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01 Aug 2026 10:38:42
Potts surprise to be fair he’s decent, but no great shakes. Decent offer worth taking.
So another out. Shrinking squad. Ok who’s coming in?
01 Aug 2026 15:40:36
And 4 midfielders down, when are we gonna replace them?
31 Jul 2026 17:50:24
I'm now officially worried about our prospects in the Championship. We've brought nobody in to strengthen a weak squad which cost us the Premiership, and is now even weaker, having lost several of our better senior squad. And to cap it all, we're stuck with a negative defensive manager who clearly has no idea. I'd love to see us show some ambition by appointing Eddie Howe and getting shot of Nuno.
Why not? If not, and things don't change, I think Nuno will be found out very quickly. He'll be gone sooner than later, but probably not before Christmas based on West Ham's previous reluctance to shed bad managers. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm not holding my breath.
31 Jul 2026 18:15:24
Hi Tin, as much as I'd love Eddie Howe, I can't see that happening, as he wants and probably needs a break, something he did after leaving Bournemouth as well.
I was hoping that relegation would mean a change of direction, and we could rebuild with a younger, more progressive manager, and get back to playing more entertaining football.
We have had boring, low-block, defensive managers for way too long now, it's about time we did something different.
I still think we will make signings, and hopefully they will be the right ones and we get promoted, but as you say our squad is not fit for purpose in its current state, we can't create anything, let alone finish it off.
31 Jul 2026 18:19:13
With every non-purchasing day that passes, I tend to be heading towards that way of thinking. I do think there are things to be positive about, mainly that Sullivan has little or no say now, and only seems to be waiting to sell his shares at a price. The Stavley move might hopefully be a good thing. And Eddie Howe could definitely be a possibility. The performance against Rangers, whilst difficult to make a proper judgement, was worrying, because it seemed like we had reverted back to Nuno at his worst, the pre-Paco days, and I can't stand the thought of having to watch that week in, week out.
We do have until September to get players in, so I will try not to get too morbid until then. But my original positivity was based on the fact we would get some fresh faces in, and some of the rubbish out. That hasn't happened as yet. 🙁
31 Jul 2026 18:19:33
Been pointing this out last six weeks. Lots on here having a go at me, two weeks to kick off, not one signing.
Favourites to win the league, get real. If we don’t get players in double quick we will soon be found out.
Get the players in, we get promoted. We don’t, we won’t, that’s the short and long of it.
I will stand by my opinions.
31 Jul 2026 18:53:08
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's my pleasure to introduce to in their glory.
The Gloom Platoon!
Big round of applause. 👏👏👏
31 Jul 2026 19:08:28
Oi Dabber, I'm currently straddling both sides and hedging my bets. 😀
I will try and come down on one side or the other in September.
31 Jul 2026 19:17:31
Dabber,
It's just opinions. It takes far too long to hand around your rose tinted glasses, mate, so some of us have to go on what we have... reality.
31 Jul 2026 19:46:47
No, Moanlegs, Dabber is right. You didn't respond to me the other day. Name me a manager, since you have used this site, you have been supportive of?
Those of us who go to the stadium, I can't speak on behalf of everyone, but I actually care very little if we go up. I told you, it's the rituals, people, memories, banter.
Football is more than a result to serious fans. My dad died just before Christmas 2026. He wasn't old, and neither am I. Some of the memories I have from West Ham will live forever: last game at Upton Park, Sevilla, Tevez at Old Trafford, Di Canio v Wimbledon and Chelsea.
We were there for all of them.
I'm with you, Dabber. We go to every home game, including cup fixtures, and the away days I can fit in, we do also. Yes, a bad result stings, but f*** me, we don't carry on like some of the armchairs on here.
The banter element of West Ham Banter has always been lost on Moanlegs.
31 Jul 2026 19:56:06
As pointed out, last season we had one of the smallest and oldest squads in the Premier League.
It was slow, ponderous, and devoid of any attacking flair.
I hoped we would stay up, but thought if we do go down, it gives us a chance to start fresh.
All started well, Sullivan went, Nuno stayed on, and his backroom staff were bolstered. We sold Fernandes and Summerville, Traore left, Soucek got a long term injury, and I've been watching hopefully every day, in the hope that I'd see signs of a rebuild of not only the starting 11, but the entire squad, and all I ever hear is "West Ham are interested in, considering etc etc".
