Friday, August 31, 2007
Bits & Bobs
My attempt at the year's gayest post title....
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Kyel Reid scored a screamer for the reserves as they went down to Villa. The team also featured John Paintsal and Jimmy Walker.
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Apparently Yossi & Masher were both impressive for the scouse against Toulouse
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McCartney limped off with a calf injury against Bristol Rovers the other day but hopes to be right to play at Reading. Scott Parker also hopes to be involved after ruling himself out of a comeback last week after a training set back. Dyer was to set to pull off a shock return until a scan revealed he has abnormal physiology with a *2nd* bone in his lower leg :)
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We've been linked with Joe Cole after he had a bust up with Mourinho, bs factor approx 9. We still hope to do deals with Barnes & Shorey with Mullins now offered to Reading to sweeten that deal. Reading may even agree to a loan deal.
Adriano deal looks to have died (cue Dave's told ya so).
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Anelka has signed a new deal with Bolton.
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Kyel Reid scored a screamer for the reserves as they went down to Villa. The team also featured John Paintsal and Jimmy Walker.
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Apparently Yossi & Masher were both impressive for the scouse against Toulouse
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McCartney limped off with a calf injury against Bristol Rovers the other day but hopes to be right to play at Reading. Scott Parker also hopes to be involved after ruling himself out of a comeback last week after a training set back. Dyer was to set to pull off a shock return until a scan revealed he has abnormal physiology with a *2nd* bone in his lower leg :)
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We've been linked with Joe Cole after he had a bust up with Mourinho, bs factor approx 9. We still hope to do deals with Barnes & Shorey with Mullins now offered to Reading to sweeten that deal. Reading may even agree to a loan deal.
Adriano deal looks to have died (cue Dave's told ya so).
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Anelka has signed a new deal with Bolton.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
No Reading Coverage at Pig n Whistle this week
Just a note to let you guys know that the Pig n Whistle will not be showing the Reading game this weekend due to functions for Riverfire. We will meet up again at the pig for West Ham vs Middlesborough 15th September.
Also if anybody is interested England's game vs Israel will be shown at the pig on Evening Sept 8th/morning 9th kick off 2 am.
Also if anybody is interested England's game vs Israel will be shown at the pig on Evening Sept 8th/morning 9th kick off 2 am.
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Unless I am mistaken the Reading game is not on Fox this weekend. Since there are six games kicking off UK time 3pm one is not on viewers choice. Last week it was Derby vs Birmingham, and this week unfortunately it looks like it is Reading vs West Ham.
Would be happy to stand corrected, but that is what I think is going to happen judging by the tv ads I've seen on Fox for this weekend.
Sorry guys :-(
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Anon - you're fucking kidding me? I didn't know there were games they left off? I thought they showed all 3pm kick offs?
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Does anyone have a link to that rapid share dvd The Greatest Escape that was posted by an Adelaide guy?
norven munky said...
you can get to it via the archives but here are the details from his comment...
http://rapidshare.com/files/44367010/Copy_of_The_Greatest_Escape.avi.html
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click FREE. Then on the next page, after a bunch of buttons, theres a picture with some random letters and numbers. Type those into the box below and click Download via xxxxxxxx.
It goes for 8:57, but keep in mind that I can upgrade the quality if I'm putting it on DVD as I wanted to keep the file small so it wouldn't take long to download.
Greatly Appreciated.
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Dave where did you check?
on foxsports the 12.00am game is Newcastle v Wigan
and the others are here
http://eplondemand.foxsports.com.au/
no west ham fuck it!
norven munky said...
tj, I just looked on the foxtel electronic program guide (i.e. via the fox box not the net) and it says choose from one of 5 live games...
newc vs wigan
bolton vs everton
fulham vs spurs
liverpool vs derby
reading vs west ham.
11.55pm Sat Fox Sports 1
norven munky said...
that eplondemand site is for streaming the games from fox over the net for a fee. They may well choose to stream different games to those that they make available to fox digital subscribers.
Which could be kinda useful for the odd week we aren't on if you want to pay the $7.95 weekly pass fee. But then I guess there are other free options.
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Watched Total Football this evening on Fox and the Reading game is now apparently one of the five to choose from. Seems like Fox have had a change of heart - they probably realise that the Hammers are pretty popular down under!
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Why do people always doubt me when I've said I've checked and it's definately on? Anyway my source was in fact the foxtel TV guide on the foxtel website.
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said...Unless I am mistaken the Reading game is not on Fox this weekend. Since there are six games kicking off UK time 3pm one is not on viewers choice. Last week it was Derby vs Birmingham, and this week unfortunately it looks like it is Reading vs West Ham.
Would be happy to stand corrected, but that is what I think is going to happen judging by the tv ads I've seen on Fox for this weekend.
Sorry guys :-(
said...Anon - you're fucking kidding me? I didn't know there were games they left off? I thought they showed all 3pm kick offs?
said...Does anyone have a link to that rapid share dvd The Greatest Escape that was posted by an Adelaide guy?
norven munky said...you can get to it via the archives but here are the details from his comment...
http://rapidshare.com/files/44367010/Copy_of_The_Greatest_Escape.avi.html
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click FREE. Then on the next page, after a bunch of buttons, theres a picture with some random letters and numbers. Type those into the box below and click Download via xxxxxxxx.
It goes for 8:57, but keep in mind that I can upgrade the quality if I'm putting it on DVD as I wanted to keep the file small so it wouldn't take long to download.
Greatly Appreciated.
said...Dave where did you check?
on foxsports the 12.00am game is Newcastle v Wigan
and the others are here
http://eplondemand.foxsports.com.au/
no west ham fuck it!
norven munky said...tj, I just looked on the foxtel electronic program guide (i.e. via the fox box not the net) and it says choose from one of 5 live games...
newc vs wigan
bolton vs everton
fulham vs spurs
liverpool vs derby
reading vs west ham.
11.55pm Sat Fox Sports 1
norven munky said...that eplondemand site is for streaming the games from fox over the net for a fee. They may well choose to stream different games to those that they make available to fox digital subscribers.
Which could be kinda useful for the odd week we aren't on if you want to pay the $7.95 weekly pass fee. But then I guess there are other free options.
said...Watched Total Football this evening on Fox and the Reading game is now apparently one of the five to choose from. Seems like Fox have had a change of heart - they probably realise that the Hammers are pretty popular down under!
said...Why do people always doubt me when I've said I've checked and it's definately on? Anyway my source was in fact the foxtel TV guide on the foxtel website.
Club Confirm Talks With Adri-fucking-ano
Update...from The Independent
West Ham ready to take gamble with £15m Adriano
"West Ham officials were in Milan last night to negotiate the permanent signing of the Brazilian striker Adriano in what could turn out to be the most surprising deal of the summer transfer window.
Talks initially started over a season-long loan for the 25-year-old, who is out-of-favour at Internazionale. However, both he and the Italian champions have made it clear they would prefer a permanent transfer and West Ham have been encouraged to push ahead, although they face competition from Lazio.
The striker's £80,000-a-week wage demands are not regarded as a problem by West Ham, although they were still trying to agree a fee last night, with Inter hoping to receive more than £15m for a player who has fallen dramatically down the pecking order.
West Ham have also lodged a formal £5m bid for England international left-back Nicky Shorey and are hoping to hear later today whether it has been accepted. However, Reading are continuing to indicate they will not sell until they have signed a replacement – even though Shorey has pleaded with them to let him leave and will not sign a new contract."
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http://www.whufc.com/articles/article.php?page_id=9430
"Following speculation in the press West Ham can confirm we are holding talks with Inter Milan over striker Adriano.
The figures that have been quoted in the media are inaccurate as the possible deal is in it's early stages and money has not yet been discussed. The club are investigating the possibiity of a loan deal at this stage."
West Ham ready to take gamble with £15m Adriano
"West Ham officials were in Milan last night to negotiate the permanent signing of the Brazilian striker Adriano in what could turn out to be the most surprising deal of the summer transfer window.
Talks initially started over a season-long loan for the 25-year-old, who is out-of-favour at Internazionale. However, both he and the Italian champions have made it clear they would prefer a permanent transfer and West Ham have been encouraged to push ahead, although they face competition from Lazio.
The striker's £80,000-a-week wage demands are not regarded as a problem by West Ham, although they were still trying to agree a fee last night, with Inter hoping to receive more than £15m for a player who has fallen dramatically down the pecking order.
West Ham have also lodged a formal £5m bid for England international left-back Nicky Shorey and are hoping to hear later today whether it has been accepted. However, Reading are continuing to indicate they will not sell until they have signed a replacement – even though Shorey has pleaded with them to let him leave and will not sign a new contract."
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http://www.whufc.com/articles/article.php?page_id=9430
"Following speculation in the press West Ham can confirm we are holding talks with Inter Milan over striker Adriano.
The figures that have been quoted in the media are inaccurate as the possible deal is in it's early stages and money has not yet been discussed. The club are investigating the possibiity of a loan deal at this stage."
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Sounds like club fluff to make it look like we're going after world class players between now and the end of the window. Adriano has said he's not interested in joining West Ham - was always going to be a non starter IMO!
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No fucking idea.
He’s too lazy for Serie A, so you try and sign him for the Premier League.
Curbs won’t see the season out.
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said...Sounds like club fluff to make it look like we're going after world class players between now and the end of the window. Adriano has said he's not interested in joining West Ham - was always going to be a non starter IMO!
said...No fucking idea.
He’s too lazy for Serie A, so you try and sign him for the Premier League.
Curbs won’t see the season out.
Dyer Broken Leg, No Deano
All over 2-1 but not exactly convincing.
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Bristol have pulled one back with 20 mins to go :(
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2-0 up, Bellamy again on the stroke of half tme. Another great finish. Neill involved.
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Update, Bellamy just smashed in a cracker. 1 nil up.
Lineup: Wright, Neill, Gabbidon, Ferdinand, McCartney, Dyer, Mullins, Bowyer, Boa Morte, Bellamy, Zamora. Subs Green, Etherington, Cole, Noble, Collins. Noble replaced Dyer after his injury.
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Listening to a radio stream and 20 mins in we are under the kosh from Bristol Rovers.
Dyer is suspected to have broken 2 bones in his lower leg and has been taken straight to hospital. Tackle looked innocuous apparently. Fuck me we have some injuries, especially to new players after join us. No wonder we have trouble attracting players. God must be a yid ;-)
In terms of Deano, snipped from the match thread on KUMB
"DEAN Ashton who was expected to start in West Ham's Carling Cup tie at Bristol Rovers tonight, has had to pull out of the match, after his partner went into labour with the couple's first child earlier today. The striker did not travel with his team-mates to the Memorial Ground after it was clear that the newest member of the Ashton family was set to make an appearance and manager Alan Curbishley allowed Dean to stay behind with his partner instead. Dean will be back in the squad for the Hammers' trip to Reading in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday."
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Bristol have pulled one back with 20 mins to go :(
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2-0 up, Bellamy again on the stroke of half tme. Another great finish. Neill involved.
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Update, Bellamy just smashed in a cracker. 1 nil up.
Lineup: Wright, Neill, Gabbidon, Ferdinand, McCartney, Dyer, Mullins, Bowyer, Boa Morte, Bellamy, Zamora. Subs Green, Etherington, Cole, Noble, Collins. Noble replaced Dyer after his injury.
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Listening to a radio stream and 20 mins in we are under the kosh from Bristol Rovers.
Dyer is suspected to have broken 2 bones in his lower leg and has been taken straight to hospital. Tackle looked innocuous apparently. Fuck me we have some injuries, especially to new players after join us. No wonder we have trouble attracting players. God must be a yid ;-)
In terms of Deano, snipped from the match thread on KUMB
"DEAN Ashton who was expected to start in West Ham's Carling Cup tie at Bristol Rovers tonight, has had to pull out of the match, after his partner went into labour with the couple's first child earlier today. The striker did not travel with his team-mates to the Memorial Ground after it was clear that the newest member of the Ashton family was set to make an appearance and manager Alan Curbishley allowed Dean to stay behind with his partner instead. Dean will be back in the squad for the Hammers' trip to Reading in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday."
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TheRedRisky said...
I was about to post about dyer (my alarm did not wake me up!
Following along now though.
Broken leg means he could be out for Months! This is just Typical.
For deano i figure thats alright :P
said...
Thats bad news about dyer, just as he was about to get some fitness back. Apparently it's a double break..... he would be a very lucky boy play again this season.... Will we have any luck??
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This is so fucked - Richard texted me this morning - I couldn't beleive it - our injury luck is somehting else!
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Fuck, you're having a bad run of injuries. I thought that the Boro were having it rough with our 5 centre halfs and new signing Luke young all being injured for the 1st 4 games. But The hammers get the gold medal for bad luck.
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TheRedRisky said...I was about to post about dyer (my alarm did not wake me up!
Following along now though.
Broken leg means he could be out for Months! This is just Typical.
For deano i figure thats alright :P
said...Thats bad news about dyer, just as he was about to get some fitness back. Apparently it's a double break..... he would be a very lucky boy play again this season.... Will we have any luck??
said...This is so fucked - Richard texted me this morning - I couldn't beleive it - our injury luck is somehting else!
said...Fuck, you're having a bad run of injuries. I thought that the Boro were having it rough with our 5 centre halfs and new signing Luke young all being injured for the 1st 4 games. But The hammers get the gold medal for bad luck.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Deano to Start Cup Match?
Reports are suggesting that Dean Ashton will get his first start of the season in tomorrow night's league cup match away to Bristol Rovers. Hopefully he will get himself on the scoresheet and make Curbs realise that he should be starting in the League vs Reading on Saturday.
Good luck Deano.
Good luck Deano.
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Probably did which is where the rumours I've heard came from?? ;-) sorry been away for the weekend so I don't know about the press conference. Anyway point being if he does play lets hope he goes well and keeps his place in the side for the league games where we seem to be lacking firepower at the moment.
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Deano better get a run ey...bellamy has been the better then bobby hands down...so let bobby cool his heels for a while i say
anyone know how long freddy is out for? but the way bowyer and LBM played its good to see some pressure for spots emerging...Fuck off Hayden Mullins
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It is definately time to start Deano.Bobby has not started as well as i had hoped,missing that cutting edge.Liked the way we combined once Deano,Boa-Morte and Bowyer came on we looked a far more dangerous side.Surely we have a better answer in the midfield than Mullins (not a fan at all) gives far to many balls away.We need some flair in there, Noble is our hard man and workhorse in the ctr mid.Cant wait for Parker to get fit.
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yeah fair play....he trys hard, but i just cant see why he would possibly start ahead of bowyer
Norven- it sounded harsh but it was more of a "Hayden could you be so kind as to fuck off to the bench...thank you"
norven munky said...
they are different types of players to be fair. Mullins is a holding/defensive midfield player and while Bowyer can play a harrying role, he is an attack minded midfielder. The other central midfielder requires a Mullins style player to holde the fort.
