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

[Magicpole]

In a world literally gone mad in relation to transfer costs, Haaland seems a bargain at the reported £50m. We haven’t spent that cumulatively on transfers since we were founded in 1123.

I hope we don’t get you in the CL. It would be a shame fucking up your impetus by hammering you home and away. ;)

 

[Jocks Y-Fronts]

One thing I also thought was notable yesterday, whilst we settle in with Erling, was the few times that players took the wrong option because they are always now looking to give it to him in promising positions - Gundo when he should have taken a shot, and also Phil had a great opportunity to get a shot away when cutting in.

It‘s a fine balance but going to be great when they are all on the same wavelength.

My comment at the time was " they can't expect Haaland to score ALL the goals"

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

One thing I also thought was notable yesterday, whilst we settle in with Erling, was the few times that players took the wrong option because they are always now looking to give it to him in promising positions - Gundo when he should have taken a shot, and also Phil had a great opportunity to get a shot away when cutting in.

It‘s a fine balance but going to be great when they are all on the same wavelength.

I thought exactly the same (you can add Kev to that too) I’m also interested to see how easily we slip back into our old ways, no striker etc

 

[David Kloppesh]

Voted for rodders in the man of the match thread. What he did probably went unnoticed but his performance was the reason we got this result. Snuffed out everything they offered.

People that cannot grasp the importance of Rodri in this team, don't understand football.

 

[robbieh]

It looked like we were not playing with such a high defensive line.

And Walker was in midfield most of the time.

Are we going to play like this regularly or was Pep setting us up just for West Ham?

 

[richards30]

It looked like we were not playing with such a high defensive line.

And Walker was in midfield most of the time.

Are we going to play like this regularly or was Pep setting us up just for West Ham?

hard to know with Pep but it worked beautifully! Another tactical masterclass that even Moyes admitted that Pep outdone him with something new again!

 

[kippaxwarrior]

Whats the alvarez cat reference?

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[Heath Park]

wow kdb’s pass was as good as a goal. I cant stop watching . Weight on the ball and everything, inch perfect.

20 assists this season for Kevin?
I wouldn't beat against it...

 

[ancoats]

20 assists this season for Kevin?
I wouldn't beat against it...

That 2nd goal and the pass from KDB was what we were all talking about when we first signed Haaland
it was the picture I built up in my head in KDB feeding Haaland, it must be a nightmare for defenders seeing that yesterday,

but one thing I may add is I hope we don't become a one-man team and players just looking for Haaland
yes it's great and wonderful seeing it in full flow, But Haaland is not superman, we have plenty of goals in the squad before Haaland, so maybe keep them specials passes and goals in reserve for much bigger games

 

[skyblue92]

That 2nd goal and the pass from KDB was what we were all talking about when we first signed Haaland
it was the picture I built up in my head in KDB feeding Haaland, it must be a nightmare for defenders seeing that yesterday,

but one thing I may add is I hope we don't become a one-man team and players just looking for Haaland
yes it's great and wonderful seeing it in full flow, But Haaland is not superman, we have plenty of goals in the squad before Haaland, so maybe keep them specials passes and goals in reserve for much bigger games

Haaland is the Viking, Ireland is superman