West Ham (a) build up thread

[S-RED]

Pretty much same again, we are in the win the next game scenario & not worry about future games


Alisson

Trent
Henderson
Phillips
Robbo

Gini
Thiago
Millie/Jones

Salah
Firmino
Mane

[frank the tank]

Pretty much same again, we are in the win the next game scenario & not worry about future games


Alisson

Trent
Henderson
Phillips
Robbo

Gini
Thiago
Millie/Jones

Salah
Firmino
Mane

I'd go with Milner starting. Or else Ox.

[Bender]

need to keep Antonio and Soucek in check

[Buzzo]

Milner looked burst after last night, he threw everything into that game. I'd be surprised if he made the first XI. Was great to see him remind everyone of what he brings to the team tho.

Ox typically does well against West Ham and needs games in midfield. Start with him, and then bring Jones on if its not working?

[Tribute]

West Ham have a big physical strong and mobile team, especially in midfield and on the flanks. They have the players to go down the yard dog route if they need to disrupt play or can play the ball well when attacking.

I see this as a tougher game than against Spurs. That big midfielder, Soucek, has been very impressive every time I have seen him this season. Very physical player with good pace and seems to be able to go box to box all game. Breaks up play well and holds onto the ball well.

Soucek is a very good player on his day and seems to be on a hot streak at the moment. Pops up with a few goals too, so need to keep him quiet. He's key to how they break up play and counter-attack.

Weird how West Ham have become a better team despite having a **** manager... Moyesy getting luckier in his old age?

[Tribute]

Wonder if Jessie Lingard will make the bench...? Looks like he's heading there on loan...

[Doc_Piptorious]

need to keep Antonio and Soucek in check

The latter in particular looks a steal for the 20m or so he cost them.

[ntto]

good work Shaggy - hoping this goes well for you following on your match thread debut

[Angryred]

Soucek is a very good player on his day and seems to be on a hot streak at the moment. Pops up with a few goals too, so need to keep him quiet. He's key to how they break up play and counter-attack.

Weird how West Ham have become a better team despite having a **** manager... Moyesy getting luckier in his old age?

Think Moyes is becoming a bit savvy in his old age nowadays as would have learnt from his previous mistakes at Everton & Utd so West Ham are benefitting from that.

[Doc_Piptorious]

Think Moyes is becoming a bit savvy in his old age nowadays as would have learnt from his previous mistakes at Everton & Utd so West Ham are benefitting from that.

Could also argue that he has a more balanced squad right now than he did for much of his times elsewhere. Looking through the West Ham squad there are quite a few more than just a bit decent players there and a lot of experienced players there too.


What he does seem to have gotten right, be it by design or otherwise, is gather a lot of players who are big/powerful whilst still being mobile and quite technical. Is the kind of squad that if it could be kept together and get a few decent additions, that could become a regular top 7 team

[baitman]

I thought my thread was basic, loving this effort

Minimalist. Shaggy's kitchen is just a tiled floor and a fridge freezer.

[Irishnev]

Rumours Mane is out

[Fredo]

Rumours Mane is out

From where?

[Mark79]

It wouldn't be matchday without a new injury would it?

Apparently it's based on Robertson removing Mane from his FPL team!

Others are saying late fitness test.

[Fosterbloke]

We absolutely need Wijnaldum for City.

Also, have West Ham made many changes recently? They must be blowing by now?