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35 years old. Still putting in colossal performances at the top level. He will go down as one of the most underrated West Ham CBs in PL history. ⚒️
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The biggest winner in the Kilman transfer is MAIDENHEAD UNTIED
Managed by none other than WHU Legend Alan Devonshire
Maidenhead are now in line for a 15-20% windfall from the estimated £40m deal. That'll see them pocket £6m - £8m which is incredible for a non-league club
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Forget the ref & let's focus on what the lads produced tonight!
In particular, JWP & Álvarez whose work rate was truly exceptional. They covered every blade of grass, galloping around the pitch to support their teammates offensively & defensively
Left everything on the pitch ⚒️
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West Ham last 10 Premier League matches:
• Brighton 0-2 ❌
• Forest 1-0 ❌
• Man City 0-2 ❌
• Brighton 3-1 ❌
• Man City 2-2 🤝
• Norwich 0-4 ✅
• Arsenal 1-2 ❌
• Chelsea 1-0 ❌
• Burnley 1-1 🤝
• Brentford 2-0 ❌
Something needs to change.
#WHUFC
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Appreciation tweet!
This man was awesome in the 2nd half & vital in the buildup for the goals
Always gives 💯 & a proper ⚒️
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Notable players we have signed since David Moyes rejoined:
🏴 Jarrod Bowen
🇨🇿 Tomas Soucek
🇨🇿 Vladimir Coufal
🇩🇿 Said Benrahma
🏴 Jesse Lingard (loan)
🇫🇷 Kurt Zouma
🇫🇷 Alphonse Areola
🇧🇷 Lucas Paqueta
🇮🇹 Emerson
🇲🇦 Nayef Aguerd
🏴 JWP
🇬🇭 Mo Kudus
🇲🇽 Edson Alvarez
Not bad🤷♂️
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He's been 🔥 this season & pulled off some exceptional saves once again last night
Happy birthday Areola
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Simply put we'd be languishing in the lower half of the league without Areola, he's been putting on GK clinics all season & yesterday different class
In fact, WORLDCLASS yesterday & if not for him we'd not be celebrating a magnificent 3 points
Enjoy 👇
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Jarrod Bowen is up there with one of the best signings this football club has made. Period. To think he was moments away from signing for Crystal Palace. It’s another case where people underrate his qualities as a footballer due to playing for a club outside the “big 6”.
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Nothing but the best wishes for Thilo Kehrer as he moves to Monaco on loan with obligation (based on sporting targets)
Always seemed to give his all & a great character as well to have within the squad
🚨⚪️🔴 Thilo Kehrer to AS Monaco, here we go! Deal now agreed as club exchanged documents overnight.
Kehrer will travel for medical later today.
Understand it’s loan deal worth €500k fee with buy clause to become mandatory for €11m.
All details are now approved by West Ham.
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Mr. Consistent does it again with a brilliant performance at LB, argubly a front runner for HOTY despite more glamorous names in there too & dark horse for the award Alvarez once again controlling the space infront of our defence & integral to us looking to build out for the back
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The only positives last night were Johnson & Mr Consistent & potential HOTY Emerson
Beyond that it was laboured, predictable & lacking any urgency
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Thank you
@pablofornals
Understood what it meant to wear the Claret & Blue, embraced the club and fans
Gave memories that won't be forgotten, part of our history & forever will be our 🇪🇸 cockney as well as fellow ⚒️
Best of luck with Betis
🎵🎵West Ham are Massive🎵🎵
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Areola, Mavropanos & Emerson are all in the EPL team of the 🔥
Brilliant performance from the lads long may it continue!! ⚒️⚒️
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A little throwback to the time we made Dimitri Payet, one of the greatest European talents of his era, train with the youth squad… 😳
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Craig Dawson deserves every ounce of respect from West Ham fans. The guy came in at a time where every person said it would be a disaster, Watford fans laughing at us.
His performances in both Premier League and European football have been first class. 🐐👏
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Seeing some strange comments from people slating Fornals, a player who is:
- Stripped of any confidence
- Constantly played out of position
- Lacking match fitness from minutes played this season
We all know he is a quality footballer, it’s the management that’s shattered him.
