Hernandez a. Iron
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Well the title says it all the official site has now confirmed its all done and Hernandez is shown in the best shirt in the land.
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Hernandez Transfer Problem?
Not to put a downer on West Ham United's prolific recent transfer activity, but being West Ham, the fact that the club have already announced that there was a transfer agreement in place despite the player not having passed a medical nor more importantly having agreed personal terms is more than worrying! Having seen victory snatched from the club's clutches with regard to numerous other transfer activities in the past, the West Ham United hierarchy will be on baited breath when Hernandez flies in to London on tuesday, but will their hands be tied? Having already announced a deal that has prematurely been acknowledged as an astonishing piece of West Ham United business by the global media, what if Hernandez's representatives suddenly demand £280,000 per week instead of £140,000? Whoah, how could the numbers add up in what is a crazy transfer world?
Not signing Hernandez would be almost catastrophic, it is to be hoped that the dreadful bad luck, ney curse the club has had in the past when it comes to signing strikers who actually refuse to sign or who instantly get injured on their debut will finally be laid to rest! We could go on about the Mexican Day of The Dead but that would be spurious, let's just hope the deal can be got over the line. - Ed
Transfers
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Interesting signings this summer and more to come by the sounds of it could be a good season.coyi
Is the need for a local hero damaging us?
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Read a post somewhere and it prompted me to submit this piece. When I was thinking about our possible starting 11 this season and who i would pick. I found myself omitting our club captain Mr West Ham Mark Noble. I then quickly adjusted to accommodate Noble. Yes Noble is 100% committed to West Ham but does his commitment alone warrant a place in the starting line up?
My line up for Utd away was Hart, Zabaletta, Ogbonna, Ried, Cresswell, Kouyate & Obiang siting behind Antonio(right), Arnautovic(left) & Lanzini centre with Chicarito up front(providing he signs). I then opted to drop Obiang for Noble? Is sentiment clouding my judgement like a few others?
Randy's £5 Million Transfer Handy For Boro And Hammers
When news of Joe Hart's impending arrival at the London Stadium was announced it was obvious from the off that three in to two would not work from a goal keeping perspective, so something had to give. Rumours persisted that it would be Adrian on his way out, possibly to Crystal Palace, but it has turned out to be Republic of Ireland keeper Darren Randolph with a move to Middlesborough for a fee of around £5 Million which seems to be a relatively good deal for all parties concerned. Randolph will go straight in as number one keeper at the Boro and West Ham will have made a decent profit on a player they signed on a free, that leaves Adrian who has already taken to twitter to not exactly endorse David Sullivan's 'gushing' comments about chest pumping Joe! Adrian could indeed move on during the window, which would leave the slight matter of who would play in the two games against Manchester City? The prospect of playing a few cup matches and the two dreaded matches against City is not exactly appetising for Adrian or anyone else coming in, it should also be remembered that Hammers have already let their third choice keeper Ralf Spiegel leave! How will Nathan Trott respond to what will be him being 'thrown to the wolves'? - Ed
Lanziniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
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2 years ago today he signed for us...like many ok all of us we said WHO then saw him in that euro game for first time and thought mmm looks a bit lightweight for the prem...oh how wrong can you be....a terrific player make that a special player....Barca willing to pay £70million for coutino well Lanzini just as good so we have one helluva player and seemingly a very nice chap not a pouty prima donna like he who shall go unnamed here.
the worlds gone mad
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if you dont live in london or the south you probably will not of heard this story but when you do you will just shake your head and want to walk up to the person who made the decision and slap them with a large fish....the story well a person was handed a £150 fine for selling lemonade to there neighbours and so the council issued the fine as they do not have a licence fair enough you say but then you find out it was a 5 year old girl!! thats right a child...clearly this is a priority for councils as they dont want an outbreak of 5 year olds going on to sell the hard stuff you no like cherryade and cream soda....and it took four of them to terrorise the poor kid. tower hamlets council surprise surprise.
so what formation now?
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once all the signings have been made i have been trying to work out what kind of formation Bilic will play....because the signings made are surely starters i can only figure a 442.
hart,zab,ogbonna,reid(inj)or fonte,cressy or art,obiang,noble,lanzini,antonio(inj)or ayew,arnautovic,chicarito. with Antonio injured he may go 352 with zab as attacking wingback and cressy or art on other side then arnautovic to partner chicarito ...well its slavs prob to deal with. the board have this time round given him the tools to do the job so no excuses anymore.
