West Ham (H) - Sun 28 Nov 14:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Roachy]

This is were we want to be turning the screw so to speak start putting pressure on,West Ham have had a phenomenal start to the season but we should be looking to get the three points and put pressure on Chelsea and red scousers..

Agree mate, time to go on a nice winning streak.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Yeah, someone pointed that out to me above. Foden got the equaliser.

They played very well at our place too. They are a good side and we will need to be on our game but I’m sure confidence will be high after last night and with us fortunately playing on Sunday instead of the usual 12.30 sat game after a CL game I think that will make all the difference.

 

[ojeme]

They did ok last night...

Most people acknowledge that they did amazing last night but can they do it consistently game after game? This has been the question the question mark around their game.

 

[ninjamonkey]

I know West ham are a good side in good form but there's no scenario where anything less than 3 points is anyhhing but disappointing. After last nights game that's the type of performance we've used in the past to take us up another level and put on a nice winning streak.

I'd have some concerns about the freshness of our midfield 3, but if they can manage another 90 here we should have get players back to make sure they all get rotated over the next few weeks plus we should be sending over the eds to leipzig.

Ederson
Walker
Dias
Stones
Cancelo
Rodri
Gundogan
Bernardo
Mahrez
Sterling
Jesus.

Don't know if anybody missing from last night will be fit but that should be good enough and we could do with some of them finding some consistency over the Christmas period so giving them another game can help that. Plus using a kdb or foden from the bench will be quite the weapon.

 

[wagonman]

As far as I am concerned Pep can field a team featuring the head tea lady's husband and son, the assistant lawnmower maintenance man, a barman from each of the bars, a couple of the lads from the PR office and that steward who tells everyone off for smoking in the toilets and, as long as Pep gets them out on the training ground for half and hour or so, they will be good enough to beat most teams in Europe.

JJ

 

[stanblue]

As far as I am concerned Pep can field a team featuring the head tea lady's husband and son, the assistant lawnmower maintenance man, a barman from each of the bars, a couple of the lads from the PR office and that steward who tells everyone off for smoking in the toilets and, as long as Pep gets them out on the training ground for half and hour or so, they will be good enough to beat most teams in Europe.

As far as I am concerned Pep can field a team featuring the head tea lady's husband and son, the assistant lawnmower maintenance man, a barman from each of the bars, a couple of the lads from the PR office and that steward who tells everyone off for smoking in the toilets and, as long as Pep gets them out on the training ground for half and hour or so, they will be good enough to beat most teams in Europe.

JJ

Thats the kind of team talk that kompany would have given after the thrashing given to psg, where's my boots.

 

[SWPISHOME]

This is going be a very tough test, West Ham are a well drilled side and hard to break down, I do think we'll get the win though maybe a 1-0 or 2-0. An early goal for us would be nice then all West Ham preparations go out the window.

Ederson

Walker
Dias
Stones
Cancelo

Rodri
Gundogan
Bernardo

Foden
Sterling
Jesus

Come on blues!!!

 

[the blue panther]

Need to try and.not.give them any corners. They have a decent record of scoring from them. Also need to keep an eye on Antonio, have noticed at most of their corners he tends to get in front of the keeper, then bends down and pretends to be doing his laces up or adjusting his socks, then backs into the keeper. It never seems to be picked up on by the ref.

A familiar tactic - wonder where that came from? Step forward Kevin Nolan who's part of the coaching staff at WHU, and made most of his impact having been expertly trained by Fat Sam at Bolton, where he was often seen obstructing goalies at corners. He scored loads of goals as a result.
Good tactic. If is ain't broke, why try fixing it? If you can get away with it, good for you. Goalies become very obsessed with the guy in front of them, at the expense of doing their job properly.

 

[TonyM]

..................Ederson...............
Walker Stones Dias Cancelo
..Bernardo Rodri Gundogan..
Jesus....... Palmer ......Foden

I'd like to play Palmer again as the false 9 (if KDB isn't ready), see Jesus back on the right (even though Mahrez was excellent there last night) and play Foden instead of Sterling if he is fit.

It'd be nice if McAtee was on the bench again.

 

[TINY]

Cannot wait!

Spoons breakfast, the beer, city, then beer!

 

[Dax777]

Even if Foden is fit, I'll start him on the bench. Go with the 11 that finished the CL game and bring in Foden as a sub

 

[WallyA]

..................Ederson...............
Walker Stones Dias Cancelo
..Bernardo Rodri Gundogan..
Jesus....... Palmer ......Foden

I'd like to play Palmer again as the false 9 (if KDB isn't ready), see Jesus back on the right (even though Mahrez was excellent there last night) and play Foden instead of Sterling if he is fit.

It'd be nice if McAtee was on the bench again.

I think Mahrez and Sterling should play on the right only, thats there best position whereas Jesus I think has better potential in the centre if Pep can make him play freely and without worry.

So only change I’d make is Jesus centre and Mahrez or Sterling RW (not sure which) depends on if Pep would rather a creator or goal scorer as they are completely different options on the right. Palmer can be a sub option.

We need Jesus as a CF option again, he can always drift wide right to send a cross in when needed.

 

[Harvster]

Soz if a Titanic comment, but not on the box is it?

 

[Norbiton]

Soz if a Titanic comment, but not on the box is it?

It is all the time, and personally I think the comments about Kate Winslet’s weight are a bit harsh. They’re not showing City v West Ham though.

 

[lionheart]

It is all the time, and personally I think the comments about Kate Winslet’s weight are a bit harsh. They’re not showing City v West Ham though.

Yes they are. We can watch the entire game on Sky Sports albeit starting 1.30pm Monday 29th. Still, better than nothing. If only I could find a full rerun of the PSG on anywhere but BT and MCTV.

 

[kaz7]

Questions on the rags x two at least

Questions on unhappy players who arent getting game time

Another day at the prezzers for our games

 

[andyhinch]

Soz if a Titanic comment, but not on the box is it?

It’ll be on IPTV if you can’t get to the game.

 

[Withnail]

Questions on the rags x two at least

Questions on unhappy players who arent getting game time

Another day at the prezzers for our games

Stone strikes again

 

[Stiff Little Wingers]

Even if Foden is fit, I'll start him on the bench. Go with the 11 that finished the CL game and bring in Foden as a sub

I would not even go that far. He's too valuable to risk. We have enough options to cover so I would leave him out entirely. We've already lost Phil for a number of games and would be daft to risk hm again till fully fit.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Does Mary D's show the late kick off? I'd like to watch it while out after the game but can't be arsed going into town with my colours to sit around a load of United fans.