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Palace To Make Bid For Hammers Keeper

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Submitted by nevillenixon on Tue, 24/01/2017 - 17:31

Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has made enquiries about taking West Ham United's current second choice goal keeper, Adrian Saint Miguel, on loan until the end of the season. Allardyce, who bought Adrian to West Ham while he was manager, is keen to shore up his leaky defence and sees the Spain reserve goalkeeper as a good start in his campaign to restore strength at the back. It is thought the deal being pursued could be with an arrangement to make the move permanent at the end of the season, which might suit both parties given Hammers interest in bringing Manchester City and England goal keeper Joe Hart to the club following his loan spell in Italy. Allardyce is definitely a fan of Adrian, but whether Slaven Billic is prepared to let him go out on loan is another matter, however as it is a goal keeper deal it is possible to structure an 'emergency re-call' clause which would cover the eventuality of an injury or sudden loss of form to current goal keeping incumbent Darren Randolph. There has been a fair amount of interest in Adrian from Spain and Italy, but it is believed he would prefer to stay in the Barclays Premier League where the pay is much better! The player will be mindful of dropping down the pecking order at The London Stadium with Randolph in imperious form and not looking likely to be dispossessed of the keepers jersey, there is also the impending arrival of Joe Hart looming in the distance to take in to consideration. If Adrian does leave the club, he will be missed but remembered for some really good times, his bubbly personality made him a crowd favourite and their good wishes for the future will accompany him where ever he goes. Is Rafael Spiegel up to the task of being number 2 keeper? Not on the evidence of his brief 1st team outings, and it would be so West Ham for Randolph to get injured or red carded as soon as Adrian went out the door, so the onus would be considerable on the Swiss youngster, but he is an International and has performed well for the Youth team so why not? - Ed

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Put it in contracts

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 21/01/2017 - 18:44

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payet is not the first and won't be the last. pampered multi millionaire who thinks his station in life as someone who kicks a ball around a field for 90 mins a week somehow makes him entitled to act like a complete prat to get whatever it is he wants and when he wants it. I've heard he's 'homesick'…his wife can't settle….its all crap. some people are stranded a world away from their loved ones working 24/7 just to stay afloat. payet as ashes said on the main thread is an hour flight away and can afford a private jet there and back ffs. he has more spare time than a retired person. as for his wife's side of the story…its utterly pathetic. we had the same with behrami. these wives live in unlimited luxury. you mean to tell me she can't settle wherever her husband is for two or three years even if she can fly home anytime she wants? they all must think we are utter fools who will believe that their precious lifestyle needs are anything other than whinging, childish, unprofessional and selfish. men work on oil rigs for months at at time, truck drivers are away from home constantly….do they have hissy fits with their bosses ? no of course not as they can't and even if they could they appreciate the fact they have a job. i say that clubs around the world should put an end to it by putting clauses in their contracts that say any player refusing to play, making excuses that are not in line with what the club accepts, and any player trying to instigate his own transfer out of a club when under contract should face severe punishment i.e. huge fines and being banned from playing in the first team. as it is now payet is laughing all the way to the bank knowing he still cashes his cheques of 120,00 a week and doesnt need to lift a finger. well i;ll lift a finger….right here…up yours mate.

What a difference a game (or two) makes

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Submitted by plaistow-man on Sat, 21/01/2017 - 18:42

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Only a couple of games ago and Slaven Bilic was reportedly (by the media) under immense pressure regards his position as Hammers boss and had matches v Palace and Boro to save his job. Well a convincing 3-0 home win v Palace and 3-1 away victory over Boro now sees The Hammers in 10th place (on goal difference) on 28 points currently 12 pts above the bottom 3 surely should dispel any thoughts that The Croatian's position is under threat. The last two performances though a tad disjointed have produced a rejuvenated West Ham with renewed belief certainly look more settled and seem to have a willingness not only to work for each other but for their manager. I hope Slav get's the credit he deserves.

Middlesbrough FC v West Ham United Confirmed Team Sheets

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Submitted by nevillenixon on Sat, 21/01/2017 - 13:50

Middlesbrough: Valdes, Chambers, Bernardo, Gibson, Friend, Clayton, Forshaw, De Roon, Traore, Stuani, Negredo Subs: Guzan, Fabio, Leadbitter, Downing, Fischer, Bamford, Gestede
West Ham: Randolph; Byram, Reid, Obiang, Cresswell; Noble, Ogbonna; Feghouli, Lanzini, Antonio; Carroll Subs: Adrian, Collins, Fletcher, Calleri, Fernandes, Oxford, Quina

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injury update lol

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Submitted by mcbikeman on Sat, 21/01/2017 - 08:10

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no not about carrolls whiplash injury oh no its better than that apparently ayew has picked up malaria playing in the Africa cup of nations...if theres an injury or illness to be picked up you can guarantee a west ham players first in the queue

Wham Bamm Fonte Man! Hammers Sign Saints Captain

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Submitted by nevillenixon on Fri, 20/01/2017 - 21:48

West Ham United have signed Southampton captain Jose Fonte for £8m on a two and a half year deal, the 33 year old Portugal centre back who spent seven years at Southampton made a transfer request with 18 months left to run on his current Saints deal, to some west ham fans this may seem an extortionate amount of money to pay for a player who is well past his sell by date, but those in the know seem to think differently. The transfer includes a possible £1m in add ons and gives Fonte the option to extend his contract for a further year. Southampton's director of football Les Reed said Fonte had the chance to sign an improved deal but requested a move, Fonte, a Euro 2016 winner, said Slaven Bilic was "a very big influence" in convincing him to choose the Hammers ahead of other clubs. "I thought that he really wanted me and that he sold me the project and the ambition of the club." Fonte's arrival probably signifies James Collins' departure to link up with former Hammer James Tomkins and former Hammer's manager Sam Allarydce at London rivals Crystal Palace.
West Ham's leaky defence has been an unwelcome aspect to this unedifying season, and without wanting to disrespect 'the ginger pele', every time he receives the ball he is an accident waiting to happen, but as a defensive header of the ball he is imperious, unfortunately in possession of the ball he launches dangerous and miss placed passes with apparent abandon and as such does need to be replaced with a more mobile and cerebral player, albeit of the same age.
Anyone who has witnessed the frailty of what was last season's stoic defence, particularly at home, will understand the need for change, and whilst it might be emotional , it is a very practical and pragmatic view that has been adopted by Slaven Billic and should be thoroughly endorsed.- Ed

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hard to understand bilic's logic

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Submitted by mcbikeman on Fri, 20/01/2017 - 16:37

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when it comes to the transfer market... we are in dire need of a top class R/B but we have dithered on that all season we sell Tomkins to palace for ten million keep ginge in the twilight of his career now on the verge of signing fonte for eight million who is 33 a good player but we have oxford/burke who both could of done with a run in the team now we are out of the cups but are either loaned or on the bench....it just mystifies me somewhat as to how such deals are done....a lot more work needs to be done in this area of the club as there seems to be no direction or thought into what we actually require.

marseille pull out of transfer

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Submitted by mcbikeman on Fri, 20/01/2017 - 15:32

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been reported on ssn they have pulled out of any deal...maybe a ploy as still 11 days left but I hope payet and his agent have a happy weekend chewing that over.

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