West Ham banter 9

16 Sep 2026 09:32:23
Must admit there were lots of positives. The fight and never say die attitude was good to see, but we have to resolve the issue with the defence.

16 Sep 2026 12:02:12
For most of the game, Fulham were fielding a "B” side, after making so many changes from the side that drew with Liverpool. No doubt we'll see even more of Pablo, now he's actually discovered the back of the net. The angle was sharp and he took it well. A good goal. However, his contribution apart from that was woeful. I watched his performance and he continually lost the ball or gave it away.

Still useless.
The defence desperately needs tightening up. I'm still shaking my head over Kilman, and Mavropanos was generally excellent, but he did have a few slip ups. There were some promising moves, but I gave up watching after their third goal because I thought the writing was on the wall. Oh well, we have a way to go. Millwall up next. COYI!

16 Sep 2026 07:18:42
Is it right what I've just read that the cup game may get replayed coz muniz or whatever he's called wasn't eligible due to yellow cards in previous matches, but it wasn't flagged up on the efl system until after the game ?‍♂️.

16 Sep 2026 14:54:37
Where did you read that Whitbyhammer? Can't find anything anywhere.

16 Sep 2026 16:55:21
Neither can I. I can't see it happening.

16 Sep 2026 17:15:21
Well I think that says it all then lads, if nobody else has seen it, it mustn't be legitimate, it was on my mates social media, I don't have face-ache or anything like that but that's where it was.

15 Sep 2026 21:46:43
Whilst in some respects, best to concentrate on the league, what did this game show, premiership quality got the better of us. Herrick is pony Taty. Miss was bad, this team not good enough for the premier, we are playing a bottom team


Where is Areola ? Herrick nowhere near good enough.

15 Sep 2026 22:00:58
I'm not so sure Fulham are that bad they did well against Chelsea and against Liverpool. I can't say I am particularly bothered about being knocked out of the League cup it's a competition that unless you win it, it's just all a waste of energy. Much like the Europa conference.

15 Sep 2026 22:05:38
We are mostly an U21 team, we looked like it tonight esp 1st half. Still eaked out a few chances & actually scored twice. Testament that Fulham just that aint great tbh.

2nd half we went at them and should have gone ahead. Our brain fart moments are still there though & they got the 3rd through Kante handing them the ball. Mav does the same. It's infuriating but the youngsters have to learn. Mav though isn't a youngster.

Taty could have rescued it.
Tbh it would have been slightly generous but 3-3 I would have took.

Can't fault Nuno, I thought he had to start the kids tonight with Millwall in mind.

15 Sep 2026 21:27:56
Herrick is pony where as Areola on 60 k a week !

15 Sep 2026 21:44:37
Poor defending by Kante for their 3rd goal, should've just got rid of it, oh well onto Saturday.

15 Sep 2026 23:20:48
I agree Herrick is unfortunately very poor indeed. Not too bothered about the result though as you've said Joyful the fixture list can get very congested and this result really doesn't mean anything imo.

15 Sep 2026 20:41:40
Well we are playing a full strength premier club, in that case ok. But the goals we conceded were bad really amateur stuff

Pablo scoring collectors item, so we have a strange line up, we have to rest players, Fulham aren't

Ajala that a penalty ref got that wrong var would give that.

15 Sep 2026 23:22:02
Be fair, he took his goal really well.

16 Sep 2026 08:00:11
The outcasting of Areola imo is a bloody disgrace no matter what has gone on between him & Nuno ?⚒⚒⚒.

15 Sep 2026 18:06:19
What's your thoughts on tonight's game, Nuno will mix it up a bit but that's fine with me as Saturdays game is far more important as far as I'm concerned.

15 Sep 2026 19:40:12
Yes it is, but.? Let's see what happens?

15 Sep 2026 20:21:19
Lots of understandable changes. Are we really bothered i hope not.

15 Sep 2026 20:41:16
Tonight, I witnessed a miracle. Pablo found the net! Well done!

15 Sep 2026 07:39:03
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14 Sep 2026 18:53:21
If Man United miss out on Europe by 1 point, or City qualify for Europe because of those 2 extra points (it would have been a draw without the Var intervention). there will be huge financial implications for certain clubs.

14 Sep 2026 19:55:47 Markro, without being unkind mate, would any of our fans care? because I couldn't ??⚒⚒⚒.

14 Sep 2026 22:03:34
Merely an objective observation. To take the point further, I am enjoying the VAR free Championship so much more than last year.

15 Sep 2026 11:53:05
Markro, me too mate, with the wins as well could make you hope we stay in the Championship? VAR has wrecked the game imo, Football is a game of mistakes & luck or bad luck, the overpaid prima donnas that run the game think they have to earn their money making changes to justify the huge incomes even then the crook Infantino wants to abuse his authority???⚒⚒⚒⚒.

14 Sep 2026 09:18:04
RIP LUDO, ?⚒️.

14 Sep 2026 11:46:21
Genuinely upset to read of his passing. Ludo is a bone-fide West Ham legend. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. RIP Ludo. ⚒️.

14 Sep 2026 13:03:25
RIP Great goalkeeper a WH legend, must have a minutes silence before the game tomorrow in his honour.

14 Sep 2026 13:27:10
Oh no such a shame. He was one of the only players I have met and a really decent down to earth guy
RIP big man.

14 Sep 2026 13:48:11
So sad to see on TV news this morning the passing of our legendary Keeper Ludek??
Had a fantastic 8 year career over the Boleyn with over 400 appearances. RIP Ludo & heartfelt condolences to all his nearest & dearest ?Must have at least a minute silence before the Fulham game on Tuesday! ⚒⚒⚒.

14 Sep 2026 16:35:11
Agree with all of the above. What a team player he was for us.

14 Sep 2026 18:00:12
I was born in 1988 and my earliest memories of West Ham games were of Miklosko, Dicks, Potts, Lomas, Hartson, Lampard, Ferdinand, Dowie.

Sad day today.

14 Sep 2026 23:24:33
So sad to hear this :( :(

Fondly remember him from the trashier times of the early 90s but he stood out as a genuine battler & personality. He stuck around coaching too which is also a great testament.

Condolences to his family. Hope the club do a great send off tomorrow !! See you up there Ludo.

14 Sep 2026 07:39:02
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