In Parker's absense Mullins is the only fit holding midfielder we have.
Bellamy just smashed in a cracker!!!!!
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said...Probably did which is where the rumours I've heard came from?? ;-) sorry been away for the weekend so I don't know about the press conference. Anyway point being if he does play lets hope he goes well and keeps his place in the side for the league games where we seem to be lacking firepower at the moment.
said...Deano better get a run ey...bellamy has been the better then bobby hands down...so let bobby cool his heels for a while i say
anyone know how long freddy is out for? but the way bowyer and LBM played its good to see some pressure for spots emerging...Fuck off Hayden Mullins
said...It is definately time to start Deano.Bobby has not started as well as i had hoped,missing that cutting edge.Liked the way we combined once Deano,Boa-Morte and Bowyer came on we looked a far more dangerous side.Surely we have a better answer in the midfield than Mullins (not a fan at all) gives far to many balls away.We need some flair in there, Noble is our hard man and workhorse in the ctr mid.Cant wait for Parker to get fit.
said...yeah fair play....he trys hard, but i just cant see why he would possibly start ahead of bowyer
Norven- it sounded harsh but it was more of a "Hayden could you be so kind as to fuck off to the bench...thank you"
norven munky said...they are different types of players to be fair. Mullins is a holding/defensive midfield player and while Bowyer can play a harrying role, he is an attack minded midfielder. The other central midfielder requires a Mullins style player to holde the fort.
In Parker's absense Mullins is the only fit holding midfielder we have.
Bellamy just smashed in a cracker!!!!!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
West Ham 1 Wigan 1
We probably deserved more than a point given our weight of possession but at the end of the day you have to convert it to goals.
In terms of team selection the only change from last game was Neill in for Spector. I am really starting to get pissed off that Alan2 continues to prefer Zamora to Ashton. Bobby, while lively today, squandered chances. His first shot went out for a throw in, he totally fluffed a chance at the far post and failed to turn possession inside the box into shots.
We dominated the 1st half and perhaps should have had a penalty when Noble was held back in the area...it may have been given but after being held back Noble tried to make certain of it and went to ground theatrically which may have turned the ref off.
Bellamy, Dyer & Matty were generally giving their back four nightmares and you just knew we would rue going in at half time still on level terms.
After the break Wigan to their credit sorted their marking at the back out and neither Matty or Dyer showed anything like the threat of the 1st half. The half was pretty 50/50. Eventually on the hour AC caved in to the crowds Deano chants (Ashton that is, not Brishammer McGrath who isn't exactly match fit) and he replaced Zammo. Ashton looked good in his half hour, its amazing how he always gets his head on to balls pumped in high and he does a great job of using his body till he finds someone in space.
Curbs then made a straight swap Bowyer for Mullins and a little later LBM for Bellamy. Both of these were proved to be inspired substitutions with both involved in some promising chances. However Wigan went ahead on 78 mins thanks to a freakish Sharner overhead..at least if we had to concede it was to someone in my fantasy team ;-) .
We responded well and it was only 3 minutes before LBM put through a great little ball that Bowyer finished well into the far corner.
In terms of team selection the only change from last game was Neill in for Spector. I am really starting to get pissed off that Alan2 continues to prefer Zamora to Ashton. Bobby, while lively today, squandered chances. His first shot went out for a throw in, he totally fluffed a chance at the far post and failed to turn possession inside the box into shots.
We dominated the 1st half and perhaps should have had a penalty when Noble was held back in the area...it may have been given but after being held back Noble tried to make certain of it and went to ground theatrically which may have turned the ref off.
Bellamy, Dyer & Matty were generally giving their back four nightmares and you just knew we would rue going in at half time still on level terms.
After the break Wigan to their credit sorted their marking at the back out and neither Matty or Dyer showed anything like the threat of the 1st half. The half was pretty 50/50. Eventually on the hour AC caved in to the crowds Deano chants (Ashton that is, not Brishammer McGrath who isn't exactly match fit) and he replaced Zammo. Ashton looked good in his half hour, its amazing how he always gets his head on to balls pumped in high and he does a great job of using his body till he finds someone in space.
Curbs then made a straight swap Bowyer for Mullins and a little later LBM for Bellamy. Both of these were proved to be inspired substitutions with both involved in some promising chances. However Wigan went ahead on 78 mins thanks to a freakish Sharner overhead..at least if we had to concede it was to someone in my fantasy team ;-) .
We responded well and it was only 3 minutes before LBM put through a great little ball that Bowyer finished well into the far corner.
Despite going after a winner it wasn't to be and we had to settle for a point.
I have to say that Wigan made us look good in the 1st half as they were dreadful and we have work to do if we are to trouble quality teams.
Green 7 - not a great deal to do but made a great save in the 2nd half.
McCartney 8 - impressed me and had a couple of shots that belied the fact he has never scored.
Upson 6 - he certainly ain't quick but did just enough
Anton 6 - didn't have to do a great deal
Neill 5 - poor. Gave it away several times and looked like he needs time to get back in the groove.
Matty 7 - starting to get back to his best. His confidence is up.
Mullins 6 - run of the mill Mullins
Noble 7 -lively but not as effective as his motm display last game.
Dyer 8 - scary quick, particularly in the 1st half.
Bellamy 8 - ditto, he will score goals this year and win plenty of pens.
Bobby 6 - effort was ok but finishing was shite.
Ashton 7 - must start now!!
Bowyer 7 - good value and probed away dangerously. Took his goal very well.
LBM 7 - finished last season well and this was also encouraging
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Noble was outstanding and deserves a 9
Mullins, I hate Mullins.. but he played very well today.. finally.. deserves 7 or 8
And Anton was brilliant.
Pernunz said...
AC's been saying that we're nursing ashton in. The last thing we want is him to start a game and get injured.
Ideally we want bellamy and ashton starting up front, with BZ coming off the bench around the 60-70 min mark.
I've been really impressed with Etherington this season, as with Dyer, but surely there's a place in the starting side for Luis Boa Morte Problem is we've got to drop someone for that to happen. What's going to happen when Scott Parker is fully fit?
Note to club: Sell some of our useless midfielders like QUASHIE, and need to make a judgement call on someone else i feel. When is paintsil going to play? or even Dailly? We've got collins and davenport cover, not forgetting spector and gabbidon.
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Unfortunately I didn't see the game as I was in Byron so can't really comment. Probably could've done with 3 points as Reading away next week wont be easy.
Parker would play along side Noble I'd imagine.
As for Quashie - he'd be hard to sell if he was fit but as he has a long term injury he wont be going anywhere fast.
norven munky said...
AC has said Ashton will start against Bristol Rovers tomorrow (Wed am our time).
Parker is a holding central midfielder like Mullins who he will replace when he is fit again. One of those 2 must play in all starting midfield combinations or we risk getting over-run.
Quashie has been injured and that makes it hard to sell him (unless of course you are selling to West Ham cause we don't seem to give a fuck about buying/bidding for crocks).
Please don't say 'play' and 'Dailly' out loud.
I think Collins was extremely unlucky to be displaced by Anton.
Davenport is injured.
Paintsil played in some pre season games.
Who might get sold? Quashie & Dailly. The others are all needed for cover/depth imho.
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I didn't see the game but what I will say from watching Mullins live for the past 3 years or so he is a player that does so much covering for the team and 'off the ball work' that is never picked up by the tv camara's (although he may of had a shocker I don't know) but he is very underestimated but i do agree that Parker will replace him once fit
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Mullins is the Garbage man.
He sweeps up the mess.
What impressed me is how noble drops back to recieve the ball from our back, mostly from Neil.
What an all action player Noble is.
Wet dreams for me tonight
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It would of been good to watch the game however the Rosemont turned off the game halfway through... left a dozen hammer fans very angry... we are refusing to go to the Rosemont... Adelaide needs a new venue!
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i resent that...im match for for indoor sports (ie. billards & darts) but i guess being an over weight piss pot is par for the course with them
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To Mr-Coker,My name is Paul and am running the Adelaide branch of Oz Hammers,unfortunately due to family committments could not make Saturday nights game.Am extremely disappointed with the Rosemonts action that they took.Was in contact with their manager early last week trying to get us our own Hammers room,have left 2 messages with his staff with still no reply.Spoke to another venue today (Mawson Lakes) who have shown an interest in holding the games on Saturday nights in a private function room.Will be getting together with him in the next few days.How would this venue work for you?Both Kaye and myself spoke to the Hammers fans at the Rosemont on the Man city game and got a mixed reaction to the possibility of moving venues.Could you email me so i could add you to my list to stay in contact, my email is southerton60@bigpond.com.
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said...Noble was outstanding and deserves a 9
Mullins, I hate Mullins.. but he played very well today.. finally.. deserves 7 or 8
And Anton was brilliant.
Pernunz said...AC's been saying that we're nursing ashton in. The last thing we want is him to start a game and get injured.
Ideally we want bellamy and ashton starting up front, with BZ coming off the bench around the 60-70 min mark.
I've been really impressed with Etherington this season, as with Dyer, but surely there's a place in the starting side for Luis Boa Morte Problem is we've got to drop someone for that to happen. What's going to happen when Scott Parker is fully fit?
Note to club: Sell some of our useless midfielders like QUASHIE, and need to make a judgement call on someone else i feel. When is paintsil going to play? or even Dailly? We've got collins and davenport cover, not forgetting spector and gabbidon.
said...Unfortunately I didn't see the game as I was in Byron so can't really comment. Probably could've done with 3 points as Reading away next week wont be easy.
Parker would play along side Noble I'd imagine.
As for Quashie - he'd be hard to sell if he was fit but as he has a long term injury he wont be going anywhere fast.
norven munky said...AC has said Ashton will start against Bristol Rovers tomorrow (Wed am our time).
Parker is a holding central midfielder like Mullins who he will replace when he is fit again. One of those 2 must play in all starting midfield combinations or we risk getting over-run.
Quashie has been injured and that makes it hard to sell him (unless of course you are selling to West Ham cause we don't seem to give a fuck about buying/bidding for crocks).
Please don't say 'play' and 'Dailly' out loud.
I think Collins was extremely unlucky to be displaced by Anton.
Davenport is injured.
Paintsil played in some pre season games.
Who might get sold? Quashie & Dailly. The others are all needed for cover/depth imho.
said...I didn't see the game but what I will say from watching Mullins live for the past 3 years or so he is a player that does so much covering for the team and 'off the ball work' that is never picked up by the tv camara's (although he may of had a shocker I don't know) but he is very underestimated but i do agree that Parker will replace him once fit
said...Mullins is the Garbage man.
He sweeps up the mess.
What impressed me is how noble drops back to recieve the ball from our back, mostly from Neil.
What an all action player Noble is.
Wet dreams for me tonight
said...It would of been good to watch the game however the Rosemont turned off the game halfway through... left a dozen hammer fans very angry... we are refusing to go to the Rosemont... Adelaide needs a new venue!
said...i resent that...im match for for indoor sports (ie. billards & darts) but i guess being an over weight piss pot is par for the course with them
said...To Mr-Coker,My name is Paul and am running the Adelaide branch of Oz Hammers,unfortunately due to family committments could not make Saturday nights game.Am extremely disappointed with the Rosemonts action that they took.Was in contact with their manager early last week trying to get us our own Hammers room,have left 2 messages with his staff with still no reply.Spoke to another venue today (Mawson Lakes) who have shown an interest in holding the games on Saturday nights in a private function room.Will be getting together with him in the next few days.How would this venue work for you?Both Kaye and myself spoke to the Hammers fans at the Rosemont on the Man city game and got a mixed reaction to the possibility of moving venues.Could you email me so i could add you to my list to stay in contact, my email is southerton60@bigpond.com.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Brisbane Hammers vs Wigan @ Pig & Whistle
Dave talked to Arj who confirmed they will have our game on at the Pig, however the audio will be turned down for the 1st half due to existing function committments.
If you plan on being there this Sat vs Wigan, let us know in a comment to this thread.
The next official meet ups will be vs Boro Sept 15th & vs Arsenal Sep 29th.
If you plan on being there this Sat vs Wigan, let us know in a comment to this thread.
The next official meet ups will be vs Boro Sept 15th & vs Arsenal Sep 29th.
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yeah - I'm a maybe - going to the Roar game then seeing where I end up - quite likely will be the Pig...
Stu. said...
Yeh I am planning on being there after watching the Roar.
Had a text from Mr Bret who also said he was gonna be there with a few others.
TheRedRisky said...
Ive decided to go tommorow. I wouldnt mind wearing my new shirt but i need dave to get it to me :P
said...
no chance mate....ive gotta go to my uncles wedding....so yeah...but im gonna be abole troi watch some other games on the telly at the mothea fuking pig baby afytert hsi weekend...count me in cunt games aftetr that....booyaa....word to ya mopther
ps....who gooin to bad religion? ive got tickets
Save-Yossi said...
First time poster (long time reader of the blog though - good work!). Keen to get to the Pig & Whistle to see Wigan get crucified (little bit fo payback for last season's Tevez related garbage). Two questions though ... 1: Pig & Whistle Riverside or the Mall; and 2: What time is kick off tonight?
said...
1 -1 mate but we was all voice for west ham...
can anyone tell me wats the go wif tiny, has he got his periods or wat, the geez is so uptite...
fuckin ell...
mr west ham bret...
and good to see u out again stuey!!
TheRedRisky said...
I gotta agree with bret he threatened to throw out terry a few times and he hadnt done anything.
said...
Yeah i think the bouncers must be cracking down on us after the tottenham incident. They weren't letting us have any interaction with other fans. Some Chelsea guy had a Lampard shirt and we started up fat frank and they were like stop that, just leave. it was ridiculous.
norven munky said...
I guess a side effect of viewers choice is that there is gonna be more fans from different clubs in the pub at the same time.
And yeah it sounds like we are being watched super closely after recent close calls.
Not much we can do but toe the tough line they are setting at the moment (which is their perogative)and then perhaps things will ease up a bit and friendly banter will be ok again.
The Pig & Whistle management have looked after us in the past..how many boozers would open at 5am just to allow us to watch an important game.
If however the crack down gets a little too OTT or unfair, Dave or I can have a quiet word with Arj..they have video surveillance and do have the means to check up, but for that to work we need to be doing the right thing across the board so that the footage will bear out what we say.
The next official meet up against Boro will be a good chance to show everything is cool and we can have a good time without any agro or crossing the line.
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said...yeah - I'm a maybe - going to the Roar game then seeing where I end up - quite likely will be the Pig...
Stu. said...Yeh I am planning on being there after watching the Roar.
Had a text from Mr Bret who also said he was gonna be there with a few others.
