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14 Aug 2026 06:37:29
If Engels is in then it would be great to get Disasi, Parrot and Vardy. I say Vardy because I think he could come on and do a job. He’s probably still quicker than some strikers out there. He would also be good in the dressing room with the experience he has.
Don’t get me wrong. Tatty and Parrot would be the main strikers. But having someone like Vardy to come if necessary could only be a good thing. Please don’t shoot me down; it’s just my opinion.
1.) 14 Aug 2026 10:22:00
Vardy not quick, you're talking 10/15 years ago. Obviously a season at WH won't do much harm, but people of his age, not for me.
2.) 14 Aug 2026 10:51:02
Stevie, I'm with you about Vardy. We can't be bloody fussy. As you say, bags of experience, dedicated, should be another Bowen great influence on the younger ones. ??⚒⚒⚒
3.) 14 Aug 2026 11:00:40
Joyful, I think Vardy is quicker than some of the strikers we've had: Yarmolenko, Haller, Scamacca, Fullkrug, and I would have him over Pablo as well. ?
4.) 14 Aug 2026 11:10:01
I'd have anybody over Pablo.
5.) 14 Aug 2026 11:19:55
Vardy main. Asset was his speed. That's gone, if WH were to give him a pay and play season that's different.
There's no player approaching forty years of age that I would give a contract to at this level.
Out in Florida or Saudi it's slower, less physical, different game, not championship level. Sorry, people, not for me.
31 Jul 2026 16:10:19
Morgan Whittaker Middlesbrough forward on the radar.
1.) 31 Jul 2026 16:43:02
Good player, goal-scoring winger. Think we were linked to him when he was at Plymouth.
2.) 31 Jul 2026 16:50:04
Yup joins the other 20 possibles! It’s basically a question of who wants to come, how much they cost, and if there’s higher-rung opportunities elsewhere?
3.) 31 Jul 2026 17:41:41
I think Celtic have already refused 25 million from Premiership side Forest. I know nothing about negotiating, but I think I now understand why we haven't managed to buy anyone yet. Absolutely ridiculous. I did hear on another site that we were very close on cost, maybe not?
4.) 31 Jul 2026 18:14:29
WH, not close enough. Celtic will probably take the money if we match their price, but we need to push the boat out or move on, one or the other. Pay up or pass on the player, end of story.
5.) 31 Jul 2026 18:14:41
I think the 25m was what they rejected in January, if reports are to be believed.
Apparently we bid 18m for Engels and will be returning with another bid. Maybe we can meet in the middle, 21-22m.
25m is expensive imo; probably better available for that kind of money, but I suppose the problem is getting them in the Championship.
Also seems to get mixed reviews from Celtic fans.
Can't be much in it between Scottish Prem and Championship?
6.) 31 Jul 2026 19:39:58
Iron.Al, Championship is streets ahead of SPL. Genuinely a significant gap in quality.
7.) 31 Jul 2026 19:57:31
Who aren't we interested in?
8.) 31 Jul 2026 21:43:12
That's my worry, IronGeez. I think Celtic and Rangers squads probably get in the play-offs. But overall the Championship is a lot more competitive.
So, 20-25m, same as what Hackney went for, seems a lot. Engels could turn out an average Championship midfielder for that kind of money. I'd be expecting him to have the potential to step into the prem.
31 Jul 2026 16:02:11
Doesn’t seem like a lot has changed, we’ve agreed personal terms with Engels but haven’t agreed a fee with Celtic, what’s going on? ?
1.) 31 Jul 2026 16:47:16
Look below.
31 Jul 2026 11:24:23
Apparently Staveley has made a £160m offer for Golds shares. Agreement is hours away. Then she’s looking at moving onto Sullivans. ?
29 Jul 2026 11:16:09
Manor Solomon is on the radar apparently.
1.) 29 Jul 2026 12:51:05
If he can recapture his form, good buy, but not as good as Sorba Thomas, in my own opinion. But a step in the right direction.
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12 Aug 2026 12:47:54
What is happening with the ownership, is Staveley or Kretinsky? Why do I feel this uncertainty is holding us back.
1.) 12 Aug 2026 13:31:56
Yes and no, not really. West Ham have large financial problems, which must be controlled. To that end, that's what's causing things to look slow, and I can't see a change to that no matter who's in charge.
Kretinsky has the ball in his court to take majority control, which looks likely. Staveley can buy Sullivan shares right now if she wants for mad money, but that's unlikely too.
West Ham are juggling.
Sometimes you miss a ball on the way down. This looks likely here and there. Adjusting to the Championship is another world, as West Ham are now finding out.
Nelson looks likely, but striker short minimum up front, no shortage in midfield but no creativity, apart from Soloman.
