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Where are the old orgers?

Submitted by Hammers65 on Thu, 06/07/2023 - 18:35

Calls for the one & only DH to come up with another blinding physio room tale got me thinking if the old mob still look in?
ANTKB pops on now & again,Essex hammer,Chippy dave,Bondsy...but what about the others I remember? Red Neck iron used to love putting a quiz up,Moore 6 legend ( Stan) his son posted some time ago,Fred 149,Harry the Hammers,Irons 65 I think he was from Swansea? Made me laugh used to wear his westham shirt in the valleys & good for you mate,ashes hammer etc & a few of the boys from down under

Another one bites the dust

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Submitted by hammergirl on Thu, 06/07/2023 - 12:05

Paul Nevin has left to pursue other opportunities so what is going on with our turnover of coaches? is it really all about Moyes and his refusal to listen to different opinions?

The Man From Uncle!

Submitted by Louis Nixon on Wed, 05/07/2023 - 21:01

“We are delighted to confirm that Angelo Ogbonna has signed a new one-year contract,” West Ham officially announced today. Many fans are delighted as well and so are his team mates with Kurt Zouma being the first to post “Uncle Ang’” in response to the news.

Having joined from Juventus in 2015, The Og has gone on to make 232 appearances for the Irons and clearly loves the club, that 'love' is particularly reciprocated by fellow centre backs Nayef Aguerd and the aforementioned Zoooooooma!

Zouma and Aguerd are the preferred centre back pairing for David Moyes, but given both players injury record it has to be assumed that Ogbonna is not just being given another contract for fun! Although lacking in pace now he still has a great calmness about him that can be essential as he is brought on as a substitute to see games out. He is also a massive influence in the dressing room and is a much needed voice since Mark Noble decided to hang up his boots.

At 35 years of age, Ogbonna is no spring chicken, but he is the most experienced of the Centre Back trio and will no doubt play an important role next season, although obviously more as a substitute. The club's qualification for the Europa League means lots more Thursday Sunday games so the veteran will get more than a good run out as the season progresses.

Everyone involved will be wishing Angelo good luck for the future both on and off the pitch. - LN

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NHS

Submitted by Hammers65 on Wed, 05/07/2023 - 08:05

Just realised its 75 years today!Bit emotional cos I had a few tests in hospital a few days ago...these,doctors,nurses,hco's,porters cleaners etc ( no particular order they are all amazing)treated me with the utmost care,respect & above all humour when you need it...laughter is the best medicine.I salut you

Iceberg on the horizon

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Submitted by mcbikeman on Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:56

Despite the trumpeting of Tim Steidtens Arrival and what he supposedly brings i cannot help but think did we not hear the same on Rob Newman and look how that has turned out.....Moyes is the Iceberg on which the clubs fortunes will be sunk and keeping this man on will prove to be the biggest mistake we make this summer.

Our transfer business is meant to be driven by a four man cabal of Steidten Noble Sullivan and Moyes with the latter having the final say and veto on players he does not want.

Sullivan may ignore that and press on with players he likes as he has done in the past and we all know how that ends Moyes simply wont play them as they are not one of his Noble will try to get Academy players on the bench instead of the infamous second GK and Steidten well how long will he stay around if whats been sold to him turns out not to be gold but a polished turd.

I do believe the club are going to be suffering the same as we did last season and this time no trophy to end so have lessons been learned? i very much doubt it.

Moyes 2.0 they say West Ham will be a different kettle of fish a new style of play blah blah blah heard that last season but it was the players fault not the manager not the coaches so lets see how different this year will be and for me i only see us struggling.....bit of a downer give it a chance Bike i hear you say but honestly no matter who we recruit playing wise nothing will change because of the Iceberg in front of us and the ensuing disaster when it hits.

Heroes & idols

Submitted by Hammers65 on Tue, 04/07/2023 - 05:08

Got some time on my hands next few days.im fascinated to know everyone's above.Could be anyone.The ones that stick out for me as a kid & growing up are Pele,Muhammad Ali,Bobby Moore,Billy Bonds,Paul Weller,..I can name loads more -comedians,people that have done good in this world so over to you guys

Rice Announcement Imminent!