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West Ham’s transfer window 2022 so far:
🇲🇦 Aguerd - £30m
🇫🇷 Areola - £7.75m
🏴 Downes - £12m
🇮🇹 Scamacca - £35.5m
🇨🇮 Cornet - £17.5m
🇩🇪 Kehrer - £10.1m
🇮🇹 Emerson - £15m
🇧🇷 Paqueta - £51m
Total spent: £178.85m💰
Serious rebuild ⚒
#WHUFC
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Appreciation tweet for Antonio
Took the game by the horns when he could, drove at Bayer's defence & exposed their fragilities
A player you felt believed we could win & they could impact the tie
An early ⚽️ & another Antonio display we're back in this tie
Have to believe ⚒️
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IF Callum Wilson signed the announcement video has to be;
- Montage all the times he's mugged us off on & off the pitch
- sitting with Antonio doing a podcast saying we've signed a CF
- Antonio "1st I've heard of it".
- Wilson "If you can't stop me, buy me"
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The level of respect shown to WHU & fans in his polite refusal to address the question directly is brilliant
Chooses not to state "ambitions", "desire to win" or CL football aspirations which is totally night & day to that of "One of our Own"
Pure class from our 🇧🇷 Magnifico
"I have a lot of respect for my club, West Ham. I’ve been having a good season and that's helped me in my devleopment in the Premier League. Out of respect, I have to stay focused on my duty at West Ham and keep working."
– Paquetá on Man City links
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Pablo Fornals was more than just a player who loved playing for West Ham. He was an integral part of the club’s recent success and we never really got to see him flourish in his natural 8 position. Genuinely believe his words when he said he wanted to retire at West Ham. 🫡
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Gianluca Scamacca has now completed his surgery. Let’s wish for a speedy recovery and hope he comes back stronger ⚒️
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🏴 Bowen ⚽️ 18 🎯 7 = 25 G/A
🇬🇭 Kudus ⚽️ 11 🎯 4 = 15 G/A
🇨🇿 Souček ⚽️ 9 🎯 2 = 11 G/A
🇧🇷 Paquetá ⚽️ 7 🎯 6 = 13 G/A
🏴 Ward-Prowse ⚽️ 5 🎯 11 = 16 G/A
I can't think of many seasons where goal contributions were as high
If only the defence was on par with these contributors ⚒️
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A player who didn't get much of a mention last night but was solid as a rock & repelled everything Spurs through our way was Dinos
Quietly going about his business & building form. Unlucky not to nod home albeit Antonio was offside had it gone in
Dominate display from Dinos
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IF West Ham is working on Harwood-Bellis as well as Borges this is very smart work by WHU to secure 2 potential future EPL stars
Drawbacks could be buyback clauses but as long as 3/4x initial investment is the buyback then we get to invest heavily in the next upcoming talents
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Key positives from Reading 1-1 West Ham:
• Aguerd looks settled and composed
• Vlasic impressed in no 10 role
• Bowen already looking sharp
• Rice is just Rice
• Mubama looks a real talent
• Downes showed spells of what he can offer
More minutes in the bank ⚒
#WHUFC
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The 1st true look at Paquetá in the Lopetegui system just has us begging for more
He'll be the heartbeat of this team in a hybrid 8/10 role when playing 433 & his goal + assist highlights his importance dictating from deeper positions
We could be about to see the best of him
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Has there ever been a more tightly contested season for HOTY than this one!?
🇫🇷 Areola
🇮🇹 Emerson
🇲🇽 Álvarez
🇧🇷 Paquetá
🏴 Bowen
🇬🇭 Kudus
All could conceivably win the award & would be deserving too ⚒️
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If you hadn't gone to the game & someone described the Big Tom goal to you, you'd not believe them;
"Volley. Weak foot. Outside the area. Bottom corner. 🚁 spin to celebrate"
Unbelievable from the big man!
A difficult & technically brilliant shot ⚒️
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Ben Johnson deserves a new contract as simple as that!
