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19 Jul 2026 00:32:20
Any truth in a swap involving Wan Bissaka to Arsenal for Jesus 🤷?
19 Jul 2026 10:01:28
I thought Jesus was going to Milan. Can't see any scenario where he comes to the Championship on much lower wages. Stevie sounds like one of those fake ITK Sullivan stories to me, I'm afraid.
19 Jul 2026 12:12:01
That's what I thought, Redrobbo2.
20 Jul 2026 00:41:08
Surely no more sick notes? Isn't having Fulkrugh bad enough?
18 Jul 2026 15:49:26
Robbo, you seem to agree with me. Not enough punch up front, no creativity, and no Cb pairing
Contrary to others, I do not believe WH will run away with anything. WH are 4/6 to gain promotion, think that’s a bit rich
Our youth will not fill in gaps, maybe here and there, but on the whole, just not good enough, eg Marshall, not up to it
The remnant of WH squad have experience, that will be a factor as the season rolls on
This is a mad league, 12/14 midweek games, no recovery time, virtually no training time
No negativity, just reality.
18 Jul 2026 16:51:47
Can't argue with that, Joyful. I'm just calling it how I see it. Football is all about opinions, and it's good to hear everyone's. Sometimes we are wrong, sometimes we are right.
I think that's one of the great things about this site; we can engage in healthy debate without it getting out of hand.
One thing is for sure, we all want the best for our Hammers.
18 Jul 2026 17:57:30
Ok, nothing game today, warm up etc etc, but certain things are disturbing. We have let Fatawu slide by, he wanted to come to WH.
Because Bowen is staying. Can Bowen play 50 games? Of course not, might he get injured?
We need a few players in if we are to move on, time is slipping past, kick off in 4 weeks.
I'm completely underwhelmed at present, sorry everyone.
18 Jul 2026 17:58:56
Well said, Robbo. Totally agree with that. 👍
18 Jul 2026 18:56:13
Yep, well said, Robbo.
18 Jul 2026 19:39:20
Totally agree, Robbo. Just check out other sites and a lot, and I mean a lot, if fans are getting very frustrated with how things are going.
We are nowhere near ready for the new season, and to top it all, we have major competitors in the first few games, Wrexham, Burnley derby, and we need players in key positions.
Maybe Nuno has seen something we haven't.
If that's the case, I'm worried for our great club's future.
Has Taty played a pre-season friendly yet? If not, then who are we starting up front with? Is Fulkrug the answer? I hope not.
Lots of questions to be asked, and so far, not many answers, except constant "interest, considering, mulling over", same old, same old.
18 Jul 2026 21:18:17
I'm pretty sure Tatty played today.
19 Jul 2026 23:10:38
It was a 'nothing' game yesterday. It was just a stretch of the legs. Read nothing into this game. It is what it is, a pre-season friendly.
17 Jul 2026 12:03:04
Lot of fans beginning to get frustrated with the lack of any movement whatsoever.
Before ya know it, new season will kick off and we will still be in same place.
This squad has no pace, energy and it's old.
17 Jul 2026 13:19:05
Other than that it's fine !!
17 Jul 2026 16:26:39
Lmfao yeah that will do lol. 😆 🤣
18 Jul 2026 11:24:47
We've lost 5 1st team squad players from last season, Fernandes, Wilson, Fabianski, Disasi and Traore. Our squad wasn't exactly stacked as it was. Kick-off is in 3 weeks. I keep reading how it's refreshing that we wont sell players cheap.
I'd wager there is little interest in those players, as they simply aren't very good and are on ridiculous contracts in most cases, so hanging on to players we don't want and are useless is actually hampering us now.
18 Jul 2026 11:57:29
Robbo there was no chance of Fernandez staying even if we had stayed up. Indont think the players we are trying to keep are JWP, Todibo and Cornet but they are difficult to shift because of Moyes and Steidten and Sullivan getting them in the first place and putting them on ridiculous contracts. Maybe you are referring to Killman another player on a ridiculous contract courtesy of Loppy Steidten and Sully. He should be able to do a job in the championship if absolutely necessary. Hopefully we will get a couple of players in over the next couple of weeks and as I've said before we have numerous members of the youth team to fill the squad. And before anyone shoots me down by saying they are not good enough, people have to remember we are no longer in the prem and many were singing their praises over the last few seasons as they had performed well in generally championship teams.
So why can't they do it at West Ham in the championship.
