West Ham vs Huddersfield 11.09.17 Match Thread
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Comments
Reid played like a sweeper at times, covering for Fonte and Colins.
Chica ran around like a lunatic*, but I could see why he was subbed - I don't think he was really affecting the game in the way that AC and Antonio were.
*That's a good thing.
Outstanding effort all over the pitch (with the possible exception of Hart. who scarcely did anything... ;wink )
First time in a while we have made a team weaker than us actually look like it. Huddersfield simply didn't have enough to trouble us, because we played to our potential.
Very well planned by Slav and his team, and very, very well executed by the players.
Also really pleased to see Sakho joining in the celebration of the first goal, and players clearly looking to include him.
Got some stick bringing on Ayew for Chicharito
But got the vital goal
Brave call
Antonio my MOM but there were many who could have been picked..
3 at the back pls from now on..
Will be interesting to see if our record signing will start at WBA...
But tonight was all about the result & we did it ;scarf
The Hammers...were below par - although the visitors offered little threat.
;hmm
How about, The visitors offered little threat because the Hammers gave them no time, no space and no ball.
Edit - I am amazed to see the match stats, Huddersfield had 57% possession. ;nonono It really didn't feel like that, watching the game. Just goes to show.
Our pressing was excellent.
Antonio was standout and Zab showed tons of intent early on closing down.
The formation and style was 6 pointer setup, Hernandez showed willing but is lost on the wing. Long balls and battling MF.
Although, that's why (imo) much analysis of the table at this stage of the season is pointless. Whether you are doing well or doing badly, it (table) really isn't significant.
There's a reason they play 38 games.
We were fortunate. Much improved effort. But we won due to a huge deflection and a scramble from a corner.
That direct style won't work all season.
But we wanted it more and won due to a desire and fire in our bellies.
Lets now build on it.
Three at the back definitely the preferred system.
Agree with earlier comment, some shooting practice is needed.
Did we miss Noble? Nope!
If, all season, we play most games in the opposition third, and restrict them to almost no chances, I suspect we will do OK.
Two articles in the Grauniad. Two different headlines.
1. West Ham give Slaven Bilic respite as lucky break earns win over Huddersfield
vs
2. The Hammers haul themselves off the foot of the table with a hard-fought but deserved win over the Terriers.
However, for now I am overchuffed, and can advance with the rest of my week with a proper roof on me boat! ;scarf