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Did Dicks Suggest Joey To Slaven?

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Submitted by nevillenixon on Mon, 10/08/2015 - 14:16

Hmm, Joey Barton instead of Alex Song? Bit of a strange one, but Hammers boss Slaven Billic has sanctioned a move for Joey Barton, who is a free agent and is undergoing a medical within the next 24 Hrs, apparently after a chat with Julian Dicks about cover for the holding midfield role played so brilliantly against Arsenal by debutant Reece Oxford . Song's injury worry is obviously key to this process, having been totally spanked by the cost of the 'Andy Carroll saga', co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold are more than aware of how things can go 'pete tong' when it comes to big name signings. To some Barton is a loose cannon waiting to explode, but he does actually have a very cerebral presence, and has matured of late to the point of being able to give advice to younger players. Barton was one of the very few QPR players who could hold their head up high with regard to effort and commitment to the cause, OK he is 32 years old, but has kept himself incredibly fit, Oh and of course he brings a level of 'intensity' to the table that can be scarey for the opposition! Should the move go through, it is possible Song might still also join West Ham, but maybe not until January, when Hammers would not have to pay a fee at all to FC.Barcelona.
Barton is a person of some wit and humour, a player with a bit left in the tank, and he could be Julian's wing man! - Ed

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Could Zarate Become A Bit Of A Lineker?

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Submitted by nevillenixon on Mon, 10/08/2015 - 10:53

When Mauro Zarate arrived at the Boleyn Ground, he was clearly a David Sullivan signing, and as such the striker was met with a clear degree of negativity by then manager Sam Allardyce. As a result of Allardyce's alacrity, Zarate was given the cold shoulder and eventually farmed out on loan to QPR. (hammers even made a profit on the loan deal) Now the south american is being treated as the decent player he was when he first arrived, he is beginning to show what might be and what might have been if he had been given the chance to shine by playing on a regular basis instead of cameo roles, who knows why he didn't get his opportunity? Perhaps not being part of the Curtis mafia had something to do with it, or maybe because his wife is so pretty! Either way there was some skull duggery involved, but the good thing is that Mauro is back in 'the family' and with some encouragement and coaching (being told when to pass!) could become e real handful playing the fox in the box role, not dissimilar to that played by Gary Lineker, who he bears a strange similarity in appearance with, particularly Lineker in his younger years. It is to be hoped that Zarate can put the past behind him and maybe try to emulate Lineker on the pitch. Who knows? After all, this is Slaven Billic's West Ham, if anyone can get Mauro firing on all cylinders it is the Cro Man! - Ed

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Be careful what you wished for...

Submitted by Ausiron on Mon, 10/08/2015 - 09:57

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Hope to never hear that stupid 'football pundit' cliche ever again.
0-2 at the Emirates.
Why wouldn't I wish for that.
I predicted 0-1 at HT and 1-3 full time on WHTID site. So glad we kept a clean sheet.
Adrian was immense.
I tweeted that Chelski gave L'arse a dud Cech and it didn't go viral or wasn't copied and pasted by claret & hugh. For that I'm gutted...
May the ghost of Sam Allardyce be well and truly buried.
Just got to get shot of some of his remaining deadwood and we'll be playing the right end of Europe next season.
Thanks Slaven and your awesome coaching staff. Thanks for giving a 16 yr old a debut first game of the season at the EPL favourites home ground. He'll never forget that.
Thanks for sticking with Zarate, he will come good and learn not to take that one touch too many.
Thanks for not subbing The Ox with Maiga but please don't do the Nolan trick again.
Thanks for trying out "Superman lookalike' Tomka at RB and not JOB. Great move.
Thants enough for now, I'm sure there are many more things our Org friends can thank you for.
TBH I'd also like to thank the two Dave's for bringing you in. They cop a lot of flack, but I for one appreciate all they have done, and are doing for West Ham.
Roll on the top of the table clash with Leicester City...
Who'd have thunked it
#COYI

maiga

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/08/2015 - 01:56

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Not everyone's favourite but came on and looked lively. Could he perhaps be a decent player in the fast paced high tempo style? Under sam he was being asked (on few occasions he played) to be the hold it up player rather than the run onto the pass player. Thoughts?

Did not see that coming

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Submitted by Spudgun on Sun, 09/08/2015 - 21:09

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Wow! What a result....does anyone give match reports these days....when I used to come on here, years ago and under a different name, you could usually get a poster with first hand reviews...Would love to know if performance was as good as result...all that you get off 5live and talkshite is how bad arse must have been to have been turned over by unworthy west ham.

Reece Oxford and Bilic

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Submitted by ANTKB on Sun, 09/08/2015 - 20:54

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What a debut by a 16 year old! I heard comparisons of him to Rio and laughed it off, as for me Rio was one of the best players that I have ever seen as a 16 year old in terms of composure and confidence on the ball. Today was like going back to all those years ago as I see what people mean now, a fantastic prospect not only for West Ham but for England and well done Bilic for giving him the opportunity. Allardyce wouldn't have played him this early so thank god for Bilic as he is clearly good enough so should play.

Arsenal 0 - 2 West Ham United

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Submitted by nevillenixon on Sun, 09/08/2015 - 20:00

What a result, remember the team, remember the line up!
Arsenal: Cech; Debuchy (Alexis 67), Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal; Coquelin (Walcott 58), Ramsey; Cazorla, Ozil, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Giroud
Subs: Ospina, Gibbs, Gabriel, Arteta, Chambers Booked: Ramsey
West Ham United: Adrian; Tomkins, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Oxford (Nolan 79), Noble, Kouyate, Payet; Zarate (Jarvis 62), Sakho (Maiga 90)
Subs: Randolph, Collins, Poyet, Lanzini Goals: Kouyate 43, Zarate 57 Booked: Noble, Ogbonna, Tomkins
Ref: Martin Atkinson
Att: 59,996

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Arsenal 0 West Ham 2

Submitted by Brooking is a legend on Sun, 09/08/2015 - 18:43

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Wow! What a brilliant and fantastic start to the season. I've just watched Slav's interview on BBC website and I thought it was one of the best post match interviews I've heard in ages. I loved the honesty about Arsenal being the better team in the first half and the fact the half time team talk was a tough one. I loved his almost father-like pride, and concern, for Reece Oxford. It was refreshingly, honest, heart felt, and, interesting. The icing on the cake for an amazing day really. So proud.

What a great start!

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Submitted by plaistow-man on Sun, 09/08/2015 - 16:09

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A 2-0 away win at The Emirates! let us all be honest who saw that result or indeed that performance coming, we were crisper, looked fitter and it looked like everyone was playing for each other. Only one game down and still a hard 37 to go but if confidence is built on results then this has to be a massive confidence booster as we have not won here since our first ever visit. Arsene looked well miffed but our lads were immense .... no lack of effort and even sitting deep we looked confident. Played the ball well out of defence , tracked back, got men forward ! Forget stats like possession or attempts it's the for and against goals column that counts and we scored the all important! Fantastic start and in particular well done Adrian, Payet, Oxford and Reid. I will go to work tomorrow with the biggest grin ever!

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