West Ham Banter 3

23 May 2026 13:35:39
Question time - If we are to survive in the prem and you could move 3 players from the current squad (excluding those already out on loan) who would you choose?
And what 3 incoming would you like to see.

For me, Todibo has to go.

In turn, Disasi would be a nailed on incoming for me if we survived.
I do still think another interchangeable attacker needs to come in - someone like Jonathan David who can play up top, just behind and also wide.

23 May 2026 15:20:51
I think, even if we survive, we will lose Summerville, Fernandes and probably Bowen.

3 I want to see gone are Tobido, Fulkrug and Cornet (and let's not forget Kilman).

I'd like us to get Charlie Cresswell and Harewood-Bellis. Two good young cbs.

23 May 2026 16:39:15
Charlie Cresswell is a good shout, but I think a lot of other clubs are gonna be interested. We may have missed the chance last summer.

23 May 2026 10:57:38
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23 May 2026 07:39:02
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22 May 2026 20:07:24
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22 May 2026 16:11:16
I don’t know where all these stories are coming from?

All the current WH squad without exception have the same relegation clause written into their contracts, 50% of current wage to be paid if we are relegated, this has been the case since 2019/2020

No players! Have get out clauses eg. To be sold on at a cheap price that was previously agreed, not true

Whatever the overall outcome, Sunday, if any player wishes to leave, it’s up to WH to obtain the best deal they can get, in the circumstance

As of 12 noon today

No deals of any kind have been agreed, on sales lots of talks.

Regarding certain players ok
Why not? That’s all
Equally WH have not agreed any deals, either on incoming players

Relegation clauses are standard practice, and are legally binding, irregardless of players, and agents demands

Unfortunately WH are in a poor position money wise, but because of the legal situation, they don’t have to sell players like Summerville for nothing, just silly talk, one article suggests, this player will be sold for £12 m, let’s see it!!!!!

If players want to leave, fair enough, they will……but not for the silly prices, that are. Currently being banded about Joyfull

22 May 2026 22:34:31
I think Southampton showed the way last season. If clubs want players bad enough, they pay for them. A few of our players could generate bidding wars, so let them go to the highest bidder.

Set a price and don't move from it, but we will.

22 May 2026 10:13:47
So Bowen didn't make the England squad. I'm disappointed for him but in other ways I'm somewhat pleased he gets a rest and needs to recover. That is of course he stays.

22 May 2026 12:52:43
In fairness, Mercerl's form over the last few months hasn't warranted it. I also think Foden, Palmer and Gibbs White missing out are bigger shocks.

22 May 2026 16:19:01
The omission of Maguire is a disgrace. He puts his utmost into games and scores goals, especially with Stones' inclusion, and he was injured for most of the season. NO 😡, Toney NO, Watkins unsure?
Bowen didn’t deserve selection but pleased anyway. Don’t like ours on international duty!

Agreed, Hammer-D, on others not selected, they are all potential game changers. 😡⚒⚒⚒

22 May 2026 18:10:59
Agreed, Chelmsford. Toney is a bad decision, and I think McGuire can always do a job for the national side. I don't like Tuchel, but I will give his idea of more importance to having team players, and not just outstanding individuals, a chance, as we have seen that ourselves when we had Paqueta.

He was our most gifted player, but didn't help the team, and it is only since he has left that our season picked up.

22 May 2026 07:39:02
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21 May 2026 07:39:03
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20 May 2026 19:05:11
I went on talksport after the Arsenal game and Newcastle game, and Pardew was basically agreeing with what I was saying.

20 May 2026 20:05:22
How about Pardew for manager.

20 May 2026 21:00:06
Pardew is too busy relaxing with Sam Allardyce by the pool to want the aggro of managing again. 🤣🤣🤣⚒⚒⚒⚒

20 May 2026 07:39:02
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19 May 2026 22:35:23
Not getting my hopes up! Can we beat Leeds?
Can Everton beat Spurs?

It’s football, anything can happen, but it’s very unlikely we have been unlucky all this season, so I’m not expectant.

Hopeful of course but, it’s a very long shot.

Joyfull.

20 May 2026 09:10:41
I agree Joyful, I'm hoping we can pull off a last day escape but still resigned that it's unlikely. It has been done before though...

20 May 2026 10:05:23
Can Moyes become a hero?

20 May 2026 13:11:22
If Everton had something to play for? But they don’t.

It’s all a long shot, a very long shot. We can hope that’s all.

Spurs overall have a much better squad than us, they are amongst the highest-earning players in the league. Putting my love for WH aside, the amount of money Spurs have spent and are spending in wages to be where they are is frankly unbelievable.

In different ways there is as much wrong with that club as there is with ours.

Do not for one minute think that WH stands alone as the worst-run club in the land. Spurs will beat WH for that title.