The changes we have gone through since seasons end are dramatic and I think for the best. I personally think we will get promoted straight back but I do sometimes suffer from over optimism. Rome wasn't built in a day and the new chairman can't just buy Sullivan out as that C&@t is going to try and get as much Money as he can and will not just sell for a lower price to make everyone happy. Even if it takes us longer than one season to get back to the prem I would say it is worth it to finally be rid of the poisoned dwarf
18 Jul 2026 13:13:13
My point, Hammer, is we have a weaker squad than we did last season, when it wasn't exactly great. It's looking more like we are carrying on with the tactic of not buying anyone before we sell, but due to lack of interest we can't sell. Maybe the board, or Koppen, or whoever is responsible for selling, may want to re-evaluate their valuations of players.
The Championship is a tough league, with games coming thick and fast, we have lost 5 first team squad players with no replacements already (Summerville will go also).
The season kicks off in 3 weeks, so even if a miracle happens and we sign 4 players this week, pre-season is very limited, and we are simply repeating mistakes from years gone by again.
On the Sullivan bit, nothing has happened with his shares, and there is no sign of anything happening. He will probably just end up keeping his shares.
18 Jul 2026 13:54:23
Christ, Redrobbo, why are you so negative over everything? We've lost 2 players. And Bowens staying. Believe me, Parker and Demba Ba took more replacing than Fernandes, and Summerville will. As things stand, it's still the strongest squad by far in the Championship, and Kretinsky will spend. Don't worry about that.
18 Jul 2026 14:19:28
Callum Wilson, Disasi, Adama Traore and Fabianski don't count then?
What makes you think Kretinsky will spend? He hasn't done so far, has he?
Point out things as I see them isn't negative, it's realistic. If you think we have a great squad, well done, that's your opinion.
I have mine and have said on a previous post where I think we are lacking. I'm looking forward to seeing the great defence, creative genius in midfield and fantastic striker you obviously believe we have in the 1st game of the season.
18 Jul 2026 14:57:18
Robbo, you're overlooking that it's a vastly weaker league. Burnley got 100 points, yet went down last season on 21. We'll win it. Comfortably mark my words.
18 Jul 2026 14:59:27
Fabianski is 41. Traore is done as well. Diassi, I suspect, will return. Wilson is 34. Only Fernandes is a miss.
18 Jul 2026 15:21:09
They may be done, but still need replacing. It's 2 games a week most weeks in the Championship, so we do need a fairly decent squad. At the moment, we would be relying solely on Taty and Bowen for goals, and they can't play every week in a physically demanding league, that's without midfield where Fernandes has gone and Soucek is injured long term, and we lack creativity there, that's without anyone else that will leave.
I'm not saying we won't sign anyone, but better to be doing it now rather than leaving it too late, where we end up over paying and papering over cracks as we have done in previous seasons.
18 Jul 2026 16:11:14
Sorry, Robbo, you're talking about the Championship as though it is a hot-bed of creative players in every team except for us. There are hardly any creative players in the Premier League, let alone the Championship. Name me a load of creative players in the Championship? I just typed it into Google AI, and it came out with 4 names. 4 teams have a creative player.
You are right, we don't have a good or deep squad, but it's a lot better than many, and if we can keep Bowen, Mav, Disasi, Tatty, KWP, Kante, Magassa and Diouf, that ain't a bad nucleus of a side.
The problem seems to be, you want the world, and you want it now. We've just been relegated. We aren't in a position to be questioning why top players don't want to come to us.
At least now we are not giving players away and are getting proper market value, and we are not having the board leaking fake stories all the time. They seem more professional, which in my eyes is a good thing. I feel things are moving in the right direction, but slower than many of us want. I think they are moving there.
18 Jul 2026 19:06:39
I totally understand the frustration around the lack of action, but I think it's important the right players are brought in, and the window doesn't close for 6 weeks. Appreciate the season starts in 4 weeks, but it's 46 games, we don't have to be the complete/finished article in week 1.
As Hammer-D highlighted about Burnley, 100 pts in the Championship and 21 in PL, we got 42 in the PL, and, Fernandes/Summerville aside, we are not likely to be much weaker in terms of squad quality once the inevitable purchases are made.
19 Jul 2026 23:14:31
Kilman and JWP should be comfortably good enough for the Championship. When both signed, they performed well. 'Maybe' dropping down a league will get their confidence back. Cornet - he's another problem altogether. He is just not good enough or fit enough.
15 Jul 2026 22:04:15
Thomas Tuchal is the international version of Nuno.
15 Jul 2026 22:41:52
Put too many defenders on. After scoring, must carry on the same way, not try to defend for half hour. Ridiculous.
15 Jul 2026 22:45:32
Agreed, Joyful, hence the comment.
