No, this is not Paqueta ... Its me :o)

Aussies are mad on betting and I'm getting into the flow albeit with very small bets but with interesting odds.

On Sunday the extreme optimist in me thinks we can win, yes I know its ridiculous and its the hope that kills you. The odds are very long and you just dont know! Well, my Dad, god rest his soul would say its mugs game, just go into the bookies, 3 windows to place a bet and one to pay out! He also pointed out the bookies car, it was a Jag and his Mrs had a mink coat, this was the 60's!

So, I also think looking at our defence and City's scoring form they could hit us for at least 7.

Moral conundrum... Do I place a bet on City winning 7-1? I still think Bowen will score :o)

kind regards, Tormented of Dartford

Just a bit more nostalgia for you and it was one of my fav away days and a great memory looking forward to going there again next season.....and how underrated was Harewoods pass....

https://youtu.be/pxTjHH5O5Ho?si=DSAdfZvff4T2CRnQ

Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 25, forward Eddie Nketiah, 24, and midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, 23 are all being made available this summer but at what price?

Ramsdale is a good GK and like Deluded i would take him Smith Rowe to but again it would not be cheap to do these deals but if you are a BIG club you have to do deals that can improve the squad not just fillers.

The defence is a big problem right now(some people don't think so!)and needs some major work doing so where do you think we should be spending our money? and any bargains spotted that you think we should be looking at.

Another weekend another thrashing another Moyes masterclass that is for certain and the players another lethargic can't be bothered display is just not good enough.

The players clearly know that the tactics Moyes insists on playing does not work but do any of them have the Balls to tell him we can't play that way we get stuffed when we do we do not have the players to do it so change it use the squad make changes....but nothing silence except for the usual social media shite about "it's not good enough and we will do better" by various players.

Well how about shutting the door in the locker room with the fans that spend hard earned cash to follow the club home and away look them in the eye and for Moyes to explain what he is doing and for the players to explain there performances.......not one of them would have the balls to do that and so i urge all you season ticket holders do not renew wait until we see who the manager is going to be because the club the manager and right now the players do not deserve your support.

Maurizio Sarri, Will Still, Jose Mourhino, Julen Lopetegui, Hansi Flick and the latest, Ruben Amorim, a few I may have missed altogether have all been touted as Moyes replacement even though it is not yet guaranteed that Moyes is even leaving.
We will all have opinions on who would be best for the job, we will all have our personal choice for the job. Mine would be Tomas Franks, Potter for some weird, obscure reason would seemingly be a .Orgs popular choice but I think there is going to be one issue we should all think about. How much time are we going to give a new manager ( or even Moyes possibly) next season to get things rocking and rollling?
There is a massive rebuild job to be done with this squad and we should be expecting a player revolving door this summer. Presumably a new back room staff as well so it would probably be realistic to see a new season of just finding our feet which could well be grim to watch.
The new West Ham fans seemingly are different to the Hammers fans I grew up with from the early 60's and seem to be more impatient and demanding of instant success and much money laundering, whereas I was happy to support my local club, happy with the football, the occasional glory nights and bloodying a few noses along the way. Just wondered how you guys feel about giving a new guy time although I'll admit here and now, if Potter gets in I'll be on his case from day one.

Seasons done Moyes gone so what date do you think the announcement of the new manager/coach will be made on? and think on it look who is doing the recruiting!
i am saying July 12th.

Just read this article, have we found a jourelist that appreciates the West Ham supporters problems with Moyes?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/apr/20/careful-what-you-wish-…

Sammie Szmodics the Blackburn Rovers player doing really well in a struggling side in Championship a life long West Ham fan and he would love to play for us.
Sounds good doesn't it and whilst it is a massive step up to the premier league players have done it before and it shows you do not have to trawl foreign leagues to unearth a gem that just needs a polishing up....of course where it all falls down is with the man himself Moyes.

Downes many say was not good enough did not show enough etc but was he given a chance? a decent run of games? of course not and "he only cost £10million" another excuse banded about like the amount paid will decide how good a player they are.....Leverkusen do not have a team of superstars that cost the earth no they have a good team with a great work ethic and have picked up players here and there for next to nothing with the odd exception and showed that the near £100million spent by Bayern/Gooners/Chelski cannot guarantee success.

So i would not turn my nose up at Downes returning or a bid for Szmodics or Clarke from championship as it takes many parts to create a team not overhyped overpaid individuals who only turn it on when the cameras are there.

So this summer there are going to be many comings and goings at the club and i so hope that Moyes is the first out the door......but if we sign one or two from the championship as long as we have a coach who is prepared to work with them and help them become part of the team i will not be complaining.

Sammie Szmodics the Blackburn Rovers player doing really well in a struggling side in Championship a life long West Ham fan and he would love to play for us.
Sounds good doesn't it and whilst it is a massive step up to the premier league players have done it before and it shows you do not have to trawl foreign leagues to unearth a gem that just needs a polishing up....of course where it all falls down is with the man himself Moyes.

Downes many say was not good enough did not show enough etc but was he given a chance? a decent run of games? of course not and "he only cost £10million" another excuse banded about like the amount paid will decide how good a player they are.....Leverkusen do not have a team of superstars that cost the earth no they have a good team with a great work ethic and have picked up players here and there for next to nothing with the odd exception and showed that the near £100million spent by Bayern/Gooners/Chelski cannot guarantee success.

So i would not turn my nose up at Downes returning or a bid for Szmodics or Clarke from championship as it takes many parts to create a team not overhyped overpaid individuals who only turn it on when the cameras are there.

So this summer there are going to be many comings and goings at the club and i so hope that Moyes is the first out the door......but if we sign one or two from the championship as long as we have a coach who is prepared to work with them and help them become part of the team i will not be complaining.

You can see why Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten champions

We witnessed a masterclass from Scabby Alonso.

Could see the centre back was being bullied and made a change after 20 odd minutes.

I guess the half time break was a hairdryer. Came out with more vigour and purpose, kept the ball for long periods of time, kept a high push with a work rate that at times looked like they had 15 on the pitch.

Second half changes all attack minded.

Its obvious that he has taken some "good" players but build a GREAT side. You can see why they are champs.

If he could do this with a shoestring budget how good would he have been at West Ham?