The Hammers have found victory at last! After 10 unsuccessful fixtures, a win against QPR had been achieved but Nuno’s side always seems to make the job harder for themselves, a result that should’ve been concluded in the 90 minutes, but an extra 30 was needed to get it over the line.
A bore draw first half, the first 10 minutes were spent staring at the back of hoods after West Ham faced ticket issues and thousands of fans struggled to scan their withered paper tickets. However, upon entry to the bowl, the fans put out a half hearted attempted of the red card protest in the 15th minute, which seemed muted as the QPR fans in the home end unsurprisingly weren’t too keen to join in.
Stumbling upon a dismal entry and a muted set of fans, woes worsened as one of Nuno’s already limited choice of defenders shortened further. Konstantinos Mavropanos was taken off on a stretcher after suffering a suspected head injury, grim sights. Nuno Espírito Santo is now left with Kilman and Todibo heading into Spurs, perhaps it’ll prompt the club to sign a defender, but beggars can’t be choosers…
Summerville sparked moment gave us the lead after he converted Soungatou Magassa’s pass, but the Frenchman looked beyond poor for the entirety of the match before being hooked off, a night to forget.
Despite the opposition being in the Championship, a lead at halftime can only mean that it’s inevitable in the second half for the Hammers to concede, and that we did in the 65th minute. 1-1 and looked out the game, QPR causing Nuno’s side to make reckless challenges, earning the Hammers 3 yellows in 8 minutes.
To discuss the remaining 25 minutes would be a waste of words, a handful of controlled passes and everything you’d anticipate to see from a Nuno side with a few long balls over the top, showing glimpses of the game against Brighton.
This null action unavoidably led the Hammers to become the third Premier League side to go to extra time in the FA Cup Third Round.
A quick beginning and Nuno’s side seemed fresh, Scarles and Walker-Peterd came on and bolstered the Hammers energy levels, a ball to Summerville, which was controlled with perfection, saw him lace a ball into Taty, who converted the header making it 2-1 before the end of the first half in extra time.
Taty Castellenos’ first goal for the Hammers ended up being the winner and despite fighting back the first time, QPR couldn’t manage a second, meaning the Hammers move on to Round Four.
Whilst the Hammers have only managed victory against a lower league side, it’s a game where confidence has to be taken from, and individually, Summerville was the danger man tonight. Whilst the defenders he was going around might not have been of the same quality, his end product today proved crucial twice, something he’s not been able to nail recently.
Nuno’s side will now move into Round Four of the FA Cup and will be ball number 10. The draw is set to take place before the Liverpool vs Barnsley match tomorrow. - LN
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If we have any dreams of staying up, we need two premier league quality centre backs.
Not a fan of the protests Louis?
Happy with Sullivan & Brady?
A fan?
I'm a fan of the protests Dartford, too many fans stuck outside the stadium tonight by the 15th min, too many QPR fans in the home end... both meant not enough noise was made, very half hearted effort in comparison to the last couple weeks. All I got was stares when joining in, the problem is we've got too many staying quiet.
Spot on
Its just a shame more people are getting behind the protests. The staying away doesnt work, Ive mentioned to HU that the crowd should turn their backs for a minute on the 15 minute mark. These think skinned B****** , S&B have no shame.
Rumours abound
Pacman in advanced talks with the spuds deal to be finalised after we play them £26million the fee....cannot believe that...not that Sullivan wouldn't sell to the Spuds but the price if that was true then you no Sullivan just wants to screw the fans over more before he departs.
Getting back to yesterdays
Getting back to yesterdays game. Whilst I don't want to piss on little Jimmy's fireworks. He did have a very good game, against Championship opposition!!
Remembering when he joined us he was Championship player of the year! Just playing devils advocate here. But there must a reason he cant do it week in week out, in the Premier League. We'll have to see how he gets on now going forward.
As for Pacqueta Bikey I'll drive him over to the Spuds myself. If it means getting rid of him and having a settled no prima-donna squad. Shame we've lobbed out Earthy though. If ever there was a chance for him it's now.
He's had his time with us I don't care where he goes...
Flamenko or whatever they are called
Apparently he has agreed terms and refuses to play for us again....Loyalty eh well fuck off then you selfish cunt.....JWP back in the middle pulling strings with the young ones running around him! of course for that to happen Nuno would have to be shown the door!
Tin hat on for the incoming abuse:-)
Bikey, Pacqueta is not
Bikey, Pacqueta is not interested. Unless he's rolling around trying to con the Ref. His game has gone, his commitment is gone, his effort is certainly gone.
His contribution went a long time ago. Let's just get rid and move on. Another Payet situation brewing if the club don't play ball..
He's a twonk, don't want him...
You answered your own
You answered your own question Boogers,against championship opposition,play him against premier players and he might as well go back to the Communards,because hes a Small Town Boy lol!!!!!!
Exactly Essex, can he Bronski
Exactly Essex, can he Bronski beat the Spud u like, that is the question or will Romero and Van De Ven be screaming "don't leave me this way"...as he dances past them?
Well
We've got a Somerville...almost