15 Jul 2026 23:35:57
I thought exactly the same, Robbo. It was like watching West Ham last season. 🤣
Should have carried on as we were, but threw it away and made Argentina look amazing. Absolute joke.
16 Jul 2026 00:04:16
Agreed. England were homeward bound as soon as Tuchel donned his Nuno mask. Mind you, in the second half, Argentina made England look average.
16 Jul 2026 12:20:39
Hilarious. The FA have confirmed they are sticking with Tuchel. History repeats itself, and they wonder why England have not won a thing since 1966! The FA is the problem. Not only have they repeatedly hired the wrong man, they've completely ignored the right man on at least two occasions for reasons of public image.
Small wonder, England couldn't win a raffle. The FA is the only footballing authority (apart from Sweden) who actually rewards failure! Not only that, but the UK actually rewards failure with a knighthood! Unbelievable. When Tuchel fails again, he could find himself in line of succession to the throne. 🙄
16 Jul 2026 13:00:56
He has to go, on that 25-minute spell in the second half alone. I think, when results are going your way, you can forgive the poor performances, but when it all goes so badly wrong at the most critical moment for 60 years, you then question the other choices. The players left out, and, more importantly, the players taken, were obviously injured or had hardly played any games this season.
Rice, Saka, Stones and James should never have been there, as there were perfectly good alternatives for each of those players.
The FA don't get me started.
16 Jul 2026 13:05:39
It's all clear now, Sullivan resigned to take over at the FA, haha.
16 Jul 2026 18:34:16
When is the FA going to listen to those that matter? Listening to the players and the fans, it's clear that everyone believes the manager let everyone down. Even Tuchel himself has stated the fault lies with him. Yet the FA has quickly declared 'he's our man' and 'we're sticking with him'.
It's a joke. The FA desperately needs a radical shake up, and Tuchel needs to go. Yes, it was a tactical mistake, but he's paid a fortune and it cost us dearly. Go, and go quickly if you have any honour. I'm not holding my breath.
16 Jul 2026 21:19:11
It's like the old Einstein: "Keep doing the same thing and expecting different results is the definition of insanity." It's obvious England's, or West Ham's for that matter, weakness was defending. So why on earth pick a defensive manager that's going to rely on a below-par defense to get results? Just never learn.
17 Jul 2026 18:12:32
Have any of you lads been to FA headquarters? I was shown around there some years back. Obviously I don't know what's gone on there since.
There were large paintings and photographs lining the walls, as you would perhaps expect. The first was Billy Wright and the second Alf Ramsey.
Our younger supporters may not even know who they were?
The place is steeped in history. That's a big part of the problem. Whilst it's nice to see old glories and memories from long ago, it's easy to see the whole movement is out of date. It's time to move forward. The FA are years behind the times.
18 Jul 2026 14:01:35
It's laughable seeing people expecting west ham to have a stronger squad than last season. I mean our turnover will be over £100m less thanks to the the useless dwarf. And with PSR and the other one about. There's no way round it. But it is a vastly weaker league which some ain't recognising.
15 Jul 2026 14:26:38
The announcement that Kretinsky was buying some Gold shares was made some time ago. I don't understand why there has been no update on the WHUFC website.
Whilst there are (as always) bucket loads of rumours about transfers, I'm hoping things are happening in the background, not like the Sullivan leaks/fanfares.
Whatever the situation, like everybody else on here, I'll be right behind the lads (no matter who they are) for the first meaningful match of the season.
15 Jul 2026 10:50:44
All feels quite worrying to me - same old West Ham, lots of enquiries and interest but no movement. It's not the decisiveness I was expecting from Kretinsky.
Not least because there isn't a clear plan that I can see.
Lots of different profiles, from different leagues in different positions. Not sure what we are trying to build.
Appreciate outgoing players and money is the tricky bit, we've known that for months! Make a plan to deal with it.
15 Jul 2026 12:53:16
The problem is Sullivan is still the major shareholder, Kretensky worked with Sullivan for a number of years. Maybe we were all duped and nothing has changed. Hope I'm wrong, but it feels worse the more time goes by. Some positive news from the club would be good.
On the outgoing players, look how terrible we've been for a couple of seasons. I mean, we struggled to beat QPR and Burton last year, there was never going to be a queue for most of them.
We probably have 3 players that are really sellable: Bowen, Fernandes (who's gone) and Summerville. The rest will be 3rd or 4th choices for other clubs, so they will need to go through 2 or 3 other targets before they get to our players, as our players are simply not that valuable or that attractive. The club must know who is staying and who is going by now.
