en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/952233 Comments by Ads_the_hammer http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/03/04/vote-player-performances-v-cardiff-city/#IDComment307869058 Thought it was a cr@p game of football, but in a way, that suited us. We won, kept a clean sheet, away from home against a team who will be in the playoffs at the end of the season. Defence were solid, but I feel we missed a holding midfielder today. Someone like Diop, who gives that extra protection to the backline. Found Collison and Vaz Te frustrating. Don't know what it is about VT but he always looks so clumsy on the ball. Never really made an impact, and was our worst player today. Maynard was unlucky with his chances. He is still new to the team, but he looks lively, I feel sorry for him a little bit as he is not suited to play the lone front man. It would be interesting to see him pplay up top with Cole, especially when Taylor comes back to add width, Taylor left, Faubert right..... Overall, happy with the performance and result, and we go into to winnable home games unbeaten in 4 and scoring some goals. Sun, 4 Mar 2012 16:33:54 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/03/04/vote-player-performances-v-cardiff-city/#IDComment307869058 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/03/04/vote-player-performances-v-cardiff-city/#IDComment307866130 Agree with the above Sun, 4 Mar 2012 16:27:43 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/03/04/vote-player-performances-v-cardiff-city/#IDComment307866130 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/03/04/vote-player-performances-v-cardiff-city/#IDComment307865461 Maynard has a goal...he scored at Blackpool Sun, 4 Mar 2012 16:26:19 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/03/04/vote-player-performances-v-cardiff-city/#IDComment307865461 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/03/04/vote-player-performances-v-cardiff-city/#IDComment307864926 Agree re: Nolan. Has come in for some stick, but today he showed why he is captain, and why he is one of the first names on the team sheet. Sun, 4 Mar 2012 16:25:10 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/03/04/vote-player-performances-v-cardiff-city/#IDComment307864926 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/03/04/vote-player-performances-v-cardiff-city/#IDComment307864078 Like most, can't agree about Faye, he was immense, last ditch tackles, blocking, won most of his headers.....he was my star man!! Sun, 4 Mar 2012 16:23:28 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/03/04/vote-player-performances-v-cardiff-city/#IDComment307864078 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/18/in-conversation-with-david-sullivan-part-1-demba-ba-one-of-the-biggest-mistake-of-my-life/#IDComment295812364 Good read so far Iain, very interesting. I do have to question why the chairmen would sign a striker, thinking he wouldn't do as well as they hoped..... if they didn't think Ba was gonna do well, why bother? I'm also staggered at the amounts of money being quoted for agents and players. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:34:54 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/18/in-conversation-with-david-sullivan-part-1-demba-ba-one-of-the-biggest-mistake-of-my-life/#IDComment295812364 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/18/in-conversation-with-david-sullivan-part-1-demba-ba-one-of-the-biggest-mistake-of-my-life/#IDComment295811269 But we have two games in hand.... Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:32:46 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/18/in-conversation-with-david-sullivan-part-1-demba-ba-one-of-the-biggest-mistake-of-my-life/#IDComment295811269 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/18/in-conversation-with-david-sullivan-part-1-demba-ba-one-of-the-biggest-mistake-of-my-life/#IDComment295810843 I would imagine that it's already common knowledge in the football world, when you have sleazy agents involved, and touting their players around. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:32:05 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/18/in-conversation-with-david-sullivan-part-1-demba-ba-one-of-the-biggest-mistake-of-my-life/#IDComment295810843 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/05/result-player-performances-v-millwall-noble-rules/#IDComment286056725 I must admit, I feared the worst when we lost Nolan on Saturday, however, the players all stood up to be counted, worked their socks off, and deserved the win. Noble, like many have already mentioned, was simply outstanding. He took the game by the scruff of the neck, was behind every attack, yet also got back to defend. His passing was excellent, his awareness top notch, and tackling (for once) perfectly timed. Faubert was awesome, and I love it when he is fired up, but his problem is that he is inconsistent. I saw him against Forest the other week, and he was awful! So if he can get some consistency in his play, he would be a top player. Also thought Cole, Reid and McCartney were particularly good. Hopefully, this will give us a kick start, and help us finish the season strongly. We need to carry on battering teams, and playing with no fear like Saturday. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:00:36 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/05/result-player-performances-v-millwall-noble-rules/#IDComment286056725 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/05/result-player-performances-v-millwall-noble-rules/#IDComment286054204 I think that would be our strongest team on paper, if all players were on equal form and confidence, however, I wouldn't be dropping Reid at the moment. Barring Ipswich where everyone was sh!t, Reid has done well since he come back in the side, and being dropped after scoring the winner against your bitter rivals wouldn't help him. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:56:01 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/05/result-player-performances-v-millwall-noble-rules/#IDComment286054204 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/05/result-player-performances-v-millwall-noble-rules/#IDComment286051392 Is that the same Faye who faffed around, and didn't put his foot through the ball for their goal, and let Henderson get near him? Think he is a good player in the Championship, not sure if he would cut it as a regular. If he was that good, why wasn't he a regualr in the Newcastle and Stoke sides he played for? Certainly worth keeping as a squad player, as I assume he is only on small wages. