Just going through our team and looking at the players I have come up with a few that should definitely be off the books. For me there are a few that we need to keep and bring in better quality to build a good team around.
Goal keepers, the rumour is that Adrian is on his way out so that leaves Randolph and Speigal. I don't know what Speigal is like but we need a keeper as Randolph has proved he is only a bench player.
Defenders, Arbeloa is shit, Byram is just ok and the jury is still out on Fonte. Cresswell has had his problems this season and I am wondering if being picked for England and the rumours that pool where interested have turned his head but Masuaka has not been to bad so far. As for the rest keepers and give Collins another year, good bench player.
Midfield, gone are Nordviet and Tore and I know this is hard but Noble on the bench, great club man and plenty of passion but slowing down and prone to yellow cards. Snodgrass with the right midfielders around him will come good and shit we miss Obiang, and Fegouli is a bench player, when he comes on he grafts unlike a few that I have mentioned.
Strikers, I don't care what Bilic says I don't think Calleri is good enough and I think Sakho will be gone, as for Andy, on his day he is unplayable but keeping him on the field is the problem. If the Chinese come in with a big offer I would take it and bring in a couple of strikers that could stay injury free for at least a season. We have some good young players coming through but as I said on another post why lend them out to sit on someone else's bench when we can put them on ours and give them playing time to build up their confidence and enthusiasm when needed.
So for me we need a bloody good shot stopper, at least one or two right side defenders, another decent midfielder and at least two strikers in the summer. Let's hope the Davids have the balls to go get them and not loans but buy a bit of qualit. Those are just my views so be interested what your views are gents.

I take no pleasure from seeing the current plight of Leyton Orient indeed quite the opposite. My father was brought up in Leyton and though he was a Hammer through and through used to watch them on occasions (generally when West Ham were away) . Our old nemesis Barry Hearn bought the "O's" for £5 from Tom Wood in 1995 and indeed a documentary called "Orient, Club For a Fiver" was made shortly after.
A club that has gone through many name changes (and in the last 2 years many managers) since it's formation in 1881. Since Hearn took over the corners of The Matchroom Stadium were punted and now sit flats duly named after former O's favourites such as Barry Kitchen etc. Hearn sold the club to Francesco Becchetti an Italian business man just after the club failed to win the League 2 play off final in 2013/14! It has all gone down hill since then and a club that still has aspirations of moving to the (15,000 capacity) Riverbank Arena from the current 9,271 capacity ground on Brisbane Road but thus far has failed to materialise.
Hearn did his level best to prevent West Hams move the London Stadium, although he helped thwart our purchase he could not prevent The Hammers moving albeit in rented form. After he passed Orient on crowds increased yet the clubs debts have exceeded it's assets. I have been to Brisbane Road many a time in the past and most memorably when we drew 1-1 in the FA Cup 3rd Rd back in January 1987 along with around 18,000 others! Many on social media slate our owners for a lack of investment in playing staff and some even go as far as to state that they are in it for the money! But a little thought keeps popping into my mind ... had Messrs Sullivan and Gold not rescued our beloved club we ourselves could be in a similar plight!
We have bought and sold players from the "O's" some went to Leyton on free transfers the last of which was Kevin Nolan. In the end though Orient fast heading toward the Conference are heading there due to one man and that is the very man who tried in vain to blacken our good name.... Barry Hearn.
To the detractors who criticise our owners think before speak...please.

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There's been a lot of debate about playing the youth, for almost as long as I can remember. Most of the time I think: if they are not good enough, don't play 'em. But I wonder why has West Ham invested so much effort in youth signings the last couple of years: Fernandes, Fletcher, Oxford, Burke, & Co. -- these were all players that were hyped at the time of signing, leading fans to expect that they were sure to become part of the first team sooner or later (and in most cases sooner). So what's the deal with that? Is it just hype? I don't understand why the club makes the effort if these players aren't ever going to get a chance in the first team.