TheRedRisky said...Ive decided to go tommorow. I wouldnt mind wearing my new shirt but i need dave to get it to me :P
said...no chance mate....ive gotta go to my uncles wedding....so yeah...but im gonna be abole troi watch some other games on the telly at the mothea fuking pig baby afytert hsi weekend...count me in cunt games aftetr that....booyaa....word to ya mopther
ps....who gooin to bad religion? ive got tickets
Save-Yossi said...First time poster (long time reader of the blog though - good work!). Keen to get to the Pig & Whistle to see Wigan get crucified (little bit fo payback for last season's Tevez related garbage). Two questions though ... 1: Pig & Whistle Riverside or the Mall; and 2: What time is kick off tonight?
said...1 -1 mate but we was all voice for west ham...
can anyone tell me wats the go wif tiny, has he got his periods or wat, the geez is so uptite...
fuckin ell...
mr west ham bret...
and good to see u out again stuey!!
TheRedRisky said...I gotta agree with bret he threatened to throw out terry a few times and he hadnt done anything.
said...Yeah i think the bouncers must be cracking down on us after the tottenham incident. They weren't letting us have any interaction with other fans. Some Chelsea guy had a Lampard shirt and we started up fat frank and they were like stop that, just leave. it was ridiculous.
norven munky said...I guess a side effect of viewers choice is that there is gonna be more fans from different clubs in the pub at the same time.
And yeah it sounds like we are being watched super closely after recent close calls.
Not much we can do but toe the tough line they are setting at the moment (which is their perogative)and then perhaps things will ease up a bit and friendly banter will be ok again.
The Pig & Whistle management have looked after us in the past..how many boozers would open at 5am just to allow us to watch an important game.
If however the crack down gets a little too OTT or unfair, Dave or I can have a quiet word with Arj..they have video surveillance and do have the means to check up, but for that to work we need to be doing the right thing across the board so that the footage will bear out what we say.
The next official meet up against Boro will be a good chance to show everything is cool and we can have a good time without any agro or crossing the line.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Derby Accept £7m For Giles Barnes?
No official word yet but it would appear that Derby have accepted our bid of£7m for midfielder Giles Barnes. He is young (19) and pacey and from what I saw of him last season he is quality and a good pick up. I have heard somewhere he was currently injured.
We do seem to be amassing a stack of midfielders...Parker, Noble, Dyer, Ljungberg, LBM, Matty, Bowyer, Mullins, Quashie and now Barnes.
What we need is fullbacks or at least cover. Neill & Spector on the right but only McCartney on the left. We need a left back sharpish, and there are also plenty who think Spector isn't up to it.
What we need is fullbacks or at least cover. Neill & Spector on the right but only McCartney on the left. We need a left back sharpish, and there are also plenty who think Spector isn't up to it.
Only a week and a half until the transfer window closes, one left back and one striker please.
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Yeah, I saw the Barnes stuff too. Would be good. BIG rumours of Appiah again too as he's in London with the Ghana team. He'd be awesome. Leaning towards Anelka over EG in the beex camp for a striker. Snap up Shorey as left back and we're done ;-)
norven munky said...
Shorey could come down to the last minute...Reading may well have agreed but it will only go ahead once they have a replacement in the bag. (a'la Blackburn releasing Neill).
EG is injured, but the rumored fee if true is juicy (6.7m) but the rumored wage demand is outrageous (100k/pw) but then the papers have been just writing whatever the hell they want so who knows what is true.
Appiah stuff is prolly just cause he's in town as you say. He's a box to box midfielder by all accounts and Fernabache are not proving easy to deal with..a move to Shalke fell through cause F demanded Shalke's star striker in return.
said...
Footballers really are just stupid.
What did he think would happen?
Rafa = rotation. Who doesn't know that by now?
Benayoun's patience runs low
Yossi Benayoun is already concerned about his lack of opportunities at Liverpool and "will think about moving to a medium-sized team" if the situation does not improve, according to his agent.
TheRedRisky said...
According to the sun we've gone after Gabriel Heinze. I know its a dodgy paper but what do you think.
He plays LB doesn't he? He would surely be the first team LB with McCartney as back up. That would just leave us needing to sign another striker
Stu. said...
With a bit of money we're now being linked to all sorts of players. The source may not be that reputable but nonetheless if Eggy pulled this one off then I think he would be a great signing.
Come on Curbs use your "special friendship" with Sir Alex to engineer this one.
If I recall correctly Heinze even speaks Welsh, although probably not the cockney kind that Bellamy speaks.
As for a striker, the EG talk has been going on for a while. Be interesting to see what happens in the next 9 days.
New 2 oz said...
NO NO NO We do not need more hold to ransom players. We must not pay silly money for EG or any player that does not want to play with claret and blue on the sleeve!!! Barnes seems a good idea as the West Ham link is apparent as is with the Reading player Storey, i think i've read he is a Hammers supporter so that would be good. West Ham Utd needs club players like times gone by. Eggy talks about the good old days, so lets try and get back to that. Anelka is not the kind of player we need in the dressing room who would MUG us of for stupid money per week and mood off the rest of the Team. We now have the chance to be a top 6 team and looking back in the past had we been constantly in the top six could we have kept players like:
Carrick
Cole (not to be confused with the shit one in the reserves)
Defoe
Rio Ferdinand
Fat Frank
Sinclair (he's a`shitter @ cardiff now but was good to go for us)
and dare i say Judas Ince
All top players that have wanted more chance of glory and have moved on.
Would this have happened if we were a top 6 club?
I say NO
We are at a huge cross-roads! The old West Ham Cup Team optimisum that has been seen so many times is now an expectant game by game mentality. We as West Ham fans have never had it so good. So please please please West Ham Utd, do not step out into the Leeds world of trying to buy success lets build a great squad that wants to play for the pride of East London!
norven munky said...
Heinze signed with Real Madrid overnight for 8.2m. Rafa is spewing apparently.
New 2 Oz, I wholeheartedly agree we shouldn't be held for ransom and to be fair I don't think Eggy has been..he is on record as saying we have a wage structure & the wages quoted in the papers are bs.
Not sure how many players capable of helping you get into europe are gonna do it for the pride of east london.
I'm sure PDC & Tevez weren't playing for the pride of east london but they both were extremely passionate and tried their tits off. I'm sure the fans & the unique atmosphere you get at the Boelyn played a big part for both of them.
If we can progress to be regular euro contenders I'm sure it will be a lot easier to keep the cream of the academy in the east end as well.
said...
Gents,
I've been interstate all week and I havent heard who the feature game is this week. Does anybody know if WHU will be on viewers choice this week?
said...
yea JOHN O they are on viewers choice at midnite wif wigan...
lets get a few bois out...
up the irons
mr west ham bret
norven munky said...
not just Gabbs & Collins...now Noble & Green have also signed new 4 year deals.
"Danny Gabbidon, James Collins, Robert Green and Mark Noble have all signed new four-year deals with the Club. The quartet have put pen-to-paper on new contracts that will keep them at the Club till 2011. All four players have played major parts in the past two seasons in helping the Hammers reach an FA Cup Final in 2006 and to avoid relegation with a superb winning run at the end of last season. Noble, who played 50 minutes for the Under-21s in their 1-1 draw with Romania last night said, "I am delighted to have sorted out a new deal. "After ending the season on such a high and being so involved with the team it is great for the Club to show their belief in me by offering me a new contract. "It is common knowledge just how much this Club means to me so it is was an easy decision to commit my future here."
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said...Yeah, I saw the Barnes stuff too. Would be good. BIG rumours of Appiah again too as he's in London with the Ghana team. He'd be awesome. Leaning towards Anelka over EG in the beex camp for a striker. Snap up Shorey as left back and we're done ;-)
norven munky said...Shorey could come down to the last minute...Reading may well have agreed but it will only go ahead once they have a replacement in the bag. (a'la Blackburn releasing Neill).
EG is injured, but the rumored fee if true is juicy (6.7m) but the rumored wage demand is outrageous (100k/pw) but then the papers have been just writing whatever the hell they want so who knows what is true.
Appiah stuff is prolly just cause he's in town as you say. He's a box to box midfielder by all accounts and Fernabache are not proving easy to deal with..a move to Shalke fell through cause F demanded Shalke's star striker in return.
said...Footballers really are just stupid.
What did he think would happen?
Rafa = rotation. Who doesn't know that by now?
Benayoun's patience runs low
Yossi Benayoun is already concerned about his lack of opportunities at Liverpool and "will think about moving to a medium-sized team" if the situation does not improve, according to his agent.
TheRedRisky said...According to the sun we've gone after Gabriel Heinze. I know its a dodgy paper but what do you think.
He plays LB doesn't he? He would surely be the first team LB with McCartney as back up. That would just leave us needing to sign another striker
Stu. said...With a bit of money we're now being linked to all sorts of players. The source may not be that reputable but nonetheless if Eggy pulled this one off then I think he would be a great signing.
Come on Curbs use your "special friendship" with Sir Alex to engineer this one.
If I recall correctly Heinze even speaks Welsh, although probably not the cockney kind that Bellamy speaks.
As for a striker, the EG talk has been going on for a while. Be interesting to see what happens in the next 9 days.
New 2 oz said...NO NO NO We do not need more hold to ransom players. We must not pay silly money for EG or any player that does not want to play with claret and blue on the sleeve!!! Barnes seems a good idea as the West Ham link is apparent as is with the Reading player Storey, i think i've read he is a Hammers supporter so that would be good. West Ham Utd needs club players like times gone by. Eggy talks about the good old days, so lets try and get back to that. Anelka is not the kind of player we need in the dressing room who would MUG us of for stupid money per week and mood off the rest of the Team. We now have the chance to be a top 6 team and looking back in the past had we been constantly in the top six could we have kept players like:
Carrick
Cole (not to be confused with the shit one in the reserves)
Defoe
Rio Ferdinand
Fat Frank
Sinclair (he's a`shitter @ cardiff now but was good to go for us)
and dare i say Judas Ince
All top players that have wanted more chance of glory and have moved on.
Would this have happened if we were a top 6 club?
I say NO
We are at a huge cross-roads! The old West Ham Cup Team optimisum that has been seen so many times is now an expectant game by game mentality. We as West Ham fans have never had it so good. So please please please West Ham Utd, do not step out into the Leeds world of trying to buy success lets build a great squad that wants to play for the pride of East London!
norven munky said...Heinze signed with Real Madrid overnight for 8.2m. Rafa is spewing apparently.
New 2 Oz, I wholeheartedly agree we shouldn't be held for ransom and to be fair I don't think Eggy has been..he is on record as saying we have a wage structure & the wages quoted in the papers are bs.
Not sure how many players capable of helping you get into europe are gonna do it for the pride of east london.
I'm sure PDC & Tevez weren't playing for the pride of east london but they both were extremely passionate and tried their tits off. I'm sure the fans & the unique atmosphere you get at the Boelyn played a big part for both of them.
If we can progress to be regular euro contenders I'm sure it will be a lot easier to keep the cream of the academy in the east end as well.
said...Gents,
I've been interstate all week and I havent heard who the feature game is this week. Does anybody know if WHU will be on viewers choice this week?
said...yea JOHN O they are on viewers choice at midnite wif wigan...
lets get a few bois out...
up the irons
mr west ham bret
norven munky said...not just Gabbs & Collins...now Noble & Green have also signed new 4 year deals.
"Danny Gabbidon, James Collins, Robert Green and Mark Noble have all signed new four-year deals with the Club. The quartet have put pen-to-paper on new contracts that will keep them at the Club till 2011. All four players have played major parts in the past two seasons in helping the Hammers reach an FA Cup Final in 2006 and to avoid relegation with a superb winning run at the end of last season. Noble, who played 50 minutes for the Under-21s in their 1-1 draw with Romania last night said, "I am delighted to have sorted out a new deal. "After ending the season on such a high and being so involved with the team it is great for the Club to show their belief in me by offering me a new contract. "It is common knowledge just how much this Club means to me so it is was an easy decision to commit my future here."
Sunday, August 19, 2007
One Nil To The Cockney Boys
We opened our account for the season with a 1-0 win away to Birmingham thanks to a Mark Noble penalty. It could easily have been more and certainly should have been 2 with on debut Dyer not putting away a gilt edged chance in the last few minutes.
Our line-up was Green, McCartney, Ferdinand, Upson, Spector, Etherington, Noble, Mullins, Dyer, Zamora, Bellamy. When Gabbidon came on for Spector later on it gave us an all British line-up.
I won't give full ratings but I thought Noble was superb. Mullins & Upson were both guilty of turning it over at times. As was Dyer tho he was quite lively on debut. Green was super safe when called upon.
Somehow the fantasy league bonus 3-2-1 votes went to Ridgewell , O'Connor (what an ugly bogan he is) and all we managed to sneak in was Green for 1 pt. If Noble wasn't best on ground, I'm not here!
The penalty to me looked clear cut. Bellamy got a touch of the ball, the keeper didn't and brought Bellamy down. Doesn't matter where in the box it occurred, that's a penalty all day long. We are now a team with loads of speed and I'm sure this won't be our last penalty for the season.
During the interviews afterwards, Bruce did nothing but complain. He bitched and moaned about the penalty. He bitched and moaned about us not playing during the week when they had to. Tosser.
Seperated at Birth?
In other news ex-hammer Jeroen Boere has found dead in his house in Spain overnight. Cause of death not yet known.
Our line-up was Green, McCartney, Ferdinand, Upson, Spector, Etherington, Noble, Mullins, Dyer, Zamora, Bellamy. When Gabbidon came on for Spector later on it gave us an all British line-up.
I won't give full ratings but I thought Noble was superb. Mullins & Upson were both guilty of turning it over at times. As was Dyer tho he was quite lively on debut. Green was super safe when called upon.
Somehow the fantasy league bonus 3-2-1 votes went to Ridgewell , O'Connor (what an ugly bogan he is) and all we managed to sneak in was Green for 1 pt. If Noble wasn't best on ground, I'm not here!
The penalty to me looked clear cut. Bellamy got a touch of the ball, the keeper didn't and brought Bellamy down. Doesn't matter where in the box it occurred, that's a penalty all day long. We are now a team with loads of speed and I'm sure this won't be our last penalty for the season.
During the interviews afterwards, Bruce did nothing but complain. He bitched and moaned about the penalty. He bitched and moaned about us not playing during the week when they had to. Tosser.
Seperated at Birth?
In other news ex-hammer Jeroen Boere has found dead in his house in Spain overnight. Cause of death not yet known.
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TheRedRisky said...
Green was superb last night :P he was almost always there. Particularly that save at the end of the first half.
Agree with noble completely. He created so many chances. I have to put a word in for Etherington too. He played really well. Best I've seen him play in a while.
Btw who texted me last night bout the game being on? I don't have there name in my mobile (though i have a feeling it was bret).
