Lazy to some but just look at his goalscoring record, even last season he averaged over 1 every 3 games. He is a class act on the ball and will get into good positions for goal scoring opportunities so why not bring in a proven and experienced player that the younger attacking players will learn from and benefit? 1-2 year deal for a free agent that I guarantee will make an impact so what do you think?:

Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1998–2001 CSKA Sofia 49 (26)
2001 Bayer Leverkuse II 7 (6)
2001–2006 Bayer Leverkusen 154 (69)
2006–2008 Tottenham Hotspur 70 (27)
2008–2012 Manchester United 108 (48)
2012–2014 Fulham 51 (19)
2014–2015 AS Monaco 38 (13)

Enner Valencia has just put this out on Instagram:

ennervalencia1I would like to thank everyone for the support and the affection shown on this difficult moment. Thanks God, today I received great news as I won't need surgery, all the best ! #COYI

does anyone have an idea from the matches so far what sort of formation bilic is trying to implement? is it a diamond with payet or is it one up front a 3 behind? haven't seen any matches so far so wanted to know what to expect against arsenal.

If we want to stay in the Europa Cup we will need to take a strong team to Romania. Can we afford to play our strongest 11 against Astra, do we save our strongest 11 for the Arsenal game... or do we try to mix and match and create 2 teams, with perhaps 3 of our most important players playing 60 minutes in each game, and perhaps a few (like Adrian) playing full games in both fixtures?

What do people think, especially as we didn't even get a single point against Arsenal over the last 5 or 6 years!

SSN are reporting that Valencia has suffered " significant ankle & knee damage"..... ffs.

Come on people what were you expecting - perfection overnight? We have a new boss pationate for the club, new players who so far are looking good (I know new goalkeeper looks a it suspect but so did Adrian when he started.) Payet is exciting and the youngsters are doing a good job when asked to play. Yes we have the drudges from the BFS days but I'm sure there playing time will diminish as the new players come on board and everyone gets fit. Last nights performance was just typical West Ham , we are used to it. I for one have faith in Billic and we have plenty of time before the end of the transfer window to get a few more players in. I'm excited about this season. Come on everyone the future is bright the future is Claret and Blue West Ham style. COYI.......!

who was there last night , why the lack of posts ?

Europa cup discipline for qualifying rounds counts towards our fair play points for next season? Just asking..........WTF? Professionals can't handle amateurs???

anyone got a video link for tonight?

49 years ago today our Boleyn boy's of '66 ( with the help of 8 others greats ) beat the West Germans at Wembley..

As the new season started a few weeks later my love for the West Ham has been with me ever since I was that little 4 year old....Up the hammers...