Sorry, but I am not one of those fans who wet themselves at a pre season loss. I’m old enough to remember winning every pre season game under Avram Grant, and look what happened there! However, it’s not long before we get down to business for the season, so I thought the time was right … Read more
This post is dedicated to Don Coates, a lifelong Hammers fan and Essex cricket umpire who sadly lost his life last week – 1941-2016 – Rest In Peace Don Having just got back from the ground, it’s worth reflecting on a pulsating game, fitting for the run in for the Boleyn. First up, on Diafra … Read more
I was going to say, we wren’t expecting that were we? But actually, in the back of our heads, I think a few of us were. There’s a natural cynicism when it comes to being a West Ham fan, but that is being slowly replaced by a sense of optimism that Slaven Bilic’s tenure thus … Read more
Morgan Amalfitano has left West Ham United, under that delightful euphenism ‘mutual consent’ ie someone said leave and he said okay. The contract has been paid up and a player who in spite of a couple of sparkling moments never really felt like a true hammer has gone. Having arrived on a one year deal, … Read more
I imagine most of us are just about landing on earth after jumping for joy on Sunday. It truly wasone of those moments as a Hammers fan you will remember for ever. All the lads did well, but what were the stand out features of the game? 1. In Slaven we trust – there was … Read more
First off, I’d like to address the European exit. We finished 12th last season and were nowhere near ready for a European assault. The adventure was great but the last match up was lost at Upton Park with the loss of Collins and Sakho not being present for this fixture. The injuries on the night … Read more
I like to check on my predictions pre season again in May time, and invite you all to do the same. So, here we go… League Position – 9th – a comfortable season but tempered by a few slaps from the big boys means our points haul will be sufficient without being spectacular Top Scorer … Read more
Thursday night was really good fun, a good, reasonably competitive kickabout in the sun and a win for the Hammers. It was also good to see some of the youngsters and size them up. These are my thoughts following the game… 1.We play on the floor…. I’m not sure how the youngsters normally play, but … Read more
There seems to be a building head of steam of speculation regarding the move of Charlie Austin from QPR to West Ham. First off, let's see what the press are saying… The Mirror is reporting betting was suspended on Charlie coming to Upton Park Daily Mail is suggesting the striker wants to stay in London … Read more
There is even more talk tonight of Sam Allardyce's future and I'm sure the fans are as sick of it as Sam is. All I hope is that the board are decisive followng the final whistle of the final game. As to whether Big Sam should stay, I'm actually indifferent. I don't think it will … Read more