Anyway bring on wigan. Wonder if Whelan will show his face
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Agree that Noble was excellent he is a real workhorse.Dont quite understand why Mullins is getting a start im sorry but i just dont rate him we have better,wouldve played Dyer in the center and Boa Morte on the flank.Thought Etherington played a very solid game as well still not a great fan of his but credit where credit is due.I think we really need Lucas back (Spector just hasnt got it) and although McCartney tries hard he is a weak link for us at the back.All in all a great result away from home now bring on Wigan.CMON U HAMMERS
norven munky said...
where's all the comments and banter? The season has started, we've won our first game and the blog is deserted?
Green out of England squad James in.
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TheRedRisky said...Green was superb last night :P he was almost always there. Particularly that save at the end of the first half.
Agree with noble completely. He created so many chances. I have to put a word in for Etherington too. He played really well. Best I've seen him play in a while.
Btw who texted me last night bout the game being on? I don't have there name in my mobile (though i have a feeling it was bret).
Anyway bring on wigan. Wonder if Whelan will show his face
said...Agree that Noble was excellent he is a real workhorse.Dont quite understand why Mullins is getting a start im sorry but i just dont rate him we have better,wouldve played Dyer in the center and Boa Morte on the flank.Thought Etherington played a very solid game as well still not a great fan of his but credit where credit is due.I think we really need Lucas back (Spector just hasnt got it) and although McCartney tries hard he is a weak link for us at the back.All in all a great result away from home now bring on Wigan.CMON U HAMMERS
norven munky said...where's all the comments and banter? The season has started, we've won our first game and the blog is deserted?
Green out of England squad James in.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Brum vs West Ham this Saturday (Brisbane Hammers)
With Foxsports active it seems that almost every game is going to be available live for us to watch. I don't think it is realistic that we have official meets every week as many of us have families & finances to juggle.
As such I think our next official Brisbane Hammers game should be vs Boro on September 15th & then Arsenal on 29th.
However I encourage you to go along to the pig n whistle and watch the games if you wish to - you are more than welcome to go along this weekend and watch the Birmingham game. If you are going to be there for either the Brum or Wigan games feel free to let people know in the comments of this thread.
As most of you know a few of us (including myself) danced on the line with regards to the pig n whistle's hospitality last weekend. As far as I'm concerned the business with the Spurs fans should end here and we should put the whole thing down to a bit of excitement & over exuberance from both parties with new season getting underway and a few of us (again from both parties including myself) drinking more than we should.
Having spoken to the manager there are a couple of things they are not happy with that are a threat to future attendances. It has been identified that one or two people persistently spit in the pub. The pub management know who you are (they have it on video), you know who you are and if it continues the pub will ban individuals concerned. Please refrain from spitting in the pub grounds - I have been told there will be zero tolerance on this matter and if it happens again just once it will result in a ban.
As such I think our next official Brisbane Hammers game should be vs Boro on September 15th & then Arsenal on 29th.
However I encourage you to go along to the pig n whistle and watch the games if you wish to - you are more than welcome to go along this weekend and watch the Birmingham game. If you are going to be there for either the Brum or Wigan games feel free to let people know in the comments of this thread.
As most of you know a few of us (including myself) danced on the line with regards to the pig n whistle's hospitality last weekend. As far as I'm concerned the business with the Spurs fans should end here and we should put the whole thing down to a bit of excitement & over exuberance from both parties with new season getting underway and a few of us (again from both parties including myself) drinking more than we should.
Having spoken to the manager there are a couple of things they are not happy with that are a threat to future attendances. It has been identified that one or two people persistently spit in the pub. The pub management know who you are (they have it on video), you know who you are and if it continues the pub will ban individuals concerned. Please refrain from spitting in the pub grounds - I have been told there will be zero tolerance on this matter and if it happens again just once it will result in a ban.
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TheRedRisky said...
Out of interest dave, why the reading game?
I won't be going this weekend but ill be watching from a mates place
going through the fixture's list i like the look of the Arsenal game on the 29th and there a late kick off Vs Portsmouth on the 27th of October.
Personally i wanna see West ham Sunderland *coughscotty* but its on a Sunday any other thoughts?
said...
How about boro on 15th & Arsenal on 29th then? I must admit I didn't look far enough down the calendar to see the Arsenal one and I can't make the next 2 so Reading was next up.
said...
ive got an engagement marty this sat, and a wedding the next sat (dif people!)
am i one of those people Dave?
Dave said...
If you are talking about the spitting then no Deano you're not one of them.
I've changed the plan to Boro on 15th & Arsenal on 29th.
TheRedRisky said...
We'll likely end up in more trouble with all the boro fans in brisbane :P
but that sounds fine. Looking forward to it
Dave said...
Deano - when I say you're not I mean you haven't been identified to me as a spitter and you are not who this is directed at but if you or anybody else do spit at the pub I suggest you stop as they won't tolerate it.
Dave said...
Risky - we're on very good terms with the boro and I think we should ensure we keep it that way. They're a nice bunch the brisbane boro especially teeside trev who makes the effort to put his 2 cents on this site on a regular basis. I'm sure trev will be looking forward to this one and hopefully they bring a good turnout and we can make a nice night of it.
TheRedRisky said...
Yeah i remember meeting a few of em at the Schwarzer meet. Personally I dont want it to turn into trouble. Im sure it would probably be the last thing we did at the pig.
said...
Hello boys and girls a bit of a crap start for the Boro and the Hammers. We'll try and get along to the Pig on 15th but I don't think it will be a big turnout on our side as we have a massive night the week after, firstly we're all going to cheer Juninho on at the Suncorp on 22nd Sept, meeting at 4pm then back to the Pig to watch Boro v Sunderland at midnight, that's if we don't all fall over before then. PS you won't get any trouble from us. I'll try and muster up as many as I can for the 15th, looking forward to seeing you all again
said...
Yeah not a good start Trev.
Even if just a few of you come down it'll be nice to catch up again.
Stu. said...
What would the form be for trying to watch an Irons game down the P&W outside of official meets? Would it be a case of just pitch up and ask very nicely if they could choose the Hammers game as opposed to any other?
TheRedRisky said...
You have GOT to be shitting me:
C+P BBC
Sheff Utd are set to sue West Ham
Sheffield United are to sue West Ham for the cost of their relegation from the Premier League.
The Blades were relegated after the Premier League opted not to dock West Ham points for fielding an ineligible player in Carlos Tevez.
Sheffield United have estimated the cost of their relegation at between £30m-£50m.
A spokesman said: "After discussion with legal advisors, we will be seeking substantial compensation."
The Blades recently failed in their High Court bid to force the Premier League to take disciplinary action against West Ham.
Sheffield United took their case to the High Court after an arbitration panel rejected their claim against the Premier League, who failed to deduct points from West Ham over the transfers of Tevez and Javier Mascherano.
Instead, the Hammers were fined a record £5.5m by the Premier League.
The Blades claim West Ham gained an unfair advantage by signing an illicit player in Tevez.
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Stu:
Just turn up because The Pig have just had 5 Fox boxes installed, so all 5 games at midnight will be on live on different screens throughout the pub. How good is that
said...
Here's hoping that West Ham, Spurs, Chelsea and Arsenal, with a splash of Man U or Liverpool thrown in aren't all on at the smame time ouch. hahaha. The bouncers would be on over time if that happens.
beggers said...
Just a quick word from old blighty! Obviously disappointed with last weekends result, but we'll come good. It's a long season and we'll be ok. Infact I predict that we'll be higher than Citeh come seasons end. They'll fall away you'll see.
Beexie, Curbs out! I'd be disappointed if I hadn't read a comment from your goodself somewhere on here about our manager. The team will gel soon enough so for now behave!
Trouble with Spurs!!! with Dave being the ringleader!! You've been watching too much Green Street Davie Boy! ESE (Eagle Street Elite). Let's hope there's no repeat, don't want it or need it.
WEST HAM TILL I DIE
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Beggers, yep my "Curbs Out!" tirade was posted on the Man City comments but I was suitably chastised by our leader Dave and as he was involved in a bit of a ruck down the Pig I am now hiding at home under the bed. Hope you're having fun?
TheRedRisky said...
We won 0 - 1
Probably should have had a few more at the end.
Noble was easily MoM
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TheRedRisky said...Out of interest dave, why the reading game?
I won't be going this weekend but ill be watching from a mates place
going through the fixture's list i like the look of the Arsenal game on the 29th and there a late kick off Vs Portsmouth on the 27th of October.
Personally i wanna see West ham Sunderland *coughscotty* but its on a Sunday any other thoughts?
said...How about boro on 15th & Arsenal on 29th then? I must admit I didn't look far enough down the calendar to see the Arsenal one and I can't make the next 2 so Reading was next up.
said...ive got an engagement marty this sat, and a wedding the next sat (dif people!)
am i one of those people Dave?
Dave said...If you are talking about the spitting then no Deano you're not one of them.
I've changed the plan to Boro on 15th & Arsenal on 29th.
TheRedRisky said...We'll likely end up in more trouble with all the boro fans in brisbane :P
but that sounds fine. Looking forward to it
Dave said...Deano - when I say you're not I mean you haven't been identified to me as a spitter and you are not who this is directed at but if you or anybody else do spit at the pub I suggest you stop as they won't tolerate it.
Dave said...Risky - we're on very good terms with the boro and I think we should ensure we keep it that way. They're a nice bunch the brisbane boro especially teeside trev who makes the effort to put his 2 cents on this site on a regular basis. I'm sure trev will be looking forward to this one and hopefully they bring a good turnout and we can make a nice night of it.
TheRedRisky said...Yeah i remember meeting a few of em at the Schwarzer meet. Personally I dont want it to turn into trouble. Im sure it would probably be the last thing we did at the pig.
said...Hello boys and girls a bit of a crap start for the Boro and the Hammers. We'll try and get along to the Pig on 15th but I don't think it will be a big turnout on our side as we have a massive night the week after, firstly we're all going to cheer Juninho on at the Suncorp on 22nd Sept, meeting at 4pm then back to the Pig to watch Boro v Sunderland at midnight, that's if we don't all fall over before then. PS you won't get any trouble from us. I'll try and muster up as many as I can for the 15th, looking forward to seeing you all again
said...Yeah not a good start Trev.
Even if just a few of you come down it'll be nice to catch up again.
Stu. said...What would the form be for trying to watch an Irons game down the P&W outside of official meets? Would it be a case of just pitch up and ask very nicely if they could choose the Hammers game as opposed to any other?
TheRedRisky said...You have GOT to be shitting me:
C+P BBC
Sheff Utd are set to sue West Ham
Sheffield United are to sue West Ham for the cost of their relegation from the Premier League.
The Blades were relegated after the Premier League opted not to dock West Ham points for fielding an ineligible player in Carlos Tevez.
Sheffield United have estimated the cost of their relegation at between £30m-£50m.
A spokesman said: "After discussion with legal advisors, we will be seeking substantial compensation."
The Blades recently failed in their High Court bid to force the Premier League to take disciplinary action against West Ham.
Sheffield United took their case to the High Court after an arbitration panel rejected their claim against the Premier League, who failed to deduct points from West Ham over the transfers of Tevez and Javier Mascherano.
Instead, the Hammers were fined a record £5.5m by the Premier League.
The Blades claim West Ham gained an unfair advantage by signing an illicit player in Tevez.
said...Stu:
Just turn up because The Pig have just had 5 Fox boxes installed, so all 5 games at midnight will be on live on different screens throughout the pub. How good is that
said...Here's hoping that West Ham, Spurs, Chelsea and Arsenal, with a splash of Man U or Liverpool thrown in aren't all on at the smame time ouch. hahaha. The bouncers would be on over time if that happens.
beggers said...Just a quick word from old blighty! Obviously disappointed with last weekends result, but we'll come good. It's a long season and we'll be ok. Infact I predict that we'll be higher than Citeh come seasons end. They'll fall away you'll see.
Beexie, Curbs out! I'd be disappointed if I hadn't read a comment from your goodself somewhere on here about our manager. The team will gel soon enough so for now behave!
Trouble with Spurs!!! with Dave being the ringleader!! You've been watching too much Green Street Davie Boy! ESE (Eagle Street Elite). Let's hope there's no repeat, don't want it or need it.
WEST HAM TILL I DIE
said...Beggers, yep my "Curbs Out!" tirade was posted on the Man City comments but I was suitably chastised by our leader Dave and as he was involved in a bit of a ruck down the Pig I am now hiding at home under the bed. Hope you're having fun?
TheRedRisky said...We won 0 - 1
Probably should have had a few more at the end.
Noble was easily MoM
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Dyer deal done?
Apparently this is back on after a fee was agreed late last night for 7M.
Alot of money yes but could prove a good signing if he stays injury free. We definately need fresh faces so it's a welcome one for me.
Alot of money yes but could prove a good signing if he stays injury free. We definately need fresh faces so it's a welcome one for me.
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Dave said...
To be fair bowyer would fight himself if he could. Maybe if he was black he would anyway.
TheRedRisky said...
West Ham clinch deal to sign Dyer
West Ham complete the deal to sign Newcastle's England midfielder Kieron Dyer.
said...
I do believe this to be another positive signing.Kieron is a quality player (as long as he stays on the park).Do believe Bowyer will have been told to just get on and play football.After all it was years ago now,if push came to shove i do believe that Dyer is a more important player to the team than Bowyer.Think Lee might be a player coming off the bench most weeks when everyone is fit.Cmon U Hammers.....
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Dave said...To be fair bowyer would fight himself if he could. Maybe if he was black he would anyway.
TheRedRisky said...West Ham clinch deal to sign Dyer
West Ham complete the deal to sign Newcastle's England midfielder Kieron Dyer.
said...I do believe this to be another positive signing.Kieron is a quality player (as long as he stays on the park).Do believe Bowyer will have been told to just get on and play football.After all it was years ago now,if push came to shove i do believe that Dyer is a more important player to the team than Bowyer.Think Lee might be a player coming off the bench most weeks when everyone is fit.Cmon U Hammers.....
Who asked micky to play for his church league side?
Someone on Saturday asked Micky to play in their football team but he doesn't know their name. Micky says he is available this week so please could you email him on palmerinoz@iinet.net.au to tee this up.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
West Ham 0-2 Man City
We're off to a disappointing start to the season thanks to a couple of goals from Man City new boys. Despite plenty of possession and some flair West Ham could just not create any decent chances - every time a good move was on something would happen to intervene. Still, some positives to take from the game.
Player ratings (these might be out of whack because I haven't seen any kind of game for a few months!)
Green 5 - It pains me to say it but he was pretty ordinary. Couldn't have done too much more about the goals but just unconvincing throughout.
Ringo 6 - Awful start but put in a very respectable performance once he got into the game. Some good work with his teammates.
Upson 6 - Horrible, and costly error for the first goal but other than that I thought he did pretty well.
Ferdinand 5 - Prone to the odd mistake. Didn't look like he cared too much.
