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26 Jan 2026 16:35:49
Must confess to not knowing much about Paco Jemez however have googled him and it appears he's a much respected and in demand attack minded coach. Brave or foolhardy of Nuno to take him on as an assistant! What are the odds on him being our next manager/head coach?
1.) 26 Jan 2026 17:56:55
Please tell me we are not entertaining any bids for Summerville
2.) 26 Jan 2026 18:29:58
WH would be absolutely crackers, to even think about selling Summerville
The player has found his form, the offers, are less than WH paid why on earth would they sell
Yes if say someone offered £60 m, then providing adequate replacements were found, then it must be considered
But with the market coming to an end, and his form being so good
Sullivan, would need to see a shrink
Obviously, if the worse comes about, , in the summer, , then certain players would leave, he would be one
3.) 26 Jan 2026 19:22:31
I wouldn’t want sterling as a replacement for Summerville because he is now starting to show some of the form he had when he was at Leeds. Sterling is yesterdays news
4.) 26 Jan 2026 20:32:04
Sullivan will grab the cash for Summerville. It's exactly why we signed Keiber Lamadrid on loan.
5.) 26 Jan 2026 22:10:12
Suicide, and ludicrous if Sullivan sells
15 Oct 2025 11:40:36
Just read on a site Ivan Toney's name mentioned as a possible option come January. Any truth in these rumours and if so would any of you be happy with him? I would
1.) 15 Oct 2025 17:04:58
Imo Dabber why not? ⚒⚒⚒⚒
2.) 15 Oct 2025 17:22:21
9 clubs are apparently interested, very difficult to sort out, there could be tax ramifications involved, he’s on 440 k weekly, in the east, no clubs want to get involved in his personal business, just for a loan
Spurs and Chelsea, have the clout, if the player is interested, to maybe go for a loan with option
WH just don’t see it, on this one, WH are on the move, they have to get people in, but I don’t see WH having the clout, to sort this one, just my view mate
3.) 15 Oct 2025 17:33:24
I’ve read that they are moving away from Toney as an alternative has been offered on loan with obligation, but they’re not letting on who it is, anyone got any info.
4.) 15 Oct 2025 17:54:08
Take your pick there are NO AGREEMENTS in place at present time For any positions
5.) 15 Oct 2025 18:09:45
I think your referring, to Castellanos, whom WH had two previous opportunities to buy him, from the MLS for 9 m, and from Lazio, last year for £25 m, he’s better In comparison to what we have, but he’s Bowens pace, He is no speed merchant
WH are limited by funds So he’s in the upper tier of what we can get
6.) 15 Oct 2025 22:23:55
If Toney returns to England he’ll probably go to Spurs.
7.) 16 Oct 2025 09:22:41
Firstly I don’t think we could get anywhere near his wages, also Ii don’t think any half decent player will look at West Ham until we start moving up the league and I don’t think many people want to deal with our board.
Let’s hope our form now improves and we move up the league and a buyer comes in for the club………. oh well we can dream
8.) 16 Oct 2025 11:20:55
Hammer-D, no we wouldn’t but not many would. Looking at it from Toneys perspective a loan move in January surely would only be to put himself in Tuchels plans for the WC. In that regard and if its therefore not about money a short term move to WH may be the perfect option …. He’d be guaranteed a start, which he wouldn’t if he went to the money clubs and puts himself firmly in the shop window if he can help turn our season around, which I think he would. Stranger things have happened although I would say I could only see a straight loan happening not a loan with an option/obligation
9.) 16 Oct 2025 15:17:08
Fair point daber I didn’t think about the WC. Would still find it difficult to see him wanting to join us or us paying his wages even only for 6 months. I think we will be looking in the modern day Hartson / Kitson area
10.) 17 Oct 2025 02:54:12
Toney’s wages alone make it a total non-runner, Although he’d improve our team vastly. The morale would drop due to his money and players like Bowen n Pacquetta would expect equal parity pay. It would be a massive mistake, he’s ‘reportedly’ on £20m per year.