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:51:24 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/05/result-player-performances-v-millwall-noble-rules/#IDComment286051392 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/05/result-player-performances-v-millwall-noble-rules/#IDComment286045996 I think it's a bit unfair to say Nolan has not contributed this season..... I'm sure you weren't moaning about him when he scored the winners against Brighton and Coventry when our strikers were falling well short. He is certainly not my favourite player, but to say he hasn't contributed is wrong really. He was stupid to get go in with two feet in the current climate, and I agree with your point about him actually scoring points. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:41:30 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/05/result-player-performances-v-millwall-noble-rules/#IDComment286045996 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/05/result-player-performances-v-millwall-noble-rules/#IDComment286044332 Taylor is not below McCartney. Taylor is left midfield, McCartney is left full back. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:38:25 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/02/05/result-player-performances-v-millwall-noble-rules/#IDComment286044332 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/21/vote-player-performances-v-nottingham-forest-2/#IDComment271173072 I think Jelavic will be good..... for a Championship club. Just can't see him making the step up to Prem league footy if we go up. And for the money we are spending, we could get 2 decent players (As mentioned, Sordell being one, love the look of the guy). Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:19:49 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/21/vote-player-performances-v-nottingham-forest-2/#IDComment271173072 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/21/vote-player-performances-v-nottingham-forest-2/#IDComment271171778 We were not playing high balls to him, we were trying to find a pass over the top for him to latach onto. When he did get the ball, he lost control a few times, or just didn't have the pace on the defenders. Apart from the cross leading to the penalty, I can't actually remember seeing him in the Opposition penalty area, which is where I want to see him really, on the 6 yard box, getting himself on the end of balls into the box. He played too far away from Cole too, which leads me to believe that we played 4-3-3. Faubert was awful..... he really was. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:17:01 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/21/vote-player-performances-v-nottingham-forest-2/#IDComment271171778 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/21/vote-player-performances-v-nottingham-forest-2/#IDComment271170453 Exactly Aussie.....I think we have the strikers, but we need a winger who can run at defences, get crosses in from the touchline (another Etherington would do nicely!). When Taylor returns, I am sure we will score more. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:14:05 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/21/vote-player-performances-v-nottingham-forest-2/#IDComment271170453 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/21/vote-player-performances-v-nottingham-forest-2/#IDComment271169950 Faubert got forward well, and I think at home, we play him as an attacking full back, allowing an extra player for midfield. Fauberts crossign was awful, in fact his whole distribution was. At one point, he made a lofgted pass back to Green from the halfway line, instead of knocking it short across the back line. I love Fauberts passion and commitment, but his all round game is just not good enough. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:12:59 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/21/vote-player-performances-v-nottingham-forest-2/#IDComment271169950 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/21/vote-player-performances-v-nottingham-forest-2/#IDComment270738661 Was at the game today, and was left really frustrated. Best players - Tomkins, Reid, Noble & Cole. Worst players - Baldock, Nolan, Faubert. We lacked a creative spark, and Fauberts crossing was absolutely terrible, I can't remember him actually finding one of our players. Rob Hall put in more accurate crosses in 15 minutes of game time, then Faubert did all game. Baldock was also unusually quiet, I wonder if he is just getting back to match fitness, but he was not at the races today. Collison worked hard, and missed two clearcut chances....he really does need to improve his finishing. However, Forest didn't really trouble us that much, and Reid and Tomkins looked solid. Cole also put in a lot of hard work but was lacking support from Baldock and the midfield. But my MOTM was Noble, not just for his cool head from the penalty spot, but for the way he was behind every attack, and his passing was accurate. He run the game for us, and looked Premier League class. Good news that Tomkins also signed a new contract...... Overall, not the best performance, but 3 points and top of the league, I'm not going to complain! Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:04:13 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/21/vote-player-performances-v-nottingham-forest-2/#IDComment270738661 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/09/which-5-players-should-west-ham-sell/#IDComment259909052 Piquionne, Carew, Ilunga & Sears are definates.....can't think of a third! Mon, 9 Jan 2012 23:43:16 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/09/which-5-players-should-west-ham-sell/#IDComment259909052 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/05/corluka-signs-tomorrow/#IDComment257060432 Faye has played first team football at Bolton and Newcastle during what were successful spells. Tomkins has played 2 seasons in the Prem, and now has got stronger playing in the Championship, so will be fitter, stronger and better next season. mcCartney went on loan to Leeds last season and looked awful, but Allardyce seems to have re-ignited his spark and got the best out of him. Demel is an international, played his early years at Arsenal and then played in the top leagues in Germany (over 70 apps for Bor. Dortmund, and 130 for Hamburg). How do you know that nobody come in for Faye, IMO, the fact that he could play for Allardyce again was the main draw. Green, Noble, Nolan, Taylor and Cole are all still PL quality players, Collison, when he gets back to form, will be as well. Fri, 6 Jan 2012 20:33:06 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/05/corluka-signs-tomorrow/#IDComment257060432