Spector 6 - Good, but lacked control. Tired towards the end.
LBM 6 - Promising. I hadn't expected much but he did all right down the left and put in the odd strong tackle.
Noble 8 - Excellent performance, hard working, some really classy passes and footwork. I've had a look at a couple of player ratings sites and he's not getting any decent ratings - maybe I was watching a different game but I thought he was very good.
Freddie Mercury 6 - We had high hopes and he didn't disappoint. Room for improvement, knowing what he can do, but some good signs. Glad he's with us.
Bowyer 5 - No impact.
Zamora 6 - A frustrating game for the angry young man. Plenty of ball but always seemed to make the wrong decision, misplace a pass, or get caught offside. Wasn't helped by somewhat picky linesmen and ref.
Bellamy 6 - Showed what he can do at times but drifted aimlessly.
Mullins 6 - Adequate.
Etherington 7 - Threatening.
Ashton 6 - Clearly rusty, and has had a visit to Advanced Hair I think because his crown seems to be a lot less shiny. High hopes for him this season though.
Curbs 6 - We needed somebody in the box who can head a ball, which is where Ashton might have come in handy from the start, with Zamora used as an impact player which I think is best for him. Kind of pointless substitution with Mullins as it brought Ljungberg out of the game and put more pressure on Spector, who was getting tired.
Player ratings (these might be out of whack because I haven't seen any kind of game for a few months!)
Green 5 - It pains me to say it but he was pretty ordinary. Couldn't have done too much more about the goals but just unconvincing throughout.
Ringo 6 - Awful start but put in a very respectable performance once he got into the game. Some good work with his teammates.
Upson 6 - Horrible, and costly error for the first goal but other than that I thought he did pretty well.
Ferdinand 5 - Prone to the odd mistake. Didn't look like he cared too much.
Spector 6 - Good, but lacked control. Tired towards the end.
LBM 6 - Promising. I hadn't expected much but he did all right down the left and put in the odd strong tackle.
Noble 8 - Excellent performance, hard working, some really classy passes and footwork. I've had a look at a couple of player ratings sites and he's not getting any decent ratings - maybe I was watching a different game but I thought he was very good.
Freddie Mercury 6 - We had high hopes and he didn't disappoint. Room for improvement, knowing what he can do, but some good signs. Glad he's with us.
Bowyer 5 - No impact.
Zamora 6 - A frustrating game for the angry young man. Plenty of ball but always seemed to make the wrong decision, misplace a pass, or get caught offside. Wasn't helped by somewhat picky linesmen and ref.
Bellamy 6 - Showed what he can do at times but drifted aimlessly.
Mullins 6 - Adequate.
Etherington 7 - Threatening.
Ashton 6 - Clearly rusty, and has had a visit to Advanced Hair I think because his crown seems to be a lot less shiny. High hopes for him this season though.
Curbs 6 - We needed somebody in the box who can head a ball, which is where Ashton might have come in handy from the start, with Zamora used as an impact player which I think is best for him. Kind of pointless substitution with Mullins as it brought Ljungberg out of the game and put more pressure on Spector, who was getting tired.
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said...
Nice review thanks. If I was Eggy I would seriously give Curbs 4 games and if he can't get our season off the ground then sack him. I don't think anyone who supports our beloved club can go through another year like last year, I certainly can't. Very disappointed :-(
said...
The ratings are completley off in my opinion.
Noble played the worst game he has in a claret and blue shirt.
Ljungberg was one of the best players on the pitch.
And Upson didn't play as bad as you said he said, he looked quite solid and won the ball alot..
Anyway.
Shit start, we need about 3 more signings, Left back, a Tevez like striker and a midfielder.
said...
Disappointing to say the least i for one am not going to start getting into the blame game so early.Yes its disappointing but i believe we showed enough that it will not be a season like the last one.CMON U HAMMERS
said...
I don't want to get into the blame game either, but.....I also don't want to wait around till Xmas IF we have a bad run of early results. I know I'm being premature but Curbs showed a distinct lack of tactical know-how yesterday that stunk of a mediocre manager bereft of ideas. Very worrying this early! Sorry, but I think he's crap and the alarm bells went off very loudly for me yesterday. I really hope I'm wrong :-(
said...
Very nervy start and it showed with little creativity and confidence on the ball, especially with bobby Z. Sell Ferdinand, hes crap and disinterested and it rubs off. Lack of leadership showed, Neill would have rallied the back much better, Dunne and Richards showed how it ought to be done. Still they played better than last season. Noble tried hard but panicked, Bellamy worked hard but got little support, Not enough feeding to freddie (I thought he played well), buy a left footer and fast!! We should have scored twice and its not as bad as the naysayers are ranting about.
Yes I'm disappointed but oh so glad Fox Sports has lifted their game and now we can choose the games we want.
I think the result of this game is good because eggy and curbs will see we need more signings and that foreign players are a damn good choice (thanks for the example sven!) We won't win all or games, but we will win enough to consolidate, just wait for Neill and Parker to return.
Bad choice putting boywer on, where was collins?
Unknown said...
I feel bad for you boys as I thought you really would have won last night. Etherington looked good and Ljungberg was great too. Ashton should have started IMO, he was brought into the game too late.
Thanks again to all the hammers who came out to see Sunderland get one up on the Yids. And well done to you fellas for holding your ground when those silly twats tried to start something. I hope they never set foot in the pig again.
Cheers boys,
Scotty the mackem
whubris said...
Well Connor, I haven't watched a game in ages but I did warn you not to trust my ratings.. Seems everybody disagrees with me so I'll bow to popular opinion... this time!
Glad about the Mackems win, very pleased actually... well done fellas.
TheRedRisky said...
Heres a vid of last night. This was about 5 seconds after sunderland scored.
I must say i was a bit disapointed we lost that game. Lets get revenge against birmingham
said...
yea mate gutted... but hopefully we get something against the brums...
fuckin yids prolly got themselves banned from pig, as a wise man once said, never shit in your own backyard....
would have loved to take em on, but wasnt in the mood for kebabs..
up the irons, west ham till i die
mr west ham bret...
and anyone knws how long micky been workin at the bar ha ha
said...
Konchesky launches broadside at Curbishley
Fulham defender Paul Konchesky has hit out at West Ham boss Alan Curbishley, claiming he is 'sure' the manager was the reason behind Carlos Tevez's decision to leave the club.
Curbs is shite.
said...
Mr Bret - hey lay off Micky - a man's gotta make a living. I know you're not having a pop but he might see it that way.
With regards to the match yes it was not good but I can't beleive people are bitching about Curbs already. Beex - you're like a scratched record mate - the guy just kept us up against all odds give him a break. Maybe it's not eggy that should give him 4 games but you - complaining after 1 game is a little naive.
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Dave, with all due respect, believing Alan Curbishley kept us up is very naive. The man is a liability. I know I'm being very premature but I'm worried. You are right about the broken record. It's called CURBS OUT. Maybe I should turn it up?
Unknown said...
Just saw the ozspurs forums. What a load of bollocks. They think the hammers were starting the fights, calling you guys "savages". FUCKING HYPOCRITES! There were only three or four of them causing trouble but it was still nothing to do with the hammers. They're the ones who got stirred up when they couldn't handle a bit of banter, getting physical and aggro. What do they think they're in a 'firm' or something? Grow up you fucking prats.
Sorry boys, Couldn't help but vent there. I hate the yids even more now, on the plus side that makes the win for us mackems even sweeter!
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How did you get in to their forums - did you register? Every time I try and go in it says members area and prompts sign in. There was a couple of non members forums but I couldn't see anything in them - do you have a link to where these comments are?
TheRedRisky said...
Sorry for 5 posts in a row
http://youtube.com/watch?v=E3X-NLWjapY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o0c8l0S8eo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8A6zEeZhdIM
Unknown said...
Dave, You have to register mate. But I have a feeling you will be farking furious if you read the shit they have said. One of them also said they had words with the manager of the pig on sunday morning. Pricks.
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Scott - it's all blown well out of proportion mate really. Painting us (me in particular) out to be savages is so far over the top it's not funny. I didn't do myself any favours later on though getting agro with those Liverpool guys and the spurs kid but he ran straight through us when City scored and that got me riled as we never stepped into their territory during their game. In fact I went over to them to cool the situation down early on and that's when that little agro fella stepped in and squared up to me. I was really pissed by then too.
I spoke to a city fan after and he said he thought the spurs were pathetic.
said...
nah dave not takin the piss outta him, just wanted to knw how long he been workin there for... so wats this bout the yids having a chat wif the manager of pig?? wat do they want??
mr bret
norven munky said...
jebus I leave ya's alone for one game at the Pig and it all goes to shit.
Re Curbs, he has my thanks for his contribution in keeping us up. I'm not totally convinced he is the man to lead us into regualar euro involvement but I won't bag him after one game..let's face it he has a bunch of new talent to assimilate which has also been complicated by injuries to Parker, Froggy & Neill.
Let's give him a chance.
If it was my party, I'd have Collins at the back.
said...
I admit I'm jumping the gun with Curbs and I too am very grateful for his contribution to our survival last year. I've been impressed with our signings but worried that Eggy seems to be the one behind them and not Curbs which adds fuel to the fire of players not really wanting to play under him. I'll give him a chance but remain to be convinced.
Unknown said...
Sorry to keep bringin this up lads but did any hammers get kicked out of the pig on saturday night? Apparently the "leader" of ozhammers was ejected. Whats the go there? I didn't see any brisbane hammers get chucked out...
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Scotty - I was asked to leave at the end as I was arguing with the yid & the two liverpool fans. I would hardly say thrown out as I was leaving anyway but I got asked to hurry up when I stopped for some more words. I dunno what all this "leader" shit is - they're speaking like we're a couple of firms or something - they've been watching too many films. I told that Yid kid that I ran the Brisbane Hammers during a brief moment of civil discussion.
Also they premeditated creating a scene with us and said before the game we were coming there and made out that we were coming to wind them up rather than support you guys which was the real reason we got there in time for that game & we always get there early anyway.
nbeachesspurs said...
Gentleman,
Was not thier myself as am Sydney based. But in all honesty,what do you expect to happen, when you have booze, passion and a load of blokes that aren't exactly gonna be on each others Xmas card list? Not exactly key ingredients for a love in, is it? Can assure you that I was pretty p*ssed in more ways than one with that result for us and had more than a choice word with a few of the other blokes that could of got a little interesting. And we watch the games in a boozer that is exclusive to us. Call that immaturity,thuggery or stupidity but this game, that has a habit of making otherwise rational people become somewhat emotional and thus would never personally, contemplate, watching a game in a pub with certian teams supporters, for the very reasons that you are discussing here. It ain't rocket science, more an application of common sense
said...
just quickly all u hammers, go to www.voteyourteam.com and vote for the west ham
mr west ham bret
said...
nbeachesspurs - yeah I totally agree mate.
It's just not as one sided as the ozspurs site says and I'm happy to admit that I was a bit of a nob on the night with the mix of copius amounts of alcohol and the start of a new season to get the old testosterone running and a few of your lads were the same.
Both sets of supporters should probably just chill out over it though going forward and move on rather than make more of it.
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said...Nice review thanks. If I was Eggy I would seriously give Curbs 4 games and if he can't get our season off the ground then sack him. I don't think anyone who supports our beloved club can go through another year like last year, I certainly can't. Very disappointed :-(
said...The ratings are completley off in my opinion.
Noble played the worst game he has in a claret and blue shirt.
Ljungberg was one of the best players on the pitch.
And Upson didn't play as bad as you said he said, he looked quite solid and won the ball alot..
Anyway.
Shit start, we need about 3 more signings, Left back, a Tevez like striker and a midfielder.
said...Disappointing to say the least i for one am not going to start getting into the blame game so early.Yes its disappointing but i believe we showed enough that it will not be a season like the last one.CMON U HAMMERS
said...I don't want to get into the blame game either, but.....I also don't want to wait around till Xmas IF we have a bad run of early results. I know I'm being premature but Curbs showed a distinct lack of tactical know-how yesterday that stunk of a mediocre manager bereft of ideas. Very worrying this early! Sorry, but I think he's crap and the alarm bells went off very loudly for me yesterday. I really hope I'm wrong :-(
said...Very nervy start and it showed with little creativity and confidence on the ball, especially with bobby Z. Sell Ferdinand, hes crap and disinterested and it rubs off. Lack of leadership showed, Neill would have rallied the back much better, Dunne and Richards showed how it ought to be done. Still they played better than last season. Noble tried hard but panicked, Bellamy worked hard but got little support, Not enough feeding to freddie (I thought he played well), buy a left footer and fast!! We should have scored twice and its not as bad as the naysayers are ranting about.
Yes I'm disappointed but oh so glad Fox Sports has lifted their game and now we can choose the games we want.
I think the result of this game is good because eggy and curbs will see we need more signings and that foreign players are a damn good choice (thanks for the example sven!) We won't win all or games, but we will win enough to consolidate, just wait for Neill and Parker to return.
Bad choice putting boywer on, where was collins?
Unknown said...I feel bad for you boys as I thought you really would have won last night. Etherington looked good and Ljungberg was great too. Ashton should have started IMO, he was brought into the game too late.
Thanks again to all the hammers who came out to see Sunderland get one up on the Yids. And well done to you fellas for holding your ground when those silly twats tried to start something. I hope they never set foot in the pig again.
Cheers boys,
Scotty the mackem
whubris said...Well Connor, I haven't watched a game in ages but I did warn you not to trust my ratings.. Seems everybody disagrees with me so I'll bow to popular opinion... this time!
Glad about the Mackems win, very pleased actually... well done fellas.
TheRedRisky said...Heres a vid of last night. This was about 5 seconds after sunderland scored.
I must say i was a bit disapointed we lost that game. Lets get revenge against birmingham
said...yea mate gutted... but hopefully we get something against the brums...
fuckin yids prolly got themselves banned from pig, as a wise man once said, never shit in your own backyard....
would have loved to take em on, but wasnt in the mood for kebabs..
up the irons, west ham till i die
mr west ham bret...
and anyone knws how long micky been workin at the bar ha ha
said...Konchesky launches broadside at Curbishley
Fulham defender Paul Konchesky has hit out at West Ham boss Alan Curbishley, claiming he is 'sure' the manager was the reason behind Carlos Tevez's decision to leave the club.
Curbs is shite.
said...Mr Bret - hey lay off Micky - a man's gotta make a living. I know you're not having a pop but he might see it that way.
With regards to the match yes it was not good but I can't beleive people are bitching about Curbs already. Beex - you're like a scratched record mate - the guy just kept us up against all odds give him a break. Maybe it's not eggy that should give him 4 games but you - complaining after 1 game is a little naive.
said...Dave, with all due respect, believing Alan Curbishley kept us up is very naive. The man is a liability. I know I'm being very premature but I'm worried. You are right about the broken record. It's called CURBS OUT. Maybe I should turn it up?
