Pre-Season July/August 2016 (and Olympic Stadium opening ceremony)

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  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Herb

    Of course, there are potentially infinite 'what ifs' around the team, but as Col points out, ;ac is the one player who has had the misfortune to be unavailable for a considerable length of time each of the last few seasons.
  • KingHammerAbroadKingHammerAbroad
    From what I saw at the Carolina game, Andy looked pretty fit and sharp, although he only played 45 minutes.

    Noble played the whole game, but, he looked shattered at the end.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    King, have heard that before about AC though. Bilic and Sam in the last two seasons both thought they'd had a breakthrough in AC's fitness, talking about how they thought with certain adjustments he'd stay available. Shortly afterwards, he got injured.

    I think we simply cannot plan anything around AC and take it as a bonus if he's fit.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    grey_til_I_dye said:

    Herb

    Of course, there are potentially infinite 'what ifs' around the team, but as Col points out, ;ac is the one player who has had the misfortune to be unavailable for a considerable length of time each of the last few seasons.

    But a lot of posters make it that it's his own fault by the tone of thier posts.
  • LukerzLukerz
    edited July 2016
    Tbf, it has been hinted on more than one occasion by, first Sam, now Bilic, that a lot of it is self-inflicted. His attitude and professionalism off the pitch has been questioned.

    Obviously he doesn't aim to be injured. Hope he has a cracking season because, as he showed back end of last season, he is a quality and prolific striker when in form. If he plays 80% of the league season we won't need another forward.
  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    edited July 2016
    I think the same for most our strikers tho, seem to recall Sakho an Valencia both being out of action due to injuries..
    Agree with IronHerb, some posters sort of feel it's Andy's fault IMO,
    Luke IMO Andy sometimes gives too much, but then again don't all hammers fans appreciate a player that gives his all ;hmm
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Slaven_A_Laugh_Lukerz said:

    Tbf, it has been hinted on more than one occasion by, first Sam, now Bilic, that a lot of it is self-inflicted.

    I think they said if he changed his lifestyle it would help him. I don't think they meant that when he did did foot muscle (the ballet dancer one) that it was down to him. In fact I vaguely remember Sam saying it was a one in a million injury.
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Not going to be the first game at the olympic stadium now.

    Looks like we have managed to get the EL opponents to swap being drawn home first and will play the home leg 4th Aug, before Juventus on 7th Aug?
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Antonio is playing for the Dev X1 against Chelmsford this evening
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    Well he didn't go on the American tour, so he is probably getting in some games before the EL qualifier.
  • HamstewHamstew
    As is Fletcher
  • Ravel49Ravel49
    edited July 2016
    Tuesday's and Wednesday's games both being shown on premier sports ;ok
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    And next Saturday's game! ;wahoo

    http://www.premiersports.com/football/pre-season-friendlies/
  • Ravel49Ravel49
    Cheers for the edit - had just come to correct that.

    Juve game will be on BT
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    #ninja

    ;ok
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Juve game

    ;wahoo

    You'd think our Euro game might well be on the box as well.

    #cornucopia
  • Ravel49Ravel49
    #cornonthecob
  • McHammerMcHammer
    i heard a rumour that ee customers will get 6 months free bt sports on their android/smartphone.
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    McH

    MrsG mentioned that she had seen that a few days ago.

    And here's the proof:

    http://sport.bt.com/football/news/bt-sport-app-available-for-free-to-ee-customers-S11364072791855
  • MIAHammerMIAHammer
    edited July 2016
    Current odds
    Win Premier League 66/1
    Top 4 finish 8/1
    Get relegated 28/1
    Win Europa League 25/1

    So we have a slightly better chance of winning European honours than getting relegated. That's good news ....... I guess.

  • ammerinaberdeenammerinaberdeen
    Grey, thanks for that link, now registered for my 6 month free BT Sport App!
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    ammerin

    ;ok
  • LukerzLukerz
    image
  • HappyHammer_ishHappyHammer_ish
    Enner carrying on doing his job like a pro, even though he wants out...

    Unlike someone....
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    3 games this week.

    Tuesday 19th July = FC Slovacko
    Wednesday 20th July = Rubin Kazan
    Saturday 23rd July = Karlsruher SC
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Twist

    All on Premier Sports

    ;ok
  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    Grey so there should be links?

    Are the games in yhe evening?
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Vorse

    They are listed as 17:00 UK for Tues/Weds and 16:00 for Saturday.

    Should definitely be links.

    ;ok
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    Cheers Grey ;ok
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Props to Romaine for first spotting it.
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