You are here

Home

Forum | General Discussion

Stadium Naming Rights Finally Sold!

nevillenixon's picture
Submitted by nevillenixon on Mon, 01/04/2024 - 10:47

West Ham United's rented home finally has a new name, and it is going to upset quite a few fans! From the beginning of next season the London Stadium will be known as: The Sun Stadium!

The newspaper had been looking for a 'high profile' venue to attach their name to as they move from paper format to e-media and see the Stratford Stadium as an ideal springboard.

The club has been forced into the move because of current and impending legislation regarding betting sponsorship and are currently negotiating to become Hammers' shirt sponsors as well.

It is believed that Karen Brady's close association with the red top ensured that the deal progressed smoothly.

The figures are still a secret, but it is hoped that the additional income generated will help the club to compete at a higher level.

So, there you have it, the Sun Stadium and the Sun on shirts...Ed

Share

Live Now Newcastle v West Ham Lineups

nevillenixon's picture
Submitted by nevillenixon on Sat, 30/03/2024 - 11:33

Newcastle: Dubravka, Livramento, Schar, Lascelles (C), Burn, Bruno, Longstaff, Willock, Murphy, Isak, Gordon Subs: Karius, Dummett, Ritchie, Barnes, Krafth, Hall, Almiron, Anderson, White.
West Ham: Areola, Coufal, Zouma (C), Mavropanos, Emerson, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Kudus, Paqueta, Bowen, Antonio Subs: Fabianski, Johnson, Cresswell, Phillips, Cornet, Ings, Ogbonna, Earthy, Mubama.

Share

Seat Police? Try A Manager Change!

nevillenixon's picture
Submitted by nevillenixon on Fri, 29/03/2024 - 10:08

News that the powers that be are 'investigating' the vast tracts of empty seats at the un yet named Stadium where West Ham play their football will come as no surprise to many season ticket holders.

On the one hand supporters are able to obtain the cheapest season tickets for a London Club by a country mile, whereas on the other, the fayre on offer is not very appetising!

Yes, on paper the club has done astonishingly well over the last three or four years, but as we all know football is played on grass not paper! Playing in Europe three years on the spin is a massive achievement for a 'mid table team' that is more used to yo yoing between divisions rather than mixing it with Europe's elite, albeit in the 2nd and 3rd tier.

The problem is domestically what is on offer is drab, boring one dimensional play that harks back to the nineteen fifties! The current manager is always keen to point out that he wins matches, AND he does.

Unfortunately, the turgid style he utilises to get results has seen a mass fans exodus, hence the club looking to 'enforce' attendance! This draconian approach might achieve results attendance wise, although it might mean a host of 'original' season ticket holders jumping ship.

Apparently there are a large number of supporters who don't want to attend games, well why not list their tickets on ticket exchange? The problem with that resolution is that fans don't want to buy spare tickets for 'low catergory' games and therefore there is no demand for the excess tickets.

The answer is surely plain and simple, give fans exciting football and they will turn up in their droves, give them 'Moyesball' and they won't. Getting rid of Moyes might well see the club dropping down the table, but it would be a hell of a ride should an 'exciting' manager take over! -Ed

Share

The England Shirt

boogerscaravan's picture
Submitted by boogerscaravan on Fri, 22/03/2024 - 14:14

Forums:

Now first thing for me to say here is I'm not a fan of the International stage. I pretty much stopped watching meaningless England games decades ago. However, I do watch some qualifiers of substance. Along with tournaments when we are in them.

Would I class myself as a fan? Probably not. But I am a very proud Englishman. When asked am I British? I always say no, I'm English. As a 60 year old Englishman I think I've earned the right to that opinion.

Now that we live in a world full of snowflakes and PC correctness. Something I openly admit to struggling with in society these days. The world is a crazy place as I see it.

Which leads me back on topic. Why have Nike with the backing of the FA tampered with the cross of St George? The cross of St George symbolises England as a nation. It has been on our football shirts for decades. But now some wet wipe at Nike has decided to change the colour. It's now red, blue and purple.

What the actual fvck is going on? How can this happen. Is it because we are supposed to be a diverse society? I'm sorry I'm a traditionalist. Would they mess with the Union Jack? No of course they would not. So what gives them the right to mess with the nations identity?

We are not the British football team. We are not Scotland, Wales or Ireland. We are England and we have an identity. That identity is the cross of St George.

Fvcking wet wipes boil my piss!!!!

Pacman v 180!

Submitted by Louis Nixon on Thu, 21/03/2024 - 15:21

The upcoming friendly between England and Brasil will give Hammers fans the unique chance to cheer on BOTH sides, with Lucas Paqueta representing Brazil and Jarrod Bowen England. Of course 'Pacman' is a guaranteed starter for Brasil, whereas '180' will probably come off the bench, if at all!

Unfortunately for Jarrod, even IF Southgate elects to start the Hammers striker, it will probably be in a more defensive role than he is usually given. That is not to say Bowen won't give it his all, it is just that the England Boss would get more out of Bowen in a more advanced role that suits his game.

International breaks are notoriously stressful for club managers. On the one hand they are always pleased to see one of their squad represent their national team, but with the joy comes the very real fear that they might get injured, especially for a friendly that has no real relevance.

It is what it is though and David Moyes is in the same boat as a host of Premier League managers in hoping his players return unscathed and fit for their upcoming league and European campaigns.