Unknown said...Just saw the ozspurs forums. What a load of bollocks. They think the hammers were starting the fights, calling you guys "savages". FUCKING HYPOCRITES! There were only three or four of them causing trouble but it was still nothing to do with the hammers. They're the ones who got stirred up when they couldn't handle a bit of banter, getting physical and aggro. What do they think they're in a 'firm' or something? Grow up you fucking prats.
Sorry boys, Couldn't help but vent there. I hate the yids even more now, on the plus side that makes the win for us mackems even sweeter!
said...How did you get in to their forums - did you register? Every time I try and go in it says members area and prompts sign in. There was a couple of non members forums but I couldn't see anything in them - do you have a link to where these comments are?
TheRedRisky said...Sorry for 5 posts in a row
http://youtube.com/watch?v=E3X-NLWjapY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o0c8l0S8eo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8A6zEeZhdIM
Unknown said...Dave, You have to register mate. But I have a feeling you will be farking furious if you read the shit they have said. One of them also said they had words with the manager of the pig on sunday morning. Pricks.
said...Scott - it's all blown well out of proportion mate really. Painting us (me in particular) out to be savages is so far over the top it's not funny. I didn't do myself any favours later on though getting agro with those Liverpool guys and the spurs kid but he ran straight through us when City scored and that got me riled as we never stepped into their territory during their game. In fact I went over to them to cool the situation down early on and that's when that little agro fella stepped in and squared up to me. I was really pissed by then too.
I spoke to a city fan after and he said he thought the spurs were pathetic.
said...nah dave not takin the piss outta him, just wanted to knw how long he been workin there for... so wats this bout the yids having a chat wif the manager of pig?? wat do they want??
mr bret
norven munky said...jebus I leave ya's alone for one game at the Pig and it all goes to shit.
Re Curbs, he has my thanks for his contribution in keeping us up. I'm not totally convinced he is the man to lead us into regualar euro involvement but I won't bag him after one game..let's face it he has a bunch of new talent to assimilate which has also been complicated by injuries to Parker, Froggy & Neill.
Let's give him a chance.
If it was my party, I'd have Collins at the back.
said...I admit I'm jumping the gun with Curbs and I too am very grateful for his contribution to our survival last year. I've been impressed with our signings but worried that Eggy seems to be the one behind them and not Curbs which adds fuel to the fire of players not really wanting to play under him. I'll give him a chance but remain to be convinced.
Unknown said...Sorry to keep bringin this up lads but did any hammers get kicked out of the pig on saturday night? Apparently the "leader" of ozhammers was ejected. Whats the go there? I didn't see any brisbane hammers get chucked out...
said...Scotty - I was asked to leave at the end as I was arguing with the yid & the two liverpool fans. I would hardly say thrown out as I was leaving anyway but I got asked to hurry up when I stopped for some more words. I dunno what all this "leader" shit is - they're speaking like we're a couple of firms or something - they've been watching too many films. I told that Yid kid that I ran the Brisbane Hammers during a brief moment of civil discussion.
Also they premeditated creating a scene with us and said before the game we were coming there and made out that we were coming to wind them up rather than support you guys which was the real reason we got there in time for that game & we always get there early anyway.
nbeachesspurs said...Gentleman,
Was not thier myself as am Sydney based. But in all honesty,what do you expect to happen, when you have booze, passion and a load of blokes that aren't exactly gonna be on each others Xmas card list? Not exactly key ingredients for a love in, is it? Can assure you that I was pretty p*ssed in more ways than one with that result for us and had more than a choice word with a few of the other blokes that could of got a little interesting. And we watch the games in a boozer that is exclusive to us. Call that immaturity,thuggery or stupidity but this game, that has a habit of making otherwise rational people become somewhat emotional and thus would never personally, contemplate, watching a game in a pub with certian teams supporters, for the very reasons that you are discussing here. It ain't rocket science, more an application of common sense
said...just quickly all u hammers, go to www.voteyourteam.com and vote for the west ham
mr west ham bret
said...nbeachesspurs - yeah I totally agree mate.
It's just not as one sided as the ozspurs site says and I'm happy to admit that I was a bit of a nob on the night with the mix of copius amounts of alcohol and the start of a new season to get the old testosterone running and a few of your lads were the same.
Both sets of supporters should probably just chill out over it though going forward and move on rather than make more of it.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
West Ham vs Man City Live on Foxtel - Brisbane Hammers to the Pig n Whistle once again!
***Sticky post - please scroll down for more recent articles***
Our opening fixture of the 2007/08 season at home to Man City 11th August is live on Fox Sports - midnight kick off EST.
The Brisbane Hammers will be out in force @ the Pig n Whistle as they were for our run in last season - usual 10pm meeting time.
Be there or be square!
There will I'm sure be comings and goings in the West Ham squad between now & then but hopefully this will not deter our preparations for the big kick off. It is imperative we get off to a good start and avoid the struggles of last season.
Pig n Whistle
123 Eagle St
Brisbane
Our opening fixture of the 2007/08 season at home to Man City 11th August is live on Fox Sports - midnight kick off EST. The Brisbane Hammers will be out in force @ the Pig n Whistle as they were for our run in last season - usual 10pm meeting time.
Be there or be square!
There will I'm sure be comings and goings in the West Ham squad between now & then but hopefully this will not deter our preparations for the big kick off. It is imperative we get off to a good start and avoid the struggles of last season.
Pig n Whistle
123 Eagle St
Brisbane
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Dave, its Westham5096 (Paul) here, was wondering if you could post on this site that we here in Adelaide would like to get together at the Rosemont Hotel in Hindley St, for the first game against Man City. We will be there from about 9pm onwards and would really like to see all the crowd that we had for the end of last season attend so we can get things up and running for the new season. Thanks from Paul and Kaye here in Adelaide.
TheRedRisky said...
I didnt think fox were showing like any of our games for ages. But this is awesome, im sure ill be there.
said...
Thanks Dave that is just what i was after now all i need is the Adelaide Fans to come and support. CMON U HAMMERS
norven munky said...
how long you going for Beggers? Will you get to a game?
We have Sky in our apartment in NZ but since Sky UK aren't showing us till late Oct I guess that means we might not be on in NZ either:(
We were in NZ for the 1st game after promotion and the place we had pre-booked didn't have sky so we did a deal with another motel up the road to let us in at midnight to watch the game and we left straight after and went back to sleep at the 1st place :)
beggers said...
Munky, you are hardcore old son! Doing a deal to watch a game in a hotel down the road, LMFAO! Thought I was obsessed, but you've taken it to a new level mate. I pay homage to you.
Be in the UK for about 3 weeks and should be off to the home game against Wigan. Can't wait!
said...
yeh im in....i had a dream last night we won 1-0...a late winner against the run of play....the bet is on
in itchin for a beer and sing ey
said...
any truth in this article, saying Bellamy gave the w@nker sign to the West ham fans????
http://boards.footymad.net/mboard/fmb.php?tno=551&fid=256&sty=2&act=1&mid=2132603652
beggers said...
TT
Suspect it's a journo wind up mate. As you'd gather from the press lately we seem to have overtaken Osama as public enemy number one. They just keep stirring the pot.
On gossip issues, I read that schwazer might leave you guys and that he wasn't happy with the club? What do you reckon?
said...
Schwarzer has 1 year left on his contract and is trying to get a pay rise, he said he wants to stay, but is prepared to move if he doesn't get a better offer off us. He did this 2 years ago and McClaren said he could leave, and when know one came in for him he asked to be taken off the transfer list. He is a good keeper but is prone to dropping a few bollox as he did in the Asian cup,maybe he is not as good as he thinks he is??? I would prefer him to stay but if he leaves next season for freee, fair enough, as we've had our money worth out of him in the last 11 years, and in a years time one of our younger keepers might be ready to take over. what ever he does good luck to him as he has been a good and very loyal player. I can't wait for the new season to start to see our new signings. I think it will be a very exciting season, with all the money thats been spent by a lot of teams.
said...
Dave its paul again here was just looking at site again and have seen that my post (that you posted) has gone could you post it again for anyone that might not have seen it.thanks in advance Paul
said...
scotty canj watch sunderland roll the jews before we play....its all happening....and no night work for me ever again....so im going to be firing at like 8...at the latest
said...
u a mad cunt deano.... i should be on da piss bout 8 too... prolly in the valley then head to pig bout 10ish...
bring on the mancs...
mr west ham bret
beggers said...
Blimey, Sven sure is buying some players! Never heard of any of them though. No homegrown lads in the mix. Not that it matters really, but getting all the foreign lads to click straight away will be a challenge for him.
I reckon Citeh will either surprise everyone this season or flop big time, suspect they'll be no middle ground.
Should be a cracking game what with our new mob and theirs.
said...
beat em roma ita's 2-1... brilliant ashton and mc cartney scorers...
watch out mancs, here we go...
mr west ham bret
norven munky said...
cheers Dave for the assurance that NZ Sky would show the foxtel games rather than the Sky Uk games...pfffftt no Man City for me :(
I'm going out to find a pug and kuck it senseless....
Mitcham said...
Hi all, just joined, wont make it up this weekend, but ill be joining you soon, Hammers to win
2-0 over sven's city!!
Unknown said...
Whats doin lads? Scotty the mackem here. Are many of yas coming along to catch Sunderland take on the yids before the hammers game? Terry, Chris and myself (Obviously) will be there if anyone wants to come in a bit earlier. Looking forward to seeing you all again for a beer and a good sing.
Ha'way the lads!
said...
yea scotty.... finish band prac bout 8pm... should be headin in wif 6-7 bois... be there 9.30ish!!
catch up then...
also heard from my singer the cockney rejects are playin in brissy in dec, and if they do we are on the bill as their support act...
mr west ham bret
said...
fingers crossed mate...that would be the shit
esp if the old Plan of Attak was leadin em out...lets hope
said...
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said...Dave, its Westham5096 (Paul) here, was wondering if you could post on this site that we here in Adelaide would like to get together at the Rosemont Hotel in Hindley St, for the first game against Man City. We will be there from about 9pm onwards and would really like to see all the crowd that we had for the end of last season attend so we can get things up and running for the new season. Thanks from Paul and Kaye here in Adelaide.
TheRedRisky said...I didnt think fox were showing like any of our games for ages. But this is awesome, im sure ill be there.
said...Thanks Dave that is just what i was after now all i need is the Adelaide Fans to come and support. CMON U HAMMERS
norven munky said...how long you going for Beggers? Will you get to a game?
We have Sky in our apartment in NZ but since Sky UK aren't showing us till late Oct I guess that means we might not be on in NZ either:(
We were in NZ for the 1st game after promotion and the place we had pre-booked didn't have sky so we did a deal with another motel up the road to let us in at midnight to watch the game and we left straight after and went back to sleep at the 1st place :)
beggers said...Munky, you are hardcore old son! Doing a deal to watch a game in a hotel down the road, LMFAO! Thought I was obsessed, but you've taken it to a new level mate. I pay homage to you.
Be in the UK for about 3 weeks and should be off to the home game against Wigan. Can't wait!
said...yeh im in....i had a dream last night we won 1-0...a late winner against the run of play....the bet is on
in itchin for a beer and sing ey
said...any truth in this article, saying Bellamy gave the w@nker sign to the West ham fans????
http://boards.footymad.net/mboard/fmb.php?tno=551&fid=256&sty=2&act=1&mid=2132603652
beggers said...TT
Suspect it's a journo wind up mate. As you'd gather from the press lately we seem to have overtaken Osama as public enemy number one. They just keep stirring the pot.
On gossip issues, I read that schwazer might leave you guys and that he wasn't happy with the club? What do you reckon?
said...Schwarzer has 1 year left on his contract and is trying to get a pay rise, he said he wants to stay, but is prepared to move if he doesn't get a better offer off us. He did this 2 years ago and McClaren said he could leave, and when know one came in for him he asked to be taken off the transfer list. He is a good keeper but is prone to dropping a few bollox as he did in the Asian cup,maybe he is not as good as he thinks he is??? I would prefer him to stay but if he leaves next season for freee, fair enough, as we've had our money worth out of him in the last 11 years, and in a years time one of our younger keepers might be ready to take over. what ever he does good luck to him as he has been a good and very loyal player. I can't wait for the new season to start to see our new signings. I think it will be a very exciting season, with all the money thats been spent by a lot of teams.
said...Dave its paul again here was just looking at site again and have seen that my post (that you posted) has gone could you post it again for anyone that might not have seen it.thanks in advance Paul
said...scotty canj watch sunderland roll the jews before we play....its all happening....and no night work for me ever again....so im going to be firing at like 8...at the latest
said...u a mad cunt deano.... i should be on da piss bout 8 too... prolly in the valley then head to pig bout 10ish...
bring on the mancs...
mr west ham bret
beggers said...Blimey, Sven sure is buying some players! Never heard of any of them though. No homegrown lads in the mix. Not that it matters really, but getting all the foreign lads to click straight away will be a challenge for him.
I reckon Citeh will either surprise everyone this season or flop big time, suspect they'll be no middle ground.
Should be a cracking game what with our new mob and theirs.
said...beat em roma ita's 2-1... brilliant ashton and mc cartney scorers...
watch out mancs, here we go...
mr west ham bret
norven munky said...cheers Dave for the assurance that NZ Sky would show the foxtel games rather than the Sky Uk games...pfffftt no Man City for me :(
I'm going out to find a pug and kuck it senseless....
Mitcham said...Hi all, just joined, wont make it up this weekend, but ill be joining you soon, Hammers to win
2-0 over sven's city!!
Unknown said...Whats doin lads? Scotty the mackem here. Are many of yas coming along to catch Sunderland take on the yids before the hammers game? Terry, Chris and myself (Obviously) will be there if anyone wants to come in a bit earlier. Looking forward to seeing you all again for a beer and a good sing.
Ha'way the lads!
said...yea scotty.... finish band prac bout 8pm... should be headin in wif 6-7 bois... be there 9.30ish!!
catch up then...
also heard from my singer the cockney rejects are playin in brissy in dec, and if they do we are on the bill as their support act...
mr west ham bret
said...fingers crossed mate...that would be the shit
esp if the old Plan of Attak was leadin em out...lets hope
said...Oi, achei teu blog pelo google tá bem interessante gostei desse post. Quando der dá uma passada pelo meu blog, é sobre camisetas personalizadas, mostra passo a passo como criar uma camiseta personalizada bem maneira. Se você quiser linkar meu blog no seu eu ficaria agradecido, até mais e sucesso.(If you speak English can see the version in English of the Camiseta Personalizada.If he will be possible add my blog in your blogroll I thankful, bye friend).
Canberra Hammers @ The City Club
Posted on behalf of Danny. I'll be there and a few others should be showing up too.
