Watching the womens Euros the other night and a female ex-England star was asked what was required of England? Her response was old school 'get in their faces, leave a foot in and let them know you are there!' The commentator then turns to ex-Spuds player Jermain Jenas to ask his opinion, but he notices Jermain looking unsteady and looking behind him and comments on the fact that 'you are obviously worried about the sprinklers getting you wet again?' I then watched the game and noticed that despite the England keeper being obviously injured and refusing a stretcher, she left the field but clearly not willingly. I have just heard that she had in fact broken her leg!

How embarassing are modern day PL footballers in comparison to our fantastic laides? No comparison, as I didn't see anyone diving/cheating and I saw nothing but pride and passion in wearing the lions on the shirt. Your views and opinions?

so rumour has it that sanchez has handed in a transfer request. i'd love it if this were true. can't stand wenger or his cry baby arsenal side. its just great to see the so called 'big clubs' also fall foul of player power. if true it means all wenger's waffling about lacazette coming in and sanchez 'perfectly happy and going nowhere' was a load of rubbish. its a case of one big name in, but one out….still treading water arsene. lovely to see people like wenger who are fond of poaching everyone's young players get treated like we were with Payet. lets hope arsenal refuse to sell (can they? his contract is up soon lol) and sanchez goes on strike. love it. put that in your pipe Mr Wenger and have a good long puff.

It's been reported that Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in Lanzini and now Everton are interested firstly in the Ginger Pele and now Winston Reid. I am so over these rumours trying to disrupt our pre season. Do they really think that the two Davids and Slaven would bring in the players that they have just to let our better players go. Luckily it was reported on another site that Lanzini is very happy where he is, as for Ginge he is coming to the finish of his career and is settled so why would he want to go anywhere and Winnie he is one of our stalwarts and a must keep. We have some players that we have got rid of and a couple that hopefully will go soon other than that we will not sell anyone that is needed.
On the injury side it's reported that Carroll won't be ready for at least the first month of the season,as usual, I wonder if he will be able to manage any more than a few games. Time to get rid of I am afraid, but I suppose that's easier said than done. Mind you his partying isn't helping his situation and is probably pissing off the bosses.
Hopefully some of the young guns will get a run this season as otherwise we will start to lose them. Looking forward to the new season in 2 weeks and also the end of the transfer window.

So Fletchers gone,who do u think should be his replacement,perhaps Gray?

Listening to the likes of Conte and Mourinho and Guardiola has become a painful yet laughable experience these days. These guys consider themselves 'the best' managers in the world. they have this opinion of themselves that in their eyes makes them stand alone in the world we live in, standing high on the tower of greatness, just above Donald Trump. Conte for example, moaning about how 'difficult' it is to get players in that he 'badly' needs to strengthen his squad. huh? he's sitting on a squad of 300 plus senior players, half of them on loan around the world, and yet he's still moaning that he's not got enough to work with. he wins the league with one of the best squads in the country and then thinks he should get a better contract….why? wasnt the remit when he first signed to win the league surely? then we have moaning Mourinho, you gotta love this guy. he's now officially become the most boring man on t.v. his whole demeanour in interviews is as drab as david moyes. you know within the first two sentences he's going to be moaning about something. how he's been hard done by in the transfer market - huh? Lukaku for xxxx millions, pogba for 100 mill etc. but of course, this is no where near enough. his 'rivals' like west ham are doing far better business signing man u's castaway and the legendary arnautovic. well if he loses the title again with the first 4 months it won't be his fault, its the board for not buying him messi and ronaldo. then we have the majestic pep. ready for a punch up. he's like sitting on the edge of his seat every interview, ready to pounce like a wild cat should you say something he deems unfit for him to answer. don't forget to bow before sticking the mic up his nose. he must get up each morning with the red mist in his eyes. god forbid the postman gets in his way and dares ask him a question…'are you questioning my management? i stand here before you having won 10,000 trophies and you ask me where i want my mail? are you questioning my philosophy on how to collect my mail?'

I thought this was going to happen I know Hart is a good keeper but I am wondering whether it was worth loosing Randolph and Adriane. He is under contract till the end of 2018 but that dont mean nothing nowadays. I certainly don't think West ham will let him go for under 7 mill if Randolph went for 5. And to be honest I'm gutted he is going at all. Now we've got to replace him with a keeper that wants to play 2nd fiddle to Hart. I think we will go in for Rob Green need some one with experience cos we have 2 tough old matches against Citeh.

Just been reported that we have accepted a 7 million bid from boro for Ashley fletcher. My initial reaction was good deal. Then I thought which would be regarded as the better deal 7 mill for fletcher, 7 mill for sakho or 7 mill for Carroll. Fletcher would mean we got a bloody good price back on a player that has showed next to nothing upfront as a striker altho he hasn't had loads of opportunities. Sakho our best striker hardly ever plays but looks a perfect fit and paid very little in striker terms and currently looking fit enough to feature in our 1st match of the season.or Carroll, scores goals when fit but isn't fit anywhere near enough doesn't look after himself and gets between 80 and 100 k a week.

