West Ham Utd 2-2 West Bromwich Albion (11/02/17)
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
Christ we've got Carroll, Reid, Fonte, Kouyate and Antonio coming onto Snodgrass's inswinging corners. I know it's Pulis, but if we don't score from one of them I'd fine all 6 players in question
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
3-3. A messy game with a couple of red cards. Fun for the neutral. I think Pulis has quietly put together a rather decent team for once rather than just a defensive one.
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
Apparently.Noble Man wrote:Any updates on Carroll?? Was he taken off on Saturday as a precaution??
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
Noble Man wrote:Any updates on Carroll?? Was he taken off on Saturday as a precaution??
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
The boss has arrived for his pre-match press conference ⚒
SB: "A few players have not trained like Cresswell, Carroll and Kouyate but we will wait and see tomorrow.
SB: "A few players have not trained like Cresswell, Carroll and Kouyate but we will wait and see tomorrow.
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
There goes my optimism for Saturday :lol:peter49uk wrote:The boss has arrived for his pre-match press conference ⚒
SB: "A few players have not trained like Cresswell, Carroll and Kouyate but we will wait and see tomorrow.
Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
Bearing in mind we have a 2 week break after Saturday, I wonder if it might be worth leaving Carroll out on Saturday if it means having him (reasonably) fit for the rest of the season.
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
bearing in mind the fella can get injured indoors i would play him whilst we cankevino wrote:Bearing in mind we have a 2 week break after Saturday, I wonder if it might be worth leaving Carroll out on Saturday if it means having him (reasonably) fit for the rest of the season.
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
There no point paying someone 85K a week and then resting them.
This just shows how weak and shallow our squad is. Its not a fault of Carrol's , more the lack of investment last two seasons in Strikers.
They should just play him till he breaks.
This just shows how weak and shallow our squad is. Its not a fault of Carrol's , more the lack of investment last two seasons in Strikers.
They should just play him till he breaks.
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
Got to be cautious of those Baggies. They aren't a bad side at all. I fear if some are rested we might get embarrassed.
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
I highly doubt anyone will be rested (especially as we go into a fortnight without games).SirStoneyOfBow wrote:Got to be cautious of those Baggies. They aren't a bad side at all. I fear if some are rested we might get embarrassed.
Not playing someone because they are injured, or out of fear a minor injury might become serious one, is something completely different.
That being said, I think we'll be able to start our best 11 and that we'll win half comfortably
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
Not particularly looking forward to this one!
Can see it being a rather drab game if we let the Albion do what they do best, be organised. Need pace and get behind them, if fit, I would leave AC on the bench for this one. Even the form he is in, bring him on 2nd half if it's not working.
I dislike Pulis a lot......but he does get the best from his teams. Saying that, WBA are a decent side, and are certainly well organised, with a goal threat.
Can see it being a rather drab game if we let the Albion do what they do best, be organised. Need pace and get behind them, if fit, I would leave AC on the bench for this one. Even the form he is in, bring him on 2nd half if it's not working.
I dislike Pulis a lot......but he does get the best from his teams. Saying that, WBA are a decent side, and are certainly well organised, with a goal threat.
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
The club twitter feed has just put up a photograph of Kouyate in training.
God knows who plays left back if Cresswell and Masuaku are both out.
God knows who plays left back if Cresswell and Masuaku are both out.
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
Fernandes can probably do that job on the day imo and either Kouyate or Nortveidt at RB. Not ideal but when needs mustbubbles1966 wrote:The club twitter feed has just put up a photograph of Kouyate in training.
God knows who plays left back if Cresswell and Masuaku are both out.
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
We may struggle with this one,
I can see Bilic playing three CBs and wing backs of Fernandes and Antonio (If Aaron and Chek are injured). This formation has failed to work on multiple occasions at home and will continue to do so.
Well I say he will play Antonio at wing back, but if Carroll is injured then he will need to be up top. So f*** knows
This is what happens when you don't sign a ****ing right back and a genuine decent cover for Andy.
Roll on 40 points and let this season be over.....
I can see Bilic playing three CBs and wing backs of Fernandes and Antonio (If Aaron and Chek are injured). This formation has failed to work on multiple occasions at home and will continue to do so.
Well I say he will play Antonio at wing back, but if Carroll is injured then he will need to be up top. So f*** knows
This is what happens when you don't sign a ****ing right back and a genuine decent cover for Andy.
Roll on 40 points and let this season be over.....
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Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
If all fit... I'd start with a diamond and ask Noble to work hard side to side to double up with the full backs when needed...
Byram Fonte Reid Cresswell
-------------- Noble
----- Obiang Kouyate
------------- Lanzini
------- Antonio Carroll
Then all being well I would go at it for a good 30min with...
Byram Fonte Reid Cresswell
------------ Obiang
------ Lanzini Kouyate
Antonio Carroll Snodgrass
Byram Fonte Reid Cresswell
-------------- Noble
----- Obiang Kouyate
------------- Lanzini
------- Antonio Carroll
Then all being well I would go at it for a good 30min with...
Byram Fonte Reid Cresswell
------------ Obiang
------ Lanzini Kouyate
Antonio Carroll Snodgrass
Re: West Ham Utd vs West Bromwich Albion: match thread
Cresswell seems to be picking up more injuries this season than in his whole career so far. His replacement seems even more injury prone. Nordveidt still out too. Byram nursing his hamstring still. Where will Pulis target our defence I wonder?