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10 Feb 2026 08:27:16
I'm hearing that there could be a few missing for tonight's game with injuries, maybe Summerville, does anyone know anything, and who would you start in goal?
1.) 10 Feb 2026 12:41:28
I’m only going by other stuff I’ve read online but I don’t think it is Summerville. One could be Pablo as he was limping at the end of the game on Saturday
2.) 10 Feb 2026 12:43:07
If players are missing it’s all on Sullivan for not investing in new players and unnecessarily getting rid of others
3.) 10 Feb 2026 15:25:18
Was bound to happen. Just as we start to play decent football, our desperately thin squad gets a few injured and that's all she wrote
Yeah we know who's fault it is, but that's not going to change anytime soon. Just got to get on with it and do the best we can with what we have
4.) 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.
5.) 10 Feb 2026 20:32:52
Injuries aren't anyone's fault having a small squad devoid of indepth prem talent is however someone's fault
6.) 10 Feb 2026 22:28:21
There is a school of thought that training load, nutrition and other fitness factors can influence the rate and incidence of injuries. Certain coaches have in the past been questioned on their training approach due to the high number of injuries in a squad over the course of a season, look at Spuds now as an example.
That's not to say Sullivan shouldn't have backed Nuno better, even the 3 blind mice could see that.
02 Feb 2026 21:07:11
What's happened to the Disasi deal? thought you only got 2 hours after the deal sheet went in to get the deal done?
31 Jan 2026 08:21:57
Morning all, Joyful this could be one for you, or does anyone know what we offered for Harwood-Bellis.
1.) 31 Jan 2026 10:36:10
Yes it was £13,m plus small amount of add ons, not £12 m The offer was too spread out with too many variables as well, a bit silly ……WH either want him or they don’t full stop,
IF they do they need to rise to at least £15 m, and make it £5x5x5/in all just 3 payments, if they do that, or very similar I think it will happen
IF they don’t it won’t, Looks like Saints have a marker set for this possible transfer, and will walk if WH don’t reach it
2.) 31 Jan 2026 11:07:06
Cheers Joyful, that’s ridiculously cheap for a young experienced defender who has also played at international level, surely West Ham can meet what Southampton want, they would be foolish to let this one slip away.
3.) 31 Jan 2026 12:27:18
Couldn't agree more with you guys. I see he is in saints starting 11 today. He has been a mainstay for England u21s. i'm a little concerned about how things our midfield is unless he plans on bringing through Fearon, Kante
27 Jan 2026 14:38:57
Apparently Traore is at Rush Green ?
1.) 27 Jan 2026 15:32:13
He was due for medical yesterday, deferred until today / Wednesday,
23 Jan 2026 23:23:40
Have we signed Adama Traore?
1.) 24 Jan 2026 06:38:25
Seemingly deals close for him and Nnadi
2.) 24 Jan 2026 08:13:06
If it is
Fulham must be laughing their atsrs off not even particularly fast anymore well past his sell by date
3.) 24 Jan 2026 10:52:16
Bad mistake. Hope I’m wrong, but I doubt it. However, this indicates Sullivan is sticking with the dud, Nuno.
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06 Apr 2026 07:15:07
Was at the game. I don’t know why he put Bowen on the left and Traore on the right in the first half. When they switched second half, it was much better. Wilson was fit but not even in squad. We had an opportunity to go to Wembley and he bottled it ?
1.) 06 Apr 2026 09:08:03
Theme of the season, bottling it. How many games and points have been thrown away this season? I honestly think we don't have the manager, tactics, players, or character to stay up. I think Wolves is a much tougher game than the banker 3 points everyone thinks it is.
I think Spurs will improve under De Zerbi, not massively, but they don't need to, as we are serial capitulators and will do them favours before the end of the season anyway.
2.) 06 Apr 2026 09:34:51
You are right, he did bottle it yesterday. It almost seemed that he was prepared to forfeit the game yesterday, which isn't acceptable. But I don't think most people think it is a 3 point banker, as Wolves are one of the form teams and have had a nice long break between games, and they have beaten us twice this season.
I personally feel, unless Disasi is injured, and we get back Mavropanos JCT back, we will win. Obviously, he has to see that we have to start with the same set up as the second half. If you can take a positive from a bad result, we're Disasi, Traore and Kane's performance and KWP wasn't bad.
3.) 06 Apr 2026 12:41:52
To be honest, I think he will bottle it again and play for the point against Wolves, especially after they pumped us last time. No leadership in the team to take the game by scruff of the neck, so we will just be passive again. If Summerville isn't back, and Kilman plays, we will lose.
4.) 06 Apr 2026 12:52:33
Philosophical question, what is more important, staying up or a semi final at Wembley? Let me be clear, I don't think there is a right or wrong answer, by the way, but I guess the owners do .....