The first game of the season is 2 weeks away, and we are nowhere near ready. 01st July came, and everybody was saying "still plenty of time, window doesn't close till 01st Sep"!! Hate to break it to you, but we need players now, not 3 weeks after season starts.
With what we have now, we are gonna be mid table. Make no mistake, some very useful teams around us are recruiting properly.
What's more worrying is that only last week we bring in Chorley????
Let's just see how the fans react when we are sitting deep, defending deep as always against Burnley, and 1-0 down at half time!!!
I want to remain positive, I really do, but there are so many signs that raise serious concerns, and it's this frustration that's starting to boil over.
Coventry took this league by the scruff of the neck last season, whilst we sleep this season.
31 Jul 2026 20:19:19
Hammer-D, I don't include you in the Gloom Platoon, mate, I know you're getting frustrated. Mac, I've known you on this site a long time as a person who generally takes the rough with the smooth. Tinlegs, we spar on here regularly and I much rather wear rose tinted glasses than whatever it is that makes you whinge every single time you post! I reckon you've been on here for at least 4/5 years, and, hand on heart, I can't remember you saying anything remotely positive about West Ham.
I genuinely can't.
31 Jul 2026 20:36:16
That's because he genuinely hasn't, Dabber! Possibly the very occasional result, but never a manager backed.
My worst nightmare is being sat next to Moanlegs for a season. Can you imagine?
I can stomach negativity if it is with solutions, recommendations on transfers or managers.
31 Jul 2026 21:58:31
Like I say, Dabber, I really hold out hope that we have a good season and take this league by the scruff of the neck and show every team how to play football. I just don't think we have the players to do it.
I'd genuinely love to know what the gameplan is behind the scenes, cause I don't understand the thinking. Even if we have a decent starting 11, we have no depth in case we get injuries.
30 Jul 2026 23:21:10
Well, West Ham have very few forwards. So why have we sold Callam Marshall to Luton Town? Will never understand our transfer policy...
31 Jul 2026 08:38:50
And Fulkrug will be gone as soon as we can find the right deal for us. Taty has officially made it known he wants his agent to find another club.
That leaves us with Nuno up front. I genuinely have no idea what is going through the minds of our manager, recruitment team, board etc etc. It's like going to a gunfight with no gun.
31 Jul 2026 09:11:11
Marshall not up to the job in reality, sad but true.
31 Jul 2026 09:35:47
I have to be honest HM, I thought he was one of the worst players in the youth side, especially after some had given him rave reviews. Every time I've seen him play, I've seen nothing to get excited about. He never seemed to get involved.
Your point regarding Pablo is very valid. The only thing I can say about him at the moment is he seems to be in the heart of the action. I just wish he could do something that benefits the team.
31 Jul 2026 11:06:30
Dom Ballard, 3 pre-season goals already??
30 Jul 2026 19:34:57
Sky Sports News reporting Amanda Shelvly is about to buy most or all of the Gold families 25% of the shares.
Who knows she might bring Eddie Howe along too. 😄
31 Jul 2026 09:17:23
Eddie Howe would be a good shout for us.
30 Jul 2026 07:39:02
{Ed's Note - Letstalkabout6baby has posted a new article entitled, Why Kounde Feels Like a Liverpool Fit
29 Jul 2026 19:17:35
If you look at the money we spent on players when we were in the Prem, and now they’re humming and harring over £10 or £15m for players. Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea etc are at the sharp end of the Prem because they pay the money.
If we want to get out of the Championship then we have to be the big spenders of that division. If we don’t go up this season or next then we could be looking at League One.
29 Jul 2026 21:14:41
Yep I agree Stevie, no doubt it will be a lot harder if we don't go up this year as Bowen etc will definitely go next summer.
29 Jul 2026 22:17:05
The lot will go in those circumstances. Massive changes would be needed at West Ham.
30 Jul 2026 06:11:08
The way it's going, not only do we not have quality replacements for those that have, but we don't have the numbers. Squad was already small. We've so far lost 3, and then you look at
Edson Alvarez, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Soungoutou Magassa and Jean-Clair Todibo have not featured in a single pre-season fixture, while Niclas Fullkrug has only managed a behind-closed-doors run-out against Colchester United.
Todibo, Fullkrug and possibly Wan-Bissaka are all expected to depart, but only on the club's terms.