Then of course, who's leaving at the back? West Ham may need two fullbacks or a Cb that can play two positions. We shall see?
2.) 12 Aug 2026 16:54:59
So, apparently, it's Stavely's fault that we are skint. We just love to throw blame anywhere.
The whole issue has been caused by Amanda Stavely attempting to buy the Gold shares, which put a hold on the £90 million that would have been invested by DK. So if Stavely had not got involved, the £90 million would have been available at some point to subsidise the club's summer spending.
The fact that DK has had to suddenly manoeuvre and change plans, and also wait 2 months to go through the pre-emptive process means it has affected absolutely everything.
And, if you believe it, you believe anything.
3.) 12 Aug 2026 17:12:45
With Kretinsky, if he wanted to put the money in, he could lodge his money back to back at a bank, inject into WH, dilute all shares, but he wants to do things his way.
He's the favourite to take over at WH, I think he will.
Staveley is talking a lot, but she's not paying mad money to Sullivan for sure, so where does that leave her?
07 Aug 2026 07:11:08
Just heard that Dele Alli is training with West Ham, it’s probably just to keep his fitness up, but West Ham do like a free agent, could there be something in this, weather he’s still got it or not I don’t know, but Championship could be his level. ?
1.) 07 Aug 2026 08:58:20
Dele Ali, by all counts he's a busted flush. He's been a big substance taker, he's been training at Spurs, MK Dons before WH. At Como he lasted one game, I doubt he can play professional football at this level.
Mac, following up, WH were asked the price for Mavrapanos quoted. Not less than 35 m euros, that was Leverkusen, previous week almost identical call from BVB Dortmund.
No bids of any kind have been received up till last night.
Only my view, WH need to keep hold of Mavro this season, getting too late to replace him with quality. If WH fail to get promoted, then he and all the previous Premier players will leave anyway.
2.) 07 Aug 2026 09:28:58
I think we just need to say no more sales now, scoure the free agent and loan markets then re evualate come January, we are in need of reinforcements of course we need winger and creative mdf but we don't have the money.
I suspect the poison dwarf is messing in the background still his hubris would not allow someone else to come in and do better than him and God forbid be liked by the fans so he would do everything he can to throw spanners in the works including encouring outside bids for shares
3.) 07 Aug 2026 11:48:14
I've thought for a couple of weeks that the January window will be the really important one.
06 Aug 2026 19:06:38
Just read that Alvarez is staying.
1.) 06 Aug 2026 19:28:34
That's good news, so we now need a creative midfielder or two.
Couple strikers, and then hope we can keep what players we have left, less Tobido and Fulkrug.
06 Aug 2026 18:26:22
West Ham would get Millions if they get promoted but they won't pay Spurs an extra £2.5m for Soloman if we did, that is an absolute disgrace.
1.) 06 Aug 2026 20:32:59
I don’t believe they can be that stupid. I feel it has more to do with politics, but using the money as the excuse. If I’m right, that is a disgrace, and if I’m wrong, it’s still an utterly stupid decision.
2.) 06 Aug 2026 20:59:32
WH must not be dictated to by any group of people. Ridiculous and outdated. Stick to football. Hope this is not the case.
05 Aug 2026 19:55:00
We've been quoted as being one of the favourites for promotion and our first signing is a 34 year old defender, I just hope he turns out like Dawson.
1.) 06 Aug 2026 07:33:50
Suppose, if there is no money (now they tell us), it's expected that we will be scraping around for free agents.
14 Aug 2026 11:00:40
Joyful, I think Vardy is quicker than some of the strikers we've had: Yarmolenko, Haller, Scamacca, Fullkrug, and I would have him over Pablo as well. ?
12 Aug 2026 20:23:44
And he would still be a multi millionaire, what do they actually want. ?
12 Aug 2026 17:12:08
Surely that's a no brainier for Disasi, play where you absolutely shone and also loved.
11 Aug 2026 18:41:20
So would it be one or the other between Wright and Parrot?
08 Aug 2026 17:08:39
First half hour was poor, but those two quick goals settled us down. We controlled the game in the second half. It was much better.
10 Aug 2026 20:31:59
Bringing Vardy on in the 60th or 70th minute is not a bad shout. He will score goals in the Championship.
10 Aug 2026 20:21:07
Let's hope they don't spy on us. ?
08 Aug 2026 21:38:50
The problem is, if Taty scores 10-15 goals by January, then you might get some prem teams interested in signing him in the January window. I just hope that he will want to see the project through.
06 Aug 2026 16:43:18
I thought the Soloman deal had stalled because Spurs want promotion-related bonuses, so if West Ham get promoted, then Spurs get more money. ?
04 Aug 2026 20:50:31
This is all getting too complicated. Who would you rather have as our owner, Kretinsky or Staveley?