Two big factors are
✅️ HG
✅️ Club Trained
Add to that is versatility to play in multiple positions at times to the detriment of his development in 1 such as RB is vital
Came on today & put JWP + Souček to shame at CM
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He can frustrate, he can be limited, but he can also be a killer in both boxes for WHU
So much of our improvement over the years have been built on his tireless hard work, defensive resilience and vital goals
But yesterday's goal "Take. A. Bow. Son"
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Shouldn't see another minute of football for WHU, stealing a living & minutes from youth players who are far more deserving of time
Worst signing WHU have made utter disaster & incredible waste of money. Costs us goals every time he's on the pitch
🤯 he get's picked
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Yeah, this isn’t really okay. How can you say a team is on a completely different level to you when it’s a team that you might even face in Europe in a few months time. Did he ever expect a result tonight with the team he fielded? He’s speaking as if we are a league 2 team 😂
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What a brilliant loan deal this was for Potts
Got much needed minutes, played brilliantly & ingratiate himself to their fanbase
So pleased for him to win the Supporters best player as well as will mean a lot to him as a player too
Hopefully next season can breakout with us ⚒️
🏆 The 2023/24 Supporters’ Player of the Year, sponsored by
@VestelB2B
, is…
Freddie Potts!
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This is the strongest squad depth we have had in a very, very long time. 🔥⚒️
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West Ham’s best Premier League XI of all time according to AI…
How much of this do you agree with? 🤔⚒️
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Thanks
@OgbonnaOfficial
you will be missed
Given some great memories over the years none more so than this one
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Key points from Leeds match:
• Midfield 3 of Rice, Fornals & Paqueta is a must
• Dawson should not be starting anymore
• Scamacca will score goals and link play with correct service
• Time for Areola to come in
• Fornals key to influence attacks from deeper positions
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David Moyes 🗣️
“The supporters were great. I sense they are feeling that there is something going on here; it’s maybe not quite as good as we’d like at the moment, but it won’t be too long until we are back.”
Do you agree with Moyes?
#WHUFC
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Todibo signing effectively a 6 year deal is incredible!!
Steidten has pulled an absolute blinder with this deal & ensured that we've money to spend elsewhere if required as no longer putting down £35m for a perm deal on CB this season
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We are signing a natural left-winger with pace
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“Having spoken at length to both Julen and Tim, I was hugely encouraged about the ambition of the Club and their plans for the future.
They want to make a big noise here at West Ham and as a new player coming in, that’s an incredible thing to hear."
😍⚒️
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We are going to have a midfield 3 of Palhinha, JWP and Paqueta aren’t we 🤦♂️
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I think this is a really fair & honest appraisal from both
An acknowledgement of both sides of the coin in how we perform & what we've achieved across 2023
Fans have the right to ask for more, however, fans also have the right to want things to continue
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If we pull off this Todibo deal today right from under Juve's noses & after the past week's too I don't want to hear anymore nonsense about Steidten having no pull or his ability as a DOF is a myth
We could end this window stronger than we've ever seen as a squad! ⚒️
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October (Liverpool Away) was the last time we've seen Fornals kick a ball in anger & have some real gametime to influence a result
In our 5 game losing streak he's seen approx 41/450 mins
Last season was an everpresent this season a nowhere man by comparison
What's changed? ⚒️
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Jarrod Bowen so far for West Ham:
➡️ 166 Appearances
⚽️ 45 Goals
🎯 33 Assists
🏆 1 European Trophy
Deserved new contract ⚒️
#WHUFC
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Often, the unsung heat beat of this team, but Edson Alvarez last night was imperious at the base of our midfield
He's a combination of tenacity, industry & technique at an extremely high level!
Loves the battle, demands the ball & his performance are growing week on week
🇲🇽⚒️
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Just have to hope that this is a common sight for WHU fans over the coming years
Both Orford & Earthy are our future ⚒️
Let's get both of these lads on long-term deals & design a clear pathway to the 1st team for them to seize their place at WHU through hard work & dedication
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What was impressive about Scamacca yesterday was not only the technique in the goal he scored but the way in which he led the line
Brought others into play, was a constant thorn in the defences side, demanded the XI to push higher & press as a unit
Love a 🇮🇹 maverick
⚒️⚒️
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David Moyes is a victim of his own success. The expectations raised for this football club have come from his work in the last 3 seasons. I cannot believe the things I’m seeing after we’ve beaten Man United 2-0 and gone into 6th. Cheer up!
