West Ham (h) pre-match thread

[wolfie1988]

Surprised that Bravo won't play.

Me too. Was quite looking forward to him spraying it about from the back. I'd have chucked him in especially when you consider he's only likely to have one day more of training with the team before the Derby

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Guardiola also said "everyone" is fit, and that we trained with 30 players today.

Thought vinny and gudongan were 10 days away

 

[Josep]

There are a few Hart fan muppets who could boo Bravo tomorrow, and that looks awful on the club. Better to sort the Hart situation one way or the other so in 15-20 days, everyone has come to terms with it. And then play Bravo from after the break?

 

[kaz7]

Thought vinny and gudongan were 10 days away

I'm not sure he means match ready for those 2 or Sane

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Waiting till hart leaves to play bravo?

 

[MCFC1993]

Surprised that Bravo won't play.

Might just be to let the Joe Hart stuff die down till after the international break, hoping that he'll probably be at a new club by then.

 

[Josep]

Pep on form once again. Just made it clear that Willy, Angus, Hart, all of them need to play and club will find the best solution for them. No-one, absolutely no-one can take their positions for granted. It was high time our players were told they are not boss! First step to streamline the collective goal in one direction!

 

[bellsouth]

Guardiola also said "everyone" is fit, and that we trained with 30 players today.

Jeepers, the guy's a miracle worker! We haven't heard those words for years...

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

Bravo is obviously sitting pretty until he can be handed the number 1 shirt.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

would love to see gundogan on the bench

 

[ws01]

Bravo will start

Is that right

 

[SWP's back]

Is that right

Yes.

Edit. No. No it isn't.

 

[kaz7]

Yes.

Pep says no

 

[SWP's back]

Pep says no

Then I'm wrong.

And also gutted.

 

[cibaman]

Waiting till hart leaves to play bravo?

Doubt that's the reason. I just don't think Pep is in a rush to drop Caballero. He's probably happy to let him complete his run of games which will have done him the world of good. It wouldn't surprise me if he played in the derby.

Bravo cant have prepared too well this week, waiting for the move to go through, the medical etc. And he'll be off to Chile on Monday. No need to rush his introduction.

I did read somewhere that Caballero would play much more often under Pep than he did under Pellegrini, even after the signing of Bravo. Not sure that will be the case, but I think Pep has confidence in him.

 

[shevtheblue]

I hope we see Sane on the bench, we'll need an alternative for Aguero (assuming Kelechi will be rested) in case he gets injured and i can't think of anyone.....except Bony :O

 

[Bluep*ss]

Does anyone think that Cabellero will get abuse because Hart (idol of many ) will not be in goal against Whammers.?
Look bad if this happens. - Meejah will make a meal of it.

 

[blueparrot]

Does anyone think that Cabellero will get abuse because Hart (idol of many ) will not be in goal against Whammers.?
Look bad if this happens. - Meejah will make a meal of it.

Didn't happen against Sunderland

 

[Silva_Spell]

 

[blue_sonic176]

Is there a video of Pep's pre-match press conference?