11.) 17 Oct 2025 13:00:56
Blimey, Brooking, for once that sounds sensible coming from you! However, you overlook the fact that, under a loan agreement, a negotiated portion of his wages could be paid by his parent club.
12.) 17 Oct 2025 20:41:09
For once Tin Legs. Try not to be a snake! You constantly snipe like the holy growl of knowledge. We all have our opinions. Accept them.
13.) 18 Oct 2025 11:24:35
Call me cynical but ahead of planned protests against the board suddenly striker names that we will never sign starts doing the rounds, sullivans pr wagon is at full steam
14.) 18 Oct 2025 13:09:53
Robbo, I was thinking the same thing!
15.) 18 Oct 2025 13:16:08
Brooking, I do accept that people are entitled to their opinions, but I don’t have to accept what they are saying if I disagree with the substance.
16.) 19 Oct 2025 19:40:35
Tinlegs, but your opinions are offered in such an offhand manner, as if most on this website are wrong/incorrect, yet your opinions are correct, and we ALL have to bow down to them. I have read many of your laughable statements and not replied. There are a couple of followers on here who make some interesting and fair comments. One of these being someone called Chelmsford, whoever this person is shows they are a true fan and willing to read and consider a persons writing. Sadly, you do not.
17.) 20 Oct 2025 15:18:21
Brooking, what discussion forum are you reading? Thing is, I agree with most contributors on here which can be confirmed by reading past posts. Of course there’s a few I disagree with, and you appear to be consistently in that category. I’m very interested in the “laughable statements” I’ve allegedly made. Specifically, to which ones do you refer? I’m always up for a good laugh.
Regards,
Tin.
18.) 23 Oct 2025 13:16:01
Brooking10, Chelmsford 1944 here?Thank you for your compliment regarding my posts, very nice of you?My posting name is where I have lived in Essex since 2007 and 1944 denotes my year of birth, so bit of an old boy?I was born 1& bred in Dagenham, followed our beloved ⚒since about aged 10, being taken to Upton Park occasionally by family, until starting work aged 15 in 1959 earning the princely sum of £4 weekly! I tried never to miss any home games and went to London away games and all evening games, total fanatic for our club. I know absolutely nothing of players outside England so never comment on rumours referencing them to us! ⚒⚒⚒
03 Aug 2025 21:34:43
Pacqueta was absolutely outstanding and like a new player. I'll hold my hands up and say I'd have got rid but he was bloody marvellous tonight! Good on him. Kilman, Malick also exceptional, everybody else played really well apart from .
Areola who is just a calamity waiting to happen and JWP who was bloody awful and just slows us down. He offers nothing to the team and is no longer the set piece supremo as you rightly pointed out Tinlegs
Our bench is still shallow and still need a couple of midfielders (or 3) and a much better goalkeeper but I think we look alright and Maliks crosses look deadly
1.) 04 Aug 2025 15:22:45
Potts needs a mention too. Very tidy. Frequently in the right place at the right time. Makes himself available to the back four and looks up to make the right pass.
Highly encouraging.
01 Dec 2024 16:13:29
Was talking to 2 Middlesbrough fans last week who said most of the fans there believe Carrick is coming to West Ham and they are gutted! God I hope so! ??????
1.) 02 Dec 2024 16:21:35
Hard to have an opinion on this one, i am a big fan of Michael Carrick but i do not know enough about Middlesborough to know if he has done a great job or not there. He has had 2 seasons there now and failed to get them promoted, and his teams tend to concede a fair amount of goals (never in the top 8 for fewest goals conceded) which is not what we need. This is in a weaker league also, but by all means not an easy league.
It could be Borough have not got the investment, maybe they lost key players . i do not know enough about them to pass a judgement on him here. Anyone know more pleas share?
Personally, and i know people are very polarised on this, i think we need to stick with J-Lop through December. We were WAY off the pace vs Arsenal, but most teams are, and we encountered yet another team at the peak of their form this year. Seems we always meet teams this year when they are hitting their best form. However, this was still BETTER than our performance vs Arsenal last year, so arguably its progress, and there were key officiating decisions that made some differnece also this year (not saying the result would have been differnet) . We must remember how bad our form was last year, we had 14 points aft 17 games last year! What we are seeing is a continuation of that form, which can PARTLY be justified by the fact we are seeing a huge squad change and a changing coaching/playing style. I still think we could get around 50 points if we can get Fulkrug playing or get a new striker in soon. that's not bad for a transitional year.
