Ogbonna signs
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Italy international, Angelo Ogbonna aged 27, signed on a 4 year deal. Everton and Southampton both tried to gazump us, but he WANTED to some to US!!! The Bilic and OS factors coming into effect.
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Is it coincidence
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That the minute "rumours abound" regarding Sakho he gets sent off within 10 mins?
What was his disciplinary record like last season?
Dont know it off pat but Im willing to bet it was pretty good!!!!
Coincidence?!
Do the maths!!!
FC Lusitanos v West Ham United Europa League Qualifier 2nd Leg
West Ham starting XI: Randolph, O'Brien, Tomkins, Burke, Page, Amalfitano, Poyet, Cullen, Jarvis, Lee, Sakho. Subs: Spiegel, S Westley, Knoyle, Oxford, Nasha, Parfitt-Williams, Brown. Mauro Zarate probably would have played but picked up an injury in the first tie at the Boleyn, it is a pity for Zarate because he seemed to impress Salven Billic with his work rate, however his loss is Lee's gain. Elliot Lee has threatened to do well, tonight he has the start he so cherishes, this is not an FA or League Cup tie where he is being thrown in at the deep end, more a rigorous work out. Having said that, the Andorrans of Lusitans are very capable of leaving the boot in, they are even more capable of falling to the floor, watch out for the sniper in the crowd! There wa one at the Boleyn wasn't there? there must have been, because their players were collapsing all over the pitch!
This could still be a tricky tie, and playing Sakho is a risk, particularly as the surface is a half plastic/grass weave, very unforgiving. Expect Hammer's main man to be taken off as soon as possible, other wise the team will probably play through as is, with a couple of late subs coming on.
Kick off is at 18:30 UK time, as yet there is not stream available, nor is one likely, although there is a chance that a Spanish 'satelite' channel might get the rights. -Ed
Return leg line up
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Apparently Josh Cullen and Elliot Lee are starting, really hope Lee can start to prove his potential this season as it will be vital for the future for him and for a few others if given a chance. I noticed that Lee is in for Zarate but also noticed that Zarate was not even on the bench. Does anyone know if he picked up a knock last week, they did say when he came off that he was pointing to his groin or something
The foreign legion
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It looks like we're in for a complete turnaround next season, after having a squad with a core of British players we could realistically begin the season with just British fullbacks and 9 foreign players......we've become the new Arsenal!
Carroll
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Any news on this front ? love to know where he is in Slavs great plan
Formation for the coming season
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Well judging by the players signed and the players we have been linked with I think Slaven is going to utilize a diamond 442, the same formation that suited us so well at the start of last season. Considering our depth in the middle of the park and our complete lack of any decent wingers this seems like the most obvious and reasonable choice. This does represent a change from his trusted 4231 but he obviously feels that the movement of Sakho and Valencia up front, as well as the athletic ability of Jenkinson and Cresswell will make up for this. I expect to see another no. 10 come in as cover/competition for Payet. Maybe Cabaye or someone along those lines. I have read that the club are looking for offers for Jarvis and Nolan which can free up wages, and should we sell Downing, which I am not entirely for but if we can make a profit on a 31 year old then why not, Cabaye would be the best option. I think the club will also look to move out Collins. Again a good player but with rumors of a new cb signing and the depth we already have, as well as the youngsters coming through, Collins seems like the most likely candidate.
Ray Parlour
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Ray Parlour suggests that while west ham fans should not get ahead of themselves, the club could be ripe for a huge investment. My first thoughts were for the two David's. They have risked a lot of personal wealth and have done a good job at securing west hams future. If they make a bob or two should a big investor come in, I say good luck to them. They are not getting any younger, why have the stress at their age? I have a lot more to say but with my 11 year old in the keys camping and on my I phone so not easy to write a whole bunch- thoughts!
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