Crikey, according to the pundits and the bookies West Ham United might as well not turn up at the London Stadium to face 'high flying' premier league leaders Chelsea. Those old stalwarts at the BBC have most definitely written off Slaven Billic's chances of obtaining a second victory this season over Antonio Conte's side, an achievement no other side has managed! There are those who say West Ham United's victory over Chelsea in the EFL cup was against a 'weakened' side, however those people seem to forget that it was close to a 'full' strength side by the end of the match with Conte having to throw on his 'big guns' like Diego Costa in order to try and get a result. betfair mobile seem to be the only organisation that gives West Ham any hope of even getting a draw let alone a victory, of course Hammers will be missing player of the season Mikael Antonio for the match as he serves his one match suspension for picking up two yellow cards against Watford at vicarage road during the last fixture before the 'Dubai' bonding break. Chelsea have benefited greatly by West Ham's re-invention of Victor Moses, who had led a 'loaned existence' from his parent club and been all over the place, that all changed when he was given the chance to shine by Slaven Billic, Moses will probably return the favour by scoring against the team that helped him find his feet, that is the way of the footballing world!
Finally, if you are a season ticket holder, please go to the match! If you sell your ticket via ticket exchange you will get bugger all for your ticket, so why not be part of the crowd? The atmosphere at the last fixture was buzzing despite the odd bit of minor aggro, and with better security in place there really is no need not to attend. The London Stadium is finally becoming more like home, and there isn't much better than a derby match under the lights against top opposition, these nights are special, if the result is positive you can say you were there, just like those who went to the EPL fixture without expectation but full of hope, some call it blind faith, we prefer to call it the West Ham way! - Ed

Picture the scene Olympic stadium half time Against Chelski flashing blue lights old bill rushing on the pitch. Mr Snodgrass we arresting you for not appearing in court in Glasgow charged with drving a car while a baby waswas being held by an adult. Now I know that rules are rules but they have issued a warrant for his arrest. I will be one of the first to admit that I did this, but as my kids are in there late 30's it was not even against the Law Surely this magistrate has gone over the top,what is the advantage of Snodgrass being in court. The world has gone Mad and this action in my opinion is out of order

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Hi all, as an exiled hammer who formally lived in Romford, I have found myself living in a little village in nailsworth.
And will happily be returning to the area to watch my second live forest green take on Dagenham and Redbridge.

This is where I ask for your help, the boys need as much support as possible in there chase for promotion, and with attendances at home being little over 1,500 you can imagine away support isn't great. So if your bored with nothing to do on the 11th march, as you didn't manage to get tickets for the big game down in Bournemouth. Then please do us a favour and give forest green that extra bit of support they need heading into the latter stages on the season
Thanks
And lastly COYI

Thursday 22 February…’Nam….Dagenham……07:43…mild weather, the scent of spring teasing in the air as the icy clutches of winter slip away, a distant memory…

Her peroxide clad hair teased her eyelashes like a 5 year old draping a ball of string above a cat. The cloud of super king smoke engulfed her head as she sucked down another lungful of toxic fumes. The civic centre loomed large on her left, once a busy hive of council activity, now preparing itself for university accommodation life. Students making this their abode unaware of the life skills they will quickly need to gain once they frequent a local pub here…..

Her onesie began to sag further with each step, engulfing her flop flip and beginning to absorb the moisture on the pavement, at least, it looked like moisture. The golden lights of Morrison’s dazzled in the distance. Her mecca. Looking to her right she surmised the many logos of West Ham United. Their arrival in the area being a topic of much discussion. However the security guarded gates made their arrival about as welcome as Trump twerking into the baggage claim area at Heathrow.

Pressing the green man at the crossing, she took the last drag and stamped it underfoot, scorching the fabric of her onesie that was still caught underfoot.
Crossing the road and heading to the gates she noted the Rolls Royce was there already, waiting. The driver’s window was slowly lowered hallway, a leather gloved hand slowly emerging, tightly holding the large envelope.
She stood a foot away, as agreed before.
“Right, this is it, do you hear? No more. He has gone, and if you say anything to anyone, we will deny it, do I make myself clear?” bellowed the harsh tones.
“Ah much isit? Are said 50 grand or arm torking to em? Yew carnt muck me abaht” she retorted.
“It’s all there, and that is it. He doesn’t care what you do with it, abort, have it, adopt it, whatever, but he has no more to do with it. And let me state again, you do not want to test me. Are we clear?”
She grabbed the envelope. Greedily tearing open to see the lovely colour of those notes, her heart beat faster, she was rich!! It had been worth it. That one night with the Frenchman whose breath stank. He’d made the mistake, not her. The fact she had been riddled with crabs made it even more enjoyable.
“I said are we clear?!” demanded the voice from the car window
“Yeah yeah, whatever! Eee ‘ad a tiny cock anyway!” she cackled. The crack had long since destroyed her teeth. She backed away, retrieving a mobile from her onesie and began jabbering in hushed tones.
Sully slid the window back up.
How had it come to this? Sully shook his head as the creature backed away and headed back from whence she came. The gates opened and Sully drove through.

