West Ham United (A) | Sun 7th Aug | Post Match Thread

[ancoats]

Let's keep it real and grounded, it's a good win and 3 points plus 2 goals for Haaland, but it's a long hard season and nobody will give Manchester city any free points, so we will need so much more than today, and we will even lose ?

So let's not fall for any false dawns and counting our chickens, it's the pep way in we GO again next week

 

[The perfect fumble]

 

[coolcity]

I don’t think they are seriously criticising, rather a comparison which confirms we did the right thing to let him go. People were asking whether we would miss his pace and his goals. The answer is no.

Exactly. The comparison was about missing one on ones, which Sterling frequently did. That, in my opinion, is a reasonable criticism of him. I can't fault his effort or what he did for us but City are obviously comfortable selling him to another top 4 side, which says a lot.

 

[Sir peace frog]

Grealish' finally ball is terrible
Rodri was absolutely outstanding
Haaland was what I expected. A true centre forward making the right move at the right time

Do not underestimate what an excellent win that was boys and girls. West ham are a very good and well organised side

Grealish was excellent, not sure what the lad has to do, he obviously follows peps instructions, keep the ball and he does it very well

 

[lee one pen]

Oh for Gods sake, the guy has said it himself. No one is expecting a hat trick every week, my main point was how the team makes best use of him.

Agree mate. I think he will want a hatrick every game though.

 

[Vienna_70]

What a difference a week makes, eh!

It was clear last week that we were nowhere near at full match fitness, as it was today, but the improvement was there for all to see.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Glad to get the 4th pre-season game behind us and get some minutes in the legs!

Good to see the old 2-3-5 formation coming back into vogue…at least with Pep! ;-)

Nice interchanging between the lines, coupled with some stellar ball movement.

Inverted full backs were slightly extreme, but possession meant WHU had nothing down their wings.

Rodri(go) imperious as ever in the middle of the park. Gundo was a brilliant choice of starter. I’ll leave Haaland’s goals to speak for him!

The good thing is we should be fit and ready by the time the season starts!

 

[bornblueegg]

Back to business

 

[jimharri]

Now THAT is a picture!

 

[Semper aggressus]

Fucking outstanding! What a result, and Haaland with a perfect start. Couldn’t have gone much better really.

 

[Matt Diablo]

Jus coming back from game. Fantastic start. Blues were on cracking form in the stands. Best chant " what your cat felt like" to zouma lloooolllll

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Gary Neville and Roy Keane talking about how poor United looked while Alfie's son just scored two on his debut. I feel like I need to pinch myself but also some things never change. The only difference is it's not normally this bright out when I'm sat here on my sofa on a Sunday.

 

[coolcity]

Let's keep it real and grounded, it's a good win and 3 points plus 2 goals for Haaland, but it's a long hard season and nobody will give Manchester city any free points, so we will need so much more than today, and we will even lose ?

So let's not fall for any false dawns and counting our chickens, it's the pep way in we GO again next week

Totally agree, but I prefer a bit of euphoria to the idiots on the matchday forum that call out every mistake or five minute spell of the match where where not on top.

If you took the names away it would be difficult to believe we're talking about a team that's won the PL in 4 of the last 5 seasons, on top of the other trophies, or who's keeper just won the golden boot despite not having that many saves to make overall, which must tell you something about the quality of the defence.

 

[bobmcfc]

Gary Neville and Roy Keane talking about how poor United looked while Alfie's son just scored two on his debut. I feel like I need to pinch myself but also some things never change. The only difference is it's not normally this bright out when I'm sat here on my sofa on a Sunday.

Drink it in

 

[city saint]

looked in the matchday thread at half time thought i was watching a different game.jack was excellent i dont know what people expect from him

 

[KS55]

Sadcafe....

Dread to think what he’ll do to us in a highline vs Slabhead

Reply....

He’s going to teabag him isn’t he?

Us getting Ronaldo basically took us out of the running for this lad. Another huge huge mistake

Crikey! Sensible and funny comments from the rags. Quake in your boots lads, the Viking is coming to avenge his dad.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Gary thinks Eric should have walked into a ready made team.

 

[The perfect fumble]

 

[Stoned Rose]

51m for Haaland.

 

[Makanaky90]

If anyone NOTICED. Kyle walker and cancelo played as DM I don't trust walker there anyway. Cole palmer or alvarez should start ahead of grealish please