West Ham Build-up

[Neil Young]

I have an A6, not a Nissan Micra

Isn't that a small piece of paper?

[Resu]

He has a Delorean complete with flux capacitor. I believe he tried it first with his Nissan Micra but was unable to attain the necessary 88mph.

Nissan Micra rocks















It doesn`t, but will get you from A to B. As long as A and B are places, not dates.

[Roboklopp]

Isn't that a small piece of paper?

[Tee]

We will drop points tonight. You can quote me on that

I don't get how you can post that knowing full well how our team will be motivated to ensure we do not suffer another Fulham or Stoke result, and given that a win would see us open a slight gap on Chelsea.

Really have set yourself up for a big fall there IMO buddy.

I cannot see anything other than a home win tonight. We have not lost to them at home in over 40 years, and I sincerely believe that record will continue.

[Matt]

Our record of capitalising on others' bad results has been fairly dismal in recent years.

[Sarb]

Our record of capitalising on others' bad results has been fairly dismal in recent years.

Agreed. And we'll be saying is 'nothing changes as Chelsea lost anyway)

[Pippo]

I noticed a quote from Arbeloa in the Echo, commenting on his form last year, anybody think that the latter is a clue for tonights team?....

“You are always happy when you can play and help the team, but you cannot do your very best when you are changing positions frequently.

“But if for example on Monday I am asked to play left-back, then it would not be a problem to me.”

[Tee]

I noticed a quote from Arbeloa in the Echo, commenting on his form last year, anybody think that the latter is a clue for tonights team?....

If that is the case it will signal the end for Dossena, for sure.

[Reece]

I noticed a quote from Arbeloa in the Echo, commenting on his form last year, anybody think that the latter is a clue for tonights team?....

Good spot. Will be interesting if that is the case.

[Resu]

Agreed. And we'll be saying is 'nothing changes as Chelsea lost anyway)

There is a big differnce this week-end as the Scum won. Also we have the "benefit" of knowing the other results today.

[lfc1394]

If we had played yesterday we would have dropped points, but it's the 1st of December, no November or Manager of the Month curse now

[dww]

I get the impression that for the next few months the words I will read most on here will be "this is the most important game of the season so far". If we want to win the title we will have to get used to the pressure that every game means something. I really think that this is a game that we should be confident about.

Having watched West Ham against Sunderland I think Rafa should have spotted enough weaknesses for us to exploit. If anything they are just about the ideal opposition for us. A bigger name club than the ability in the team so there shouldn't be complacent but should be able to dominate.

Interesting post about Arbeloa. I'd much rather he stay at right back. A settled defense as far as we can manage would be nice and I always think is the best way to go. I can only think we want to put Hyypia in CB to combat Carlton Cole and/or Rafa has given up on Dossena for at least the near future if we move Carra to right back. I really can't imagine we will be giving Darby a game.

[The_weatherman]

I get the impression that for the next few months the words I will read most on here will be "this is the most important game of the season so far". If we want to win the title we will have to get used to the pressure that every game means something. I really think that this is a game that we should be confident about.

Having watched West Ham against Sunderland I think Rafa should have spotted enough weaknesses for us to exploit. If anything they are just about the ideal opposition for us. A bigger name club than the ability in the team so there shouldn't be complacent but should be able to dominate.

Interesting post about Arbeloa. I'd much rather he stay at right back. A settled defense as far as we can manage would be nice and I always think is the best way to go. I can only think we want to put Hyypia in CB to combat Carlton Cole and/or Rafa has given up on Dossena for at least the near future if we move Carra to right back. I really can't imagine we will be giving Darby a game.

I think Dossena needs these games to prove himself and up his confidence, I have my doubts about him at the moment, but it's only doubts as it is, he has a chance tonight to impress us.

[dww]

I think Dossena needs these games to prove himself and up his confidence, I have my doubts about him at the moment, but it's only doubts as it is, he has a chance tonight to impress us.

I have to say that I feel the same. I quite like some of what Dossena has done going forward and for parts of some games he has shown some ability in defense but he looks to lack confidence and willingness to use his body. This seem to lead him to get in the wrong positions when left one on one with people.

[Craig_H]

If Dossena had been a Chelsea or Man Utd player and performed as he has done for us, we'd be pissing ourselves and acknowledging how ****e he's been. Now obviously i'm not saying we should be laughing or even calling him ****e, but i also dont see the necessity to convince ourselves that there's been glimpses of quality from him, because there certainly havent. Not defensively anyway.

I struggle to remember in which parts of which games he's shown defensive ability. Personally, i've seen practically none.