J-Lop has had 1/3 of season to learn his players and tweak his style, and i believe he has recently adjusted this slightly for the better by not playing too high a defensive line. Players have also shown signs of adapting and we are getting better at creating chances as they gel more. The Arsenal game was a free pass for me, and the real proof in the pudding comes in the next 5 games up until new year. A VERY poor run in these games and it will be hard to justify his place at the helm.
We are only 5 points off 7th and i believe we have had a hard run start and also encountered teams when they have been bang on form. It is fine margins still, reverse the Totenham result and we are above them, that's ONE game, same goes for Aston Villa! And this is without a top class striker, with Paqueta out of sorts, and Kudus out of form (although he looked like he was clicking before Spurs)
2.) 02 Dec 2024 18:25:13
Nickinho you are a true optimistic WH supporter Hope you are right, but at this time I don’t share your rosy outlook, IF we can get some quality in the window, then maybe …….I was Loppy out after 4 games, along with others, IMO nothing has been seen to date to change that opinion, The Barodes was only game we played well, 6 of our 15 points were gained against Man U and Palace, we where extremely lucky! In both games, ALSO for me there are no free pass games, we need to be competitive against all comers, that’s the secret of success, and the whole reason Steidten was appointed, sorry mate, that’s my take at present
3.) 03 Dec 2024 21:43:06
How can you drop Emerson for Coufal? Madness. Why does he not play the same team which played Newcastle, forget Arsenal - they’re on another planet to us.
Wonder if Potter n Nolan fancy linking together?
4.) 03 Dec 2024 22:20:34
Sorry but u can not seriously suggest we keep this manager another day let alone December. He should be no where near that touchline, and if they don’t get rid, they need to have a serious look at themselves.
Ings should never wear the shirt again, why play wan Bissaka on the left when Emerson is available is just ludicrous. He needs to go now.
15 Nov 2024 13:29:45
Is this me having brain freeze or would anybody else make enquiries for Paul Pogba given that Juventus are going to release him and he'd be available on a free? He's only 31 and could be offered an initial short term contract .
1.) 15 Nov 2024 14:33:52
I think his wage demands would exclude us.
2.) 15 Nov 2024 17:07:13
Apparently he has been training very hard and although approaching 32, he will be out to prove himself, but as Tin Legs mooted his wages, would likely be way over our structure, so unless he becomes undesirable for others, there’s no chance of him joining us
3.) 18 Nov 2024 13:54:50
We ain't paupers . Stop buying into the media's narrative . We have the 4th richest owners in the premier league. And also the 2nd highest attendance and are also the 5th highest net spenders in the past 4 years . It isn't doing the fanbase any favours .
4.) 18 Nov 2024 18:42:59
I think maybe we were thinking of Sullivan's reluctance to pay the wages he would possibly demand, especially for a player of his age and with his track record.
5.) 18 Nov 2024 18:49:44
Sorry my friend, there’s no narrative, no media, just plain fact WH are not going to pay ANYBODY 250/300 k a week full stop, in relative terms, we are a medium sized club, that’s also a fact, I’m not blindsiding anybody, in terms of spending power in the UK, we should be running between positions 6/8, we are far from that, that’s not the money, that’s poor management, poor performance, wrong choices, and that’s a fact as well, I don’t like conflict with other fans, but you have to accept the present reality, IF and it’s a big IF, Kretinsky and or others buy out Sullivan, then their might be massive changes, but not at the present time, I have a good insight into WH financials, via channels, and the gross spend amount last window, said on here was bang on, yes we are far from paupers, but we are not City, United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal Spurs that’s for starters, sorry 7580
6.) 19 Nov 2024 17:29:46
Joyful, I don't think Pogba is going to get £250-300k a week of anybody’s money let alone Sullivans, surely given the ban and his age he will need to lower his salary expectation? £150k per week for a 12 month contract, would that not work for both parties ….
