West Ham Rumours

22 Oct 2020 11:46:29
So I’ve been reading that Moyse’s new “dilemma” is the match day 18 v City.

Haller has recovered from a knock and with Benrahma must been included.

If all fit, Moyse is likely to start the same XI.

So who misses out?

It seems odd that you need to officially submit your squad (up to 25) for the season, but only name 18 for match day.

Is there any reason why it’s limited to 18?

Why can’t subs be chosen from your full squad?

Eds? Is it just tradition?

{Ed002's Note - Until the mid 60s there were no subs allowed. Then you could name one and then it went to two, three and then five. Recently, to finish last season, it was expanded but the Premier League clubs voted against it for this season when it was offered up - the argument being that it would favour those sides with stronger squads (typically the higher-profile sides). However, what I do expect to happen moving forward is (a) a push to lower the maximum number on non Home Grown players from 17 to perhaps 12 or 13, (b) an increase in the number of "Club Developed" (having been with the club for a year before turning 19) players which currently only impacts UEFA competition, and (eventually) (c) changing to matchday squad such that a minimum number of Home Grown players must start the game (say four), and a minimum number of Club Developed players (say four again) need to be in the match day squad. There are already rules surrounding this in other countries.}

22 Oct 2020 16:32:46
Thx for the info.

23 Oct 2020 08:10:12
Markro, yes very difficult section for DM after recent gutsy performances? For me Haller doesn’t warrant any selection anywhere, maybe controversial to say so to some punters, but his contributions have been nil for me!

Whether he will start Benhrama against City or not is difficult, but I think it will be Fornals who starts but will be the one to be replaced either way which will be unfortunate, unless he is having a atinker! Some may possibly say Snoddy should make way on the bench, but he always grafts and makes some contribution, certainly Yarmo must be in there to call on? ⚒⚒⚒⚒.

23 Oct 2020 17:51:02
All decent points (except about Haller 😂) .

24 Oct 2020 08:33:24
Markro, sorry mate😂🤣Can’t get my head around when it when I feel he cannot adapt up front and at least look as if he is putting some effort and enthusiasm into a game, I cannot accept a whole team system should be changed to suit one player! Enough of Haller🤣Really looking To the 12.30 KO, again really interesting now the whole team is really pulling together and grafting for each other! Just hope no niggling injury problems especially arguably against one of the Worlds best teams! ⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒.

24 Oct 2020 09:58:58
i too don't think Haller is good enough to disrupt a team that is pulling together. He has a lot of talent and is a decent footballer but he doesn't do enough work, i can't see him making the subs bench let alone starting a game.

24 Oct 2020 11:45:05
Haller I think is a good player, but a good player that doesn't at all fit into moyes system, a system that has been doing well in last 3 games can't see at all how he fits in except as sub in last 15 mins.

24 Oct 2020 11:50:25
Just seen the line up no Benrahma anywhere🤔⚒⚒⚒ Bideford our favourite Haller is on the bench🤣Markro and a few others will be pleased Haller is there! ⚒⚒.

27 Oct 2020 02:24:35
Also that great forward OZIL scored 33 goals in 184 apps at 0.18 per game and your slagging HALLER off yeah right no wonder you tried the assists stat ed your so transparent I can nearly see you what a great charity giver that OZIL was. COYI.

16 Oct 2020 19:32:55
It's done I've seen him in the shirt ⚒.

16 Oct 2020 20:19:24
Didn’t think it would drag on without some sort of positive outcome, well pleased as my son in law who follows Forest in the Championship, thinks Benrahma was the most exciting forward in the league last season scoring some great goals! Hope he follows it on👍👍⚒⚒⚒.

16 Oct 2020 19:20:54
Now then lads, dunno if it's done or what but I've just read at 19:20 that he has signed on lan with a few to buy at the end with a fee of £25m 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️.

16 Oct 2020 17:28:35
Three deal sheets in with FA so two hours extensions.

16 Oct 2020 14:41:22
Ed, have you heard that we could now be after a loan deal for Benrahma with obligation to buy?

{Ed002's Note - I am not keeping that close to the situation. However, it would not be a good way to try and do business with Brentford at this late stage.}

16 Oct 2020 15:26:52
Would it be an idea to loan Benrahma, so there would be funds still available to buy King, maybe sell Anderson or Haller next summer to then buy Benrahma if all goes well?

16 Oct 2020 17:13:46
Hi stevie66 no news on BENRAHMA but KING definitely staying at AFC. COYI.