en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/731063 Comments by poprobsonshair http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/05/poll-result-we-want-jordan-rhodes/#IDComment255902372 If he has handed in a request get him gone asap for the best price possible. If the request is just paper talk then the club should stick to thier guns and hold on to the player, but I suspect the rumours are true re the request. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 13:18:40 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/05/poll-result-we-want-jordan-rhodes/#IDComment255902372 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/03/result-player-performances-v-coventry-city/#IDComment254098672 i would be happy to see the back of Piq and Carew and leave the squad as it is. Bringing in new players at this stage could unsettle the squad and further add to the problem we seem to have in picking our most effective team/tactic. Why spend the money now when we should have enough to get out of the division without paying over the odds for players not of Premier league class. Save the money and add it to the funds available for a Premier league season and buy a bit of class to keep us there. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:31:56 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2012/01/03/result-player-performances-v-coventry-city/#IDComment254098672 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/12/11/results-player-performances-v-reading/#IDComment236569884 another two goals conceded at set pieces, very un-Sam like. Cant argue with either of the reds though, O'Brian should have been a little more professional having just been booked and Jack just kicked the granny out of Kebbe for taking the piss. Understandable but unprofessional to say the least. I dont post very often but watch most days. I am sure that after every defeat the same old comments are cut and pasted. Two defeats on the spin is a bit of a worry though. For the record when we walked away with the division in 1980-81 we lost our opener at home to Luton and took a December stonking 3-0 at QPR, with any luck this will be that kind of season again Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:03:19 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/12/11/results-player-performances-v-reading/#IDComment236569884 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/12/08/sears-nouble-to-leave-in-january/#IDComment234775905 Its a no brainer, neither player has shown enough developement for their respective ages and it is fairest to all to allow them the chance to flourish elsewhere. Stanislas and Hines were the same in this respect. The big difference with the pair of them is that they both had an overinflated opinion of their abilities, Sam could see this and bombed them out double quick. Sears in particular is a shame because his promise was there for all to see on his debut, but in all honestly he has not developed physically to be able to ever make the grade. Thu, 8 Dec 2011 19:56:12 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/12/08/sears-nouble-to-leave-in-january/#IDComment234775905 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/12/08/sears-nouble-to-leave-in-january/#IDComment234773773 o neill is without a doubt the most over rated manager of his generation. He makes Keegan look like a stayer! not even sure CC would be interested to be fair, he reportedly had opportunities to remain in the premier league but chose to remain with us. I am not his biggest fan either, but he does seem to be flourishing under Sam. Thu, 8 Dec 2011 19:50:15 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/12/08/sears-nouble-to-leave-in-january/#IDComment234773773 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/11/29/vote-player-performances-v-middlesbrough/#IDComment231267921 It all goes to show how wrong we can be. I didnt want Gold and Sullivan anywhere near my club, but I have to hold my hands up and say what a good job they are making of rehabilitating this great club of ours. They are English and genuine fans to boot, and I for one am pleased with that. There are still those who would still like the foreign loadsamoney owners in to treat our club like a toy, well we tried that didnt we and it took British owners to put it all back together again. credit where its due I say, and I am man enough to admit being wrong, and with Sam as well. Happy days are on the horizon I feel Thu, 1 Dec 2011 20:44:33 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/11/29/vote-player-performances-v-middlesbrough/#IDComment231267921 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/11/28/results-player-performances-v-derby/#IDComment228897470 Totally off subject, just watched a u tube vs Everton in the 1980 semi final replay over two parts. First time I have seen the game since being at Elland Rd on the night. Reminded me why I was so in love with West Ham and football in general, and showed how watered down todays version of the game is. Also worth watching for the interview with the late great Lyall with the old South bank behind. Priceless! Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:24:11 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/11/28/results-player-performances-v-derby/#IDComment228897470 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/11/27/a-tribute-to-gary-speed/#IDComment228185829 So sad, kind of puts things into perspective. condolences to the family. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:25:24 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/11/27/a-tribute-to-gary-speed/#IDComment228185829 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/10/24/vote-player-performances-v-brighton/#IDComment212244449 excruciating at times, between the inability to retain posession and quick flashes of keystone cop defending there were still enough positives to hang on to. 3 points ugly for starters. We would never have got that type of result under Zola or Grant. Reid is learning fast, Almunia was good (never thought I would say that). Carew and Faubert worked all night. Noble had a rare above average performance, although I still think he has found his level. Dioup was very effective in the destructive midfield role and I felt we were under more pressure when he limped off. Negatives were Collison, I would drop Nolan and push Collison into the hole and have Dioup as the anchor. Piq is a waste of wages. Sears flattered to decieve again. But overall I think Sam has us on the right tracks but we need to tuck away the next two at UP Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:58:09 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/10/24/vote-player-performances-v-brighton/#IDComment212244449 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/10/05/talk-about-give-a-dog-a-bad-name/#IDComment203991389 there is nothing wrong with long ball provided it is used in a mix of styles and patterns of play. Paulos goal (that goal) was arguably created by a long ball at the end of a sublime passage of passing play. David Beckham one of the most talented players ever to