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  • Red Card Rescinded-Now What About Dean & Mason?

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    Submitted by nevillenixon on Mon, 08/02/2021 - 12:36

    Not unsurprisingly, Tomas Soucek's red card, dished out to him by Mike 'Pearl &' Dean in the game against Fulham, has been successfully overturned following an appeal by West Ham United. Dean, in conjunction with his cohort on VAR, Lee Mason, succeeded in issuing a blatantly incorrect red card for the second time in just ONE week!

    The FA, having already had to rescind the red card incorrectly awarded against Southampton's Jan Bednarek earlier in the week, have found themselves having to work over time to clear the name of another 'innocent offender' as a direct result of Dean and Mason's inefficient execution of their duties.

    To err once is totally forgivable, but to err TWICE within the same week must surely be a situation that needs investigation, the results of which need to be learned from. Unfortunately a small minority of fans from both Southampton and West Ham have taken to the 'keyboard warrior' option of offering threats to the officials and their families, which is an utterly abhorrent act.

    These mindless individuals are detracting from the gravitas of what was a purely sporting issue, and as such their actions will deflect the over riding issues, namely that VAR is NOT being used as was originally intended, and that certain officials seem unable to cope with the technology in use. We understand Dean will take charge of Leicester's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Brighton on Wednesday but will not be involved in any of the weekend Barclays Premier League fixtures in any capacity at his own request. -Ed

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  • this summer?

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    Submitted by mcbikeman on Mon, 08/02/2021 - 11:23

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    yup another transfer post but just on who i think we need to move on and who i would like to see come in its only a personal view of course but we do need IMO we need 2 strikers a midfielder and a G/K but to get those we need to lower the wage bill and get good money if not decent for the following players.......Lanzini/Yarma/Anderson/Reid/Randolph.

    If we can move those on then i would like to see Toney/Armstrong as the strikers coming in Loftus Cheek in the middle of the park G/k thats a difficult one for me and no one keeper stands out so maybe agent Soucek can help us on that front.

    Thats who i would like to see come in but others may have better ideas and thoughts on players you have noticed and can do a job but my one wish is that Moyes forgets getting in another foreign striker because we have had our backsides spanked more than once in that area.

  • Lee Mason to Ref our cup game

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    Submitted by mcbikeman on Mon, 08/02/2021 - 10:54

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    Talk about taking the Pi*s......Soucek with his all out UFC attack on sackofspudsmitrovic must be hoping his ban gets overturned so he can show Mr Mason "the peoples elbow" up close and personal like! and show him the difference between what he saw on Var and what everyman and his dog saw......when was this choice made and by whom? what a joke

  • Irons Confirm Soucek Appeal-Coufal Angry With Dean!

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    Submitted by nevillenixon on Sun, 07/02/2021 - 12:28


    Vlad the 'Impaler' Coufal waits to have a word with Mike 'Pearl &' Dean

    It will come as no surprise that West Ham have confirmed their appeal against Tomas Soucek's red card, the 'sanction' was inexplicably issued to him by referee Mike 'Pearl &' Dean in injury time of the drab draw against Barclays Premier League strugglers Fulham FC.

    Looking at the game from afar it would have been difficult to tell which team was 5th in the table, and which team was 18th! Essentially Fulham played the pants of the Irons and were unlucky not to emerge as 3-1 winners, but when you are down near the bottom of the league things don't tend to go well.

    The Fulham game was the sort of match that West Ham would have lost last season, Fulham are fighting for their top flight survival and as such would have been expected to put a shift in, that is perhaps why David Moyes got 'all defensive' early on in the 2nd half. Seeing that his players looked exactly like a team that had played a ridiculous amount of games in a short space of time, Moyes elected to bring on the most unlikely trio of players to 'see the game out' in order to attain a clean sheet and ONE point.

    When Yarmolenko, Noble and Fredericks were brought on the die was cast for an 'ugly' remainder of the match, but if Vlad the impaler's header had gone in and not hit the bar, then the Irons would have emerged with a very undeserved three points.

    Big Mich Anrtonio looked absolutely cream crackered and is a player who looks like he really needs a bit of time off to fully recuperate from his almost constant hamstring issues, Declan Rice looked exhausted as did the most of the team, and Lingard was as anonymous against Fulham as he was conspicuous against Villa.

    The team will have a six day 'break' between the 5th round FA Cup tie at Old Trafford on Tuesday, and the Barclays Premier League game against Sheffield United on the following Monday evening. Those six days will feel like a fortnight for those players who have literally run themselves in to the ground, and it not just West Ham who are affected. With few exceptions, ALL the teams in the top flight are feeling the pressure, which is reflected in some of the 'polarised' results attained by teams recently.