7.) 20 Nov 2024 10:39:27
It all depends on which Pogba you get. The one with wings or the one with horns!
8.) 20 Nov 2024 13:37:24
I was using that huge salary as an example, if we look at Pogba, there may well be a club out there, willing to pay him a massive sum each week, football is unpredictable in that way, but that club won’t be WH, certainly under its present shareholding allocation.
if of course , that player becomes available for a much smaller wage, AND should, he want to join us, than it’s a different story, but the whole scenario is unlikely, that’s my own view, just to expand a little, if you had a fantasy situation where Haaland said I only want to play for WH, we could not pay him his present £ 440 k a week, even on.
A free transfer, think that shows where we are, we are not a small skint club, but we cannot compete with some others unfortunately, that’s the whole reason Steidten was brought in, to find a squad eventually, that doesn’t cost the earth, but is totally competitive,
9.) 22 Nov 2024 10:51:02
I appreciate Steidten is working on a 5 year plan but for me Pogba on a free shows more intention than Rodrigues on a free, who has been appalling and a backward step. I genuinely don’t think there is a club outside of Saudi that will pay Pogba anywhere near that amount of money. I still think we’ll come good (once the manager is moved on) but we need a short term injection similar to that which Lingard gaves us ….Pogba might just be it. Interesting thought though isn’t it?
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23 Jan 2026 23:31:03
I'm going to raise an issue I have, which is just my opinion, but I think is going to be unpopular with some on here and it relates to Areola. I think a lot of our problems stem from him. I know he has made some fantastic saves in recent months and kept us in games but for me that's his job and minimum requirement. let's look at what he doesn't do well. He flaps at corners and rarely catches the ball. He flaps at crosses and panics his back 4 to the point that they then head or scramble it out for a corner in relief which we then generally concede from. His communication with his back 4, particularly his CB's is poor. His command of his area in general is poor. His lack of ability to sweeper keep, a commodity in the modern game is stark.
Because of this our CB's sit far too deep creating a gap between the midfield and defence that most opponents exploit. Wolves did it the other week. Far to often he looks to clear his lines by kicking the ball long which almost always falls to an opposition player and turns possession into defence. Our Centre Backs over the last 10 years have not been much better than what we have now but I think they had better keepers behind them in Fabianski and even Adrian. I know Brooking for one thinks he's our POTY but for me it's like somebody pushing someone In a pool and then diving in to save them . just food for thought
1.) 24 Jan 2026 00:54:26
DH2, very fair points you raise. I think Areola has been unfortunate because the defence has been SO BAD. I also believe the team has been
unsettled. To be the French no. 2 and then find you are dropped to be replaced by a gk from a relegated side must have been hard to swallow. Interestingly, I do believe Hernansen will become a good keeper, against QPR he had a good game. Regards to Areola, his defence has been awful. One thing centre backs do is head a ball - ours don’t, or can’t. Our greatest keeper ever, Parkes, would’ve struggled this year. Areola is a shot stopper, he’s not a flicks n tricks play the ball out gk.
Pre Guadiola, everyone would’ve said, ‘Areola is amazing.’ Managers have to know their gk. Howe said on MOTD recently, ‘Pope is his No.1 because he is shotstopper.’ Areola comes under the same heading, and I honestly believe he so far ahead of everyone on POTY because our defence has not helped him. I go all home and most away matches. Last week, Spurs could’ve won that game 4-2, but Areola saved us again. It’s becoming a usual ritual. Today, I believe we’ll win by the odd goal, but I also believe Areola will again have a good game.
2.) 24 Jan 2026 01:14:11
Our CBs this season and last have been Abysmal. No way near the quality of previous seasons.
We have no leader at the back GK included.
I agree Areola doesn’t help his self with poor decision making on high crosses. But I wouldn’t suggest for 1 moment the blame lies with him solely for our poor performances so far.
The defence most games this season have been lost at sea when we go a goal down early 1st half.
