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19 Oct 2024 20:25:22
Mate just texted and said Loopy resigned, any truth? ⚒⚒⚒⚒
1.) 20 Oct 2024 04:19:56
What’s your mate's name? Moyes?
02 Jul 2024 16:15:37
Kudus with us next season as £85m release clause expired 1/7 2024????⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒
09 Oct 2023 08:38:44
Bowen signed new contract for £6.5m PA, great it ties him to the club until in his 30's with no buy out clause? Apparently loves it at the club, well done Sullivan?⚒⚒⚒⚒COYI
1.) 09 Oct 2023 19:50:33
Agree with you Chelmsford. Club is moving in a positive motion because everything is stable.
2.) 29 Oct 2023 15:10:36
Let's be honest, Bowen signing that contract only really guarantees the club a stronger bargaining position should someone come sniffing around in the next few transfer windows.
13 Mar 2022 12:00:36
Seems as if this is becoming a Political talk site? Would it not be better to keep it to the site it's intended to be used for, we all see so much information on the TV and must confess I tend to overdose on the News and current updates.
Tough game today against Villa, they have so many capable of scoring, will get commentary on Radio hopefully, we really need to get 3 points to remain in contention for a top 6 slot which I think realistically is the best we can hope for?⚒⚒⚒
{Ed002's Note - {Ed002's Note - I completely agree. There are huge amounts of misinformation being posted Chelmsford. As you say, a tough game against Aston Villa today. And to try and prompt some discussion on transfers and the needs the club have in the summer, we can start by looking at the GKs where there are issues:
GKs who might depart before next season or have been of interest to other sides:
Alphonse Areola (G) WHU Have an option to buy but the player may resist citing lack of opportunities and may look for a high-profile club. West Ham would like to keep him – will need persuading.
Lukasz Fabianski (G) Out of Contract in the summer and available as a Free Agent. West Ham could look to an additional year to ease a serious GK problem.
David Martin (G) Out of Contract in the summer and available as a Free Agent.
GKs where some level of interest has been shown:
Alphonse Areola (G) WHU Have an option to buy but the player may resist citing lack of opportunities and may look for a high-profile club. West Ham would like to keep him – will need persuading. Unlikely.
Bartlomiej Dragowski (S) Has asked to leave Fiorentina for more game time. Looked at by WHU as an option if Areola does not sign.
Gaëtan Coucke (G) Genk sold Coucke to Mechelen in 2020 as he was letting in a couple of goals per game - and he is still letting a lot in. His agent has said Ipswich Town and West Ham have asked after him - it is unclear why as it seems he is nothing like good enough.
Emiliano Martinez (G) Aston Villa will resist a sale but Spurs see Martinez as a potential longer-term Lloris replacement and West Ham see him as a Fabianski replacement. Manchester United want to avoid signing a new goalkeeper but could be forced to look to him. If WHU were to make an offer the player would likely look to the role of Areola before deciding. Unlikely as the cost will be significant.
Sam Johnstone (G) Spurs, West Ham and Southampton may look to offers to the player who is out of contract in the summer. Possible.
1.) 13 Mar 2022 13:56:34
Ed?Thanks for all the additional info as well on GK’s that we really do need to make our mind up with if we have no intention of buying Areola, which I can only suspect could be his current wage at PSG? I cannot see Fab being capable of retaining the number 1 spot past the end of this season?
I don’t want to seem to be unsupportive or heartless of the poor Ukrainian people, as I am as sickened and appalled as anybody by the mad, evil Russian slaughtering thousands of Ukrainians and other nationals for his own warped lying ideals, Where will this all end?
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{Ed002's Note - I think I will move on to the RBs next.}
2.) 13 Mar 2022 16:11:04
Ed, I thought Fabianski signed for another year, maybe use him as a number 2, would Pope be available if Burnley go down?
{Ed002's Note - I thought the extra year ran out this coming summer.}
3.) 13 Mar 2022 19:08:12
Reasonably sure Fabianski is secured for next season.