    Jesse Lingard will have the luxury of an added rest, as he is unable to play against his 'bad parenthood' club in the FA Cup, his freshness will be needed against a Sheffield United team that is coming in to some real form of late, games against teams in the relegation zone are always tetchy affairs that can go either way, so anyone looking at the Irons' forthcoming fixtures with the assumption of the club attaining three points from clubs in the dreaded drop zone should be mindful that these impending fixtures are definitely NOT three point bankers, far from it!

    Hammers fans have been getting a little bit ahead of themselves with their level of expectancy recently, is should be remembered that Hammers have probably the frailest of squads among those in the top six positions and have been punching above their weight from the get go, with the exception of the dreadful opening game of the season against Newcastle.

    Don't expect too much, and you might find yourself pleasantly rewarded. - Ed

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  • Free strikers.

    Submitted by alby foreverirons on Sun, 07/02/2021 - 11:36

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    With the current amount of games and the team looking a bit jaded against Fulham would it be worth trying to pick up a free striker just to cover for Antonio as he looks just about stuffed. We can all se that he is a bit worried about his hammy and Yarmo is definitely not the answer so why not pick one up for insurance. Surely it would be worth a go as there are a few that are out of contract. Looking through the list I see that Sakhalin is available, knows the club but getting on a bit. We where linked with Costa but his wages would be to much but there are others that might be worth a shot. If we could pick up a 23to 28 year old they would probably still have enough ambition to work hard and earn a contract somewhere using us to show they still have it and they might be able to be picked up cheap. Interested to know everyones thoughts.

  • Soucek's Red Masked Abject Irons Performance

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    Submitted by nevillenixon on Sun, 07/02/2021 - 01:13

    Following the 0-0 draw at Craven Cottage, all of the media attention has been focused on Tomas Soucek's ludicrous red card, awarded in stoppage time, by 'Mike Pearl & Dean' in keeping with his profligate ability to dish out red cards. As a result of his 'Specsaver Moment' of the highest order, Hammers lamentable performance against Barclays Premier League strugglers Fulham went generally unnoticed.

    West Ham were as bad against Fulham as they were good against Everton earlier in the week, David Moyes's team looked 'leggy' to a man including the ever present Declan Rice, it was as if the frenetic schedule of games coming one after another had finally begun to take it's toll on the team, in a similar way as to what has happened to all the other 'top six teams' contesting the coveted European Cup competition places.

    The performance against Fulham was bad enough, but David Moyes's choice of substitutes had conspiracy theorists thinking that he may have had a 'side bet' with a far eastern betting syndicate as to the most unlikely subs to bring on, Yarmolenko, Noble and Fredericks, come on what was in Moyes's mind at the time, playing for a point against Fulham?

    The hectic schedule West Ham have had to endure is no different to all the other top six clubs, but injuries and potentially damaging suspensions might just derail any hopes of Europe. - Ed

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  • Irons Likely To Appeal Soucek Red

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    Submitted by nevillenixon on Sat, 06/02/2021 - 20:20

    Mike Dean likes to make his presence felt during Barclays Premier League matches that he officiates, and today's 'clash' between Fulham and West Ham was no exception. In the last minute of extra time he was persuaded to check the VAR monitor to see if Tomas Soucek's alleged 'assault against Alexander Mitrovic could be substantiated, and astonishingly he thought there was a case for a straight red card for an elbow in to the Fulham striker's face.

    The club will of course appeal the red card, but run the risk of a further one match ban in addition to the three for a 'spurious' defence, but it is a risk that David Moyes will almost certainly take, when the heightened images are re-examined it will be clear to an unbiased observer that the 'clash' was purely accidental.

    It should be remembered that Mitrovic had only just come on as a substitute, so there were no previous 'incidents' between the two players ahead of the 'incident'. now once Soucek had been given his marching orders Mitrovic DID go to the referee and say the contact was accidental, but that was AFTER the red card had been issued, it may just be our opinion at the Org, but if Mirtovic hadn't gone down like he had been hit by a sniper, then the red would never have been given.

    Christ sakes, Mitrovic is a big burly Serbian, but he reacted like he had been 'slam dunked' initially, no doubt to prevent the free kick from benefiting West Ham, so in some ways he isn't to blame, it is probably more to do with the 'culture' of modern football, where results are more important than the way that they are achieved. Incidentally, Tomas Soucek is the 2nd most fouled midfielder in the Barclays Premier League, the 1st being none other than 'fan's favourite' Jack Grealish!