I've been a critic of Nuno, but it was quite clear yesterday that he was under orders to give priority to the league, as why would Wilson, AWB and Hermandsen not even be on the bench? If that were his orders, he delivered the perfect result.
We lost on penalties, a lottery, performed fairly well going forward and again showed fight. More importantly, we go into Friday's game with some momentum, not off the back of 2 defeats. The guy is working for megalomaniac owners and with a paper thin squad .....
5.) 06 Apr 2026 15:46:53
Why does it have to be one or the other? Nuno has thrown away a ton of points already this season without the FA Cup as an excuse. Remember that run of games where we didn't have a striker and he still wouldn't pick Wilson? But yesterday he was now saving him? He wouldn't pick him anyway.
If he was saving anyone, Taty wouldn't have played; he picked Bowen, Fernandes and Disasi. If he was resting people, he would have rested those.
6.) 06 Apr 2026 16:37:51
Personally, I think he was right not to play Summerville yesterday. Being an ex-Leeds player, he'd have been targeted.
Wolves, Palace, Brentford, Everton are far more important. We need a minimum of 6 from those.
Kilman didn't have a bad game yesterday, although he did give away the penalty.
Pedro was brought to score and is just not good enough. Overall, it was an exciting final 45 minutes yesterday, and we got beat.
On to Wolves now... a game we must win. I accept a dreary 1~0.
7.) 06 Apr 2026 16:50:43
That very question has come up on a few other West Ham sites.
As Robbo says, we should want both. But, I would say this is one of the only years that, if you ask my preference, I would choose prem survival over the cup. Let me make it clear that, normally, it wouldn’t be the case, because I don’t want to support a tedious side whose whole reason for being is premiership survival. Football is about entertainment and occasionally winning stuff, and, as we are unlikely to win the title and rely on cups, one sad benefit of being 60 is being able to remember and celebrate 2 of our 3 cup wins.
But this shower in the boardroom has got us into such a chronic financial situation that I fear if we drop we could end up like Sheffield Wednesday or, worse still, Bury!
Leader-wise, most agree it shouldn’t be Jarrod, and there is currently nobody to galvanise us, but I would put 2 candidates forward. Fernandez or Disasi.
8.) 06 Apr 2026 16:51:12
I quite agree with you, Robbo. I don't think Nuno was under any specific orders. That's exactly how he's been all season. We could have fielded a stronger starting Xi and played a positive 4-4-2 system from the start, but no, this bottle merchant stuck, true to form. Nuno is bloody clueless. It's not in his DNA to go for it. When it all goes tits up, as usual, we're left scrabbling around trying to get back in the game.
His team selection was all wrong; his tactics were all wrong; his substitutions were questionable. Leeds weren't that great, but our manager totally f***ed up and our brave fightback in the first part of the second half and in injury time should have not been necessary. We could have won that game, but for our manager. I fear for Friday and our survival.
9.) 06 Apr 2026 18:34:30
I can't argue with much of the second paragraph, Tin, but not sure about the subs being questionable. If you are referring to Magassa and Potts being hooked, then that was absolutely the right decision, as they were both absolutely useless. One thing you can't blame a manager for is putting in performances like they produced yesterday.
10.) 06 Apr 2026 19:56:24
I was thinking more of replacing Taty and bringing on Kante and Pablo. I think the latter is useless.
11.) 06 Apr 2026 20:40:35
Fair enough. ?
12.) 07 Apr 2026 06:12:32
I watched a video on TWW last night and it was confirmed Dabber was right, as West Ham hierarchy confirmed that Premier League survival was the priority, and they didn't want Summerville, Mav and JCT risked for the match.
For me, it still doesn't excuse Nuno for the initial line-up and tactics for this game, as I think over the 130-odd minutes we proved that, even with a small choice of players, we were more than capable of beating them.
13.) 07 Apr 2026 09:41:41
Doesn't confirm anything, Hammer. It's just some internet journalist pushing out a narrative to get viewers. Of course, Premier League survival is the priority because of the financial implications, but, having said that, winning the FA Cup gets you into Europe, which has nice financial implications of its own, so no way anyone on the board wanted to throw that match.
14.) 07 Apr 2026 14:36:06
Well said, Robbo. Confirmation? No way did the board pull in Nuno and order him to specifically rest those three players for this match! It's not rocket science that Premiership survival is the priority. Anyone knows that.
15.) 07 Apr 2026 16:04:37
Neither I nor the poster on the WHW said anything about throwing the game. Lots of teams, in a variety of positions for various reasons across the different divisions, rest players for the FA Cup. If the board have said to him that the league is the priority, then what are his options? Or are you actually suggesting he sat and thought to himself, "I don't think we play well with Summerville, Mav and JTC in the side, so let's bring in Killman and a few others"?