CANBERRA HAMMERS
WHU v Man City - 11 Aug 07
11.45 pm kick off
Match Live at "The City Club"
Lower Level, Garema centre
Garema Place, Civic
Ph. 6248 8917
Page 'Danny Brosnan' at reception and I will sign you in.
Any probs or questions please Call Danny Brosnan on (02)6127 7203 at work or 0416 053135 after hours or Email at Work: daniel.brosnan@defence.gov.au
hope to see you there....
C'MON U IRONS !!!
dB
CANBERRA HAMMERS
WHU v Man City - 11 Aug 07
11.45 pm kick off
Match Live at "The City Club"
Lower Level, Garema centre
Garema Place, Civic
Ph. 6248 8917
Page 'Danny Brosnan' at reception and I will sign you in.
Any probs or questions please Call Danny Brosnan on (02)6127 7203 at work or 0416 053135 after hours or Email at Work: daniel.brosnan@defence.gov.au
hope to see you there....
C'MON U IRONS !!!
dB
Perth Hammers - West Ham -v- Manchester City
West Ham -v- Manchester City
Saturday August 11, 2007
10 pm kick off
Floreat Athena Football Club, Litis Stadium, Britannia Road, Mt Hawthorn. Free admission - families welcome. {Game will start straight after Sunderland-v-Spurs [7:45pm]}
Saturday August 11, 2007
10 pm kick off
Floreat Athena Football Club, Litis Stadium, Britannia Road, Mt Hawthorn. Free admission - families welcome. {Game will start straight after Sunderland-v-Spurs [7:45pm]}
Adelaide Hammers @ The Rosemont Hotel
msg from Westham5096 (Paul)
we here in Adelaide would like to get together at the Rosemont Hotel in Hindley St, for the first game against Man City. We will be there from about 9pm onwards and would really like to see all the crowd that we had for the end of last season attend so we can get things up and running for the new season.
Thanks from Paul and Kaye here in Adelaide.
we here in Adelaide would like to get together at the Rosemont Hotel in Hindley St, for the first game against Man City. We will be there from about 9pm onwards and would really like to see all the crowd that we had for the end of last season attend so we can get things up and running for the new season.
Thanks from Paul and Kaye here in Adelaide.
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Is there not a better venue in Adelaide showing the game than the Rosemont? I'm a Sydney WHU fan but I've hae to travel around a fair bit with work, and on the odd occasion I have had to try to find a venue showing the game. The Rosemont is a hole, is there really nothing better around?
said...
To Anonymous,dont know how long its been since u have been here and the Rosemont Hotel but it has been refurbished and is definately the place here in Adelaide to watch the football, its big has approx 27 screens 12 full size.We here in Adelaide met there for the last half dozen games and the atmosphere and service was fantastic.All i can say to you is please come and give it another try.If you do decide to come pls come up and say hi would love to have a chat. Cheers Paul
said...
This is a bit of a worry not getting many answers to this post,Will just have to wait and see how many we get.If any Adelaide fans read the post and are coming pls feel free to leave us a msg the mor the merrier.Really want to get Adelaide up and running as well as it obviously is in Brisbane and Sydney.
said...
I'm live in Adelaide, I went to a few of the last remaining games of the season at the Rosemont, good atmosphere havin a few pints with the lads and singing so chants Paul I'll bring a few hammer lads along with me this time, what time is kick off?
said...
Great to hear Mr Coker cya there kickoff is at 11.30pm.Unfortunately Connor the law requires that anyone under 18 must be off the premises at midnight,nothing i can do about that sorry.
Pernunz said...
Unfortunately can't make it this or next saturday due to a couple of birthdays =( I'd come any time I could though. It'd be great to catch up with some Adelaide Hammers Fans.
(Also, what's the dress code like? Do we wear our hammers tops or casualish clothes?)
Unknown said...
Thanks 5096.
Not sure whether to post it here or who to email, but I was wondering if the Rosemont Hotel had a DVD player to possibly arrange something.
During the Uni Holidays I made a video compilation entitled "The Greatest Escape". Basically I was wondering whether if i put it on DVD, we could get it shown before a match. I would put a link here, but youtube deleted it :(
The hammers fans that have seen it have said its inspirational. (Basically, its all the goals/highlights of our comeback with music in the background, edited quite well if i may say so myself)
Cheers
said...
Was just wondering how long it went for? Once i know i can have a word with the Rosemont and see what the chances would be of getting it shown. I would love to have a look at it any way can email it.Keep looking on this site as we will be posting info on the games that we would like to get together.Have added you to my mailing address so will also send you emails with information.Cheers mate Paul
Pernunz said...
http://rapidshare.com/files/44367010/Copy_of_The_Greatest_Escape.avi.html
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click FREE. Then on the next page, after a bunch of buttons, theres a picture with some random letters and numbers. Type those into the box below and click Download via xxxxxxxx.
It goes for 8:57, but keep in mind that I can upgrade the quality if I'm putting it on DVD as I wanted to keep the file small so it wouldn't take long to download.
Greatly Appreciated.
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said...Is there not a better venue in Adelaide showing the game than the Rosemont? I'm a Sydney WHU fan but I've hae to travel around a fair bit with work, and on the odd occasion I have had to try to find a venue showing the game. The Rosemont is a hole, is there really nothing better around?
said...To Anonymous,dont know how long its been since u have been here and the Rosemont Hotel but it has been refurbished and is definately the place here in Adelaide to watch the football, its big has approx 27 screens 12 full size.We here in Adelaide met there for the last half dozen games and the atmosphere and service was fantastic.All i can say to you is please come and give it another try.If you do decide to come pls come up and say hi would love to have a chat. Cheers Paul
said...This is a bit of a worry not getting many answers to this post,Will just have to wait and see how many we get.If any Adelaide fans read the post and are coming pls feel free to leave us a msg the mor the merrier.Really want to get Adelaide up and running as well as it obviously is in Brisbane and Sydney.
said...I'm live in Adelaide, I went to a few of the last remaining games of the season at the Rosemont, good atmosphere havin a few pints with the lads and singing so chants Paul I'll bring a few hammer lads along with me this time, what time is kick off?
said...Great to hear Mr Coker cya there kickoff is at 11.30pm.Unfortunately Connor the law requires that anyone under 18 must be off the premises at midnight,nothing i can do about that sorry.
Pernunz said...Unfortunately can't make it this or next saturday due to a couple of birthdays =( I'd come any time I could though. It'd be great to catch up with some Adelaide Hammers Fans.
(Also, what's the dress code like? Do we wear our hammers tops or casualish clothes?)
Unknown said...Thanks 5096.
Not sure whether to post it here or who to email, but I was wondering if the Rosemont Hotel had a DVD player to possibly arrange something.
During the Uni Holidays I made a video compilation entitled "The Greatest Escape". Basically I was wondering whether if i put it on DVD, we could get it shown before a match. I would put a link here, but youtube deleted it :(
The hammers fans that have seen it have said its inspirational. (Basically, its all the goals/highlights of our comeback with music in the background, edited quite well if i may say so myself)
Cheers
said...Was just wondering how long it went for? Once i know i can have a word with the Rosemont and see what the chances would be of getting it shown. I would love to have a look at it any way can email it.Keep looking on this site as we will be posting info on the games that we would like to get together.Have added you to my mailing address so will also send you emails with information.Cheers mate Paul
Pernunz said...http://rapidshare.com/files/44367010/Copy_of_The_Greatest_Escape.avi.html
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click FREE. Then on the next page, after a bunch of buttons, theres a picture with some random letters and numbers. Type those into the box below and click Download via xxxxxxxx.
It goes for 8:57, but keep in mind that I can upgrade the quality if I'm putting it on DVD as I wanted to keep the file small so it wouldn't take long to download.
Greatly Appreciated.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Every game live on Foxtel
I can confirm that as of tomorrow foxsports active will allow you to watch any 3pm kickoff game by pressing the red button and selecting which match you want to watch. Tomorrow there is a choice of 5 live games.
This is awesome! So we will now have every hammers match live in Australia!
This is awesome! So we will now have every hammers match live in Australia!
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norven munky said...
this is fuggin awesome. I actually made a couple of calls to foxtel the week after the last game kerfuffle last season to ask why they could do this for rugby league but not English Prem but never got to speak to the right guy.
Couple of points from reading this
1) can't record the games from within the interactive choice bizzo.
2) they are promising Saturday & midweek choice but will they also do Sunday's?
3) the article says they can simultaneously broadcast up to 7 games on Sat and midweek full rounds so there is still a chance of not seeing the odd game or 2.
Not quibbling too much, as I say this is shit hot.
Pernunz said...
This is heaps good, BUT
FOXTEL can't show every game because they contractually can't.
You can't record onto iQ, BUT, if you have a DVD recorder (like me =p) you can record. You could also probably record to a VCR. Anyway if you wanted to record, maybe they'll have replays throughout the week of every game?
koala said...
This is Foxtel Footie Heaven....can't believe that we got more live EPL matches down under than they do in England.....hahaha
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norven munky said...this is fuggin awesome. I actually made a couple of calls to foxtel the week after the last game kerfuffle last season to ask why they could do this for rugby league but not English Prem but never got to speak to the right guy.
Couple of points from reading this
1) can't record the games from within the interactive choice bizzo.
2) they are promising Saturday & midweek choice but will they also do Sunday's?
3) the article says they can simultaneously broadcast up to 7 games on Sat and midweek full rounds so there is still a chance of not seeing the odd game or 2.
Not quibbling too much, as I say this is shit hot.
Pernunz said...This is heaps good, BUT
FOXTEL can't show every game because they contractually can't.
You can't record onto iQ, BUT, if you have a DVD recorder (like me =p) you can record. You could also probably record to a VCR. Anyway if you wanted to record, maybe they'll have replays throughout the week of every game?
koala said...This is Foxtel Footie Heaven....can't believe that we got more live EPL matches down under than they do in England.....hahaha
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Neill & Parker - Update
"Lucas unfortunately twisted his knee when blocking a shot in training, and at first we feared that he may have suffered significant damage to his medial ligament," head of physiotherapy George Cooper told the club's official website.
"However, the scan results are far better than predicted and show that there is more damage to the muscles around the knee than the actual medial ligament itself, which has actually sustained only very, very minor damage.
"He has already made fantastic progress since sustaining the injury and will definitely be back in action inside a month.
"He is now working hard alongside Scotty Parker, who is also making excellent progress from his knee injury, and the two of them are really pushing each other, so I'm certain we will see them back in action very soon."
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whubris said...
yah fucking hoo.
In addition to the problems West Ham are facing, half of my bloody fantasy team is now out injured!
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whubris said...yah fucking hoo.
In addition to the problems West Ham are facing, half of my bloody fantasy team is now out injured!
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
FOXTEL INTERACTIVE (Choose your Live game) coming soon to OZ???
A guy on West Ham Online (johnyoz) has stated that FOXTEL are soon going to announce the facility to choose which Saturday 3pm kick off game you want to watch via the interactive feature like they do for Rugby currently.
This would be awesome if true - we'll be able to watch every single hammers game live. Watch this space. :-)
This would be awesome if true - we'll be able to watch every single hammers game live. Watch this space. :-)
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norven munky said...
it may not be done in such a way that it is possible to choose *any* match to watch...that would involve a lot of $$$ on foxtel's part which I can't see them stumping up for.
But it would be pretty sweet.
said...
Magnusson interview in the Guardian.
One of the more endearing facets of Magnusson's character remains his footballing passion. He regularly visits West Ham internet chat sites - as an observer rather than a participant - in an effort to "grasp the mood of the fans. It is very important to know what people are thinking. In football you deal with people and emotions. It's a much more sentimental business than biscuits or money-market shares.
said...
Mr Magnússon is obviously a very astute man, as well as being passionate for the sport, very rich, intelligent, handsome and talented. No wonder he's so popular.
said...
They have confirmed this on total football today. Looks like we will be down the pig and whistle every weekend.
Pernunz said...
I saw it on Total Football last night.
WOW!!!!
Is there enough people at the local hangouts to get them to show our game over others though? Sorry, but I only just turned 18 so I really don't know
TheRedRisky said...
As cool as this is i dont think i could afford to go to the Pig EVERY week :P
Though it does mean ill be able to watch them at home
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norven munky said...it may not be done in such a way that it is possible to choose *any* match to watch...that would involve a lot of $$$ on foxtel's part which I can't see them stumping up for.
But it would be pretty sweet.
said...Magnusson interview in the Guardian.
One of the more endearing facets of Magnusson's character remains his footballing passion. He regularly visits West Ham internet chat sites - as an observer rather than a participant - in an effort to "grasp the mood of the fans. It is very important to know what people are thinking. In football you deal with people and emotions. It's a much more sentimental business than biscuits or money-market shares.
said...Mr Magnússon is obviously a very astute man, as well as being passionate for the sport, very rich, intelligent, handsome and talented. No wonder he's so popular.
said...They have confirmed this on total football today. Looks like we will be down the pig and whistle every weekend.
Pernunz said...I saw it on Total Football last night.
WOW!!!!
Is there enough people at the local hangouts to get them to show our game over others though? Sorry, but I only just turned 18 so I really don't know
TheRedRisky said...As cool as this is i dont think i could afford to go to the Pig EVERY week :P
Though it does mean ill be able to watch them at home
Monday, August 06, 2007
Fat Sam: Dickhead Extraordinaire
So Sam Allardyce has been flapping that enormous gob of his again, and strike me pink if it isn't another load of wank.
"In the end we decided he was under-valued and escalated it and West Ham didn't want to roll with us over what we thought was realistic. So he is back with us - a top player with a squad that is growing. It's life isn't it? He has got a contract. You can go back and get on with it. It is not a hard life is it? It is pressurised, but it is not a hard life. He will come back and do his best and go forward. If anything happens in terms of West Ham increasing their offer then great, but if they don't, they clearly don't value him as highly as we do. They're not as upset as we are with West Ham. That is private and confidential, but if Curbs started it then we are more upset than they are and that is a fact."
"In the end we decided he was under-valued and escalated it and West Ham didn't want to roll with us over what we thought was realistic. So he is back with us - a top player with a squad that is growing. It's life isn't it? He has got a contract. You can go back and get on with it. It is not a hard life is it? It is pressurised, but it is not a hard life. He will come back and do his best and go forward. If anything happens in terms of West Ham increasing their offer then great, but if they don't, they clearly don't value him as highly as we do. They're not as upset as we are with West Ham. That is private and confidential, but if Curbs started it then we are more upset than they are and that is a fact."
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Stu. said...
Fcuk me that man talks bollox. I reckon if we inspected his big gob he'd have a pair of danglers at the back of his throat.
I think this is the best outcome for the Hammers. Dyer can turn it on but paying six million for someone with perennial knee problems plus his ongoing requirement to take liver meds is not good. This has cost the Toon big time, an offered £6m plus the opportunity of shedding somewhere in the region £3m per year in salary from their wage bill.
