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31 Oct 2026 22:39:19
Personally, I feel Nuno's time is up. We have the biggest wage bill and the best attacking players, but this manager does not use the team to its capabilities. Who we get next is anyone's guess. We are now too small for Eddie Howe, Carrick is unavailable and probably not good enough. The obvious choice is Parker; he's got Burnley, Bournemouth and Fulham promoted.
1.) 01 Nov 2026 05:32:20
Why are you continually following the same mistake as our useless board are. If we run like a proper football club, they would have someone lined up. Someone maybe that most of us had never heard of. Like they do at Brentford, Brighton and Bournemouth. Or even someone who is currently employed elsewhere. Parker may have got other teams promoted but is a dreadful manager.
We want someone who plays good football, and before anyone says it's not important how we play I would argue our last 4 managers including Moyes have all been cut from the same boring cloth.
I would like to see Mckena given a chance. Someone who looks like he has a plan. Bellamy might be okay but as someone else said may end up like Bilic, great for one year then poor thereafter, and I didn't realise he has never managered at club level. Let's face it Wales are a pretty poor excuse for a football team.
2.) 01 Nov 2026 07:05:41
Brooking: "Personally, I feel Nuno's time is up.”
Really? ? What happened to your prediction of "easily winning” the Championship?
A sensible post, Hammer-D. I'm not convinced Bellamy would be any good. Maybe now is the time for one of the young up-and-coming German managers? I very much doubt our board have the bottle, but something has to be done.
3.) 01 Nov 2026 09:23:00
Yep I would like to see that tin. It's got to be worth a try, It can't be worse than the rinse repeat cycle we have been in for about the last 10 years.
4.) 01 Nov 2026 08:38:04
Best attacking players, ! Brooking where are you watching from ?pablo is beyond useless, Taty has declined appallingly, piroe never was,, this is the WH you said would make the championship a procession,!
Teams like Boro and saints were ready a month before kick off, there was always going to be huge competition to get in the premier league, your reading the wrong room mate
Teams like wba and Swansea are a suprise, but the above two are not, never where, this is a tough league, where the stats are correct, 2 points a game needed for promotion,
Best squad in the league,on paper maybe, but what does that mean ? It means they are not being managed properly.
Unlike many I have not been a Nuno critic, for me I like to see how things play out, but it's clear to see now, it's time to say goodbye.
5.) 01 Nov 2026 10:06:49
Ive still got no Doubt. this is by far the best squad in the Division. But there's something clearly amiss when you see areola Alvarez and magassa can't get on the pitch. Even Josh ajalas reward after scoring twice against Southampton in the carabao cup is to be immediately dropped.
and surprise surprise JWP is doing well at Southampton after being frozen out. He's got no idea on how to use Bowen either. Keep Nuno and we won't make even the playoffs. it reminds me of macari era good squad. but the players don't enjoy playing for the manager.
6.) 01 Nov 2026 10:16:47
When we got a lot of players in, within a short time pre season, it looked good but that's it, it looked good we do have a good squad on paper BUT our forwards are shocking, defence play like they have just met, so ask yourself is it really that good a squad ?
I'm convinced that a lot more could be gained from this squad, but it's unlikely with Nuno, we have too many niot getting a game, why ? Why is Hermansen still in goal ? Why can't Magassa and Alvarez come on even as subs, there's something wrong.
7.) 01 Nov 2026 12:30:22
Taty should be performing a lot better. Bowen is keeping us in the games. Solomon Austbo are expensive players, Engels another expensive player, Magassa flatters as does Kante. Both should be performing better.
I still think we will win the league.
I'd have Parker, he's got 3 teams up in year 1, and that's what we need.
Many of here wanted the young Icelandic lad in the team, it's lucky you are not managing the side! You mention German managers, but no names?
8.) 01 Nov 2026 12:56:55
Thomas Frank for me because if and when we go up we need a manager who knows the Premier league.
9.) 01 Nov 2026 19:19:42
Frank would be a good shout.
10.) 01 Nov 2026 19:21:32
So what did the Icelandic youngster do wrong, Brooking?. You say he was at fault for the second. I didn't actually see the game but heard numerous reports most of which said Ausbo was the only player to come out of the game with any credibility. So not sure what your comment is about. I think the German manager comment is just a generic comment meaning that if our club was run professionally there would be names brought up that probably not many of us will have heard of.
Many have been German or Spanish think when Eddie Howe and Thomas Frank left their positions at Bournemouth and Brentford many said those clubs would go into decline but both were replaced by unknowns who have done a better job than the originals. The same with their players.
I don't like to dig people out or ridicule their comments as it is an opinions forum but your comments are in a world of their own you are so out of touch.