He has probably thought to himself, "We need the best team to beat Wolves, so let's not risk 3 players who have been injured for this game," as it would be more sensible to risk the players for that match.
I'm not saying I know for sure. You 2 don't know either. I don't believe so-called ITKs, but this one came up with information regarding line-ups many hours before kick-off that was 100% spot on, and the team changes were not expected.
If he had risked any of those players, and they had come off through injury, he would have been crucified for playing them.
16.) 07 Apr 2026 17:08:18
Eh?
Dabber: "... it was quite clear yesterday that he was under orders to give priority to the league, as why would Wilson, AWB and Hermandsen not even be on the bench? If that were his orders, he delivered the perfect result."
Hammer-D: "I watched a video on TWW last night and it was confirmed Dabber was right, as West Ham hierarchy confirmed that Premier League survival was the priority, and they didn't want Summerville, Mav and JCT risked for the match."
Just pointing out that it is highly unlikely the board issued specific orders.
It is generally understood that the league takes priority. The WHW presenters have no more insight than other similar supporters' channels, which is what Robbo and I said.
17.) 08 Apr 2026 18:02:33
Tin Legs, are you seriously suggesting that Sullivan isn't capable of meddling in team selections? ?
18.) 08 Apr 2026 18:43:10
Yes. He can make his feelings known, but any manager has the final decision on tactics and selection. Everyone knows that. West Ham is no different to any other club. Are you seriously suggesting Sullivan picks the team? Come on.
19.) 08 Apr 2026 19:32:45
Sullivan isn't stupid enough to pick Kilman lol.
20.) 08 Apr 2026 21:30:34
No, I'm not suggesting Sullivan picked the team. I am, however, suggesting Sullivan might have told the Manager that the Wolves game was more important. Why is that not feasible? Come on.
21.) 09 Apr 2026 04:27:02
Because it's not rocket science. If Nuno needs his chairman to tell him that, he shouldn't be in the business.
22.) 09 Apr 2026 15:37:28
Blimey, Dabber, how ridiculous to suggest that our illustrious chairman could tell a manager the Prem is the priority. What are you gonna tell us next? That the world isn't flat. ??
Even BFS said he was told to concentrate on the league and not worry about the cup. Difficult for some to comprehend.
23.) 09 Apr 2026 18:50:16
I give up. It just goes above some people's head. ?
24.) 09 Apr 2026 19:35:23
So, Hammer and Dabber, you are saying Sullivan didn't pick the team. He only reminded Nuno that the Premier League was important (something anyone could work out). But Nuno was responsible for fielding that team and the awful tactics that accompanied it, which was exactly what myself and Tin said at the start.
25.) 10 Apr 2026 13:01:00
I don't disagree with your statement, but refer back to my original post, particularly the last line. The guy is working for megalomaniac owners and with a paper thin squad .....
Rather than rip apart everybody else's posts and point of view, it might be an idea for one of you to post a question or point of debate once in a while, or maybe work on a joint one. ?
26.) 10 Apr 2026 13:19:36
Dabber, please indicate where Robbo and I are "ripping apart 'everybody else's' posts and point of view". It looks to me that all we were doing was giving an opposite view to one part of your statement that was supported by one other poster.
And, sarcasm only appeared when Hammer-D's post about a flat world arose. Both Robbo and I did not bite. It strikes me that when someone is losing a discussion, they often revert to personally attacking their opponent. Or am I wrong?
27.) 10 Apr 2026 15:31:09
Tin Legs, I'm sure behind the keyboard warrior facade there is a nice person and in the real world I'm sure you're somebody I could share a beer with and have a good old discussion, but on here we just seem to grind each other's gears, mate! Let's just leave it at that.
28.) 10 Apr 2026 17:01:17
Ah, I thought so. ?
All the best.
05 Mar 2026 06:30:34
Great result for us, can’t believe City didn’t beat Forest. City are going to be well up for it when they play us, but they have got to play Real Madrid a few days before so let’s hope they might get a few knocks. But as for last night we should’ve had a clear penalty as he moved his arm towards the ball. Their free kick at the end of the first half was never a free kick as he kicked our player on the back of the leg just like the Fulham player did for their penalty claim, but because it was in the box VAR could get involved.
Luckily, let’s hope we keep this going. Other teams down there are really starting to get nervous and worried that we’ve hit a bit of form. ⚒️⚒️
1.) 05 Mar 2026 07:17:31
The downside is that Forest have also hit a good patch. Still, Spurs appear to be in free fall. Come on, Palace!
2.) 05 Mar 2026 07:48:20
Come on, Tin. They haven't won in the league since January, and their first 3 results under the new manager are lose, lose, draw.
What was a 6 point gap is now 0 points.
