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14 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Match Preview: West Ha... · 0 replies · +1 points

Well said GG. Good to see someone has something a little more positive to say about Nolan.
I understand the frustration expressed in some performances but too many on here forget the fact that he is the second highest scorer in the team (8) after Cole with 9.
We are quick to have a go at the press for not letting facts getting in the way of a story, but are we not as bad sometimes?

14 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Happy Endings · 0 replies · +1 points

With the news that Portsmouth may not be able to complete the season, the most important stats to consider is how that will affect our position in the division. As I understand it, any points or goals gained / scored will be deducted from teams totals.

14 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - In Conversation With D... · 0 replies · +1 points

Iain, thanks for your insightful reports following your interview. A great job, well done! Thanks too should go to DS for being as frank as he could have been on most subjects including the OS debate.
I was in favour of the original bid to go to the OS as the reasons for staying at UP are purely emotional. A sense of history and atmosphere. Not easy to dismiss but can we afford the luxury of history alone?
The OS on the other hand is a decision of the head. A new arena, a vastly superior infrastructure, a great attraction for new supporters and players alike. Financially a good bet for gaining better sponsors, improved marketing possibilities and not least, more seating to fulfil our future requirements.
But the change to a tenancy agreement with restrictions could sway the argument back to UP. Until we know the detail of this arrangement and whether there are alternatives such as an enlarged UP with an improved infrastructure, the jury is out.
What we cannot afford is to do nothing.

14 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Transfer Window Rollin... · 0 replies · +1 points

I hope you feel better after that little tantrum. If you cannot express yourself in a more coherent and polite manner then do us all a favour and give your supoort to another team worthy of your intellect and taste.

14 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Transfer Window Rollin... · 0 replies · +1 points

You can watch 5 live on iplayer see link below: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9689658....

...on the other hand don't we are down 0-1!!!!!!

According to them we could be moving Piq to Sunderland?.....

14 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Monday's Rolling Trans... · 1 reply · +1 points

As a postscript, I can distinctly recall (too many years ago) buying a programme at the beginning of a season when you would get a photo of the first team squad. It was spread across the middle two pages, with the team proudly posing in three broad ranks, taken by a camera with a panaromic lens.
Today, you could take a photo of the squad with my grandad's box brownie....that's progress for you :S

14 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Monday's Rolling Trans... · 3 replies · +1 points

I agree that it would be a shame to lose any academy player who could make it to the frirst team squad. Likewise it would be better to say goodbye to any first team player not meeting the standards required.
But it is difficult to sell your worst players to another club, they are just as able to see their weaknesses as we do. Conversely it is, of course, much easier to sell emerging talent.
You point out those who have gone but are they getting regular first team football? In the cases of Hines and Stanislas they are not even though they are at a less successful club.
Finally, as we are now restricted in the size of the first team squad and the number of subs, the opportunity to use / keep the sort of squad we had in the past is not possible, let alone the ability to afford them. So the sad fact is that the club has to be more demanding of those who aspire to make the grade. Regretably, it is a tougher trade today

14 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Monday's Rolling Trans... · 0 replies · +1 points

Amazing talent....never missed a goal scoring opportunity in al those clips from You Tube :) Oh well, it is a good way to start the week even if reality will kick-in by lunchtime!
On a more serious note, at least he seems to have some talent in front of goal and has played at a reasonable level, so who knows what he may do for us?

14 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Carlitos Coming Home? · 1 reply · +1 points

Just read this Talksport link: http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/p...

Readng between the lines it is possible to detect that it is not in the interest of Kia Joorabchian for the loan deal to go through....any comments?

14 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Carlitos Coming Home? · 0 replies · +1 points

Ditto - well said JS.
As for CT joining permanently, that's simple, just ask AussieGraham for the balance! :D

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