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15 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Moving on From the Pil... · 2 replies · -5 points

Why didnt any of the England players perform as they did for their club this season so far during the WC?
a. They are too tired after a season of PL football
b. They arent motivated because of the lack of financial compensation
c. They don't feel comfortable with Capello's tactical system and line-up
d. Other....

I would absolutely go for answer c. Very curious to hear your opinion!

15 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - It's Clemence That Has... · 0 replies · 0 points

2-2 = perfect score for England....

15 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - It's Clemence That Has... · 0 replies · +2 points

USA! All the way!

15 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - It's Clemence That Has... · 1 reply · 0 points

I think Capello should be hold responsible for Green's terrible mistake. By picking him only 2 hours before the game he created Green's lack of confidence.

By making a choice 2 hours for the game again for today's match, he is even making it worse.

Either Capello should have said he has 100% confidence in Green directly after the match against the US, or should have dropped Green and call up Jamesthe morning after the match after a personal meeting with Green.

Sorry, but this really is terrible managing. I think the days of resolute and arrogant coaches (Capello, Domenech etc) is over. Time for real people managers!

I wish England all the best though. Hope Capello will put Rooney at front and give Gerrard AND Lampard an offensive midfield role!

15 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Juan Roman Riquelme Ru... · 0 replies · +1 points

AND riquelme has a very high salary I heard....

15 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Juan Roman Riquelme Ru... · 0 replies · +1 points

I know we are all supposed to be a bit negative about Fat Frank, but in a team with such a lack of scoring ability, he really should play. Look at his record during last season!
Secondly, why is Capello not putting the best player England has (W.R.) on his favourable position?

----------------Green------------------
Johnson---Upson--Terry--A.Cole
----------Carrick-----Barry-----------
---Gerrard--Lampard-------J.Cole
--------------Rooney------------------

Get rid of all the youngsters (but Johnson) and play with the experienced players! If the line-up above means you misses depth, bring on Lennon.

15 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Juan Roman Riquelme Ru... · 1 reply · +1 points

Andy,
The strange thing is: the Dutch press is extremely happy with the bad performance of the Dutch squad against Denmark. Last EC, we started 4-1 and 3-0 against Italy and France, and after that we were knocked-out in the quarter-finals against Russia due to an awful performance. Moreover, Italy had a better EC than the Dutch (alltough they lost 3-0 against the Dutch in their first match).
If you look at the previous world champions - and their road to succes - many champions start with a bad performance. Due to that performance they find their extra strenght to give what it takes to win during the knock-out phase.

So don't worry, England will get through the first round and after that will be realistic enough to give all what it takes in the knock-out phase against better teams. That's a way better scenario then being all arrogant after having 9 point out of the first 3 matches.
Still, for me England still 4th (after Spain, Brazil and Argentina) to win the world cup.

16 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - Hammers Bid for Piquionne · 0 replies · +2 points

I was hoping for that other Lyon attacker, Mahamadou Niang. I have been begging for him coming to Upton Park ever since I saw him playing in the Europa League 4 years ago.

Strong, Quick, Good Finisher, Great leader. Sign him!

16 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - No Sweat! · 1 reply · +1 points

What a match. And what an important win this was.

For those who didn't see it: Just watch the last 5 minutes, they will tell you the story of this match: everybody was dog-tired. We worked so hard. Especially Behrami. At one point he was the first in line to put pressure on Hart, to (only 20 seconds later) be the one to prevent a corner kick. Amazing.

Even Mido looked like he just finished a marathon when he was subbed.

For me last nights performance is just what West Ham is. And everybody who didn’t experience that work-rate and loyalty of the players to the club should just go and support the Gooners!

16 years ago @ West Ham Till I Die - You Never Know What Yo... · 0 replies · +1 points

I Agree with you about the patience of the WH fans, historically we are very patient indeed. But isn't patience by definition the opposite of judging new owners within 2 weeks after their appointment?

I personally am really appreciating hearing more from our board after the uncertain silence during the last half year. Whether it is good or bad, I really enjoyed the enthusiasm of Sullivan in the Hardtalk interview.

The situation of West Ham is very much comparable with Feyenoord in the Netherlands. Once a fierced club winning the UEFA CUP, now in big debts and fighting to come back to the top. What we do have in common is a fighting spirit and very loyal fans. The difference is that Feyenoord decided to cut costs, even if that means that they will loose connection with the top for some long years to come.

IMHO, that is the only way up. And that is something G&S are making us aware of. There is only one way of solving the problem at West Ham, and that is the long term approach.

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