3.) 05 Mar 2026 07:54:23
I think one thing to bring into the equation is that we only have to play Leeds, which is the last game. Spurs have to play both Leeds and Forest, so generally any result will benefit us in some way, and Forest and Spurs still have European football, which makes it difficult.
I still don't believe Palace are completely out of it. But, far more important, is to carry on playing decently while showing the fight and team spirit.
4.) 05 Mar 2026 08:57:35
We just need to keep winning our games and performing well. Man City will be hard, but also they know, without a minor miracle, the league is gone, so the focus will be on the Champions League, which benefits us imo, as they play Madrid in the week.
5.) 05 Mar 2026 11:03:08
Poor officiating could have cost us again. Apparently City should have had a pen. We can stay up, it's just a shame that terrible officiating will, and already has, had a part to play.
The team's been playing well since the turn of the year, and probably should have had more points on the board.
The board's gamble not to replace Paqueta could still come back to haunt us if we get any injuries.
6.) 05 Mar 2026 11:05:38
Irons, did you see the Man City - Forest game last night? I recorded it and watched it after the Fulham game. Forest played well and didn't give up. I hope it's a one off, but that performance shows they haven't given up and shouldn't be written off. Spurs, on the other hand, ...
7.) 05 Mar 2026 11:31:27
I agree. My son's a City season ticket holder, and he said Forest played well and looked to be decent. 4 managers in a season, though, and for that reason their owner probably deserves Championship football. Personally, I think and hope it will be Spurs that go down.
13 Feb 2026 11:29:09
Hi all, I know it looks like he's going to Charlton but with Pablo injured would it have been worth getting Antonio in for the last 12 games then we could've give him the send off he deserves at the end of the season. ?
07 Feb 2026 11:50:26
Morning all, it's a massive game today as they all are from now until end of season but this is a fixture we simply have to win, I'm worried about Kilman starting, maybe put Soucek in defence and start Potts in midfield at least Soucek can head the ball unlike Kilman, but if we play like we did in the first half at Chelsea then surely that would be good enough for a win, what's your thoughts guys?
1.) 07 Feb 2026 12:33:28
If you were to tinker then I would put Magassa in the central defence as he has played there. Even as well as we have played in the first half of the last few games I’m still not sure Souchek should even be on the pitch. Don’t get me wrong he hasn’t played bad and has a good effect on team spirit and morale. But last week he should have been substituted and not Bowen in favour of Potts and Magassa.
I think they will play Killman I hope they have been working on his awareness and confidence because everyone must pick up on it.
Without being too bold or complacent Burnley shouldn’t offer that much of a threat. Also the Killman substitution cost us the game last week but I don’t feel Killman himself was responsible for the loss and did nearly stop the second goal with a header. I am clutching for hope here
03 Feb 2026 07:47:36
How long is it going to take Disasi to get fit, I don't think he's played a premier league game since April, we needed someone to come in and be available for the Burnley game ?
1.) 03 Feb 2026 10:33:59
An unfit Disasi is still better than a fit Kilman Steve
10 Mar 2026 22:50:12
I'm just glad we didn't get Kinsky after his performance for Spurs tonight, we don't need another keeper, the two we've got are doing ok.
18 Feb 2026 13:21:14
If we get relegated and Areola Leaves at end of season then I think Hermansen would be ok in the Championship ?
07 Feb 2026 21:22:18
Put Areola back in goal for the Utd game.
03 Feb 2026 11:54:08
Burnley will want a reaction for that result, expect them to come at us all guns blazing, it’s going to be a tough game.
31 Jan 2026 11:07:06
Cheers Joyful, that’s ridiculously cheap for a young experienced defender who has also played at international level, surely West Ham can meet what Southampton want, they would be foolish to let this one slip away.
12 Feb 2026 16:45:04
Mac3, if we win and win well against Bournemouth and Forest get beat by Liverpool we could be out of the bottom 3 on goal difference as there’s only 4 goals in it ?
06 Feb 2026 19:58:50
DIE-4-WHUFC, we actually play Leeds at home on the last day of the season.
06 Feb 2026 17:13:38
Mac3, it’s actually at Elland road, and with their home support Leeds could win this.
01 Feb 2026 11:00:21
Absolutely Mac3, now that Southampton and West Ham have played their fixtures this weekend it’s time to get round the negotiating table, but this should’ve all been done earlier in the window. One clean sheet all season means we are desperate for defenders, scoring goals isn’t a problem it’s keeping them out that is.
28 Jan 2026 09:50:52
I can’t really remember him having that many opportunities to score from free kicks as we were never really that high up the pitch to win a free kick, we were always sitting back inviting the opposition on to us, I just hope he doesn’t score goals that keeps Burnley up and relegates his team, otherwise he’ll becoming back to us in the championship, will he be happy with that, if he gets a goal scoring opportunity then my advice to him would be to put it in row Z ?