grace an England shirt was the finest exponent of playing a long ball. When it gets odious is when balls are pumped into the opposition box more out of hope than expectation. The perception that Sam plays the long ball game are founded by the way he played as the Bolton manager. To be fair we also had the same perception prior to his appointment. Thu, 6 Oct 2011 18:31:37 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/10/05/talk-about-give-a-dog-a-bad-name/#IDComment203991389 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/31/transfer-deadline-say-open-thread/#IDComment188793916 what a great transfer window this has been. lots of bilge shipped off of the wage bill and some fairly exciting signings to be fair. hines and stan were no loss at all to be honest. sorry to see scot go but legend? I wouldnt put him anywhere near that mantle alongside Hurst and Moore stuck with the club through lean times, Bonzo and Trev who stayed with us through a relegation. Sam has shown us in the last few months what we have missed for four years, a manager! also credit where its due to our owners who have accomodated Sams wish list and trimmed the over inflated wage bill at the same time. becoming a very happy Hammer Thu, 1 Sep 2011 19:55:33 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/31/transfer-deadline-say-open-thread/#IDComment188793916 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/25/west-ham-accuse-spurs-of-olympic-skulduggery/#IDComment186557011 I fail to see the what could be gained by the club releasing such a statement without the existance of the document recieved by the club with reference to the dodgy investigative methods employed on behalf of the spuds. The likelyhood of the club posting said document before any court hearing would be inadvisable as well. I hope they will do so after the hearing. Gold and Sullivan can be described as many things but stupid wouldnt be one that springs to mind, you dont amass the sort of wealth they have by not being smart. Sam is no idiot either, 2 months is not enough time to perform the sort of surgery required to the team to cut out the rot left by messers Zola and Grant. Keep calm and carry on I say Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:43:01 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/25/west-ham-accuse-spurs-of-olympic-skulduggery/#IDComment186557011 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/25/results-layer-performances-v-aldershot/#IDComment186553535 Speaks volumes when Stanislas is our top player! Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:28:34 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/25/results-layer-performances-v-aldershot/#IDComment186553535 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/21/match-report-west-ham-2-leeds-2/#IDComment185553416 Also off topic but but brought a smile to my face nonetheless, Harry has left Modric out of tonights squad because "his head isnt right". Sound familier? Exactly what was stated when Bellamy was pulled from our squad prior to a game after Harry started messing with his head. What goes around and all that. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:15:20 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/21/match-report-west-ham-2-leeds-2/#IDComment185553416 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/21/match-report-west-ham-2-leeds-2/#IDComment185552108 Lofty at last I have come across someone with the courage to say what I have said since it happened. Yes the police were incompetant in the extreme, but it was the drunk Liverpool fans who were without tickets that set up the crush that caused the idiot police to open the gate that set off the chain of events that ended in 96 innocent people just out to watch thier team play football losing thier lives, I take my hat off to you Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:09:27 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/21/match-report-west-ham-2-leeds-2/#IDComment185552108 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/17/results-player-performances-v-watford/#IDComment184021782 maynard has got one already at Leicester, could be worth a punt, but I cant see us putting in a bid unles we get 7/8m for Parker then I could see us going to 5m perhaps. Not worth more than that though Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:01:42 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/17/results-player-performances-v-watford/#IDComment184021782 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/16/match-thread-watford-v-west-ham/#IDComment183700341 to think we were worried that Sam would bring anti football to West Ham! At last a proper manager. " clean sheets away from home and 1 goal conceded in three. All i need now is harry to go down for tax evasion and my life is complete Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:56:08 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/16/match-thread-watford-v-west-ham/#IDComment183700341 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/14/results-player-performances-v-doncaster-rovers/#IDComment183341143 To be honest, I am not fussed about Parker one way or the other, yes he has propped the team up almost singlr handed for the last couple of seasons. But if he dosent want to be in the claret and blue, thanks and good luck. If on the other hand he is sulking his way out of the club then in my eyes the last couple of years count for nothing, I would just hope that Sam stops playing him. Also he needs to understand that dummy out of pram will not see the club sell him below market value, we dont need to he is on a nice long contract he was happy to sign. Also cant believe we win away and keep a clean sheet and some here are unhappy somehow? Sam has stabalised a shocking team that has been built by nice but incompetent amanagers Zola and Grant. He has also done it in such a short time. Fairly happy Hammer for the first time in a few years Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:43:58 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/14/results-player-performances-v-doncaster-rovers/#IDComment183341143 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/08/plus-ca-change-plus-cest-la-meme-chose/#IDComment181654622 Really? I would rather have the pairing we have now than any back line with Upson in. I could be tempted to agree in the case of Woodgate 10 years ago, but lets be honest DNA testing would show that Woodgate is Dyers taller brother. Upson epitimises everything that is wrong with football today. I usually respect your postings Lofty but you must be having a bubble with that one! Tue, 9 Aug 2011 20:00:35 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/08/plus-ca-change-plus-cest-la-meme-chose/#IDComment181654622 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/08/plus-ca-change-plus-cest-la-meme-chose/#IDComment181628109 Thats a bit rich coming from Benni McDonalds! if it is true about Upson and Stoke, priceless! Tue, 9 Aug 2011 18:08:38 +0000 http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2011/08/08/plus-ca-change-plus-cest-la-meme-chose/#IDComment181628109