West Ham (h) pre-match thread

[jimmygrimblesboots]

If the Rags don't get three points at the Goons , we can play with less pressure and i think the goals will flow against Moyes and company , sensible thing is to omit VK , Dinho and Sane , but i wouldnt second guess Pep , VK needs match fitness , Dinho is the defensive hub of the midfield and we missed Sane's directness against Saints. Would be nice to go into the Derby at least ten points clear . Pep will possibly be watching from the stands , the media/pundits and the F.A.will be doing their utmost to even things up , similar to the Aguero ban last year.

 

[kaz7]

Christ almighty,hang on isn't it 1st Dec and it gets wiped clean ???

1st jan i think,then once you get to 10 it's a 2 game ban

 

[kaz7]

2 of which were superb defending and taking one for the team.
I know it’s in vogue at the moment to make out as though he’s shit, can’t pass, slow as fuck and generally a liability but I’m gonna give him more than two games back from injury before writing him off.
(That’s not aimed at you btw, just a general comment after reading a few posts since the Southampton game)

I do think he is defending aggressively to cover his lack of pace and as you say lack of match fitness,he will never get through sunday without a booking as it will be a physical type of game,best he sits it out,same with dihno,sane needs to control his temper so i wouldn't trust him either,all are so important for the derby

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

1st jan i think,then once you get to 10 it's a 2 game ban

Oh dear

 

[kaz7]

Pablo Zabaleta (West Ham): "Even if I know all of them and have big feeling for the club, for the players, for the fans, I am a West Ham player now and of course I want West Ham to perform well and get something from this game."

Zaba: "It’s going to be weird going back to play against City after being there so many years and having so many great memories. It is going to be a bit of a strange feeling, but good to be back in front of the City fans. This is part of football, it happens."

Zaba: "Of course, I wish City can win the league too. At the moment they have been very good so far, individually and as a team, they have been great. When I get a chance, I watch them, like in the Champions League."

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Ederson
Walker
Otamendi
Mangala
Danilo
Gundogan
De Bruyne
D.Silva
B.Silva
Sterling
Aguero

I don't trust Vinny or Ferna to not pick up bookings. I would risk Sané but I don't think Pep will, we need him against united. That team should have enough to beat West Ham, it's just a case of getting the the three points even if we're not at our fluent best.

I imagine the team to face Shakhtar will look something like this:

Bravo
Danilo
Adarabioyo
Mangala
Delph
Touré
Gundogan
B.Silva
Diaz
Foden
Jesus

That gives a week of rest to 10 first team players (Ederson, Walker, Kompany, Otamendi, Fernandinho, KDB, Silva, Sterling, Sané and Aguero) before the derby.

 

[Delphinho]

Ederson
Walker
Otamendi
Mangala
Danilo
Gundogan
De Bruyne
D.Silva
B.Silva
Sterling
Aguero

I don't trust Vinny or Ferna to not pick up bookings. I would risk Sané but I don't think Pep will, we need him against united. That team should have enough to beat West Ham, it's just a case of getting the the three points even if we're not at our fluent best.

I imagine the team to face Shakhtar will look something like this:

Bravo
Danilo
Adarabioyo
Mangala
Delph
Touré
Gundogan
B.Silva
Diaz
Foden
Jesus

That gives a week of rest to 10 first team players (Ederson, Walker, Kompany, Otamendi, Fernandinho, KDB, Silva, Sterling, Sané and Aguero) before the derby.

Delph starting against Shakhtar?

 

[Southern]

Delph starting against Shakhtar?

Maybe Danilo:

 

[lasereyes]

rest Kompany and Dinho as they both are one booking away from missing the derby.

Great point - not sure how nobody else noticed

 

[lasereyes]

Ederson
Walker
Otamendi
Mangala
Danilo
Gundogan
De Bruyne
D.Silva
B.Silva
Sterling
Aguero

I don't trust Vinny or Ferna to not pick up bookings. I would risk Sané but I don't think Pep will, we need him against united. That team should have enough to beat West Ham, it's just a case of getting the the three points even if we're not at our fluent best.

I imagine the team to face Shakhtar will look something like this:

Bravo
Danilo
Adarabioyo
Mangala
Delph
Touré
Gundogan
B.Silva
Diaz
Foden
Jesus

That gives a week of rest to 10 first team players (Ederson, Walker, Kompany, Otamendi, Fernandinho, KDB, Silva, Sterling, Sané and Aguero) before the derby.

I'd put Sane on the bench. If we struggle to break down West Ham then can bring him on for say the last 20 mins - should be able to avoid picking up card