comfortably been MOTM. The man has been everywhere.
Those around would settle for penalties.
1.) 10 Mar 2026 16:57:59
Brook, love, love Soucek, always have. He seems to live & breathe Hammers, I'm sure, but I always loved his compatriot Vlad Soufal as well, another who ran his legs off for the club. I was pissed off when he was sold. ?? They are not machines, everyone has faults and makes mistakes. Football is about mistakes and loss of form. COYI. ⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒
2.) 10 Mar 2026 18:10:21
It's, erm, Coufal.
3.) 10 Mar 2026 19:53:49
I sincerely apologise, Chris, for the misspelling. I probably won't sleep tonight now!!. ??
4.) 11 Mar 2026 13:24:25
Did you get any sleep, Chelms? ?
5.) 12 Mar 2026 16:21:17
Dabber, good one. ?? Only after I kept repeating, it's not S it's C, it's not S it's C, but to be honest I am usually quite particular with my grammar & name spelling, but I wouldn't pick anybody up on it.
I think it's a bit demeaning!
I knew & know perfectly well how Coufal was spelt, possibly writing both names in the same paragraph, both pronounced Sssyish. Now that's not a word, I do know that. ?? ⚒⚒⚒ COYI.
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.
10 Feb 2026 18:13:34
Injuries are no one’s fault… they happen. It gives a chance to those on the bench to prove themselves.
10 Feb 2026 02:51:52
Nuno has said some players will be missing. Any ideas?
04 Feb 2026 22:43:54
As long as Nuno gets the team attacking, we’ll be ok, but if he gets us dropping deep, then we’ll struggle.
16 Mar 2026 12:14:45
Oh well, it's not the end of the world!
11 Mar 2026 23:45:02
Tinlegs, the man can't help being injured. It's a minor calf problem, not a tear. Calm down!
11 Mar 2026 14:41:49
Mayer looks a Championship player at best. His distribution is appalling, and he never wins a tackle.
10 Mar 2026 08:58:53
What I think we have learned is: Diouf is significantly better than Scarles, Scarles is significantly better than Mayer. I've watched Mayer a few times now, and his distribution is as poor as it gets, and he rarely tackles or wins a tackle. He looks a division one player. Kante did better last night, and is worth a few more substitute run outs.
04 Mar 2026 09:58:29
I still think Leeds are in the relegation dogfight. If we can get anything tonight, that is a positive step in the right direction.