Over the last season, it's been discussed amongst Hammers fans which is more of an underlying issue, whether it is the defence that needs more work than the attack. Or is it Vice-Verca?
The Hammers have conceded over 16 goals in the space of just 7 matches, totalling an average of 2.28 goals per game. To compare it to Sheffield United, who currently hold the worst record with 104 Goals conceded in a Premier League season, they averaged 2.73 goals per game.
In addition to the damning goals conceded stat, the Hammers have only shipped in a total of 6 Premier League goals this season, putting us just one above last placed Wolves [5]
Anyway, let’s not get bogged down with who put us in this position and how we so dreadfully ended up here.
Nuno’s culture at the club so far has been to get invested in everything the club participates in, making himself liked off the pitch, but on the pitch, it is always a more difficult task.
But, most recently, he’s exclaimed what the biggest ongoing issue is regarding the defence and the attack, putting the debate to bed.
“The team’s offence is not our priority at this time.”
“It’s no use increasing the number of goals scored if we do not radically reduce the goals conceded. We have a serious problem in dead-ball situations. The team concedes many goals and loses many first contacts.”
His play style goes hand in hand with his comments, and Nuno’s men can only hope to improve under new management, as well as in the series of upcoming games.
The Hammers are set to face Brentford at home on Monday Night’s Boycott, Leeds away, followed by two home fixtures against Newcastle and Burnley.
The real question lies within Nuno’s comments and asks the question, We’ve identified the problem, now what are we going to do to rectify it?
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In the past
We've had shoddy defences but usually had a decent goalkeeper to tidy up the mess. To rectify it now (short term), put Fabs back in goal.
Thats a must to put Fabianski
Thats a must to put Fabianski back in regular.I do feel we need some kind of striking force,to put the shit up the opposition,and force them into their penalty area for 90 minutes,its been so long now i cant remember when we last gave anyone a proper tonking,like 4 or 5 nil and not conceded.
I've got a funny feeling in
I've got a funny feeling in me todger that Soucek will be the key under Nuno. Think we'll see the best of him now for a good while - I fvcking hope so!!!