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Submitted by nevillenixon on Mon, 03/07/2023 - 08:46

West Ham United are scheduling a media slot for 2PM this afternoon (Monday July 3rd) during which the 'eternal' Declan Rice transfer to Arsenal will finally be confirmed. Reprsentatives from BOTH clubs have been feverishly working on an agreement that suits all those concerned.

Hammers supremo David Sullivan is thought to have 'backed off' directly negotiating the deal himself, in order for his new employee Tim Steidten to complete the deal with Arsenal's technical director Edu. It is believed there has been a compromise reached over the payment plan for Declan Rice which roughly translates to 40% of the entire fee up front with the remainder being paid in instalments over the next three years.

This 'arrangement' saves face for the Irons and the Gooners and means that the player can start training with his new team mates when he returns from a Holiday with his young family and Hammers can get on with spending some, if not all of the money received on transfers overseen by Steidten.

Rice's departure was never going to be 'pretty', but at least a line can be drawn in the sand now, many fans are really disappointed with their club captain moving on, especially to London neighbours, but at least it wasn't to fierce rivals 'Tottingham'! - Ed

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Why is this allowed?

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Submitted by cast iron on Sun, 02/07/2023 - 14:12

Why is it allowed, to Buy Players like Kai Havertx and Timber when they are still keeping us waiting for our transfer fee of £105 million they are not messing with Chelsea or Ajax about, how come they can use this stalling tactic on us that could result in us missing out on Harvey Barnes, Alex Scott Etc. Think the FA should make clubs Finish their negotiations before they can bid for another player. Even supposed to have bid for Mbappe and Laporte this morning How about usig that money to pay us???, definitely think this is an unfair stalling tactic and should not be allowed by the F.A and to be honest I am surprised Sullivan has stood for this. We,ve all heard that this is all about FFP but how long are we Going to stand for this, if they want Rice then this should be settled, or pull the plug on the whole deal because i think they will mess us about as long as they can get away with it. and then WE will have 30 million in our hand and all the transfer targets gone

Stating the obvious i know

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Submitted by hammergirl on Sun, 02/07/2023 - 10:35

But players come players go some good some bad some more susceptible to Romford Radiation than others but all that does not mean a thing because our club and all other football clubs are nothing without there fans as we are the only people who stay with your club through thick and thin from bad managers & owners to good all that matters are the fans football is nothing without us the billions generated would never be that without the fans so in all honesty with Rice going it means nothing as i like all of us will still be there next season cheering us on i certainly will not be watching the gooners to see how Rice gets on because they are not my club and Rice has decided we are not his club anymore i only have eyes for those that pull on the claret&blue(some more than others maybe lol)and set foot onto the pitch to get us dreaming again COYI

Will Hammers Get To Throw Their Towels Down First Now?

Submitted by Louis Nixon on Sun, 02/07/2023 - 09:26

Tim Steidten has begun his job as technical director for West Ham United, following success in a similar role in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen.The 44-year-old German, who will be responsible for West Ham's player recruitment strategy, is known for his data led approach to scouting.

"Tim's appointment is key to our wider plans to drive our football strategy forward," said chairman David Sullivan. Steidten will work alongside manager David Moyes and sporting director Mark Noble as the club look to radically overhaul what many have viewed as a chaotic and amateur past set up.

Since qualifying for the Europa League with victory in the Europa Conference League, the club's first trophy since winning the 1980 FA Cup, the immediate issue has been coping with losing captain Declan Rice to neighbours Arsenal in what looks like a £105 Million deal.

As the club prepare for a third successive season in European competition, the aim will be to improve greatly on last season's disappointing 14th place finish in the Premier League. Last year's significant investment in player acquisitions didn't really deliver the 'bang for the bucks' it should have, which is where Tim Steidten comes in.

Steidten said: "There is already a fantastic team in place, but also so much ambition from the board, the manager, his staff and the players, to continue succeeding, developing and growing. I cannot wait to play a key part in that." Steidten's former club Bayern Leverkusen have finished consistently in the top six in the Bundesliga since his arrival from Werder Bremen in 2019.

West Ham said his "data-led approach" to scouting had helped find a number of "unheralded gems" for the club, while David Moyes has apparently praised his "strong track record in elite level football".
It will be interesting to see how things pan out and if David Sullivan really can keep his f(ing)er(s) out of the pie! - LN

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