gdp's Comments

West Ham Till I Die : A Tribute to Gary Speed

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:02:24 +0000

Well said, Mr Dale. Incredibly sad news. RIP Gary Speed. Thoughts and condolences to his family, the footballing world is united.

West Ham Till I Die : Good Result, But Shame About the Performance

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:30:17 +0000

For what?

West Ham Till I Die : Good Result, But Shame About the Performance

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:18:34 +0000

We battered them second half. Get your head out of the clouds. After a disappointing first half we eased to a routine win. 3 points. 2nd place. In the context of the other results, a fantastic day to be a Hammer. Champagne football can wait. This season is about results and results only. We're getting them. In the words of Thatcher, but this time said a little more appropriately, "just rejoice".

West Ham Till I Die : Who are Our Loan Targets?

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:39:46 +0000

I remember Stan's pitchside interview well. Shocking news. Sincere condolences.

West Ham Till I Die : Maybe Drawing at Home with Bristol City Was Not Such a Bad Result?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:50:56 +0000

Appreciate that, Ironside - although I am at times even more critical of Mr Cole than I am of SJC! After the Hull performance, in which he was outstanding for around 20 minutes and, together with Green, effectively won us the match I am keeping a lower profile. My contention would be that, a game or two down the track, he'll revert to type and continue to underwhelm. Would LOVE to be wrong though......

West Ham Till I Die : Vote: Player Performances v Hull City

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 19:26:05 +0000

It's a fair cop, Tom.

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West Ham Till I Die : Vote: Player Performances v Hull City

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 22:24:03 +0000

Issues is one way of putting it, GG. Yes, we've been sabotaged by some dudes from a far off land. Matt is currently rebuilding the site with greater security. Thanks for the interest, mate. Hoping to be back live soon enough.

West Ham Till I Die : Vote: Player Performances v Hull City

Sat, 5 Nov 2011 23:00:28 +0000

Green was outstanding. Cannot remember the last time I gave Cole an 8!!!!

West Ham Till I Die : Match Thread: Hull City v West Ham

Sat, 5 Nov 2011 14:59:03 +0000

Nice one, Jack - stream appears to work!

West Ham Till I Die : Vote: Player Performances v Bristol City

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 00:00:47 +0000

Ray, Tom and Aussie have it pretty much spot on, for me. Just back from the game and it really was woeful stuff. Thing is, I expected it too. Actually put money on a 1-0 win for City. Lost the bet, I'm pleased to say but actually, towards the end, began to wonder if I might be about to cash in! We've been piss poor at home all season, for me, Blackpool being the only real exception. There was a load of cods talked on here after Saturday's scrape against Leicester, who outplayed us for significant periods of the game. Playoff place and ultimate failure is what I predicted before a ball had been struck and I have seen absolutely nothing to make me change that opinion. Make no mistake, we are categorically NOT one of the top two in this league on the evidence of the first third of the season. Just about 6 for e every player from me (average) with Cole and Nolan getting 5s and Baldock and JT gaining a 7.

West Ham Till I Die : Match Thread: Southampton v West Ham

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:35:32 +0000

Had a cheeky fiver on 1-1 before the game. Not worried yet!

West Ham Till I Die : Match Thread: Southampton v West Ham

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:32:25 +0000

Not great timing!

West Ham Till I Die : Vote: Player Performances v Blackpool

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:26:08 +0000

Agree with all of that, Johnny, except the Faubert bit. Defensively he was the weakest link by a mile, even if he did support the attacking play well.

West Ham Till I Die : Vote: Player Performances v Blackpool

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:57:45 +0000

I have posted a review of today's match on www.claretandblues.com if anyone would care to take a look - oh, and leave a comment! Happy days.

West Ham Till I Die : As I Wasn't Saying Yesterday... Olympic Lease Could Be Good News

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:23:39 +0000

Spot on, Ironside. Leadership means taking difficult decisions that may not be popular but are, on balance, in the best interests. Well said, sir.

West Ham Till I Die : As I Wasn't Saying Yesterday... Olympic Lease Could Be Good News

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:15:10 +0000

Best comment on the thread, Ray. So many ifs, buts and maybes it beggars belief. Keeping my powder well and truly in the box on this God-forsaken issue!

West Ham Till I Die : Montano Back and Straight in the First Team Squad

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:39:45 +0000

I think the vast majority would love him back, Jack. The same percentage just feel there isn't a cat in hell's chance, that's all.

West Ham Till I Die : Montano Back and Straight in the First Team Squad

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:06:04 +0000

The point is well made about the young talent coming through. I am encouraged to see the recall of Montano, too and only hope that the lad gets his chance on Saturday. The evidence to date with the signing of Baldock is not so encouraging. Sam has played a couple of bit part cameos whilst Cole has laboured up front in a strategy that is not reaping rewards. With the solidity across the back 4 and in midfield that you rightly allude to, I am desperate for Sam to back his pre-season pledge of playing more expansively at home. Montano and Baldock would give us that possibility in my view, with Lansbury buzzing around to add the creative midfield guile. I'm not holding my breath though.

West Ham Till I Die : Bentley Out, Tevez In?

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 14:00:49 +0000

They wouldn.t bh4. You're absolutely right. Still, fun to dream though, eh?

West Ham Till I Die : Bentley Out, Tevez In?

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 00:24:23 +0000

Great post, Iain! I'd love to think that Mr Tevez would come to us on loan but I think there's absolutely no chance of that whatsoever, sadly. On a weekend dominated by yet another shambles of an England display and men who play with their egg-shaped balls, I guess it gives us something to talk about that relates to West Ham.