3.) 24 Jan 2026 09:44:37
All valid points but are the defence poor because of the keeper or keeper poor because of the defence? It depends on which way you look at it. Brooking the point you make on pre-Pep is also valid but most teams are now playing to the blueprint he devised because of its success.
I think there is a reason Hermandsen was bought and why GK seems to again be a priority this window. Nuno was a goalkeeper and maybe he’s spotted something he doesn’t like about Areola? I don’t know, it’s just an itch I can’t seem to scratch ?
4.) 24 Jan 2026 10:56:53
I like Areola. He has his faults, but who doesn’t? And Brooking, I agree about Parkes, but don’t forget Jim Standen and Mervyn Day. Both great goalkeepers in their day.
5.) 24 Jan 2026 11:11:21
Areola is the best we have at present, No question about that, , but he needs more protection for sure
We have a poor squad, fact, is, is it enough to get out of trouble? we will soon find out
Truth of the matter is, we need a better back up GK, and two better Cbs, are we likely to get them, doesn’t look like it?
6.) 25 Jan 2026 10:49:28
Areola had a good game yesterday. Shame he didn’t get a clean sheet, but their good goal was the fault of the defence.
05 Jan 2026 13:21:21
With Amorim leaving Man Utd are there and posters on here that would take him as our next Manager?
1.) 05 Jan 2026 13:52:21
Yeah absolutely he's a good manager. Man utd is not an easy job
2.) 05 Jan 2026 14:09:31
I don’t think that is the question you should be asking Dabber. It should be the other way around. Would Amorin, Maresca or any other high profile manager be stupid enough to take on the basket-case that is West Ham
3.) 05 Jan 2026 14:20:22
Michael Carrick been mentioned as possible next united manager?
4.) 05 Jan 2026 14:25:29
I’m still about him coming over to see us before taking the MU job, the. Apologising to his club and the fans.
5.) 05 Jan 2026 15:38:53
Didnt steidan agree a deal with him only for the board to appoint Loppy?
27 Dec 2025 16:59:54
This incompetent manager must be sacked now! We need goals and he doesn't start our only striker! Did he think that Summerville and Paqueta were suddenly going to find the goal scoring boots that have eluded them for more than 2 seasons! You all know i'm a pretty positive contributor on here but we are now free falling to the Championship and only a new manager and 4 or 5 new players will stop that .we know that's not going to happen
1.) 27 Dec 2025 19:17:56
To be honest Dabber as I've already said a few times I never felt Nuno was a good fit for us but I also think sacking him now won't achieve anything we need a complete overhaul from top to bottom and that isn't going to happen in one January window with our useless owners, I think we will get relegated now whoever is in charge so no point in wasting any more money on this season
2.) 27 Dec 2025 20:38:21
You know what Robbo I think you’re right, no point paying out on more compensation for him to be sacked. The saving grace is that relegation hits Sullivan in his pocket and he so deserves it. Question for you all, when we go down how many of todays starters will be in our starting 11 on day one of the Championship?
3.) 27 Dec 2025 22:25:25
Areola
KWP
Scarles
Kilman
Potts
Fernandes
Summervile
Earthy
Hermansen
30 Nov 2025 14:47:22
Paqueta absolute liability! Idiot!
1.) 30 Nov 2025 19:41:00
Too much blame being put on on Bowen when What was Nuno doing, he should have hauled Paqueta off immediately he saw his big mouth shouting whilst following the Ref round!
He wants to be gone and so do many fans with behaviour like that??We’re doing badly enough with eleven let alone 10 men! ⚒⚒⚒
2.) 01 Dec 2025 10:49:11
IMO Nuno should be known as the “Damager” not Manager, he’s responsible for team behaviour, too many blaming Bowen for on field activities, where would we have been the last few seasons without him! Perhaps we should buy Declan back, too many Whiners on here when things go wrong!
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{Ed025's Note - people are bound to moan after performances like that Chelmsford, it was so weak mate and i cant remember you making one decent chance..