{Ed002's Note - OK.}
4.) 13 Mar 2022 23:02:40
Pope or Meslier for me if either of those teams go down.
Johnstone is a good shot stopper but I hear his kicking is poor and he flaps at crosses. Would rather have areola.
5.) 14 Mar 2022 10:45:35
West Ham have been linked with Johnston got a couple of seasons now and I think he would be a good signing out of contract so no transfer fee and his distribution is good and quick something which Fab and Areola lack. What about Henderson who isn't getting game time at Utd
{Ed002's Note - There is plenty of interest from elsewhere, but none from WHU at this time.}
6.) 14 Mar 2022 20:50:48
Yes its sometimes dearth of other opem convos that leads to some of my politicking and maybe others' too. Goalie situ interests me greatly. Martin maybe shoulda had more of a chance - 36 not old for a keeoer vut kate to make ones mark ; he is mocing on in the summer?
7.) 14 Mar 2022 20:37:42
fabs recently signed a 1yr extension
8.) 14 Mar 2022 22:42:20
Martin is a training ground keeper no where near the level needed. He only got game time for us due to how bad Roberto was.
9.) 15 Mar 2022 10:33:21
Fabs signed a 1 year extension last March which runs out this June. I can't find any info anywhere to suggest he's extended again and every site I visit to check still has his contract expiration at June '22.
10.) 15 Mar 2022 19:53:59
Looking around the internet Billy and Ed you may be right. Seems lots of press that a deal was to be signed in mid Jan, but none saying it was signed. So maybe it does run out in June after all.
11.) 18 Mar 2022 16:28:03
As long as we don't wait til Sept, then panic it has not been signed; nor do we have a replacement on the horizon. This seems to be our Modus Operandus on transfer related stuff.
12.) 21 Mar 2022 00:10:50
Spot on iron.Al martin isn't very good and roberto was probably the worst keeper ever to pull on a west ham shirt thers a heck of a lot of good foreign keepers but if burnley go down which i don't think they will then POPE is a decent keeper and probably the best english keeper about as i don't rate PICKFORD one bit anyway EVERTON are candidates for relegation as they are shocking at the minute big frank relegated i'd laugh my bollocks off were he to get them relegated as he never once showed west ham any respect when he was sold.
13.) 23 Mar 2022 12:08:17
Whorya yes and Lampard is attacking his own team now too - it will all end in tears rather shortly - perhaps with, as you say, relegation.
17 Aug 2021 16:57:07
According to Manchester News, the EPL website states Jesse Lingard as a West Ham player loan for 2021/ 22 season, just saw this online trawling for WH news?
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1.) 17 Aug 2021 17:30:50
Yes, I saw that too. It’s a strange one. I wouldn’t make too much of it.
2.) 17 Aug 2021 18:12:39
Hasn't he only got 1 year left on contract? Makes no sense man u would want to loan, someone being mischievous probably or a simple typo.
3.) 17 Aug 2021 19:35:38
I don't see it happening well not this window anyway
Scored for them tonight.
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04 Mar 2026 19:32:36
Hermansen in goal. ? No no no, hope he proves me wrong? ⚒⚒⚒ Coyi.
1.) 04 Mar 2026 21:36:41
He did. 2 top top saves. He did get lucky with that spill in stoppage time, personally, don't think there was enough contact, but we deserved at least 1 decision to go for us!!!
2.) 04 Mar 2026 21:38:56
He's proved you wrong!
3.) 05 Mar 2026 08:24:12
Dabber, not seen highlights that I recorded yet, but heard Herm made at least one outstanding save, so I am more than happy to admit that it looks like he is a decent keeper now that he is getting a run of more games.
?? Plus, as I said earlier, I never saw that result coming!
Had a text commentary on FootMob, which is always about 5 mins behind real time, very nervy reading it! ⚒⚒⚒ COYI
4.) 05 Mar 2026 11:39:03
Morning Chelms.