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I wonder if the news of a change of heart from Danjuma, along with his willingness to forgive & forget has come about due to being told he'll not be playing under the same manager that questioned his attitude in the summer 🤔
Thoughts? ⚒️🫧
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The youth integration we could see going into this season is extremely exciting. We have a versatile group of young talent coming through and there’s no reason they can’t break into the first-team squad under Julen Lopetegui. 🔥⚒️
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A staggering statistic…West Ham have gone behind in 19 of their 23 Premier League matches so far.
Wow. 🤯
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A dull game but we'll take the point & move on!
Alvarez was different gravy as well in the centre of midfield ⚒️
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Minus any last-minute changes with 2 previously expected outbounds potentially staying this is our squad heading into the business end of the season
Time to carry on getting behind these lads & pinning our hopes on the starting XI to keep getting results
⚒️ you happy with this?
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Tariq Lamptey available on a loan? We should be looking to capitalise on that. He fits the mould for playing in the favoured back-3 system with wingbacks that Moyes wants, providing much-needed pace to the right hand side. It would also provide Bowen with support offensively.
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A pinch of salt is required but this would be insane (based on rumours) to pull off these replacements;
Coufal ➡️ Arnau
Aguerd ➡️ Hermoso/Chalobah
Mavropanos ➡️ Chalobah
Souček ➡️ Fofana
JWP ➡️ Soler
Cornet ➡️ Gassova
Ings ➡️ Durán/Samu (loan + Obligation)
The depth 🤯
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Kelvin Phillips looks like he'll be a WHU player in the next day or 2
No option to buy is interesting however a smart move if the club isn't convinced on the deal as much as Moyes
How do we feel about this deal? ⚒️
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Kudus & Antonio withdrawing from International duty is great news for WHU
Both are vitally integral for the final stages of the season across both the EPL & EL comps
A couple weeks' rest a chance to recharge batteries instead of extensive travelling + potential for wear & tear
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January Musts:
• Find a Striker that is hard working, strong & rapid
• Sign a CDM/CM who is good on the ball, strong & dynamic
• Sign KWP to cover either side
Anyone think of any others?
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HUGE result today!!
That has to now be the blueprint for the rest of the season. Progressive, front-foot football looking to actively press & attack the opposition
Fantastic 4-0 victory ⚒️
We've a fox in the box ⚒️🫧
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Was a petulant 🟨, ruling him out of Spurs & NUFC. However, he was colossal once AGAIN
Was everywhere in midfield breaking up play & helping us in possession. His work ethic is incredible & never shirks his responsibilities or a challenge
Going to be a big miss the next 3 games
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Don't give into the sensationalist portrayal of the Scamacca interview. Snippets are used to garner "reaction" with no real desire to provide balance
Scamacca rightly dreams of playing for his boyhood club & that of his Idol Totti. Rome is his home
He's good staying with WHU ⚒️
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It had to be this man didn't it
After being one of the main men last season to forgotten man this season, he comes up with his biggest WHU goal ever
WE'RE IN THE EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE FINAL ⚒️⚒️⚒️
TAKE IT AWAY PABS ....
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From a player profile perspective, if we lose Scamacca to Roma and bring in Abraham as his replacement, that’s regression. It would be a backwards step. All depends on the managerial situation past the summer. Scamacca doesn’t want out of West Ham - he wants out of Moyes ball.
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These 3 lads have helped highlight that there is talent coming through the academy at the moment & potentially 1/2 more than could stake a claim too
Potts plays like a young Carrick/Rice hybrid
Scarles wand of a left foot & flexible down the left flank
Mubama born marksman
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Jarrod Bowen has 7 goal contributions in his last 8 appearances:
(H) AEK Larnaca - ⚽️⚽️
(H) Southampton - ❌
(H) Newcastle - 🅰️
(A) Fulham - ❌
(A) Gent - 🅰️
(H) Arsenal - ⚽️
(H) Gent - 🅰️
(A) Bournemouth - 🅰️
Getting back to his best 🔥
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This is incredible!
