Traore to West Ham done deal

[C Block]

A lot of noise coming out of West Ham that Adama to West Ham is agreed for a "modest" fee and will be concluded next week as soon as the window opens,
Now then, I don't have an issue with Adama going, but I do have an issue with the timing,
Every time we try and buy a player we are invariably told by the selling club that they need to get a replacement before they can let their player go, so why are we different?
We've currently got three players away at AFCON, why aren't we at least waiting until they get back,
Don't understand the need to do West Ham any favours.

[KJS]

Good

[H4usuallysitting]

If he wants to go then ultimately it's his decision....

[hopper]

Yeah fair enough C Block, one would hope we have someone else coming in for his place in the squad.

We do seem to try and sign players after a departure rather than before. I think it's a good time for Adama to go, was surprised he didn't move in the summer.

[SerbianLad]

If we get a good replacement quickly, I'm not against it as his contact ends at the end of the season. If we end up needing to play some games without a replacement, I'm completely against it. He's already our only backup on the wong at the moment. We really can't afford to lose him without a replacement.

[demeant0r]

To be honest, we started off the season with five wingers: Iwobi, Kevin, Harry, Chuk and Adama and ESR can play down the left wing. We didn't need five but we certainly should be using that money to buy a new striker. But now that Iwobi has been moved centrally perhaps we should be looking to get a replacement.

[iansthailand]

He's played like he was playing for another club for some time now. Get rid asap. Waste of space.

[C Block]

Some of you are missing the point,it's not the fact he's going that's the issue it's the fact that our already stretched squad is about to be reduced by one, that's the issue.

[gang]

He flatters to deceive I'm afraid, we don't use him enough to want him to stay.

[gang]

Some of you are missing the point,it's not the fact he's going that's the issue it's the fact that our already stretched squad is about to be reduced by one, that's the issue.

Even so we don't play him.

[Ronnief]

Do we need to get another right winger when we have Macaulay Zepa waiting on the wing   

[Jules]

More than happy for him to go ASAP. He is probably on high wages but has offered us nothing by way of productivity or effort for a long time now. Would rather have an U21 prospect on the bench whilst we await Chuk etc returning.

[General]

Some of you are missing the point,it's not the fact he's going that's the issue it's the fact that our already stretched squad is about to be reduced by one, that's the issue.

Even so we don't play him.

We played him vs forest.

I for one think we need incomings before we sanction outgoings, though appreciate he's likely on high wages and isn't playing regularly to merit them.

I think he's been given a bit of a raw deal for us, I think he's been better for us and a decent servant to the club than we've given him credit, and he's definitely added something different to our squad, strategy and team.

I don't know why Marco didn't play him more when we were struggling for goals, I felt he had turned a corner a bit and was being productive for us.

Has seemingly been a good guy and contributed to the wellbeing of the players and atmosphere around the club, and I'm sure he'll be missed if he does go.

But as said, players in first.

[bog]

Wham doing business so ready when the widow opens. Are we?   

[SP]

Personally, I couldn't fault his work ethic, he just hasn't been able to secure a more prominent role.

[Deeping_white]

Personally, I couldn't fault his work ethic, he just hasn't been able to secure a more prominent role.

Eh? He comes on for 10 mins and spends most of the time walking about

[HA6White]

Personally, I couldn't fault his work ethic, he just hasn't been able to secure a more prominent role.

Last few games he has come on, its been like we are playing with 10 men. He doesnt track, doesnt beat his man, he just looks like he cant be arsed.

On the OP point, i agree it would be nice to have someone lined up, but equally if Sess is back I'd be happy with him as the replacement and then we use whatever money we have to get a striker in. I dont feel like hes a miss, he brings absolutely nothing to us.....he's going to be unbelievable for West Ham

[WokingFFC]

Who knows, maybe we have agreements in place for his replacement already.

If you do leave, then thanks Adama, been really good having you. Good luck for the future except when we play against you!

[gang]

Who knows, maybe we have agreements in place for his replacement already.

If you do leave, then thanks Adama, been really good having you. Good luck for the future except when we play against you!

Yes and please don't learn how to cross the ball or shoot.

[Jimsbeerbelly]

We need to get deadwood out, to add, sadly, so Adama out quickly is good business by the Club. Whilst I agree he needs to be replaced quickly, the aim is to also replace with better quality, so not bothered if it takes a couple of weeks.

He's done a job for us, however, like Adama does with every club, and soon to be West Ham, he'll fade after a season or so.

Adam is 30 in January, so, he's on the decline now in both price and pace, so now is the right time to cash in.