15 Jul 2026 13:14:22
Cmmv, plan for sure is to keep the basis of the team that were relegated; if they were good, why were they relegated?
Problem 1. You just cannot (in West Ham's case) buy 15/16 players and sell everyone you have in 10 weeks. Just impossible.
Problem 2. West Ham are struggling to grasp the reality of short funding and the necessity of moving on some players.
Problem 3. Will players bought in now be able to make the leap to the Premier League, if we are fortunate enough to get back?
Problem 4. Sullivan's demise and quick exit. Caught Kretinsky on the hop. Given more time, he could sort it all out, but there isn't the time.
Problem 5. Nuno can't get in the 3/4 players he needs because of the wage problems it would cause, given that the players we want rid of are still there.
Problem 6. Nuno knows it's likely that he's going to have to do the best he can over a 46-game, two-games-a-week season. There's no time to train or relax, just constant games. Have we the squad for that? In my opinion, no, not without a few additions.
The bookmakers make West Ham the clear favourites to win this division. I don't share their view. I would be happy to see West Ham return to the Premier League under any guise.
In our present set-up we won't score enough goals to win the league. We have no creativity in the middle, and we have no recognised centre-back pairing.
Other than all that, all's well!
14 Jul 2026 14:58:27
Hmm. So we've (supposedly, maybe) lost out on Adeline for a massive 4m euros to Hamburg, and may also (supposedly, maybe) lose out on Fatawu because of our apparent need to sell before we buy. Besiktas are very interested in him
And therein lies our position.
14 Jul 2026 18:49:05
Would anyone on here take another punt at Harvey Elliot on loan with an option? I don't think he played enough to trigger the obligation to buy clause.
14 Jul 2026 20:33:44
I certainly would, Dabber, if he would come to the Championship.
14 Jul 2026 21:00:30
In a heartbeat, mate, he's a great player.
15 Jul 2026 07:33:49
Good call, Dabber.
13 Jul 2026 16:50:13
This is presently how I see WH major problem.
Over the last few seasons the promoted teams have scored 75/90 goals.
Let’s make the assumption, and it’s a big one that Bowen and Taty stay on.
How many can they score between them? 40? Maybe 50, and I don’t see that many, so where are the goals coming from?
WH need a proven championship striker like Vipotnik.
We must bring in a striker, forget Pablo, he couldn’t strike a match.
I’m assuming we strengthen the defence and midfield. I think this is doable, but up front, we are lacking, fie power.
13 Jul 2026 17:48:35
Agreed. As you say, Pablo couldn't strike a pose, so we desperately need a goalscorer. Traditionally, this is the most difficult position to fill, and the most expensive. Enter Kretinsky.....
13 Jul 2026 18:03:48
Well, Tin, if we don't score enough goals, we won't be going anywhere. We are now in a different scenario completely.
13 Jul 2026 18:45:12
Whilst, I completely understand your point, you don't win games without scoring...
Technically, we could win every game 1-0 and get promoted. That's 46 goals in total.
So maybe Taty and Bowen will be able to achieve that between the two of them.
Let's hope for a solid defence, eh? Hahaha.
13 Jul 2026 18:51:36
Good luck with that, don't see it, sorry. My view only.
13 Jul 2026 18:59:55
As I've said on other posts, it's not just the goal scoring, it's the creating of the chances in the first place. We have no pace, and no one that can do a trick or pick a pass to unlock a defense this year. There will be a lot more onus on us to attack, as we will be seen as a scalp.
Other teams will be happy to low block us. I'd say we need a couple of wingers that can cross the ball, and a big forward that's good in the air to get on the end of it.
13 Jul 2026 19:06:03
Can't disagree with that post, all the fans can see it, let's hope the powers that be can see it as well.
14 Jul 2026 06:13:07
We've always seemed to struggle to recruit in the striker department. They've got to get this absolutely right if they want promotion. Go and get the best that the Championship offers, maybe try and lure prem players that are not getting as much game time as they would like, but would rip it up in the Championship. 🤷
14 Jul 2026 06:22:13
Good shouts by all. To be successful in this league, you gotta tear it up, and then bedrock for next year is solid defence.
I'm not convinced we are anywhere near ready.
Behind closed doors friendly coming up against Colchester (to give Nuno an idea who is worth keeping).
Surely he knows by now?
We have players who will be moved on, and we need a striker and replacement for Fernandes.
Lots of names linked, but it's West Ham: slow slow slow, now let's panic buy cause we wasted the window.