11.) 01 Nov 2026 20:53:47
Well said Hammer-D.
Brooking: " You mention German managers, but no names?”
Nonsense as usual. You have a short memory. In May I suggested several names to replace Nuno. At that time, these might have been s reasonable shout (my post then):
"Maybe Ole Werner, manager in Leipzig or Merlin Polzin, manager in Hamburg or Sebastian Hoeness from VFB Stuttgart or the Freiburg manager, Julian Schuster.”
Obviously, time has moved on, but the German league is an ideal source for young up-and-coming managers.
20 Sep 2026 00:54:07
We should buy the Millwall captain/centre back. He looks another Dawson. a warrior.
1.) 20 Sep 2026 08:02:47
Brooking, was his name Cooper, he was massive, he made Bowen look like a midget when there was some discussion going on about the apparent spitting incident! Yeah looks like a real toughie to have in your side as a Cente Half! ?⚒⚒⚒⚒.
2.) 21 Sep 2026 16:35:42
Brooking, Cooper is 6ft 6ins but recently extended his contract to sometime in 2027.
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3.) 15 Oct 2026 04:34:16
Shame.
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.
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01 Nov 2026 12:23:48
Watched 20 minute highlights of yesterday's game. Thought Kilman was our best and only defender! Morato was at fault for first goal - totally unaware of player running blind side of him. Young Icelandic player at fault for second. Again, opposing keeper had a good game. Our central midfield is too weak.
1.) 01 Nov 2026 22:22:28
He is English.
2.) 01 Nov 2026 22:57:51
???? Yet another gem from Brooking.
3.) 02 Nov 2026 09:11:04
Oh I understand now he's talking about Golambekis! Our Icelandic defender ?.
4.) 02 Nov 2026 13:01:02
Yep, born in East Ham, Iceland, and been with the Icelandic champions, West Ham Utd, from the age of 8. ?.
5.) 02 Nov 2026 15:14:02
Perhaps he was born nead Iceland or was it still Bejam then lol.
6.) 02 Nov 2026 15:57:54
Blimey Bejams were going back there. I think my sister had a Saturday job at the one in Ilford above the Sainsbury's.
25 Oct 2026 01:54:24
What were Mavro and Mukassa doing for the first goal? Where was our left back/left midfield for their second?
Our central midfield is too soft.
Kilman, Engels and Mavro were denied by the GK having 'one of those days'.
Fair result would have been a draw, but our central midfield needs strength.
1.) 25 Oct 2026 08:22:42
Nunos the problem, sets the team up to keep it tight every week despite having the best players in the league. It was only a matter of time before a team had taken advantage of our slow passive starts, a few teams came close and were unlucky or just didnt quite have the quality to take advantage.
Shackles came off at 2 nil and suddenly we are creating chance after chance, pinging the ball around quickly for a change, unfortunately nothing quite fell our way, good last ditch defending, luck, and good goal keeping was all on their side today. Wher id say the opposite for us there deflections and chances all fell to the player in space.
We have Magassa, Alvarez, Orford who are all solid good holding/defensive midfields. Instead we persist to shoe horn the likes of Pablo and now Soucek into the team both of them cant trap a bag of cement and their second touch is usually a tackle. Also means Bowen and Solomon are much deeper arguably our 2 most creative/goal threats.
On a positive note at least hes realised Kante is not a holding midfielder yet. Took him long enough and plenty fans had pointed it out.
2.) 25 Oct 2026 08:38:12
Spot on Al. And don't forget Areola who is by far a better shot stopper than Hermansen. This manager not only got us relegated, but it's plainly obvious he's inept at team selection, game management and overall tactics.
The quality of some players has so far made him look better than he is, but he will be found out. This is going to be a long season.
3.) 25 Oct 2026 11:14:34
The worse case scenario is we get promoted with Nuno and then they keep him for another season meaning our first season back in the prem will technically be half a season until they realise he's a charlatan and sack him.
4.) 26 Oct 2026 13:02:24
No decent goalkeeper should allow himself to be beaten like he was with second goal. Yes it was sweet hit but he should've turned it over.
5.) 26 Oct 2026 17:57:33
Taty needs to start scoring goals, I know people don't like Pablo but for me at least he puts a shift in, play Pablo and piroe and drop taty and Solomon, one trick pony who runs down the wing and cuts back and is very readable!!
Austbo needs to be given a chance and a run of games, personally not sure Nuno is the man to take us forward so get him out and get Parker or Carrick in.
6.) 26 Oct 2026 19:47:26
Pablo cost us €25 million. When he plays, he continuously gives the ball away, he loses nigh on every one on one duel, he often loses the ball when tackled, his off the ball positioning is questionable, he's a striker who doesn't know where the goal is and he commits fouls needlessly.
