Official West Ham thread

[Bill 1,788]

as approved by Delia

we will not lose today either

[Bill 1,788]

Thus from Farke should be read, and the reality of it grasped by every supporter before today's game - as so many seem to forget how things looked after the 1-1 draw at poorman road, or our financial position before that summer

 

"When myself and Stuart (Webber) started here we had to sell our best players just to keep the club running. Without selling James Maddison to Leicester it is doubtful whether this club even had a future.

“Let’s be honest, we have more or less the same group who got us promoted.

“But now the club is financially solid, able to invest in the infrastructure and the stadium and to invest in our players and extend contracts. The experience we all have as a club at this level should help when we come back; sooner rather than later.

“For the mid - to long-term this season is a success."

[KeiranShikari 1,330]

Doesn't look like he'll be walking any time soon, that'll annoy some.

[Taiwan Canary 123]

We owe West Ham one today. It's arguable that the game at their place and the ”tackle” on Zimmerman was the turning point in our season. 

[Aggy 725]

37 minutes ago, Bill said:

"When myself and Stuart (Webber) started here we

Interesting that the non-native English speaker correctly said in the video “Stuart Webber and me”, but the Pinkun bods have changed it in the written text to the grammatically incorrect “myself and Stuart“.

Perhaps Farke could give them English lessons if he’s staying for another couple of seasons? I reckon they’d love that.

Edited July 11, 2020 by Aggy

[Flying Dutchman 714]

Just now, Aggy said:

Interesting that the non-native English speaker correctly said in the video “Stuart Webber and me”, but the Pinkun bods have changed it in the written text to the grammatically incorrect “myself and Stuart”.

Perhaps Farke could give them English lessons if he’s staying for another couple of seasons? I reckon they’d love that.

Wouldn't the correct version be 'Stuart Webber and I'...

So neither is correct

[Bill 1,788]

1 minute ago, Aggy said:

Perhaps Farke could give them English lessons if he’s staying ......

"For sure "

[Aggy 725]

1 minute ago, Flying Dutchman said:

Wouldn't the correct version be 'Stuart Webber and I'...

So neither is correct

Very true. I was looking more at the use of “myself” and yourself which irritates me immensely, but should indeed be Stuart and I. Perhaps I’ll sit in on the lessons.

[dylanisabaddog 3,804]

8 hours ago, Bill said:

as approved by Delia

we will not lose today either

Delia once recommended putting chestnuts in the sprouts at Christmas. Ruined my day so I don't care if she approved your post. 

[Bill 1,788]

2 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said:

Delia once recommended putting chestnuts in the sprouts at Christmas. Ruined my day so I don't care if she approved your post. 

how can you do that ?

[Aggy 725]

2 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said:

Delia once recommended putting chestnuts in the sprouts at Christmas. Ruined my day so I don't care if she approved your post. 

I normally pick out the sprouts and just eat the chestnuts, so she’s won points from me there

[Bill 1,788]

Team unchanged from Tues, Cantwell on the bench

[ricardo 6,668]

3 minutes ago, Bill said:

Team unchanged from Tues, Cantwell on the bench

Don't want him injured before the mega transfer

[Bill 1,788]

1 minute ago, ricardo said:

Don't want him injured before the mega transfer

he'll probably be wearing some protective clothing

.... gloves, most like

[BroadstairsR 1,812]

13 minutes ago, Aggy said:

I normally pick out the sprouts and just eat the chestnuts, so she’s won points from me there

I do the opposite, eat the sprouts and throw the chestnuts away (from M & S Foodstore.)

I like my Christmas's alone though.

 

Bah! Humbug!

Edited July 11, 2020 by BroadstairsR

[dylanisabaddog 3,804]

11 minutes ago, Bill said:

how can you do that ?

No idea. I've never cooked a Christmas dinner in my life. But I assume that the then Mrs Dylan just peeled them and boiled them in the same pot. Tasted disgusting. I like sprouts and chestnuts but they taste offensive if you put them together. 

[CANARYKING 608]

The one and only Simon Hooper is on VAR today’, no overhead kicks please 

[ricardo 6,668]

2 minutes ago, Bill said:

he'll probably be wearing some protective clothing

.... gloves, most like

No mask then?

[dylanisabaddog 3,804]

Still absolutely baffled that Idah isn't starting. Saw Greenwood the other night and was amazed that one so young could play like that. If you don't give kids a chance you never find out 

[Bill 1,788]

1 minute ago, dylanisabaddog said:

No idea. I've never cooked a Christmas dinner in my life. But I assume that the then Mrs Dylan just peeled them and boiled them in the same pot. Tasted disgusting. I like sprouts and chestnuts but they taste offensive if you put them together. 

By such trivialities can things go awry

[Bill 1,788]

2 minutes ago, ricardo said:

No mask then?

not unless he intends going shopping straight afterwards

[cambridgeshire canary 5,829]

Can't really argue with the same squad.

 

Just glad duda and Dmric not starting again.

[dylanisabaddog 3,804]

2 minutes ago, Bill said:

By such trivialities can things go awry

That didn't help obviously but mainly it was the way she breathed 

[Bill 1,788]

3 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said:

That didn't help obviously but mainly it was the way she breathed 

'tis oft the mere act of breathing itself, that wrought such ill will upon many a man

Edited July 11, 2020 by Bill

[cambridgeshire canary 5,829]

West Ham fans very angry and upset with their starting eleven it seems.

 

Good or bad news?

[CANARYKING 608]

Just now, cambridgeshire canary said:

West Ham fans very angry and upset with their starting eleven it seems.

 

Good or bad news?

Antonio is built like a brick **** house, have to watch him at free kicks and corners

[Bill 1,788]

Just now, cambridgeshire canary said:

West Ham fans very angry and upset with their starting eleven it seems.

 

Good or bad news?

anything upsetting West Ham fans has to be good news

[Mason 47 1,161]

Just now, cambridgeshire canary said:

West Ham fans very angry and upset with their starting eleven it seems.

 

Good or bad news?

Seems to be mainly around not 'going for it' against bottom club Norwich and being too defensive.

On the face would seem like good news but out undoing isn't usually quality attacking play, it's patiently waiting for us to overcommit ourselves, sooooo....

[hogesar 8,613]

10 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said:

Still absolutely baffled that Idah isn't starting. Saw Greenwood the other night and was amazed that one so young could play like that. If you don't give kids a chance you never find out 

I think if there is one think Farke has earned it's the right to be trusted on how to integrate young players into our first team.

[TIL 1010 4,291]

1 hour ago, Bill said:

 

 

"When myself and Stuart (Webber) started here we had to sell our best players just to keep the club running. Without selling James Maddison to Leicester it is doubtful whether this club even had a future.

 

Well i wonder at who's door we can lay that then ?