Hammers rearguard

ffcne · May 10, 2026, 05:27:43 PM

West Ham so far showing powder puff Fulham .How to keep the Gunners out.
A good old 5 at the back.Which was what we were all talking about before last weeks surrender.

SerbianLad · May 10, 2026, 05:29:18 PM

They are fighting for survival though. I thought a Fulham fan of all people should know that when you're in that position, you can up your levels significantly.

ffcne · May 10, 2026, 05:30:10 PM

Quote from: SerbianLad on May 10, 2026, 05:29:18 PMThey are fighting for survival though. I thought a Fulham fan of all people should know that when you're in that position, you can up your levels significantly.

We were fighting for Europe supposedly

SerbianLad · May 10, 2026, 05:32:28 PM

Quote from: ffcne on May 10, 2026, 05:30:10 PM
Quote from: SerbianLad on May 10, 2026, 05:29:18 PMThey are fighting for survival though. I thought a Fulham fan of all people should know that when you're in that position, you can up your levels significantly.

We were fighting for Europe supposedly

It's a different thing completely. It's like working hard at work because you want to become rich vs working hard at work because you don't want to end up homeless.

I too was disappointed that we didn't put more of a fight vs Arsenal, but I still think it's much easier for West Ham to get motivated than us.

SerbianLad · May 10, 2026, 06:09:38 PM

West Ham miss a sitter...

Coastwalker · May 10, 2026, 06:17:38 PM

Gooners have broken it.

SerbianLad · May 10, 2026, 06:25:29 PM

Another big chance for West Ham

SerbianLad · May 10, 2026, 06:25:52 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOAL

SerbianLad · May 10, 2026, 06:32:54 PM

Ffs VAR chalked it off. Unfair decision. Pablo, who fouled Raya, almost got his shirt taken off by Trossard in the exact same moment. How do you determine which foul comes first.

Also, Arsenal scored about 50% of their goals doing similar things like that

Jules · May 10, 2026, 06:34:32 PM

Arsenal so lucky there. Looking like they will win the title now. Hammers look doomed.

Jules · May 10, 2026, 06:35:24 PM

Quote from: SerbianLad on May 10, 2026, 06:32:54 PMFfs VAR chalked it off. Unfair decision. Pablo, who fouled Raya, almost got his shirt taken off by Trossard in the exact same moment. How do you determine which foul comes first.

Also, Arsenal scored about 50% of their goals doing similar things like that

Exactly. How many times do they block and shove in the box unpunished from set pieces.

SerbianLad · May 10, 2026, 06:37:06 PM

I'm gutted for West Ham. I don't like them as they usually managed to cheat their way to wins against us in recent seasons, but they fought hard today and were the better team overall, imo. Particularly in the second half.

SerbianLad · May 10, 2026, 06:38:59 PM

Quote from: Jules on May 10, 2026, 06:35:24 PM
Quote from: SerbianLad on May 10, 2026, 06:32:54 PMFfs VAR chalked it off. Unfair decision. Pablo, who fouled Raya, almost got his shirt taken off by Trossard in the exact same moment. How do you determine which foul comes first.

Also, Arsenal scored about 50% of their goals doing similar things like that
Exactly. How many times do they block and shove in the box unpunished from set pieces.

Disgraceful. And of course it had to be that clown Kavanagh. I saw a lot of West Ham fans online criticising him even before that disallowed goal and rightfully so. He's always helping the "big" teams.

alfie · May 10, 2026, 06:41:45 PM

Absolutely brilliant love it.

Fulham 442 · May 10, 2026, 06:51:21 PM

Quote from: alfie on May 10, 2026, 06:41:45 PMAbsolutely brilliant love it.
Quote from: alfie on May 10, 2026, 06:41:45 PMAbsolutely brilliant love it.
Sure you do, being a self confessed Arsenal fan.

alfie · May 10, 2026, 07:11:01 PM

Quote from: Fulham 442 on May 10, 2026, 06:51:21 PM
Quote from: alfie on May 10, 2026, 06:41:45 PMAbsolutely brilliant love it.
Quote from: alfie on May 10, 2026, 06:41:45 PMAbsolutely brilliant love it.
Sure you do, being a self confessed Arsenal fan.
Absolutely correct, I know people can't accept it but i genuinely support both Fulham and Arsenal, that will never change.

Jules · May 10, 2026, 07:11:47 PM

So, with hammers going down, which of their players can we target. Bowen I would love but maybe not realistic for us with our budget. Summerville can be decent. Wan-Bissaka, Mateus Fernandes maybe. Nuno to take over from Marco?

demeant0r · May 10, 2026, 07:15:01 PM

Bowen would be great. If we're going to replace an oldie (Raul) with another oldie then it might as well be Bowen.

Jules · May 10, 2026, 07:53:12 PM

Quote from: demeant0r on May 10, 2026, 07:15:01 PMBowen would be great. If we're going to replace an oldie (Raul) with another oldie then it might as well be Bowen.

Bowen would play off the right side and replace Harry Wilson. Maybe drift inside a bit more but similar cutting in for shots and inswinging crosses.

C Block · May 10, 2026, 09:10:33 PM

Quote from: Jules on May 10, 2026, 07:11:47 PMSo, with hammers going down, which of their players can we target. Bowen I would love but maybe not realistic for us with our budget. Summerville can be decent. Wan-Bissaka, Mateus Fernandes maybe. Nuno to take over from Marco?

The centre half Disasi, on loan from Chelsea, is a decent player, wouldn't mind him on a season long loan.

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