Hope you're keeping well.
I personally think that the defence just looks more comfortable with Herm behind them. His distribution is much better, and his organisation of the defence is better because he talks to them.
As great a shot-stopper as he is, I wrote a lengthy post about Areola being a problem. I remember I wrote it on the day we beat Sunderland. I won't go into it again, but I just feel the defence seems happier with Herm in goal. Coyi!
5.) 05 Mar 2026 13:49:04
Afternoon Dabber, yes, well thanks mate, hope you & family are too. ? Watched the highlights this morning, we looked well decent, although only 3-minute or so highlights, as you know?
Bowen was so alert with his interception, then slipping it to Summers, a couple of great shimmy's then a terrific finish.
Wow, he's on fire at the moment! Selfish, but hope he doesn't get selected for the Dutch first team, start picking up injuries! Well happy to see your mate Hermy in goal now. He made a couple of real good saves, especially the save in the 87th minute, heading into the top left corner. ? ⚒⚒⚒ COYI
19 Feb 2026 15:54:28
Any opinions on the Vinicius out burst chasing after the Referee? ⚒⚒⚒⚒
1.) 20 Feb 2026 18:00:44
Seems to me it’s always him, is it possible that the guy instigates stuff and brings it on himself, don’t get me wrong if it is indeed a racial slur then I’m 1000% against it, but let’s be real he’s not the money honest player and he has some massively rubbishhouse tactics for time wasting and stuff.
2.) 20 Feb 2026 19:58:12
Agree Whitby, all childish imo, what did we endure at school, 4 eyes, fatty, skinny etc??I am white so not the same obviously, but grow up chaps, opponents will do it all the more seeing what big babies you are if you react that way! apologies if I have offended anybody
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3.) 20 Feb 2026 20:27:29
He has a platform which maybe others don't and he's willing to push for change which is admirable. Maybe the fact that it interrupts the game spoils the spectacle but don't blame him for that, blame the racist.
Have no problem with him being criticised for the Bruno type antics but that is as common in elite level players as white people not understanding the gravity of targeting someone for the colour of their skin.
4.) 21 Feb 2026 09:42:06
I don’t want to get drawn into the actual incident as I didn’t see it. And maybe he does invite trouble, I don’t know enough about him. But IMO these sort of things are far worse in southern and Eastern Europe than in Northern and Western Europe. I remember going to games in the 70s where hearing monkey noises and players being openly called black @@@@@ was not uncommon . I think the attitude on the pitch can lead back to the fans and I wouldn’t want to see that return if it did I would stop going.
Because I thought it was horrible then as now.
I went to an event organised by ‘the West Ham way’ a few years back and the guest speaker was Anton Ferdinand and he was answering questions and he was asked about the John Terry incident when playing for QPR and you could see it deeply upset him as he was virtually in tears and maybe as a white person i don’t understand how no matter what you do you will only be defined by the colour of your skin.
5.) 21 Feb 2026 11:35:46
Any old Irish/ Hammer-D, you both have very good points and I was being short sighted and very ignorant of the situation, so I really apologise to people I may have offended!
I have just got so angry over the years with players that I feel are cheating in so many situations on the field of play in one way or another! The officials have a difficult enough job to do as it is? I still don’t think there’s anything wrong in words, it’s banter in my view, even if it’s offensive to somebody, laugh at them and shrug it off, they will soon get fed up with doing it? ⚒⚒⚒
6.) 21 Feb 2026 12:24:06
Hi Chelmsford you have not offended me in the slightest mate. I’m a red-head and ginger-ism is the only ism still legal ? so it’s all water off a ducks back to me. I was just trying to see why it might be felt by someone else (which is tricky) I think if you had a fat black bloke who wears glasses he wouldn’t be called 4 eyes or fatty he would have something else thrown at him, and it probably drags you down.