20 May 2026 20:10:34
The issue is Spurs' fragile psyche. If Everton show some resilience, they'll start doubting, esp with their home form. Heaven behold, Everton score first, they'll go nuts in that stadium.

We have to start strong and get a few goals early to put the mind games on N17. I think we'll come flying out of the box for this one much like the Sunderland game.

20 May 2026 20:27:56
It will help if he picks the correct formation and plays players in their proper positions. Do that, and we should comfortably win. That's no disrespect to Leeds, who have been miles better than us, but have a lot of injuries and players hoping to go to the World Cup, so won't bust a gut.

19 May 2026 20:13:55
Any thoughts on Southampton being expelled from play-offs & 4 points deduction from next season's Championship league for spying on Middlesbrough?
WTF is this the MI5 league? ⚒⚒⚒⚒

19 May 2026 22:31:55
They have admitted different offences, which doesn't help them, and to be caught videotaping training is beyond belief. The culprits were easily spotted. Very juvenile.

Whether their appeal will work, we shall see.

19 May 2026 19:25:20
Huge news regarding Southampton. If their appeal is unsuccessful then their players are going to be pissed off and will probably want out. Let’s get Downes back and Harwood-Bellis.

20 May 2026 03:23:04
Would take Harwood-Bellis but I just don't rate Downes. If he wasn't a West Ham fan, no one would want him back. Looked bang average this year in the Championship, and has at times found himself benched.

20 May 2026 09:06:20
Bloody outrageous decision against S'oton, what do these blokes do that make these rules, try to justify the enormous salaries they are paid😡Watching another team ain't going to make their team play better, any staff member can go & watch their next team's opponents play so what's the difference?
Rules are rules but that's total b———s imo!
Feel really sorry for S'oton, seasons work thrown away because of a bunch of blood sucking tossers in the F.A.

Thinking they rule the World😡😡😡⚒⚒⚒⚒

20 May 2026 13:32:10
All the clubs in the Football League divisions sign up to the same charter.

Although I personally agree with your sentiment, you must bear in mind that, watching a normal game of the opponents beforehand, is nothing to do with unlawful entry to a private training ground, and videotaping tactics that may be used against a future opponent.



Suchlike is in the rules that Southampton signed up to. For me, a fairer punishment would be a massive fine, and a six-point deduction, irregardless of whichever league Southampton play in next season.

20 May 2026 21:02:56
Would you feel so strongly if Southampton were Spurs and WHU were Middlesbrough?

They watched training to gain an unfair advantage. It's sporting integrity at stake, and they've rightly been punished for it.

If there's no advantage to be had, like you say, then why on earth did Saints do this on 3 separate occasions?

A poxy fine wouldn't have dented a 200mil promotion game much, would it?

Ask yourself this:

Was their cheating worth it?
Will Saints ever do that again?
Will anyone else dare to?

I feel sorry for the players and the fans of Saints, but not the club.

22 May 2026 12:12:19
Irons87, if your post is referring to me, yes I would still feel the same but obviously well pleased. 👍 Did you know that was against the rules, although you're not in a need to know position? But yes, the club obviously knew, acting like James Bond.

🙊 Still adamant it's an effing stupid rule for a sport when anybody can go & watch an opponent play. 🤔🤔⚒⚒⚒⚒

19 May 2026 17:21:18
Most of the people I have spoken to since the Newcastle game seem to have accepted our fate. I still hold out some hope.

Spurs have a truly wretched record at Stamford Bridge and have won 2 home games season, whilst Everton have been impressive on the road this year. I will be there on Sunday and if Spurs go behind and we take the lead it's on.

It would be the ultimate parting gift if Moyes were to keep us up. I was always Moyes in.

Whatever happens I will renew my season ticket and support and follow the club regardless.

19 May 2026 18:57:52
I can see Everton giving Spurs a good game, and if our prem status is still a chance, then I believe Moyes will want to do all he can to help us. But I still think we will go down. I just hope it doesn't end up being on goal difference.

19 May 2026 22:16:57
With the Chelsea result tonight, I am even more incensed at our performance on Sunday. I think Spurs will get at least a point against Everton. I have virtually reconciled myself to us going down, and I think, even if we were to stay, we will be limping along to another looming disaster.

We need a clear out and a reset. I can't make up my mind if I renew my season ticket. Too many midweek games for my liking.

19 May 2026 22:23:27
Belief still here, but have been worried about gd since January. Really needed a point from Arsenal or Newcastle. Hope Leeds fold to pay back Spurs, or put an entire bench of kids for dead rubber PL experience.

20 May 2026 06:21:41
Problem is, that if we should stay up, nothing will change.

20 May 2026 10:07:36
What are the odds we win and Spurs draw, equalising in the 95th minute?

19 May 2026 09:08:13
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