West Ham (h) pre-match thread

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Me too. People don't realize that WHU are in a desperate situation. They will make life extremely difficult and whilst on our day we can breeze past them with ease, there is that tiny little bit of possibility that things wouldn't really go for us on the day so we must give ourselves the best opportunity to win.

I mean it was still a draw against Wolves on 90 mins. There are a few other games like that as well this season especially recently.

WHU will play very very deep tomorrow likely with 3 CBs and then 2 full backs. If you've ever watched any of their games this season and thought they were overly defensive, wait until you watch the fame tomorrow where you'd see their ultra-defensive side. In such circumstances, you need every player that can make things happen.

The affected players need to be under serious instruction to be extremely careful. I hope to God that we score a couple at half time and then run necessary changes.

Like you read my mind, the only person I can afford to rest is Kompany. That's if we are going to take any risks at all.

Our width is reduced when Jesus or Bernado takes the spot. Sane is too important for this one.

Yes. But have you seen how shit they are, at the defensive side of the game. That's why they are in this mire.
Them and Newcastle are totally useless, in this department. They have players that can't kick or head the ball straight and
as for their control, well we should mop up if we put them under pressure high up.

 

[Cobwebcat]

No fear for tomorrow if we field a strong lineup. Derby difficult.

 

[madden150]

No fear for tomorrow if we field a strong lineup. Derby difficult.

Difficult in the sense its a typical Mourinho team but on our day we are a level above. A professional mindset and performance and we'll win. A win 2mora and next week will be massive and is more than achievable given our squad.

 

[come-on-barney]

why would you risk them being banned for the derby when we have a squad to cover,at the moment we have a slight advantage with pog banned

Put it another way no 3 points tomorrow and the derby becomes even harder. We have struggled without a full strength side especially against the defensive sides. Let’s get the three points tomorrow as I think some are going to be surprised how difficult tomorrow will be. They have a couple of pacy players and Vinnie looks a little rusty.

 

[kaz7]

Put it another way no 3 points tomorrow and the derby becomes even harder. We have struggled without a full strength side especially against the defensive sides. Let’s get the three points tomorrow as I think some are going to be surprised how difficult tomorrow will be. They have a couple of pacy players and Vinnie looks a little rusty.

Vinny and dinho will get certain cards then both be out,advantage lost for the derby,mangala and either danny or delph can do the dinho job,its a stupid risk imo

 

[abu13]

I think the last two games will ensure there is no complacency on our part, the worrying this is that we looked tired.

Confident of 3 points but would feel a little better with a more confident performance.

 

[BLUEMATT23]

why would you risk them being banned for the derby when we have a squad to cover,at the moment we have a slight advantage with pog banned

I certainly think 1 or 2 of Kompany Ferna and Sane will play.
Kompany to be rested and Ferna and Sane to play.

 

[kaz7]

I certainly think 1 or 2 of Kompany Ferna and Sane will play.
Kompany to be rested and Ferna and Sane to play.

well don't moan if they are missing for the derby

 

[Silva Citizen]

If we win Tomorrow and Lose the derby we are still 5 points in front
If we play a weakened team and lost or draw tomorrow and then still lose the derby then we are only 2 or 3 points in front.

Of course we would all hate to lose the Derby, but I would prefer to come out of the two matches five points ahead plus goal difference.

Full strength tomorrow, then take the derby as it comes.
Whatever team we turn up at the swamp with, we know Mo will park the bus and try to hit us on the break. Our squad should be good enough to cope with that.

 

[Jalfraag]

If we win Tomorrow and Lose the derby we are still 5 points in front
If we play a weakened team and lost or draw tomorrow and then still lose the derby then we are only 2 or 3 points in front.

Of course we would all hate to lose the Derby, but I would prefer to come out of the two matches five points ahead plus goal difference.

Full strength tomorrow, then take the derby as it comes.
Whatever team we turn up at the swamp with, we know Mo will park the bus and try to hit us on the break. Our squad should be good enough to cope with that.

Not too sure about those sums.