The latter part of the preceding sentence does however make good reading, 'upcoming league and European campaigns' how many years did fans hope and wish to be actively involved in European football?

Losing Pacman to injury would be CATASTROPHIC as has been clearly illustrated during his recent time on the sidelines, the club desperately need him to be hale and hearty, but also energised and empowered.

It is a tricky path to negotiate but hopeful Moyes will be a happy bunny ahead of the game against Newcastle. - LN

Share

Live Now West Ham v Villa Line Ups And Link

nevillenixon's picture
Submitted by nevillenixon on Sun, 17/03/2024 - 12:38

West Ham: Areola, Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma ©, Emerson, Álvarez, Souček, Paquetá, Kudus, Bowen, Antonio Subs: Fabiański (GK), Johnson, Cresswell, Ogbonna, Aguerd, Phillips, Ward-Prowse, Earthy, Ings
Villa: Martínez ©, Lenglet, Konsa, Pau, Moreno, Rogers, Tielemans, Douglas Luiz, Bailey, Watkins, Durán Subs: Olsen (GK), Cash, Digne, Diego Carlos, Chambers, Zesler-Hayden, Zaniolo, Iroegbunam, Diaby

Share

Boss Wary Of Villa Players Out?

nevillenixon's picture
Submitted by nevillenixon on Sat, 16/03/2024 - 02:58

Supposedly Boubacar Kamara, Emi Buendia, John McGinn and Tyrone Mings are all out of the Villa team that will visit The Irons on Sunday. Even more supposedly Diego Carlos, Jacob Ramsey and Ollie Watkins are all reported as doubts!

Hmmmm, it seems as if "you are awful' was practising a bit of kidology ahead of a game that means so much for Aston Villa's crack at the champions league and Hammers attempts to at least make the Europa League again.

David Moyes has no such problems due to the fewer numbers he has to report on, the only 'fear' is over the fitness of Emerson, the other one being Maxwell Cornet. Moyes DID however allude to the fact that Lucas Paqueta had sustained a knock against Freiburg during the week and will be monitored VERY closely.

The last domestic home game was a real disappointment, two points dropped against Burnley of all teams. Villa will represent a much more difficult task if Hammers are to get anything at all out of the game.

IF Moyes starts Hammers on the front foot as he did on Thursday there is a bit of a chance!

It all depends on which West Ham turn up! - Ed

Share

It's Ze Germans (again)

Submitted by Enfieldhammer on Fri, 15/03/2024 - 16:33

Forums:

So another trip to Germany awaits. To play Bayer Leverkusen who have been all conquering & undefeated this season. A team that thumped us 4-0 in pre-season though West Ham did not have our new signings to call on then.
Obviously there were other teams in the hat who would have been more preferable but to win the trophy you have to beat the best. On the plus side we missed Klopp & his Bin Dippers. Should we be worried about facing Leverkusen? Absolutely not. They just scrapped past an Asberjani outfit down to 10 men Qarabag in extra time. This is a team which contains a certain Patrick Schick. A striker who was linked heavily to us in the summer of 2022.
Providing Moyes does not revert to type & hoist the white flag we could give them food for thought and suprise them. Moyes needs to be brave and attack. As long as we are in touch when we leave Germany a rip roaring night will be assured at the London Stadium. Moyes. Do your bit and us supporters will do ours!

It Was Always Going To Be Germans Or Italians!

nevillenixon's picture
Submitted by nevillenixon on Fri, 15/03/2024 - 16:27

Anyone who thought Hammers were going to breeze through to the Europa League Cup Final was seriously deluded as Hammers were given what many see as a bad fixture against Bayer Leverkusen

For their Europa League Cup 1/4 final.

This was a great draw, it could have been so much worse, Liverpool CANNOT meet West Ham unless it is for the final! It was obvious Hammers were going to face a 'quality' team at some point, so why not Leverkusen?

There are NO easy fixture at this stage and having the 2nd game at home is a real bonus, also for the players to know that they can reasonably expect to progress further in the competition and you never know once it gets to the semis.

The draw could have been kinder, but it could have been a whole lot worse and Hammers also dodged the real possibility of Scamacca coming back to haunt them!

Europa League draw

Quarter-finals:

AC Milan v Roma

Liverpool v Atalanta

Bayer Leverkusen v West Ham

Benfica v Marseille

Semi-finals:

Benfica or Marseille v Liverpool or Atalanta

AC Milan or Roma v Bayer Leverkusen or West Ham

The first legs take place on 11 April, with the second legs on 18 April.

If West Ham can find a way past Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen, they will face either AC Milan or Roma.

The semi-finals are scheduled for 2 May and 9 May.

Dublin Arena in the Republic of Ireland hosts this season's final on Wednesday, 22 May. Although the ground despite having a capacity in excess of 50,000 is going to be too small if the final should turn out to be between West Ham and Liverpool. The sheer weight of numbers would necessitate a move to Croke Park which has a capacity of 83,000.

Logistically Croke Park would be best, but the Aviva Stadium is 'owed one' because of all the inboard investment there was there to facilitate the Irish Rugny team, there is also the need to have games at the Aviva to 'compensate' for lost revenues during Covid.

As usual the fans and their safety don't appear to matter to U.E.F.A, only the money! - Ed

Share

Pages

Next Fixture(s)

Subscribe to Forum | General Discussion