The Official West Ham United Thread.

[sjc]

RichB said:

So he had a testimonial that raised £500k, he's had a fixed term contract on full pay and now he's 65 he'll be getting a pension from the club. I guess there's always ways to spin these stories but frankly that's not bad is it?

Agreed, I don't know of any other non-front line staff in any club that has had a testimonial.

[sjc]

mudy said:

Made redundant, but agree doesn't sound well handled at all particularly considering his long service - by post apparently, and a £14,000 pay off (although he had testimonial in 2006

Testimonial was 2010.
The day that I saw Zola and Di Canio on the same pitch...magnificent.

[London424]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/west-h...

Sounds like the club have looked after him pretty well really.

[spicjt]

What do we all think of tonight's game?

I think it will be a strong side out for us, 1-3 West Ham.

Gutted about Cressy, consistent player for us last season.

[RichB]

knowing us in these early away games I'm predicting a squeeky 1:1 draw.

[TCEvo]

RichB said:

knowing us in these early away games I'm predicting a squeeky 1:1 draw.

Probably this. Be interesting to see new signings play (esp Feghouli) though. Hopefully I'll find a stream somewhere to watch it.

Assuming tickets turn-up first game at the OS in a week.

[RichB]

It's live on BTSport2

[bad company]

RichB said:

It's live on BTSport2

Bugger. I don't get that.

[TCEvo]

Likewise... But I'm a cheap sod so don't get any games at all.

Very strong starting XI - interestingly Antonio @ RB, Byram @ LB.

New players: Nordvedt (sp) centre back, Feg on the right wing.

AC up front.

[TCEvo]

FFS

[RichB]

Indeed...

[bad company]

1 down, bugger

[TCEvo]

Jesus, keeper laid him out there.

[TCEvo]

Get in Nobes!!!

[RichB]

Fortunately Reid is up ok...

[TCEvo]

Someone's got to get on the end of that ball in.

[RichB]

This has the feel of a pre-season friendly.

[TCEvo]

Not great is it.

Still we have the away goal.

Need to avoid injuries/bookings though.

[TCEvo]

FFS (again). Defence a shambles.

[RichB]

Someone remind me again why sold Tomkins?