West Ham United V Fulham Match Thread 01/09/12 Berba on Bench, Richardson starts

[LordNelson]

Where have you gone Danny Murphy-o, Fulham turns its lonely eyes to you, wooo hooo hooo

[craig10]

our positional sense is awful.... again i dont want to keep pointing the finger but sidwell is the main one

Berba and Rodders look decent up top WHEN they get the ball... but i have to applaud the way west ham are playing - little ankle biters everytime one of our players gets the ball and AGAIN the likes of Sidwell need 5 minutes to be able to see a pass

[SaltfordWhite]

That was an absolute shocker, let's hope that it's a one off.

[Willard]

Well, we are really a team in transition on the evidence of this performance.

I choose to be optimistic: The only way is up.

[supersimmo123]

Reo-Coker is now a must on a free... Just something in midfield! anything.. sod it ill get my boots on!

[CincyFulham1]

Where have you gone Danny Murphy-o, Fulham turns its lonely eyes to you, wooo hooo hooo

What's that you say Danny Murphy-o Marteen Jol wasn't going to let you stay and play  Hey, Hey, hey

[LordNelson]

Where have you gone Danny Murphy-o, Fulham turns its lonely eyes to you, wooo hooo hooo

What's that you say Danny Murphy-o Marteen Jol wasn't going to let you stay and play  Hey, Hey, hey

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[TWFL]

Unlucky for Rodallega, playing well IMO

[RidgeRider]

WILL YOU PEOPLE STOP IT.  I'm trying to be angry and your common sense is harshing by anger buzz

Sorry  :dft012:

Be angry for today but we'll be fine. We have quality and it will just take some time to get reorganized and getting the all the new faces to play well together.

[craig10]

i actually have some plus points but u may not agree...

i think Berba and Kaka looked good since coming on and Duff has looked alright in all 3 games
i also think Rodellga 2nd half has been really good - look forward to seeing him DOWN THE MIDDLE with Berba some more this season

[Willard]

I did not get much of an impression of Brede performing as a captain. Maybe I'm used to Murphy's obvious shouting and pointing but I saw more pointing from Berbatov today.

Just another thing that was lacking.

[CincyFulham1]

WILL YOU PEOPLE STOP IT.  I'm trying to be angry and your common sense is harshing by anger buzz

Sorry  :dft012:

Be angry for today but we'll be fine. We have quality and it will just take some time to get reorganized and getting the all the new faces to play well together.

I know I'm already over it. Can't help but think that the international break is coming at the right time.

[LordNelson]

If we can get the CM situation sorted out, we've got the firepower up front.  Berbatov looks impressive.

[the nutflush]

We committed 5 fouls.  Shows a complete lack of heart.  A totally gutless performance.

[Adam87]

i really dont know what to say after that......worrying....

[Snibbo]

I did not get much of an impression of Brede performing as a captain. Maybe I'm used to Murphy's obvious shouting and pointing but I saw more pointing from Berbatov today.

Just another thing that was lacking.

I agree. Always been a bit doubtful about his captaincy. He hasn't played well this season, and he doesn't seem very vocal.  I think Diarra might be a better option. The captaincy seems to way heavy on Brede.

[Ordar]

Rodallega played well today. No idea why people are criticising him. Seemed to have the makings of a decent partnership with Berbatov, who looked good when he came on. Not sure where Ruiz fits into the line up. Would be very harsh to drop Rodallega.

We created very little as we were playing far too narrow as normal. Sidwell I'm afraid just isnt equipped to play this system. I'd put Baird in there. I dont think Richardson was a) match fit and b) understood what was required of him. Which is totally understandable having only signed yesterday.

Defensively we looked terrible. Hangeland needs to sort himself out, and Stockdale deserves a chance in goal. How I wish we'd got Stekelenburg.

[Lighthouse]

Well a better second half but only becaue Carroll went off and we were under less pressure, It is up to Jol to work round the problems that are there. It has been like a punch in the stomach this last week. But we do look ok if we can get the ball to the last third. Rodders and Berbatov look good together. But oh how we miss a midfielder who can damage the opposition.

Still a seaSon that not going down seems our best hope. We really should stop thinking ridding our selves of such good players can ever be anything but a disaster. One day we will learn why so many players wanted out and we were unable to replace them.

[craig10]

Brede - if he was a boxer he would be Audley Harrison - well built but looks scared and easily bullied when challenged

[craig10]

Rodallega played well today. No idea why people are criticising him. Seemed to have the makings of a decent partnership with Berbatov, who looked good when he came on. Not sure where Ruiz fits into the line up. Would be very harsh to drop Rodallega.

We created very little as we were playing far too narrow as normal. Sidwell I'm afraid just isnt equipped to play this system. I'd put Baird in there. I dont think Richardson was a) match fit and b) understood what was required of him. Which is totally understandable having only signed yesterday.

Defensively we looked terrible. Hangeland needs to sort himself out, and Stockdale deserves a chance in goal. How I wish we'd got Stekelenburg.

AGREE 100% mate.......