Their situations appear relatively straightforward if clubs can afford them. The rest? Not so much. Mixed messages and unclear intentions mean Nuno Espirito Santo is left waiting for clarity, and I reckon this is why we've brought nobody else in, because of little or no money and the uncertainty around player futures with the club.
Need to get this sorted pronto because If we get off to a bad start we will be chasing the pack and there are some decent teams out there who will happily put us to the sword.
29 Jul 2026 18:50:19
Is Sullivan still involved in transfers? I thought it would be a lot better if he wasn’t involved, but it seems they’re not willing to pay even if the players in question are bargains, they either want to get promoted or they don’t, simple as that. 🤷
29 Jul 2026 19:29:36
Sullivan not involved in anything.
Fans realise what we needed weeks ago. West Ham, for reasons unknown, think we have enough. That's a joke.
Looks like West Ham have woken up, late in the day. They are setting an unknown budget for several players. Point is, people on here wanted to shoot me down for my personal views, so no need to repeat them.
29 Jul 2026 14:32:00
We are looking for a striker when there is one under our noses, Dom Ballard from Orient scored, on average, one goal every other game, and we are dithering. We could pick him up for 5mil and chuck in a couple of our youngsters on loan.
I know what you are saying that is in league 1, but can you honestly say any of our players would score in a season 20 plus goals in league 1. No, I didn’t think so, and if he isn’t better than Pablo then I will eat my hat.
29 Jul 2026 14:46:42
I agree, and how many lower-league players have gone on to prove their worth, and then we chase them. Quite a few.
29 Jul 2026 15:35:06
West Ham will look upon Ballard as a gamble. He could prove good, maybe not. Anyone is better than Pablo; he should never start in a West Ham first team.
West Ham, I don't know if they have suddenly awakened from their slumber; they are making some correct noises, but nothing yet.
28 Jul 2026 22:19:11
Yes Mac. Said days ago WH never completed the deal, no idea why, maybe they thought he was over valued. Well, no doubt we will find out.
29 Jul 2026 06:22:17
Thanks as always, Joyful
So, quick recap of this window so far.
Traore gone.
Summerville gone.
Fernandes gone.
Fulkrug will be gone.
Tobido likely to go.
Awb another.
Mavropanos interesting, numerous clubs.
Awb probably to Everton.
Alvarez Ajax.
Cornet anywhere.
Taty possibly Sociedad.
That's 11 outgoing by the end of the window, and I've probably missed some.
Incoming none yet.
Problem for me is we have no creativity or leadership.
29 Jul 2026 07:49:43
I think one basic thing we have lacked for years, along with creativity, is genuine speed or pace. Somerville had both to a degree, and Fernandez had some creativity. So that needs to be replaced.
Finding a half decent creative player that would want to come to a Championship club might be difficult, but finding someone who is a half decent player but has genuine pace should be a lot more attainable.
29 Jul 2026 10:15:20
Yeah, agreed, Hammer. Pace frightens defenders who are normally big and ponderous, hence why Salah and the likes have such success. And if it works in the Premier League it will certainly work in the Championship.
I also believe everybody is chasing Wrexham this year. Done good business, decent pre season and they have a vision.
29 Jul 2026 11:26:01
I assume when you say business you mean player acquisition? You can't like Wrexham's business in that sense because they haven't done any.
Posts like this make me want to pull my eyes out, uninformed claptrap. I am so pleased that people like you aren't in charge of running the club day to day.
28 Jul 2026 10:58:53
So far WH have not bough anybody full stop all the right things where done in the beginning. Sold the two most expensive players for money that was unthinkable if Sullivan was there, then the parachute money followed, great so far
Is anybody else leaving, window has 5 weeks to run so impossible to say
The squad that remains were relegated, now three of the best players have left including Disasi
I'm a realist, and to start the season with what we have will in my own opinion not get us to where we want to be
WH are looking in general at freebies, low.cost players, older people at the end of their time, journeymen if you like, I just don't get it
We need firepower, creativity. and a solid back line, the players being looked at. This week are not going to do that
After those sales we should be showing a little ambition, a proven striker, atms Cb 4/5 players needed players that can take us back up, and stay with us in the premiership
IF WH don't pull their finger out, and get some decent players in, there may be some shocks and suprises in store Some may be unpleasant
28 Jul 2026 13:18:16
I actually think they were a little lucky with those sales. Tottenham were going to pay whatever to make an impression in the market, and the Saudi side coming in at the last minute saved a cheap sale to Roma.