3.) 01 Dec 2025 14:15:14
Ed025’s, I completely 100% agree with you, I watched the game effing and blinding all the through, my post was all about the slating of Bowen by so many posters! I believe he was made Cap because many younger players looked up to him as he was inspirational to them? so he is not a Captain insofar as wrestling the arrogant Paqueta off the pitch, Nuno was looking around tugging at hit nose, he should have hauled him off!
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{Ed025's Note - Paqueta was a disgrace Chelmsford, if i didn,t know better i would think he tried to be sent off mate, i think Bowen is your only class player to be honest and if he were to go i would fear for your status as a premiership team but even with him i still believe you are in trouble..
4.) 01 Dec 2025 16:05:01
Ed025, Thanks for your thoughts on the incident, every person that saw that happen live, would come to the very same conclusion surely? Absolutely agree with your Bowen comment, too much reliance on one man up front, hope this doesn’t drive him away from our club to a more successful team as there would be many offers for him in the transfer windows?
Thanks again Ed025. ⚒⚒⚒
{Ed025's Note - Bowen will want to be part of the England set up Chelmsford and that will be in jeopardy if hes playing in a struggling side, the Hammers are awful at the moment mate and clubs will be queuing around the block for his signature, unless you get your act together i can see him leaving in Summer if not before, i wish you well my friend..
23 Nov 2025 08:53:05
Was Summerville injured during the International break?
1.) 23 Nov 2025 12:03:00
Apparently just picked up a knock probably in training
Dabber Hammer 2's rumour replies
14 Jan 2026 15:56:34
Whys the money on Pablo wasted? He’s looked so far so good to me
13 Jan 2026 08:18:39
I’d take Dier for the rest of the season if only for his leadership qualities
05 Jan 2026 13:19:04
To be fair things are so glum at the club for us all that any news of interest or even hearsay, from whatever source, is welcome at the moment. Also to be fair to Claret and Hugh they announced the signing of Castellanos (forgive any spelling mistake) a couple of hours earlier than the official this morning.
You all have a place and Joyfull it is appreciated the time and effort you take to post but you do sometimes have a habit of writing posts as if your knowledge is the only one of value and a bit I told you so in tone ….just my opinion. I won’t be scrolling past or ignoring your posts.
02 Jan 2026 21:32:33
Confirmed on the official Hammers site
01 Jan 2026 03:07:58
I have to say I’m with Tin Legs on Traore, very uninspiring player who has failed to reach his potential at everywhere he has gone. Sadly another like Paqueta and Summerville with no end product
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25 Jan 2026 12:11:31
I think we have to go into the Chelsea game with the belief we can win it. We are on a roll and Nuno needs to encourage this rather than set us up defensively
24 Jan 2026 09:44:37
All valid points but are the defence poor because of the keeper or keeper poor because of the defence? It depends on which way you look at it. Brooking the point you make on pre-Pep is also valid but most teams are now playing to the blueprint he devised because of its success.
I think there is a reason Hermandsen was bought and why GK seems to again be a priority this window. Nuno was a goalkeeper and maybe he’s spotted something he doesn’t like about Areola? I don’t know, it’s just an itch I can’t seem to scratch ?
20 Jan 2026 11:03:53
Morning Mac, I’m with you, Paqueta has fallen out of love (if he was ever in it which I doubt) with WH and the premier league and the sooner he leaves the better, another player trying to force a move away from the club whose paid him and kept him in work for 3 years ….Joyful might have more knowledge on this but personally I wouldn’t have thought getting in Kebbal is dependant on receiving the cash for Paqueta, its more likely to be waiting to see if we need him in case Paqueta ends up (reluctantly) staying
18 Jan 2026 10:43:56
Given we haven’t won a league game since November and Paqueta has played in most games since I have no confidence that he would have been a positive influence yesterday. In fact I’d go as far to say if he played I think we’d have lost.
The game was won yesterday because the players on the pitch fought like hell for it a quality sadly lacking (imo) in Mr Paqueta.
15 Jan 2026 10:52:44
Hammer-D, HaHa I know showing my age feller ? I did indeed do Mike injustice as he was an excellent slip catcher