Well the title says it all the official site has now confirmed its all done and Hernandez is shown in the best shirt in the land.

Read a post somewhere and it prompted me to submit this piece. When I was thinking about our possible starting 11 this season and who i would pick. I found myself omitting our club captain Mr West Ham Mark Noble. I then quickly adjusted to accommodate Noble. Yes Noble is 100% committed to West Ham but does his commitment alone warrant a place in the starting line up?
My line up for Utd away was Hart, Zabaletta, Ogbonna, Ried, Cresswell, Kouyate & Obiang siting behind Antonio(right), Arnautovic(left) & Lanzini centre with Chicarito up front(providing he signs). I then opted to drop Obiang for Noble? Is sentiment clouding my judgement like a few others?

And so, summer is upon us.
My pen twitches as the rays seep above the wooden fence and tickle the edge of my coffee cup.
Working at home isn’t for everyone. Secluded, quiet, distractions. However, I embrace it with the fervour of a Radio 1 DJ at a talent contest in 1973.
The actions from the week are compiled, diaries and locations pinpointed for the following week.
Cursory checks made to see if child care is required.
Plans adjusted.
More coffee.
The red wine in the corner cabinet is winking at me.
FB checked. People intent on telling people that they are active, happy and “doing so much it’s hard to fit it all in”.
They lie of course.
Every household is one argument away from mass murder, but we must present a united façade. Much like the Conservative party. Or Loose women.
Or West Ham?
I’m still not convinced everything in our lady garden is rosy.
Im as happy as a Granny in the Everton area that Cheechy chichy choo is joining us (albeit I’m yet to see him holding the scarf aloft his head, smiling and counting the cash). It was also surprising to see East London give in to the demands of an Austrian.
Times really have changed.
Am I pleased by us gaining Hart? I liken it to a choice between sliced or uncut bread. One is slightly more appealing than other, but at the end of the day they all go mouldy and are fed to ducks.
Am I hard to please? That’s a question for my wife, however watching Twitter reaction with fevered interest really is a joy. The real head messes on there are frightening.
You think you know some mad people? Wow, follow some WHU feeds for a while (it’s a this stage I’d like to declare my survey that I circulated “How many minstrels can I fit under my foreskin? 1, 2 or 7?” was a light hearted joke. More importantly, 8 people actually voted. Now who’s the mad one….)
Reading on here one gains a slightly more balanced perspective (I reiterate “slightly”). But the fact remains, we still haven’t really shelled out much (in real terms). It seems a freebie, a loan and potentially 2 outright purchases have fans wetting themselves and declaring undying love.
Strangeness indeed.
I think the psychology here is “give them so little for so long, that any improvement is received with such fanatical appreciation, as to forget where you were in the first place”….maybe I’m unkind.
What I do care about is the quality of the squad.
Its painfully clear that if our fleet footed Argentinian love muscle is compromised in anyway, we lose 69% of our creativity.
Now will an Austrian MMA wannabe improve that? I’m not so sure. I see a focus here on brute strength and aggression, with little attention to sleight of hand or subtle touch. With Antonio on the other side, we should be winning the “stretch the arm shirt fabric to maximum” by a country mile.
And then there is the midfield.
With Cap’n Nobes entering his 56th season, we’ll doubtless be treated to more show reel footage of him eating pie n mash, polishing his Dads shoes etc. all highlighting what a “loyal” servant he is.
Those of us with eyes and a brain can see the diminishing flame, plodding frame and dwindling power. I really hope we rarely see him this year. If the midfield isn’t Wylie E and Pedro, someone is clearly not doing their job. Ill only judge when those players are available.
Finally the defence.
Have we ever had a good defence?
I don’t think so. And I’m going back to 1983 when I started attending.
Therefore, I care little about it.
Madness! You say. I care little for them either.
I digress.
A successful team is built on solid foundations. Indeed it is. Therefore that’s why I care little! My team have never enjoyed this nirvana. If the centre half can head the ball and run a bit I’m quite content.
Irrespective of how good a centre half you are, if Aguero or Sanchez run at you, you’ve had it. If Kane lines one up, you’ve had it. Thankless task. Therefore I care little.
The fullbacks? Slightly more interested. Only because they have to go forwards and backwards.
Currently Arthur Fucka is miles ahead of Aaron Watercress.
The lack of the latters confidence is still quite startling.
Arthur can’t defend for toffee, but he sure is fun rampaging forward and causing bedlam. An I’d rather pay to watch bedlam than George Graham teams.
On the other side, we have a winner…..The signing of Zorro is very welcome. A man who knows his job. Rare these days. Honest, liked by fans, fit. Quite a coup I feel.
I predict him being injured within the first 3 weeks of the season and not being seen again until Christmas.
I’m such a cup half full kinda guy…..
Well. Enjoy the summer months my C&B tinted friends.
Please feed the fish.