Ultimately though, I care about who's on the pitch for us. Wouldn't you think a new regime (if indeed it is - Sullivan is still the major shareholder) would want to show they mean business and give the fans something to get behind?
These are high-end business people; they plan for all scenarios.
They will know what we needed before even last season's end, but... nothing.
28 Jul 2026 13:31:50
Spot on, Robbo, this is the time to get real, time to make your mind up about where you want to be.
Many sides want to be in the Premier. As we are about to find out, competition will be there, alright, no good kicking yourselves afterwards.
If we don't get out first time, the whole finance structure of WH will need to be changed massively. It may just have dawned on the powers that be that this is the case.
They know by now what's needed! We all do.
29 Jul 2026 23:18:09
We need to keep Taty, Mavro, KWP, Herman, Soucek and, obviously, Bowen. These are the players who will get us up straightaway. Players like Diouf and JWP will need to step up this season. We obviously need pace in the side. Hopefully Nuno realises this.
27 Jul 2026 17:04:20
Just read that Crystal Palace athletic stadium is getting a £130 million refit.
27 Jul 2026 18:45:21
Maybe time to cover the athletic track, make a big difference to WH.
27 Jul 2026 16:16:22
I can't see us getting promoted with our current squad and coach. JWP and Pablo? You must be joking! I don't think Taty is that good, but it appears he's on his dancers anyway. We desperately need creativity in midfield, at least two strikers, a winger with pace, and possibly another centre back.
Without strengthening, we will struggle. My guess is Nuno will be gone before Christmas. I'm looking forward to the season, but so far I've seen nothing promising.
27 Jul 2026 16:51:55
A voice of reason besides my own.
27 Jul 2026 17:23:09
Basically what I've said all summer, Tin.
27 Jul 2026 17:34:27
And I've been agreeing with you both with thumbs up!
27 Jul 2026 18:50:56
If Nuno gets the boot, is he entitled to compensation?
If we get any performances like yesterday, it won't be long until fans start calling for him to go.
27 Jul 2026 20:18:40
I can't imagine Nuno would have stayed if he wasn't going to get compensation, Hammer D.
27 Jul 2026 21:23:46
Nuno's three-year deal expires September 28. If he leaves, say March 27, he will be entitled to 6 months compensation. First year doesn’t count. Currently on 2.25 m year, half his 4.5 m previous. I’ve posted reg compensation before, but promotion, well, looks not on at present.
27 Jul 2026 22:55:58
Cheers, well, at least they may be able to get shot of him if need be.
28 Jul 2026 09:32:49
Common sense prevails, good shout Tin.
And, if he is thinking of bringing Cornet in as well, we got serious problems.
28 Jul 2026 21:42:59
Hardly breaking news this. Since when have you been supportive of anyone in charge of the club? I have used this website for many a year, there isn't a single time I recall you being happy with a manager in charge - and I have been on here longer than you have, Moanlegs.
26 Jul 2026 18:02:15
Did anyone have the misfortune to watch the Rangers game? An absolute snorefest.
We couldn’t string 2 passes together. The only people who performed okay IMO were Tatty, Bowen and Lamadrid. Pablo seemed not only incapable of playing but unable to stay on his feet if even breathed on by anyone.
Kante passing was poor and Killman still seems incapable of winning a header jumping against opposition much shorter than him. The list goes on. 90 minutes of my life will never get back. Can anybody be a bit more positive please?
26 Jul 2026 18:15:12
I switched it off after 60 mins, but it is only a preseason game. They never seem to be great indicators of anything, win, draw, or lose.
26 Jul 2026 18:23:02
Likewise. When I managed to get it working lol. 😆
Not the best advert for footie. We definitely miss a creative attacking midfielder, and Im not sure why Pablo was on the pitch....terrible.
But, pre season and players wont give 100%.
26 Jul 2026 18:24:11
Maybe he has found his level and is gaining some confidence.
26 Jul 2026 18:33:13
I have to say I've tried giving Pablo the benefit of the doubt, but my patience is running thin. A great description of him on C&H, he looks like someone who has ended up playing simply because someone got a last minute injury and he was called on to make up the numbers.
26 Jul 2026 18:37:36
Pablo is poor. See how he goes this year, but if we go up he has to go. Just walking pace isn't good enough anymore. I think there's potential for Kante to do well. Lamadrid seems a good player. I personally thought Bowen was poor. Listen, it's pre season, a couple of weeks to go. I mean we need some signings. Timing in.