Final seconds of the game
2-1 up away from home
Running on empty after a hard yards shift at CDM
Sprints full tilt the length of the pitch
Then has the composure to finish like prime Messi
The desire from Edi epitomises everything WHU means
El Machín ⚒️🇲🇽
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With the 🇧🇷 sensation Lucas Paquetá due for his medical & signature today here's a closer look at what will be our record signing at €60m
He's a man that possesses silky dancing feet, excellent ability in possession, composure in the final 1/3, pace & grit
🧵
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This is another reason to love Álvarez, he's all about his teammates & being the enforcer when you need on
It's so Billy Bonds as well this attitude of I'll protect you on the pitch & let anyone who tries no you are off limits
West Ham players kept an eye on Lucas Paqueta this season as his confidence was low due to the betting investigation.
Edson Alvarez even made it clear with the squad the he personally would protect Lucas on the field if anyone tried to attack him.
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@TheAthleticFC
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#WHUFC
#COYI
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Running out of superlatives for Scamacca what a player he is 🔥
The skill, audacity & composure to nonchalantly dink over Breno was outrageous
His leading of the line is sublime & the ball sticks like glue
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What's interesting is the moment Moyes was removed from transfers we see albeit via the media lens a far more singular & focused approach
We need wingers & 3 already talking with the club as well as progressing conversations with their clubs too
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It's official everyone Manuel Lanzini our Argentine 💎hasn't had his extension clause activated & now leaves West Ham as a free agent
Once a ⚒️ always ⚒️
Never forget that Spurs equaliser at the death
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Just need one other to reject Milan in favour of us too
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Whilst it's a shame that we could be losing a talented youngster from the U23s in Sonny Perkins it provides a great opportunity for 17 year old Divan Mubama to step into his spot in the U23 squad
15 goals in 23 Under 18s appearances
1 in 9 sub appearances for the Under 23s
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Nayef Aguerd showed the qualities he will bring to this side last night. He was often the ball-carrying CB looking, and succeeding, at playing line/breaking passes into the likes of Antonio. He will be an integral part of our success moving forwards.
#WHUFC
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The En-Nesyri links do make sense from a Moyes perspective
- Comfortable as a lone CF or either flank
- Ability to come short, target man or threat behind
- Disciplined out of possession
- Tireless pressing
- Good pace
- An athletic player who'll work the channels
⚒️🫧
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Player Ratings from that first half:
Fabianski - 7
Casey - 7
Zouma - 5
Kilman - 9
Emerson - 7
Potts - 9
Orford - 7.5
JWP - 7
Guilherme - 7.5
Marshall - 5
Cornet - 5
Kilman + Potts were outstanding. Marshall, Cornet + Zouma very disappointing.
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Love the approach we're taking with Juve
They've said they want around £33m & we've stated around £20m is fair
Whilst it's a big difference the fact Juve haven't viewed our approach as derisory tells us there is a middle ground on the fee & probably not far off what they accept
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Tim Steidten's appointment is such an exciting one especially if given the tools to replicate the job he managed at Bayer
We'll need to remain patient & not expect immediate results with Moyes needing to adapt to the new structure
This is a giant leap in the right direction ⚒️
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Chelsea signing a fast & powerful forward means they’ll be looking to move a Striker!
West Ham fans - would you move for Broja?
Moyes apparently saw him as a new Arnie & he tore us apart while on loan at Southampton.
Would you sign him or has last seasons ACL injury put you off?
🚨🔵 Chelsea have decided to activate the release clause for Nicolas Jackson!
Chelsea are set to pay €35m, discussing installments.
3 more clubs open to pay the clause; so Chelsea will be fast as player wants PL move.
Contract will be long, more than 5 year.
Here we go soon.
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Scamacca is just too good in front of goal. He's showing what we've missed in not having a true Centre Forward
Nice little dink from Paquetá & his 1st assist now for the club
Both Scamacca & Paquetá have made positive impacts since coming on ⚒️
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We take a closer look at one of 2 high profile Centre Forward options West Ham United is currently bidding for
On this closer look, we'll delve into Gianluca Scamacca the 6"5 Italian International of Sassuolo & what he can bring tactically
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Declan Rice back playing as the anchor 6. Paqueta with another 8 beside him. Bowen allowed space to come inside with overlapping fullback. Today was the blueprint to move forwards with!
#WHUFC
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This quote from the President of the 🇧🇷 FA is quite interesting concerning the charges put forward against Paquetá
It would lead you to believe that there isn't enough "proof" to warrant punishment & that the case is purely circumstantial
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