West Ham Banter

15 Sep 2026 07:39:03
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14 Sep 2026 09:18:04
RIP LUDO, 😢⚒️.

14 Sep 2026 11:46:21
Genuinely upset to read of his passing. Ludo is a bone-fide West Ham legend. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. RIP Ludo. ⚒️.

14 Sep 2026 13:03:25
RIP Great goalkeeper a WH legend, must have a minutes silence before the game tomorrow in his honour.

14 Sep 2026 13:27:10
Oh no such a shame. He was one of the only players I have met and a really decent down to earth guy
RIP big man.

14 Sep 2026 13:48:11
So sad to see on TV news this morning the passing of our legendary Keeper Ludek🥲🥲
Had a fantastic 8 year career over the Boleyn with over 400 appearances. RIP Ludo & heartfelt condolences to all his nearest & dearest 💙Must have at least a minute silence before the Fulham game on Tuesday! ⚒⚒⚒.

14 Sep 2026 16:35:11
Agree with all of the above. What a team player he was for us.

14 Sep 2026 18:00:12
I was born in 1988 and my earliest memories of West Ham games were of Miklosko, Dicks, Potts, Lomas, Hartson, Lampard, Ferdinand, Dowie.

Sad day today.

14 Sep 2026 23:24:33
So sad to hear this :( :(

Fondly remember him from the trashier times of the early 90s but he stood out as a genuine battler & personality. He stuck around coaching too which is also a great testament.

Condolences to his family. Hope the club do a great send off tomorrow !! See you up there Ludo.

13 Sep 2026 23:31:34
VAR cocks it up yet again. What a breath of fresh air if is in the Championship with no VAR. Does the VAR facility add anything to the sport, or is it detrimental with all the delays and discussions? Personally, I think it's ruining the game.

14 Sep 2026 06:22:20
So many fans are saying the same thing

My lads support Chelsea and Varsenal and they are saying the same. Surely it has to be time to take a step back and either get rid or change the people overseeing.

14 Sep 2026 06:45:53
What I think is also good is that we see goals given or disallowed now and there's no great reaction from the crowd to what may have been the incorrect decision, but it's just human error with a difficult decision.
Not clear and obvious which is what VAR should have been in the first place.

14 Sep 2026 07:31:29
It's just another thing that has been forced on us. I see they are introducing food like lentils and chickpeas into school dinner menus, whilst banning such desserts as cake and pudding. Apart from the fact that, in my day, gipsy tart, spotted dick, syrup sponge, etc, were the highlights of school dinners, afternoons in the classrooms will be chaos with laughter over the raucous farting! Can you imagine it? Once introduced, these things are difficult to reverse.

I can't see VAR being shelved now and there is little that can be done to satisfactorily revise it. I'm afraid we're stuck with it and I can only see it being expanded.

14 Sep 2026 08:11:34
Problem is that its not VAR, its how its being interpreted

Those overseeing have no clue or consistency and as weve seen, these bad decisions can end up costing clubs millions and premier league status

As Carrick said "its worrying the state of the game if thats how they are officiating the game"

I for one refuse to watch premier league football and find footie more enjoyable in the championship. How many. of our goals on Friday would've been ruled out because a toenail or strand of hair was offside? Its ridiculous.

14 Sep 2026 09:37:33
But generally, wasn't the game more enjoyable before VAR?

14 Sep 2026 15:37:59
Mac3, bang on with your post, I now likewise do not watch PL games, probably mainly because we are not in it in all honesty, unless it's a team I like in the PL which only amount to 2. 🤣 My Daughters love the Championship! ⚒⚒⚒⚒COYI.

12 Sep 2026 10:18:57
Those of you at the game last night what was the atmosphere like? It seemed to be absolutely rockin' from the tv coverage.

12 Sep 2026 10:41:13
Atmosphere was good. Mind you. six goals would do that.
I've said since the start we'll win this league comfortably, and by comfortably I mean by 12 points or more. We have the best everything in this league.
I also think this years team would not have been relegated last year.

12 Sep 2026 13:41:25
Let's soak it all in because its been a long time since weve seen games like this when west ham were involved

This will send warning message across the league that we are not here to make up the numbers. If teams come up against us and underperform they will be put to the sword.

12 Sep 2026 14:47:21
Something that's been overlooked. in my opinion, for the first time Bowen looked like a skipper on the turf.

12 Sep 2026 16:52:00
Keep an eye on Southampton, remembering they started with -4 points. Out of all the also-rans, they look the most threatening at this stage. Others are Middlesborough.

12 Sep 2026 17:05:45
I think if we can get a result at Millwall that would be crucial going into an international break. Hopefully it won't make us loose impetus. Yep agreed Borro and Sotton will be up there, a few others could be WBA and Norwich.
Amazing how the general feeling can change in a few weeks but I suppose that happens when you play so many games in a short space of time.

Many things clicking. Team spirit being the main one. Bowens form and maybe being more of a leader. Also hopefully we won't be seeing the bus parked as I don't think that has happened for the last 3 games. I think we have far more fire power than most others although the defence could be the Achilles heel. But 2 clean sheets out of 3 will help the confidence.

12 Sep 2026 17:51:32
And don't forget Swansea.

13 Sep 2026 02:22:43
OK, we retain our top spot. Southampton equal our 4 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. They have 18 goals for, 8 against : goal difference 10. Had they not had 4 pts deducted, they would now be second by a single goal difference. One to watch I think.

11 Sep 2026 23:15:21
As good as it gets.

11 Sep 2026 23:57:05
Not bad, not bad. Mavropanos worries me as he is so careless but 6-0 and it could easily have been 9-0, cant grumble

The gulf in class is clear and if we dont win this league something is wrong.

12 Sep 2026 08:05:39
For me there has been a gell set. Between the players, the inter passing was as good as it gets, we could have got a few more

40 games to go no complacency please,every game won't be like that one, but the players know what they can do now.

12 Sep 2026 09:22:02
My mate is a QPR fan. He thinks this season could be the one he sees the Hoops get back to the top tier. This morning he said that West Ham is the team everyone has to beat and if we don't get promoted, we need shooting. After that master class last night, I find it difficult to fault his observation.

Today's fixture between West Brom and QPR should give us a clear indication of the standard of two of our main rivals. Fulham in the Carabao cup up next, and they aren't having a great start to their season. Then it's Millwall.

12 Sep 2026 13:40:12
Mac3, phew bit scathing on Mav, bloody hell he'd be in my team every time, look at the goals he scores, Scarles worries me more than Mav with his reckless tackles near the area, what defenders or players don't make mistakes, the game can be won or lost on mistakes thats the game! I certainly know I made mistakes in my working life like everybody has! ⚒⚒⚒⚒.

11 Sep 2026 22:04:29
Last week I said Kante wasn't a forward! What a finish great reverse pass from soloman who deserved mom.

The team more relaxed Now, mavropanis on the line clearance was the moment, it went our way

Outstanding display all round.

11 Sep 2026 20:54:18
Well, that was an enjoyable first half.

11 Sep 2026 21:56:09
Even better second half.

11 Sep 2026 21:59:31
Not bad second either.

12 Sep 2026 08:01:30
WOW🎉🎉Super duper performance & win, never heard of our new signings but gelling in brilliant, outstanding goal from Kanye!
There's wins & super wins, that was simply a thrashing🎉👍COYI ⚒⚒⚒⚒.

11 Sep 2026 15:39:31
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