Season Preview (2): Transfer Window Has Shut – Where Will We Finish Now? [POLL]

Now that the transfer window has shut, I think we are in a better position to predict where we will finish this year. I posted earlier in August a couple of posts: Season Preview Part 1: It’s all in the Mix and Where will we finish next year? [POLL]
In my first preview of the 2009/10 [...]

Season Preview Part 1: It’s all in the mix

Once again we stand poised on the brink of a new season. Zola has had his first pre-season with a predominantly young side that he his keen to develop into mature, expressive and techinically able team players. Knowing the players that we have bubbling under particularly excites me.
The future prospects we have in Stanilas, Hines, [...]

The Future Starts Here

In the midst of reams of fabricated garbage regarding the past, the current and the future of West Ham, slowly emerging are glimpses of what we actually and truthfully can expect. In my lifetime of supporting West Ham, I don’t think I have ever been this excited for following season before the current one has [...]

Always believe in, Savio-O

Apologies for my feeble attempt at a musically inclined title to this post. It will never happen again, I promise!
It was supposed to be a snippet from one potential song that could be sung for our new superstar, teen sensation, Savio Nsereko. As noone seems to know how to pronounce his second name, then only [...]

The Steve Clarke Effect

During my regulation browse around all things football before I get on with proper work, I came across some interesting stats at ChickenDinner. The stats show Chelsea’s run of form before Steve Clarke left, and after.
It is so clear the positive effect defensively he has had on our side, but also the styles of Zola [...]

Cole Needs Lessons? He Really Is That Awful

When Cole unfortunately signed a 5-year deal recently, it was comments from Duxburry that really got my back up, “This news underlines that as a club we are only thinking of moving forward, and are on a sound financial footing”. At the time that really annoyed me as it was a blatant lie – both [...]

Time To Steer Clear Of Optimism? Chelsea v West Ham Team News

So, against Spurs I was optimistic. Personally, rightfully so. But unfortunately they let me down, quite badly.
Upon reflection, the performance was actually very poor and a lot more is needed of Zola and the boys today. I think right there however, is where I have a right to be optimistic once again….and I will be…Zola

I [...]

The Wheels On The Bandwagon Go Round And Round

My week this week has mostly comprised of reading tosh. For most people, no news is good news, yet for West Ham it would seem that no news is quite simply an excuse for people to print rubbish.
So far this week I have read that:
1) Herita Illunga thinks we are a second rate club.
2) Rob [...]

Sunderland 0-1 West Ham: Where Ginger Rules Supreme

So, I won’t lie to you, that’s the most nervous I have been watching a game of football for a long while. It was a massive game, where a loss would have seen us slip into the relegation zone on goal difference.
We needed a huge performance from every player on the pitch today and in [...]

Curbishley or Zola? [THE POLL]

Apologies for a slight lack of content since my last post, One Dimensional Football Is The Way Forward, which had a great response and stimulated a good discussion. I have been studying this past week for my UEFA B coaching lisence and have unfortunately had to neglect my blogging duties in the name of education.
It [...]