West Ham (a) pre-match thread

[cadds92]

If we are looking at it realistically, Gundogan will start over Foden.

Only question mark for me is whether or not Sterling starts with probably the most important game of the CL campaign for us so far.

 

[yankblue]

I think some posters are severely underrating Gundogan. I know it is tough because Foden is homegrown and Gundogan is the resident boo boy, but realistically there is a significant difference between the two at the current stages in their careers

Foden has an extremely bright future and will hopefully surpass Gundogan in the not so distant future, but right now it's Gundo for me.

I think anyone expecting Foden to start over Gundogan this weekend is going to be disappointed, but we'll see.

 

[yorkblue]

I think some posters are severely underrating Gundogan. I know it is tough because Foden is homegrown and Gundogan is the resident boo boy, but realistically there is a significant difference between the two at the current stages in their careers

Foden has an extremely bright future and will hopefully surpass Gundogan in the not so distant future, but right now it's Gundo for me.

I think anyone expecting Foden to start over Gundogan this weekend is going to be disappointed, but we'll see.

Totally agree as much as I like foden, gundo has to start over him especially away from home. His time will come but pep knows best and we can't really question him.

 

[Fame Monster]

I think some posters are severely underrating Gundogan. I know it is tough because Foden is homegrown and Gundogan is the resident boo boy, but realistically there is a significant difference between the two at the current stages in their careers

Foden has an extremely bright future and will hopefully surpass Gundogan in the not so distant future, but right now it's Gundo for me.

I think anyone expecting Foden to start over Gundogan this weekend is going to be disappointed, but we'll see.

You’re right but at some point, Foden has to be given the opportunity to step up in games like this in order to improve. He won’t ever kick on if he’s restricted to starting 5 or 6 cup games a season.

 

[worsleyweb]

Heading down to this but ticketless! What doesn’t anyone think the chances of getting two outside will be ?

 

[BigJoe#1]

Fair play to the West Ham fans, I think there has always been mutual respect, and whilst there are the very few derogatory comments (you can count them on one hand), this Hammers forum is very respectful of City and about a City forum too. Very pleasurable reading... go on, give it a try.

http://www.kumb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=173402&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

 

[valleyblue]

Heading down to this but ticketless! What doesn’t anyone think the chances of getting two outside will be ?

Always lots of touts, on the main footbridge opposite the Westfield shopping centre, mostly home end though.

 

[worsleyweb]

Always lots of touts, on the main footbridge opposite the Westfield shopping centre, mostly home end though.

Cheers pal!

 

[super_city_si]

You’re right but at some point, Foden has to be given the opportunity to step up in games like this in order to improve. He won’t ever kick on if he’s restricted to starting 5 or 6 cup games a season.

I think foden will get his first start around the Christmas period.

 

[Silva_Spell]

With Delph likely at LB you'd assume Sane will start

Sane Aguero Sterling
Silva Gundogan
Delph Fernandinho Walker
Laporte Stones
Ederson

Muric, Danilo, Kompany, Zinchenko, Foden, Mahrez, G.Jesus

Assuming Ota and Bernardo aren't available.

Could have seen Ota starting over Stones for this one to combat Arnautovic's power so wouldn't be surprised if Vinny gets the nod.​