Jordan Hugill. A new family member, welcome.

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  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    This is a thread to welcome the new lad.

    Just saying.
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    It’s being reported on the radio that he’s being slaughtered by West Ham fans on social media before he’s even kicked a ball.
    Is it any wonder we struggle to sign players with “fans” like some of ours.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited February 2018
    ;doh thorn .. makes me laugh*. Those same 'fans' are the first to trot out the line that Sully, Tony Henry.. whoever they have a downer on at any particular time... is embarrassing our club.

    No doubt (as with booing) they will claim they are entitled to an opinion and have a right to free speech. And no doubt they are proud of themselves that they are the news.

    I would say to them - just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

    They are quick enough to play the blame game about whose fault it is we haven't signed X, Y or Z. Maybe they should shut up for a minute and look at themselves.


    HopefulIy the player has enough sense to know that those who shout loudest aren't necessarily representative.

    *and not in a funny ha ha way
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    Those same fans will be cheering the loudest when he starts banging them in. I don't know if he will be any good but he's here now, let's see what he can do.
  • Expat_HammerExpat_Hammer
    edited February 2018
    billybondsbeard said:

    It just shows the standard we have slipped to that we think Hugill may be a good signing compared to keeping Sakho.

    Just like we managed to keep Payet then
    Neither wanted to be here so we're better off without
  • TheMadcapLaughsTheMadcapLaughs
    Talking of Payet, a new song for Hugill

    We`ve got Hugill
    Jordan Hugill
    I just don`t think you understand
    He`s David Moyes man
    He ain`t no African
    We`ve got Jordan Hugill

    No?
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    NO.
  • TheMadcapLaughsTheMadcapLaughs
    Thought not...........................
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    I think this is what you are looking for ;yercoat
  • ianbishoplegendianbishoplegend
    Can't wait to see what he brings to the team, really interesting signing.
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    Very interesting story, it would be great to see him make it.
  • BubblesNeverDiesBubblesNeverDies
    edited February 2018
    Madcap, since the name Hugill originates from Old Norse, change it to "but he ain't no Norseman".
    Far less controversial, and I think you should have known better.
  • chicagohammerchicagohammer
    The following is a version that was sent to me

    We’ve got Hugill
    Jordan Hugill
    I just don’t think you understand
    We’ve trimmed the wages bill
    He will play when Carroll’s ill
    We’ve got Jordon Hugill

    Think you know the tune

    Well it made me laugh

    ;lol
  • LukerzLukerz
    edited February 2018
    Putting aside all the other business that we did or didn’t do, I am quite happy with this signing. Signing hungry, young(ish), motivated players, ready to prove themselves on the highest stage, is always a risk but with the potential for great reward.

    His goal-scoring record for PNE is largely irrelevant. He’s a target man, and target men are usually less prolific, because they often bring a lot more to the team than just grabbing 20 goals a season. They often pick up a reasonable amount of assists, win a lot of set-plays and distract players from team-mates by occupying opposition defences. If Hugill can put himself about to the extent where Mario, Antonio, Lanzini, Arnautovic and Chicharito, to name a few, can then acquire that extra yard of space in and around the box, then that’s good news. It’s also vital, with Andy out, that we have that slightly different type of striker so that crosses into the box and set plays become more threatening for us.

    Secondly, with all due respect to PNE, he’s going to be surrounded by better players. He’s going to have better delivery, better service, a better quality of pass and those things can bring a player, who appears to be not the most prolific, and his ability to score on dramatically.

    He’s not a punt either. Moyes will know all about him. We’ve spent a rumoured £9m on him. Whilst not the most expensive fee it’s hardly peanuts. No signing should be a punt, they should all be well scouted, well analysed and well considered. We’ve decided that he’s worth spending £9m on and handing a 4.5 year deal. We obviously see him as a first team player, with maybe a slightly different coaching team, different players and different supply.

    I hope he does well. If he can bring some of the attibutes that Carroll had but actually manage to play a run of games, that would be great. It’s important though that we get the service right. Taking the easy option when he’s in the side won’t get the best out of him or us.

    Hopping he could be a bit of a Rickie Lambert. Good luck. ;ok
  • ianbishoplegendianbishoplegend
    But he doesn't have high ratings on Fifa 18
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    Throw him in with little pe a v Brighton. If he can make things happen in the box the Hernandez will pick up th scraps

    Really looking forward though to him hooking up with Arnie and Lanzini plus Mario. His record on paper might not be outatandIng, however he will have never played with players anywhere near their quality before
  • HammerwombatHammerwombat
    I want to see him, Arnie, and AC all on the pitch at the same time in a sort of battering ram formation, smashing defences.
  • alderzalderz
  • ianbishoplegendianbishoplegend
    Hammerwombat said:

    I want to see him, Arnie, and AC all on the pitch at the same time in a sort of battering ram formation, smashing defences.

    Koyoute and Antonio joining them just behind...and Sam Byram to take out anyone that dares take possession of them

  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    I’ll go and get the nurse........
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    Well he will need better service than we’ve been giving apart from last few games but I’m somewhat confident with this signing don’t know why probably because he’s being written off and I’m sick to death of humble pie so good luck Jordan welcome aboard hit the ground running with a early goal and maybe just maybe you could become a cult hero
  • imagelostimagelost
    I would wish him all the very best ,,, hope he is like Alan Taylor
  • PengemanPengeman
    Burnley signed Chris Wood from Leeds and went straight on to play EPL and is doing OK and I think he scored against us. I am sure there are many other examples of lower leagues players going to EPL/First Division and doing well. So Hugill can also excel.
  • AdamAdam
    Huggies! I’m a big kid now!

    Oops, I think I read his name wrong.
  • KuchinghammerKuchinghammer
    Welcome and feel the love, Jordan. For every miserable Hammer fan there are 200 who want you to be successful, for yourself and the team. We're right behind you, pal ;ok
  • KuchinghammerKuchinghammer
    Oh and I think he'll be a Sam Vokes: underrated but very useful to his team. Bye Andy, welcome Huge Hill (little mountain?) ;wink
  • ChappersChappers
    I'd like to welcome you to the West Ham funny farm.
    Stick your foot in, try your hardest and leave it all out there on the pitch and you'll be loved by us all.
    Time to step up and prove all the doubting Thomas's why you are good enough to wear the claret & blue. ;hug
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    David Cross

    Not many of you will have seen @JordanHugill play. I have, and I'll tell you he will give you everything he's got. He might remind you of someone.
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