    We cannot see Moyes not sanctioning an appeal, but then again, this IS the modern game. - Ed

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  • Live Fulham v West Ham Line Ups

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    Submitted by nevillenixon on Sat, 06/02/2021 - 16:39

    Fulham: Areola, Tete, Andersen, Tosin, Robinson, Reed, Lemina, Loftus-Cheek, Decordova-Reid, Lookman, Cavaleiro. Subs: Rodak, Hector, Mitrovic, Ream, Bryan, Onomah, Maja, Anguissa, Aina.
    West Ham: Fabianski, Coufal, Dawson, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Lingard, Benrahma, Antonio. Subs: Martin, Balbuena, Yarmolenko, Lanzini, Noble, Fornals, Diop, Fredericks, Johnson.

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  • Lingard Warning!

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    Submitted by nevillenixon on Sat, 06/02/2021 - 10:59


    Jesse Lingard's 'whirlwind' love affair with West Ham has sparked a plethora of comments regarding his future once his loan deal expires, true he did score a brace on his debut, quite an achievement for a player who had not started a Barclays Premier league game for over a year.

    If you analize Lingard's performance it was full of energy and direction, however it should be remembered that the Villa keeper had a total 'mare' in goal and that BOTH Lingard's goals could and would have been kept out on another day. Without wishing to detract from such a good debut, perhaps it is better to reserve judgement on the player's potential for the Irons until after today's early evening match against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

    We are of course assuming that Lingard will be in the starting eleven, however David Moyes may decide to rest him for part of the match due to his lack of game time in the last twelve months, if he does play, and scores again then and only then should fans start to dream, and unfortunately even if he does continue. in a rich vein of form then his parent club will demand more money for his services.

    So, the irony is, the better Lingard plays for West Ham, the more money West Ham will have to pay Manchester United for him should David Moyes want to turn the loan move in to a permanent one, and finally there is one other MAJOR issue, and that is: Lingard's trademark 'tongue stuck out the mouth' goal celebration could see the player seriously injured if a player like Vlad 'the impaler' Coufal jumps on his back from distance, Lingard could quite easily bite his tongue off, now that would be seriously West Ham! - Ed

    NB: This article is a bit 'tongue in cheek', but it is relevant!

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  • Hammers London's Top Team

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    Submitted by nevillenixon on Fri, 05/02/2021 - 17:53

    You wouldn't know it given some of the media coverage of the Barclays Premier League, but West Ham United are currently London's top team! Yes really, legitimately the top team in London, no issues regarding games in hands that London rivals might have, no nothing, just pure and simple the top of the pile in town.

    Heading in to tomorrow's London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage, Hammers occupy 5th spot in the League, the only fly in the ointment being the fact that recently vanquished Villa, and Everton DO have games in hand which, if won, would see them leapfrog the Irons up the table.

    To be be genuinely ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham at this stage of the season is no mean feat, David Moyes, his back room staff and the players have 'shocked' the established order by daring to play and win with a freedom that, whisper it gently, is as close to the legendary 'West Ham Way' as is possible in modern day football.

    Currently when West Ham perform well, there are certain sections of the media who will just not give the team the credit it deserves, instead referring to the opposition as 'having a bad day at the office', such lack of praise probably fuels what is already a burning desire to succeed and put certain 'mouths' in place.

    One way of looking at things though, is that Moyes and company are more than happy to be looked down on by 'elite' clubs and their 'gorged on success' fans, just as long as he keeps winning, and that job continues tomorrow against Scotty Parker's Fulham who will be desperate for the points, as their position in the league is perilous with Sheffield United and other teams around them threatening a revival.

    Hopes were dashed and dreams of Europe were brought down to earth with a bump following the team's abject surrender to Liverpool last Sunday, so all thoughts will now be on progressing in a similar way to the last game, NOT the one before which was a salient lesson in getting ahead of yourself.

    Fulham will definitely be no push overs, as they have players like lookman who will be desperate to make amends for his 'lame' penalty against the Irons at the London Stadium, which effectively lost Fulham the points on offer. If Moyes can keep his players focused there is the possibility of moving as high as fourth in the table if other results go in the club's favour.

    It's a long, long way the club has travelled since this time last year, and who knows how far the journey will go? At least enjoy it while it is happening, it's such a pity the fans cannot be at the 'taxpayer's folly' to witness the team in full flight, because despite the Stadium's obvious flaws, the place would be 'rocking' right now if fans were permitted to attend, and WHEN they do, perhaps they will appreciate Moyes and his team's achievements a little more than they did before the dreadful Covid-19 pandemic.- Ed

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