7.) 21 Feb 2026 13:48:52
Hammer-D, cheers mate?Well my Brother was a bright Ginge when younger (92 now?) but well toned down now, or what he has left?
I had a tint of it years ago but completely white now like Father Xmas?should be thankful I still have plenty?Let’s hope for 3 points this afternoon ????while others drop points COYI ⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒
16 Jan 2026 17:09:30
Ed's as matter of interest is it possible to reinstate a poster that was previously excluded?
{Ed033's Note - Maybe, who?
1.) 16 Jan 2026 18:16:24
Simply to whoever poster/s might have rejected to see others posts for whatever reasons by re entering their names to now include them? ⚒⚒⚒
30 Dec 2025 20:33:52
Come on lads?????please hang on xx
Outrageous rugby tackle by Paqueta, I would have taken him off after that????⚒⚒⚒
29 Aug 2025 15:15:04
What's the bloody point in signing young unknowns and putting them straight into the reserves, we need first team players to go straight in, not bloody worry about making fortunes in future on potential stars! But we all know Sully's about making loads more money!
Like most other posters on here after following us since about mid 1950's, never have I been more disinterested in our team??????⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒
1.) 29 Aug 2025 16:41:10
Yes, name me three youngsters we’ve bought to go into the U21s, or below, who have progressed to become first XI regulars.
2.) 29 Aug 2025 17:35:31
All it takes is one like rice and then the clubs benefits as we did winning a trophy and getting 105m
3.) 29 Aug 2025 22:23:49
How many have we invested time and effort in like Nathan Trott that we could have earned a better price for?
Or let go for free?
How much have we lost on first team players that ended up being no better than the academy product who could have played or the previous shirt holder who was sold for a loss so the new manager could have players that suited his system (but didn't)?
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05 Mar 2026 17:12:28
CheezyQuaver, interesting login name. I worked for Smiths Crisps from about 1971 to 1974 as a van salesman, as we were called at Smiths for the launch of Quavers. I am now 81. ?? ⚒⚒⚒⚒
01 Mar 2026 16:11:37
Ewell56, Yes, why did we have Hermansson in goal? Areola is far superior, imo, despite what other posters think on here! Nuno bloody baffles me. I don't rate him at all, and I'm glad to see the back of him when & if he eventually goes.
Everything crossed for Wednesday. Chance of some point(s) there to catch up on Forest, who are away to City. Hopefully not much for Forest there, so 3 points could see us out of the bottom 3. ? ? ? ? Coyi ⚒ ⚒ ⚒ ⚒
18 Feb 2026 17:17:32
Hammer, yeah agree entirely mate zero?What a player he is??don’t even know how they can make that up and expect people to take that in ????⚒⚒⚒⚒
04 Feb 2026 20:30:29
Mac3, he’s a bloody slow learner, unfortunately he can’t change his boring playing tactics, said it a number of times before on here, my son in law is from Nottingham but is down here in Chelmsford for 25 years, says was exactly the same for Forest and he and lots of fans hated him for it, so never going to change Mac??⚒⚒⚒
04 Feb 2026 15:03:35
Mac3, since when has our current Damager gone for the Jugular? He doesn’t want to win games, managers are supposed to learn by mistakes, this one hasn’t, ??⚒⚒??
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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. ??⚒⚒⚒⚒????
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.
11 Mar 2026 16:20:37
Hammer Man, excellent post, mate, & I agree with every word. I am the type of person that gets on with any changes in life, whether good or bad, especially when most is out of our control anyway. I think it came possibly from when my Dad died, and I was only 14 years old, and it made me grow up quickly to help out my fantastic Mum as much as I could as a young kid when I started earning money from 15 years of age!
Unless you can change a situation, "shut up" & get on with it.
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Even if I won enough money to invest in a club, I would never go near one with all the moaning b****** complaining when the clubs struggling!
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10 Mar 2026 19:53:49
I sincerely apologise, Chris, for the misspelling. I probably won't sleep tonight now!!. ??
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. ⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