Suns out guns out
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And so, summer is upon us.
My pen twitches as the rays seep above the wooden fence and tickle the edge of my coffee cup.
Working at home isn’t for everyone. Secluded, quiet, distractions. However, I embrace it with the fervour of a Radio 1 DJ at a talent contest in 1973.
The actions from the week are compiled, diaries and locations pinpointed for the following week.
Cursory checks made to see if child care is required.
Plans adjusted.
More coffee.
The red wine in the corner cabinet is winking at me.
FB checked. People intent on telling people that they are active, happy and “doing so much it’s hard to fit it all in”.
They lie of course.
Every household is one argument away from mass murder, but we must present a united façade. Much like the Conservative party. Or Loose women.
Or West Ham?
I’m still not convinced everything in our lady garden is rosy.
Im as happy as a Granny in the Everton area that Cheechy chichy choo is joining us (albeit I’m yet to see him holding the scarf aloft his head, smiling and counting the cash). It was also surprising to see East London give in to the demands of an Austrian.
Times really have changed.
Am I pleased by us gaining Hart? I liken it to a choice between sliced or uncut bread. One is slightly more appealing than other, but at the end of the day they all go mouldy and are fed to ducks.
Am I hard to please? That’s a question for my wife, however watching Twitter reaction with fevered interest really is a joy. The real head messes on there are frightening.
You think you know some mad people? Wow, follow some WHU feeds for a while (it’s a this stage I’d like to declare my survey that I circulated “How many minstrels can I fit under my foreskin? 1, 2 or 7?” was a light hearted joke. More importantly, 8 people actually voted. Now who’s the mad one….)
Reading on here one gains a slightly more balanced perspective (I reiterate “slightly”). But the fact remains, we still haven’t really shelled out much (in real terms). It seems a freebie, a loan and potentially 2 outright purchases have fans wetting themselves and declaring undying love.
Strangeness indeed.
I think the psychology here is “give them so little for so long, that any improvement is received with such fanatical appreciation, as to forget where you were in the first place”….maybe I’m unkind.
What I do care about is the quality of the squad.
Its painfully clear that if our fleet footed Argentinian love muscle is compromised in anyway, we lose 69% of our creativity.
Now will an Austrian MMA wannabe improve that? I’m not so sure. I see a focus here on brute strength and aggression, with little attention to sleight of hand or subtle touch. With Antonio on the other side, we should be winning the “stretch the arm shirt fabric to maximum” by a country mile.
And then there is the midfield.
With Cap’n Nobes entering his 56th season, we’ll doubtless be treated to more show reel footage of him eating pie n mash, polishing his Dads shoes etc. all highlighting what a “loyal” servant he is.
Those of us with eyes and a brain can see the diminishing flame, plodding frame and dwindling power. I really hope we rarely see him this year. If the midfield isn’t Wylie E and Pedro, someone is clearly not doing their job. Ill only judge when those players are available.
Finally the defence.
Have we ever had a good defence?
I don’t think so. And I’m going back to 1983 when I started attending.
Therefore, I care little about it.
Madness! You say. I care little for them either.
I digress.
A successful team is built on solid foundations. Indeed it is. Therefore that’s why I care little! My team have never enjoyed this nirvana. If the centre half can head the ball and run a bit I’m quite content.
Irrespective of how good a centre half you are, if Aguero or Sanchez run at you, you’ve had it. If Kane lines one up, you’ve had it. Thankless task. Therefore I care little.
The fullbacks? Slightly more interested. Only because they have to go forwards and backwards.
Currently Arthur Fucka is miles ahead of Aaron Watercress.
The lack of the latters confidence is still quite startling.
Arthur can’t defend for toffee, but he sure is fun rampaging forward and causing bedlam. An I’d rather pay to watch bedlam than George Graham teams.
On the other side, we have a winner…..The signing of Zorro is very welcome. A man who knows his job. Rare these days. Honest, liked by fans, fit. Quite a coup I feel.
I predict him being injured within the first 3 weeks of the season and not being seen again until Christmas.
I’m such a cup half full kinda guy…..
Well. Enjoy the summer months my C&B tinted friends.
Please feed the fish.
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