Slav leant crookedly over the arm of his suitcase. The pains had been eased by the Middle Eastern sojourn, but his hip seemed to know it was heading back to blightly and had begun to protest immediately. The text alert on his phone beeped. “It is done. No more about it, I’ve told dp. Onwards and upwards. S”.
Slav sighed. It felt like closure but it was still hard to take. Sure it had brought the fans closer to him, and the team seemed to have been released, free to breathe, but there was no mistaking the fact the genius was a once every 25 years type player.

He then reviewed the stat sheet from the work completed in Dubai. It was clear now. And with the return to fitness of all bar one player, he may have to make that biggest of calls. It wouldn’t go down well with some, the media would latch on to it too. But he was paid to make these calls. He scribbled down “LB & Capt???” He’d give it a few more days.

The players lined up in front of the check in desk in 2’s. San Miguel had begun to partner Daffy, on account of chirpy happy go lucky persona. However, since San Miguel had lost his place, the pair together were as happy Brangelina.
Randy and the big man had managed to sneak 4 cans into their holding luggage and were giggling like schoolboys.
Pedro Obi Wan was studiously reading Gibbons Decline and fall of the Roman Empire, whilst Robert Snot turf set about weighing and measuring everyone’s luggage (he hated having nothing to do).
The Human League was still trying to convince Wyle E Coyote that he was not James Tomkins Dad, whilst Lambrini was making Ayew hold his mirror whilst he checked his hair. This was the most productive Ayew had been since he had been at the club.

The flight home was pleasant and uneventful. The pilot was introduced to his hero, Michal, which made Slav slightly anxious as to who was flying the plane. But given his weave was still settling in he had been told to worry less to allow it to flourish. The only slight concern was when the big man started to cry when the plan began it’s decent. His ears began to pop and there was a great commotion as everyone scrambled for boiled sweets. Slav took his hands and assured him 3 days of no training would help. The big man’s sobs receded as he nodded in approval.

The player’s coach left ‘Nam as the players all reached for their iPhones in unison, announcing to their better halves of their arrival back home. Plans were made for the rest of the week and Slav told the players to go home to catch up with family.

Sully waved the players off and made his way to Slav’s office. The standard plume of smoke engulfed him as he entered. Slav in trademark sprawled pose on the chaise lounge, sucking on the pipe, orchestrating his hands as Faith no More bellowed from the Bose system.

“Ah, nice tune, very, erm, emotive!” lied Sully. Slav smirked, he loved watching Sully struggle to come to terms with his pastimes.
“Erm, development, slightly concerning, may be nothing but, well, you know me….” Offered Sully.
“Yes?......” was Slav’s flat toned response.
“Well, you know the dp situation and the one we refer to as onesie?”
“How can I forget….”Slave rolled his eyes and rubbed them
“Well, turns out she has quite a connection to that motorbike gang, you know the one that chased the big man from here last year?” continued Sully
Slav sat upright and turned the music down. “Go on” he retorted.
“Well, I gave onesie the £50k this morning. In addition I placed a tracking device within the package. I tracked her movement’s online, fascinating stuff. I digress. The abode she returned to is registered to the leader of that gang, but what’s more, is who the owner of the property is….” Sully loosened his tie.
“Yes…..”
“Lambrini’s father…….”
Slav’s face dropped. Sully looked at the floor.
This was an unexpected development……

I don't understand why Gold keeps telling the media what West Hams intentions and ideas for next season apparently we are going for Sturridge in the Summer so that gives all the premier clubs more than enough time to tap him up and put the price up. Why don't the board just buy him and talk about him later. Or is this another tatic to sell a few season tickets???