Not had a chance to post about Saturday, but what is there to say besides it was the most awful performance I've seen us put in for a while. With the exception of Green, Noble and Jacobsen, each player out there should look at themselves and ask if they deserve to pick up their wages … Read more
The good thing about remaining in the Carling Cup is that it gives the club a good chance to put Saturday's debacle behind them, let's hope we manage to achieve that. I see no reason not to take this cup run seriously, the FA Cup is far more competitive and harder to push through and … Read more
The Hammers unbeaten run came to an abrupt halt yesterday with a very disappointing defeat at home to Newcastle United. If you didn't see it, the performance can only be described as 'zola-esque' with failings and fragility throughout the team. Despite a promising start that saw the Hammers take the lead after 12 minutes through … Read more
There's not been a feeling like it for some time, has there? I mean, remember last season? Moans, groans, the feeling of costant deflation. Wolves being made to look like Brazil, Stoke nicking it from us. They were desperate times and the one thing that would stay in my mind was the atmosphere. Just the … Read more
I wasn't one of the hardy souls who made their way to the Stadium of Sh*te tonight (and fair play to those who did) but I'm delighted with a cracking result and by all means an excellent performance. Villa and Bolton matches aside, the team has played some good football and by all accounts is … Read more
Our season is finally off and running, with a well deserved point at a Stoke City team who play their football more in the style of Bolton than Brazil. One of my favourite performances under Zola was when we battled to a 1-0 Diego Tristan inspired victory up there, and this battling performance was reminiscent. … Read more
Can't find official confirmation at this stage, but it appears that Blackburn Rovers right back Lars Jacobsen has signed for the Hammers from Blackburn. Some sort of consolation prize for not getting Pascal Chimbonda I assume. Got ourselves a right back and no departures, apart from maybe another striker, I'm happy with that business if … Read more
I'm sitting in front of Sky Sports News for you all and keeping my ear to the ground, but at the moment it is still runmour and speculation regarding West Ham's transfer deadline activity. Though I must admit, I miss andy Burton and his three mobile phones on the desk, always added a sense of … Read more
The club have confirmed that Alessandro Diamanti has departed the club for Brescia. I don't think I've known a player divide fans as much as Alessandro. Many felt he played well out of position last season, others felt he was a 'luxury' player. I was somewhat on the former side, I think his passing and … Read more
The bubble of pre-season optimism was quickly burst for West Ham today as an abject performance saw us kick off the new season with a defeat. But it’s not just the defeat that is casting the black cloud, but the nature of it with many of last season’s frailties quickly exposed once again. The majority … Read more