12 Jul 2026 14:24:19
Hi all
I know this ain’t the most popular with many. But did you see the England game yesterday? I wondered what people’s thoughts are regarding Thomas Tuchel's comments after the game saying we were rubbish and got lucky even though we have just qualified for a WC semi-final.
I wasn’t keen on Tuchel getting the job and don’t agree with some of his decisions but he has gone way up in my estimation after the post-match interview.
I think it is really refreshing that someone says it as it is. I appreciate what Bellingham said that the players need to take some credit, whilst true to hide from the performance by the result alone is foolhardy. Let’s hope they can go on and possibly lift the trophy.
12 Jul 2026 20:17:08
I am no Tuchel fan, but he said England were sloppy - they were. He said they were lucky - they were. Can't see anything wrong in what he said. Bellingham's comment of "maybe he doesn't know what it's like to play in those conditions" was a bit stupid.
I don't think Tuchel said England were rubbish. He just said they need to play better.
13 Jul 2026 06:25:44
Yeah, I was paraphrasing: the message was we weren't great, which I feel is refreshing rather than the standard tripe that managers like Southgate and Sven would trot out.
I can understand why Bellingham would protect his team mates, but the commentator was out of order because, before they had actually spoken to each other, he conveyed the message to Bellingham was "the boss ain't happy with you." Yet, they have just qualified for a World Cup semi final, not many can say that.
11 Jul 2026 16:12:36
If Scarles is our first choice left back, we will be lucky to make the playoffs!
11 Jul 2026 19:51:41
I would think kilman, pablo, the midget in goal, the lack of a goalscorer, no creativity or pace through the team are much bigger concerns than scarles who did ok in the PL when played at lb not RB, he's a youngster that lacked a little bit of confidence after being played completely out of position so having a pop at a youngster with no context is bizarre to be honest
11 Jul 2026 20:58:19
The Championship is relentless. We will need as many fit players as possible.
Of course Scarles will have plenty of game time. He's shown enough to deserve it.
I can see Kante, Potts, and even Orford as both subs and starters during a hectic, busy season.
11 Jul 2026 21:22:46
They will all get their chance. How good they are is another story.
12 Jul 2026 18:09:00
Joyfully, I really appreciate your posts and information. However, I feel that, maybe with the circles you move in, the churn of signings seems to be a priority.
We need two or three, Disasi or another cb, a creative leader, possibly a loan much like Lingard was, and a dependable left winger for when Summerville "takes the soup".
The academy should be able to cover the squad places. There's plenty of talent there, as long as they're not expected to do the heavy lifting.
12 Jul 2026 21:38:53
Thanks for your words. To be honest, having watched younger players a few times, I really hope that I'm wrong, but I don't have the faith you do in them. I'm a bit edgy about some of them, but they will all get a chance.
Nuno has a difficult job to do, made no easier by those players who are undecided about leaving.
Decisions need to be made urgently.
There's plenty of so-called Itks out there giving information about strips, injuries, and the like. I just post agency talk, or some of it. I'm not an Itk, as you have guessed. Thanks again, Joyfull.
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13 Jul 2026 16:26:05
If we think, for a moment, youth will do the trick, we are delusional.
11 Jul 2026 07:39:03
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06 Jul 2026 19:56:10
Cheers Joyfull for the updates mate. 👍
06 Jul 2026 22:15:33
Thanks, mate.
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02 Jul 2026 19:39:23
Apparently serious interest in Dom Ballard priced at £5m and Sydie Peck?
02 Jul 2026 20:28:40
Can Ballard step up? Might be a little risky.
Peck also represents a gamble. We cannot be in the market for too much risk.
We should perhaps be doing better than these two?
03 Jul 2026 22:23:01
At £5m he is an easy option to replace Pablo. At least Ballard knows where the goal is.
04 Jul 2026 09:17:59
That's true, tbh I forgot Pablo. For me, he's just not a player. I don't know what Nuno sees in him. I know some people think he will do well in the Championship, I just don't see it.
There's been a bit of interest in him, if that comes to anything I'd get him gone pronto, just my opinion.
04 Jul 2026 12:23:02
He's Nuno's old team-mate's son, that's what he sees in him, Joyful. It definitely can't be anything football-wise.
04 Jul 2026 12:52:29
I heard a rumour that Pablo is in a relationship with one of Nuno's daughters. I have no idea if there's any truth in it.
04 Jul 2026 13:06:59
He's Pena's son who played in the same Porto team as Nuno.
04 Jul 2026 15:30:47
Whatever the reason, he's bloody useless.
04 Jul 2026 16:04:09
Agreed, Tin, complete rip-off offers nothing.
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