WBA (H) 4th Rnd FA Cup 3pm Saturday 25 Jan - the return of the beard
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It is fine saying you think we can knick a point from games but watching West Ham play doesn’t often back that theory up.
There has not been a cohesion to the way West Ham play for a long time and we very rarely dominate teams unless like Bournemouth they are playing terribly. However that is only a couple of times a season.
If a team is half decent and works hard we will often be thumped or at best lose to a late goal.
How can anyone be positive about the current West Ham side?
We are rudderless from the top down and there does not seem to be a plan on or off the pitch to move things forward.
I like many others have supported West Ham through all the bad times and the occasional good times but what is going on at a club that is the 18 th richest in the world is depressing and shameful to owners who promised lots but have done absolutely nothing to back up those promises.
It wouldn’t be so bad if the players seemed to try in games but there is no team spirit or excitement watching West Ham play.
It is fine and easy to say let’s all be positive but what exactly is there to be positive about?
Especially as it looks with the games we have left and the poor squad we have that relegation is on the cards.
We really should as a club be doing far better and I myself would love to feel we were going to get something from games but i rarely think we are good enough to beat anyone.
Each to their own, but I believe that supporting is about more than throwing the towel in and slagging everything off.
I said I have felt that few and far between, So what I am saying is that I NORMALLY feel we won't get anything from the game, whether that's b4 kick off, after 30 minutes or whatever, not never.
I mentioned Slav's 1st season, as that season whoever we played I felt like Alderz stated he does in EVERY match we play, we were capable of beating anyone/nicking points. That is the statement what I just can't agree with him,that he feels like it in EVERY game he watches/we play, but I also said Good for him, I am happy he feels that way, just I and quite a few others ( not just on this site ) do not feel like that.
I really do hope this clarifies what I said. :ok:
People are allowed to vent their options however they feel.
I am not sure any of us are in a position to judge how the next person feels about a club they support.
The only time IMO it really matters re support is the paying supporters who go week in week out, the ones at the matches, on small sites like this I do not think that the next person who posts know's more than the next person or is more correct in their own beliefs/opinions than the previous poster.
But as Alderz said, each to their own.
And no, this is not directed at 1 particular person, before I'm asked to clarify. :ok:
Am I missing all the players giving 100 percent .
The clear leadership , guidance and plan that the board have after 10 years here and the brilliant transfer plans that David Gold has.
The fast attacking football that we play?
Our smooth passing mobile midfield that stops teams running straight through them.
Our defense that can stop making silly mistakes
Obviously I am missing all the creative good football we play and the fact that we are doing so well in the league.
I think I need to go to Spec savers.
You’re welcome to be as angry and negative as you want, but I’m not going to apologise for thinking that this team might shock us and nick a point against a team we should get beat by. If you want to be resigned to things being awful and always expecting the worst then have at it!
This thread is starting to drift over the line.
Can we please stick to the football.
Thank you
Doooooooooooooooomed.
Here you go Whitehorse
:yercoat:
Antonio: "He made a big difference Wednesday, we're bringing him along gently"
Ogbonna (Back): "We’re having a look, he fell heavily on his back"
Snodgrass (Knee): "He has an inflamed tendon which I think will rule him out of the weekend"
Masuaku (Knee): "Has fluid on his knee, which I think will rule him out of the weekend"
I would not risk losing further starting 11 players that have been playing recently WHERE POSSIBLE, even if we get smashed.
For me it's simple, PL survival takes a definite priority, last season Pelle was himself weak, we were in no danger & could have played a stronger team, but he choose not to, for this game I would not blame Moyes if he played a weak/youthful team to protect the few players we do have fit, even if it means debut's for quite a few youngsters.
I understand many might not agree & many will say how can we, we hardly have enough players left with all injuries & players out on loan, that is why I stated Where possible!...
All IMO of course.
If we go down, we go down in style. If we stay up, we may be able to rescue this season by what we do in this.
Strong team.
Fornals must play, as should Ajeti.
for there places ,The feel good factor is what we need back :scarf:
On one hand I think we need a win without first XI, as this team is desperately short of confidence
But on the other hand, this is only the 4th round...and im not sure it's worth the risk going for a full strength and picking up either injury leaving us depleted. Plus he fact going full strength doesnt guarantee a win
I would probably rest players, with the injuries we have and our brightest youth out on loan, I think we have to go pretty much full strength out of necessity more than anything...
Randolph
Zaba Diop Balbuena Cresswell
Fornals Noble Rice Masuaku
Ajeti Haller
West Ham United: Randolph, Zabaleta (c), Diop, Balbuena, Cresswell, Fornals, Sanchez, Rice, Lanzini, Ajeti, Haller
Subs: Martin, Ogbonna, Cardoso, Ngakia, Noble, Kemp, Antonio
West Bromwich Albion: Bond, O'Shea, Ajayi, Hegazi, Townsend, Phillips, Krovinovic, Barry, Brunt (c), Edwards, Austin
Subs: Al Habsi, Bartley, Livermore, Harper, Willock, Zohore, Tulloch
Referee: Stuart Attwell
West Brom have not won a game in the league since December 14th, on Monday they lost at home to Stoke who are currently 20 places below them.
How is that doing well?