26 Jul 2026 18:40:34
I thought JWP was the best of a bad bunch. The rest had no pace, no movement, no passion, nothing. No, I don't particularly like JWP, but at least he gave his all. The others looked disinterested and like they were just there for a kick about.
Dreadful game, if I guess you could call it, football. God help us in Champ if that was anything to go on.
26 Jul 2026 19:10:09
Unfortunately, we have many supporters who, for reasons I fail to understand, think, or thought, that West Ham were a shoe-in for this division
I have tried to warn our fans that this is definitely not so.
Many people think I'm on my own in thinking we are not good enough; well, at this time, we are not good enough
If we don't do the business, this will finish as a poor season. I'm sticking to my opinion.
26 Jul 2026 19:56:05
Pessimists can either say, "I told you so," or be pleasantly surprised.
Those of us a tad more optimistic can either be relieved or disappointed.
It'll all come out in the wash.
26 Jul 2026 20:07:29
Just depends on what they do next three weeks, do nothing, nothing will be the result.
26 Jul 2026 20:08:00
Markro, once again, you are the total voice of reason. It wasn't a great game, and we definitely need new blood in, but I'm sure the hierarchy sees that. Pablo wasn't good at all, and maybe we are kidding ourselves; he may come good, but I actually thought JWP and Kilman both played alright.
Mav looked assured, and Hermansen had one of his best games, and looks like one of the best passers from the back. To be honest, I'm starting to find this preachy "I told you so" attitude a bit boring and patronising now.
26 Jul 2026 20:36:39
Dabber, I'm with you and Markro in the general optimism about everything surrounding the club and how we will do in the upcoming season. I definitely don't think us getting promoted will be a cakewalk, but I do think we will do far better at the end of the season than many are predicting. These friendly games, I tend to look at as individual entities, and it was awful.
It just felt that the whole midfield was played in unnatural positions, and things just weren't gelling. I will say JWP did seem a lot better than when we have seen him the last few years; there wasn't the facing-forward, receive-the-ball, automatic handbrake turn 90 or 180 degrees and pass backwards or sidewards.
26 Jul 2026 22:20:31
Evening HD, I don't think it will be a cakewalk either, buddy, but we do have a lot to be optimistic about. If we get to the end of the transfer window, having not bought anybody, I'll be absolutely amazed.
Deals are not done easily, and those that are tend not to be good ones. Having seen how Kretinsky has handled the sales, why would the purchases be any different. Keep the faith, my friend. 😁
27 Jul 2026 18:30:03
It was a pre-season game, so, no injuries is the first port of call.
I think we learnt that the youngsters are nowhere near close enough to the first team. Many on here have an obsession with Kante, yet he never looks like he's going to do anything.
I think we have 2 problems: pace in central midfield, and what to do with Pablo - if he cannot score against Southend - he won't score in the Championship.
I wonder if it is worth trying him in central midfield, similar to what Newcastle did with Joelinton.
Keeping Taty will be key to promotion.
Personally, I think we will win the Championship comfortably. Nuno scored 91 points when he was relegated with Wolves - and they had an inferior squad.
27 Jul 2026 21:04:48
Pablo in midfield would be a calamity. Joelinton can actually carry the ball and is quicker, has a better first touch, and is a better passer than Pablo, not that it's hard.
Go check Wolves' squad back then; they were miles ahead of ours.
Neves, Boly, Docherty, Diogo Jota, Coady, Saiss, to name just some. Our squad has gaping holes in it. No pace, no creativity, and it's unbalanced.
27 Jul 2026 21:26:53
Brooking, my old mate, I just don't know what you're watching. We are short all over.
26 Jul 2026 17:11:33
Kilman has looked good v Rangers, so far.
26 Jul 2026 18:23:36
Did he? His distribution was poor, as was Mavs. He can't jump or head the ball. And let's face it, Rangers didn't trouble us much.
26 Jul 2026 19:47:12
Think Kilman has had a pretty decent pre season.
So far, JWP has been our best player.
Pablo is just not good enough, and the youngsters are nowhere near close enough.
We will need pace in the middle.
What has happened with Alvarez? That situation has gone quiet.
26 Jul 2026 20:09:50
I thought JWP, Kilman and Mav all played ok today too. Just goes to show different people see different things. 😉