Never mind all that though; he runs around a lot like a headless chicken making pointless runs that amount to nothing, so let's play him instead of someone who can play football at this level.
7.) 27 Oct 2026 10:50:17
Yeah, I have forgotten how many goals taty has scored to how many sitters he has had, they may aswell put one of us in as cannot do any worse with to one on one.
8.) 27 Oct 2026 11:03:21
I can understand your criticism of Tatty, Bobby but playing up front on your own the way we set up is a thankless task. Yes Solomon has gone off the boil and give Austbo a chance but he is one of the only players who is having a go. Bowen does but it doesn't seem to happen till later in the game. Nuno took off Solomon and Makasa and brought on Souchek and Pablo no wonder we lost any impetus we had at that moment. Yes Pablo does work hard but he is pretty awful as a player. He and Souchek can play a role in the season but it should be a bit part.
We need to change the coach but sadly it won't happen with Kretinski or it will happen but not until it's too late. I wouldn't touch Parker with a barge pole I think McKenna or Bellamy. I'm not convinced by Carrick at all but he would be better than Nuno. We have played a few decent games this season but the only one that was a performance to be proud of was Wrexham. Derby was decent but couldn't score and Lincoln for 45 minutes was terrible.
9.) 27 Oct 2026 12:16:59
Who said anything about playing Taty? The bloke isn't interested and is a prime candidate for the out tray. We need to acquire a striker in January, but what about Ajala? Where's the harm in developing this promising lad? He's got to be better than the useless runabout Pablo.
10.) 27 Oct 2026 13:21:12
I agree that Nuno should be shown the door, we have looked good on 2 occasions this year, Wrexham and wolves.
I would still select Pablo and Piroe and at least Pablo makes a nuisance of himself which should free up piroe who is proven in this league. Taty we should have got rid, not interested and he's as good as Zaza at scoring goals.
11.) 27 Oct 2026 14:44:21
Pablo is nonsense. He contributes nothing and could possibly be detrimental. A complete waste of a shirt which could go to another. If the clueless Nuno was not the manager, the bloke wouldn't deserve to get near a playing sheet in the EFL. ? Still, each to their own.
12.) 27 Oct 2026 18:10:31
Id play Piroe with Mukasa as a 10 the Engels and Orford in the middle of the park as engels seems to play better with orford in the team
Pablo is dross and Taty will be gone anyway.
13.) 27 Oct 2026 21:41:51
I couldn't agree more Robbo.
14.) 27 Oct 2026 23:41:04
Exciting if Rob Edwards replaces Nuno.
15 Oct 2026 04:37:50
No-one can moan with 6 goals, irrespective of the opposition. Lincoln did what all teams would do - drop very deep. We had to bide our time before taking advantage, which we did. Good result.
1.) 15 Oct 2026 12:02:50
After the red cards & being unable to score we were awful so I decided to turn off in frustration!
Then I saw Mavro scored with another great header so I watched it from then ?
I never analyse on players apart from whether they play good or bad imo, but as you say Brooking you can't complain about 6 goals even against 9 men away from home! ⚒⚒⚒⚒.
2.) 15 Oct 2026 16:54:14
I must admit although they were exhausted and down to 9 men, austbo was terrific and has to start v Swansea.
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'.
01 Nov 2026 19:19:42
Frank would be a good shout.
01 Nov 2026 12:30:22
Taty should be performing a lot better. Bowen is keeping us in the games. Solomon Austbo are expensive players, Engels another expensive player, Magassa flatters as does Kante. Both should be performing better.
I still think we will win the league.
I'd have Parker, he's got 3 teams up in year 1, and that's what we need.
Many of here wanted the young Icelandic lad in the team, it's lucky you are not managing the side! You mention German managers, but no names?
22 Oct 2026 22:57:28
Fulkrug has scored 6 in 6 for Breman, shame he couldn't do it for us.
15 Oct 2026 04:34:16
Shame.
28 Sep 2026 12:53:37
Arsenal won't let him go on loan. He's better off training with their players. Whichever paper printed this is on another planet.
03 Nov 2026 15:05:01
Parker is the sensible choice. He's got three clubs up, which is most important at the moment,
02 Nov 2026 18:17:12
I thought McKenna left Ipswich due to family illness?
22 Oct 2026 22:51:25
Pablo was purchased to score goals, which he has not done, however, when the man plays our performances are significantly better. He works hard for the team, and it's a team game.
18 Oct 2026 10:10:57
One thing is certain. We play better when Pablo plays. His work rate is excellent.
19 Sep 2026 21:49:30
You should have stayed for the second half, Mac3. Atmosphere was electric.