Wolves 0 West Ham Utd 2 (15/08/09)

[Memorial Ground]

care to keep a running total and average throughout the season, Russ?

[Big_Russ]

care to keep a running total and average throughout the season, Russ?

I can do mate, we will need to pick someones ratings for each game though as I dont always get to watch the games.

You offering?

[HollzTheHammer]

Green 8 - Kept us in the game made some fantastic saves, especially the one when Ebanks - Blake was through on goal.
Faubert 7 - Showed why some of us said he could still be a good player for us, he isn't the best defensively, but some of his passing was top notch today.
Collins 6 - Was pretty solid, but made some shocking passes
Upson 7 - Solid and bagged a goal that put the pressure off.
Ilunga 7 - Made some wonderful long passes, could have scored.
Noble 8 MOTM - Absolutely cracking goal, he should shoot more often, he clearly has the ability. Was at the center of our creative play, he set up Cole with a lovely little chip over the defense.
Parker 7 - Typical performance from Parker closed down everything and did get forward a few times.
Collison 7 - Could/Should have scored, seemed calm and confident on the ball. (execpt when he was 3 yards from goal )
Dyer 8 - Considering all the problems he's had he played very well, looked full of energy and always involved.
Jimenez 8 - Can't believe how well he's settled, a few predicted that he'd find it hard in the premiership, but he linked up well with Dyer and Cole, will be a key player for us.
Cole 7 - Fantastic hold up play as usual but didn't test the keeper very often, if at all.

[Hammered in Singapore]

Wolves had their chances, but met Green on top of his game. They have a Serbian in their line up, Milijas, exactly the player we lack. He was everywhere and at the heart of all their play. Having said that we looked good. Noble excellent all game and scored a cracking goal to boot. Cole was excellent upfront, even though he limped throughout. Defence in the middle was solid. Faubert might not be the full back we hoped for, but he played well today. Green, MOTM for me – he made several saves at crucial times. Good start to the season.

[Big_Russ]

Did anyone else just hear Merson single Faubert out as our best player, "Just kept going and going down the right hand side today, superb".,.,,

I thought he played well but maybe not superb

[bobby moore lower]

blimey! big scores there big man, considering the radio said it wasn't a vintage west ham.

[yabush]

agree most of them except for CCole

[Paddy O'Hammer]

Where these big 4 Sky are always talking about...........





................may as well rub it in for the next few hours!

[Big_Russ]

blimey! big scores there big man, considering the radio said it wasn't a vintage west ham.

im a glass half full kinda guy!

81 out of 110 isn't that astronomical is it?

[Memorial Ground]

looking a little confused!

[Big_Russ]

Where these big 4 Sky are always talking about...........

Three of them didnt play!

And the one that did got max points.

[west ham15]

Did anyone else just hear Merson single Faubert out as our best player, "Just kept going and going down the right hand side today, superb".,.,,

I thought he played well but maybe not superb

Let the lad have his moment he don't have many

[Hammer81]

My ratings would be a bit different....

Green - 8
Faubert - 7
Upson - 8
Collins - 6
Illunga - 7
Noble- - 7
Parker - 7
Collison - 6
Dyer - 6
Jimenez - 6
Cole - 8

[ManInTheIronsMask.]

Poor old Nouble got about 35 secs

Good game though. Chuffed with 3 points. Roll on next week.

He'll probably get slagged off on here though. He looked a bit lightweight.His heart's still at Chelsea. Didn't look interested.

[cockney hammer]

Let the lad have his moment he don't have many

let's get behind the bloke and he might have many more

[Memorial Ground]

Also, regarding Faubert, he looked absolutely made up when we scored. Really celebrated, a la Behrami.

[Hammered in Singapore]

Green – 8
Faubert - 7
Upson- 7
Collins - 6
Illunga - 7
Noble - 8
Parker - 7
Collison - 6
Dyer - 7
Jimenez - 7
Cole - 8

Subs

Stanislas – 7
Spector - 6

[Hammer81]

A job very well done.

I do worry about Faubert as a right back though....his concentration and care on the ball is sadly lacking.

[ManInTheIronsMask.]

looking a little confused!

He'd just heard Merson call Faubert superb.

[Paddy O'Hammer]

Where were these big 4 Sky are always talking about...........



Three of them didnt play!

And the one that did got max points.

Too true Russ - we did indeed get max points!