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Wot a plonker!
Must admit I'm relieved tho', Dyer, although undoubtedly talented is a liablity IMO
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The guy is a grade A cunt!
I'm thinking contract law has been broken here. West Ham made an offer and Newcastle accepted it - that forms a legally binding verbal contract. I honestly think West Ham should persue that - you can't legally accept an offer and then withdraw the acceptance.
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A wise man once told me a verbal contract isnt worth the paper its written on. But it is a cunt act, but he isnt worth it anyway, dont rate him ey
norven munky said...
yeah Dave that's what we want to do..lets sue them for a breaking a valid contract. Not like we've ever done anyfink like that..
Fuck me the whole country hates us enough now lets not make it any worse.
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Fuckin hell munky what they putting in the water over there that's made you so cranky??? Stroppy turd!
norven munky said...
hugging is for hippy faggots...
Maybe I'm cranky cause a) I can't watch the game or b) i'm having fat/sugar withdrawl symptoms in my effort to lose more weight than Dave.
On the up side the beer is good here (no sugar in beer surely?), I won at the Christchurch dog & trot races and the Dundein casino, and the skiing today was da shit*
da shit (copyright) Mr Bret, all rights acknowledged :)
ps Dave can you please record the game for us? cheers
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Stu. said...Fcuk me that man talks bollox. I reckon if we inspected his big gob he'd have a pair of danglers at the back of his throat.
I think this is the best outcome for the Hammers. Dyer can turn it on but paying six million for someone with perennial knee problems plus his ongoing requirement to take liver meds is not good. This has cost the Toon big time, an offered £6m plus the opportunity of shedding somewhere in the region £3m per year in salary from their wage bill.
said...Wot a plonker!
Must admit I'm relieved tho', Dyer, although undoubtedly talented is a liablity IMO
said...The guy is a grade A cunt!
I'm thinking contract law has been broken here. West Ham made an offer and Newcastle accepted it - that forms a legally binding verbal contract. I honestly think West Ham should persue that - you can't legally accept an offer and then withdraw the acceptance.
said...A wise man once told me a verbal contract isnt worth the paper its written on. But it is a cunt act, but he isnt worth it anyway, dont rate him ey
norven munky said...yeah Dave that's what we want to do..lets sue them for a breaking a valid contract. Not like we've ever done anyfink like that..
Fuck me the whole country hates us enough now lets not make it any worse.
said...Fuckin hell munky what they putting in the water over there that's made you so cranky??? Stroppy turd!
norven munky said...hugging is for hippy faggots...
Maybe I'm cranky cause a) I can't watch the game or b) i'm having fat/sugar withdrawl symptoms in my effort to lose more weight than Dave.
On the up side the beer is good here (no sugar in beer surely?), I won at the Christchurch dog & trot races and the Dundein casino, and the skiing today was da shit*
da shit (copyright) Mr Bret, all rights acknowledged :)
ps Dave can you please record the game for us? cheers
Schwarzer in Brisbane Hammers Hat! The elusive photo!
Finally I found a photo of Mark Schwarzer with that Brisbane Hammers hat I put on his head at the pig n whistle. I got it off the book launch official photographer's site (hence the watermark). Anyway was good for a laugh - he took it well! :-)
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Send it to the Sun in England and see if we can get a story going... ha ha
or will people get moody about it
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If you log onto http://www.megsmorrison.com/onlinegallery.html
all of the Photos are on there from all of Schwarzers book launches around Oz. Mind you they want $30 per photo I think? you might get them cheaper if you just buy them and get the email version. Or you could check out the freeeee ones on www.roosroosroos.com.au or http://roosroosroos.com.au/pix/main.php?g2_itemId=632 will take you straight to the gallery.
PS I'm trying to get Juninho to come along to the Pig, if anyone is interested? I'll let you know if it comes off.
whubris said...
mate I'll chuck in five bucks if it means we can stick his head on our banner - what a wind-up! LOL!
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said...Send it to the Sun in England and see if we can get a story going... ha ha
or will people get moody about it
said...If you log onto http://www.megsmorrison.com/onlinegallery.html
all of the Photos are on there from all of Schwarzers book launches around Oz. Mind you they want $30 per photo I think? you might get them cheaper if you just buy them and get the email version. Or you could check out the freeeee ones on www.roosroosroos.com.au or http://roosroosroos.com.au/pix/main.php?g2_itemId=632 will take you straight to the gallery.
PS I'm trying to get Juninho to come along to the Pig, if anyone is interested? I'll let you know if it comes off.
whubris said...mate I'll chuck in five bucks if it means we can stick his head on our banner - what a wind-up! LOL!
Hammers 2 - 1 Roma
Yes you did read it right - unless you read it that we lost cos we didn't we won! Second half goals from Dean Ashton & Linda McCartney turned around a first half deficit after Guily opened the scoring in the 13th Minute.
Can't say too much about the game as I haven't seen it but quite a result and a confidence booster going into the new season.
West Ham United: Green (Wright 46); Neill, Ferdinand (Gabbidon 86), Upson, McCartney; Ljungberg (Pantsil 74), Bowyer (Cole 86), Noble, Boa Morte (Etherington 28); Zamora (Ashton 46), Bellamy (Mullins 78). Subs unused: Spector, Collins, Walker, Davenport, Reid.
AS Roma: Curci, Panucci, Mexes, Aquilani (Vucinic 70), Totti (Nonda 77), Taddei (Alvarez 77), Giuly (Pit 84), De Rossi (Barusso 77), Esposito (Brighi 56), Tonetto, Kuffour (Cassetti 46, Rosi 60). Subs unused: Bertagnoli, Andreolli.
Att: 26,425
Can't say too much about the game as I haven't seen it but quite a result and a confidence booster going into the new season.
West Ham United: Green (Wright 46); Neill, Ferdinand (Gabbidon 86), Upson, McCartney; Ljungberg (Pantsil 74), Bowyer (Cole 86), Noble, Boa Morte (Etherington 28); Zamora (Ashton 46), Bellamy (Mullins 78). Subs unused: Spector, Collins, Walker, Davenport, Reid.
AS Roma: Curci, Panucci, Mexes, Aquilani (Vucinic 70), Totti (Nonda 77), Taddei (Alvarez 77), Giuly (Pit 84), De Rossi (Barusso 77), Esposito (Brighi 56), Tonetto, Kuffour (Cassetti 46, Rosi 60). Subs unused: Bertagnoli, Andreolli.
Att: 26,425
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Tevez Move A Reality
I'm sure everyone knows but for the sake of completeness I thought I'd better post it.
We have agreed to transfer Carlos Tevez's registration for a fee of 2m.
It has been a long roller coaster saga since it began on transfer deadline day last August and I'm sure everyone is happy that the uncertaintly is now over and we can get back to focusing on the start of the season.
However I'd like to say that I loved watching Carlitos play and admired the 110% he put in during every single minute he was on the pitch. He provided some magic moments not least of which was his drought breaking goal against the yids and his celebration after. It had me running around my living room like a nut job with tears in my eyes
cheers Carlos.
We have agreed to transfer Carlos Tevez's registration for a fee of 2m.
It has been a long roller coaster saga since it began on transfer deadline day last August and I'm sure everyone is happy that the uncertaintly is now over and we can get back to focusing on the start of the season.
However I'd like to say that I loved watching Carlitos play and admired the 110% he put in during every single minute he was on the pitch. He provided some magic moments not least of which was his drought breaking goal against the yids and his celebration after. It had me running around my living room like a nut job with tears in my eyes
cheers Carlos.
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Thursday, August 02, 2007
Seasons Expectations
After the dramas of last season and given the current team what are your expectations for this season?
For me I think the teams shaping up ok. Still think we need another striker, a creative midfielder and a LB. However, whether we get any other new players or not I'd still expect us to be pretty competitive this season.
Seems to me that Curbs is trying to develop a solid side and something to build on in the future, which I'm happy with.
Given the current team I'd be happy with a mid-table to top half finish and TBH I think anything less would not be good. Any thoughts?
For me I think the teams shaping up ok. Still think we need another striker, a creative midfielder and a LB. However, whether we get any other new players or not I'd still expect us to be pretty competitive this season.
Seems to me that Curbs is trying to develop a solid side and something to build on in the future, which I'm happy with.
Given the current team I'd be happy with a mid-table to top half finish and TBH I think anything less would not be good. Any thoughts?
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TheRedRisky said...
Ill have to agree with both of you mid-table to top half. Of course ill take anything better :p
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ill be happy if we beat the teams we are meant to...mid table and comfortable wins against the lowers teams....unlike last year
we need another mid ball player yeah
and keeping our run of victories over manu and arse going
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I honestly believe that Curbs has built a squad that can make the top 8.Shame about the Frenchies injury already.Agree that we need a decent LB.But overall i think there is quite a bit of competition in most positions, which is good.Expecting good things this season Starting with Man City.CMON U HAMMERS
whubris said...
as long as we're not battling relegation, I couldn't handle any more of that. I'd be a happy with a season of quiet accomplishment with regular top 8 finishes in the following seasons.
norven munky said...
I'll be happy if a) we never at any stage appear in danger of relegation and b) Ashton doesn't have any reoccurrence of the injury and proves he is England class!
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TheRedRisky said...Ill have to agree with both of you mid-table to top half. Of course ill take anything better :p
said...ill be happy if we beat the teams we are meant to...mid table and comfortable wins against the lowers teams....unlike last year
we need another mid ball player yeah
and keeping our run of victories over manu and arse going
said...I honestly believe that Curbs has built a squad that can make the top 8.Shame about the Frenchies injury already.Agree that we need a decent LB.But overall i think there is quite a bit of competition in most positions, which is good.Expecting good things this season Starting with Man City.CMON U HAMMERS
whubris said...as long as we're not battling relegation, I couldn't handle any more of that. I'd be a happy with a season of quiet accomplishment with regular top 8 finishes in the following seasons.
norven munky said...I'll be happy if a) we never at any stage appear in danger of relegation and b) Ashton doesn't have any reoccurrence of the injury and proves he is England class!
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Norwich vs West Ham - Live on Setanta Wed 1st August
The Norwich friendly this week is live on setanta sports.
4:30am is a little early for the pig n whistle but the game is replayed at 15:45pm so make your excuses to get off work early (I'm "going to the doctor") and join me for a beer at the pig n whistle. I'm going to stay away from the score and watch it as live - Look forward to seeing anybody who wishes to join me :-)
Pig n Whistle
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Brisbane
4:30am is a little early for the pig n whistle but the game is replayed at 15:45pm so make your excuses to get off work early (I'm "going to the doctor") and join me for a beer at the pig n whistle. I'm going to stay away from the score and watch it as live - Look forward to seeing anybody who wishes to join me :-)
Pig n Whistle
123 Eagle St
Brisbane
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TheRedRisky said...
Seeing as its Setanta does it mean i have to pay???
Ill go if i dont have to. THough i wont be drinking much
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Can anyone confirm that the game is definatley being shown on Setanta? iIt doesn't say anything on the Setanta website
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Anonymous - no offense but what the fuck is this thread about if it is not confirmation?
David Lewis sent me a text on Saturday advising me that it would be on.
Other Anon - I assume they will be showing it in the usual Hakaoh club in Sydney but give them a call to confirm.
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Dave - with respect, this is not confirmation. If the Setanta site says nothing at all (and neither does David Lewis's site) then hiow can it be confirmed?
If anyone else came on this site and wstated that West Ham are going to sign so and so, you would ask them to quote their source or seek some sort of confimation. When it comes to getting up at 4 in the morning to watch a game of football, I want to be sure that the game is going to be shown...
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Anon - before I continue this conversation with you could you please let me know who you are and where you're based in Oz?
I do not know what other cities are doing but in Brisbane we are not getting up at 4am to watch it as I said I am going to watch the 15:45 replay and anybody in Brisbane is welcome to join me. :-)
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Dave,
My name is John O and I'm based in Sydney. I've tried signing up before but I've had dramas using my work PC (hence the anon post)
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John O - no worries mate - you signed off as John O on the first anon & not the second so I didn't realise you were the same person.
Hope the Sydney information is useful - I phoned DPL today to find out for you and he said the Hakoah will be showing it for sure. David Lewis doesn't always have time to update his site which is why there is nothing on there. But just so you know I wouldn't post that a game was on Setanta if it wasn't mate :-) As for Setanta's site - I don't think they've updated their schedule - the rights were only acquired at the weekend as far as I'm aware.
I wasn't trying to be a smart arse when I commented about the confirmation but I was a little confused why you didn't beleive me and how I had not already given the information that it was definately on or reason to doubt.
As for signing up you don't really need to - if you select other rather than anonymous you can put your name so we know who is posting. :-) Best to do so cos it get's confusing which anon is which or if 2 anons are the same person if you follow what I mean lol.
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Sorry John just to add the Hakoah will be open for the 15:45 replay not the 4:30 live coverage. I'd hate for you to go down there first thing and be dissappointed :-)
Stu. said...
Anybody seen the Guardian article talking about the Irons signing eidur from Barcelona?
http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2138155,00.html
beggers said...
Phew, glad that's all sorted. Was looking grim for a while, thought an Anon V Dave death match was immanent :)
Anyway, can't make it unfortunately, busier than a Japanese beaver at work otherwise I'd be there.
Hadn't seen the article Stu, but his name has been bantered around for sometime now. Would be nice if it happens.
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Stu - I have seen the link but I think we'll wait and see if anything more concrete comes of it. I think paying 9M for a player with a knee injury might be a bit silly though. They might see how serious that is first.
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not too sure mate, depends on when i finish work....and shit....ill try but by no means am definate
Stu. said...
He's got previous with knee knack too. If it is true it shows we mean business.
Just hope that contracts too entice players of this caliber aren't too out of proportion and that they have some kind of contingency in them.
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Thanks Dave,
Will be at the Hakoah with bells on!!
Didn't mean any offence with not trusting the information. Sometimes you see some crap written on some of the other WHU fan sites. I'll learn to be more trusting :)
Dave said...
So it was just myself, Risky Chris & Mark last night. Good to see you lads.
Quick summary of the game. Very fluid performance and quite reassuring for the new season. The first half was a powerhouse performance with lots of slick passing and quick movement.
A fantastic through ball from LBM released spector on the left to unleash a powerful neat finish at the far post to make it one nil. After several close chances West Ham made it 2 after LMBs deflected shot found it's way to Ashton who made no mistake with the finish from just outside the 6 yeard box.
The second half saw a couple of changes with Collins & Neill leaving the field to be replaced by Davenport & McCartney. The defensive reshuffle showed a few frailties as they failed to match the confidence shown by the reassured back line of the first half. On 55 minutes Norwich found a way through with a well worked cross and headed goal. A very good preseason friendly. BTW - Bellamy came on late - his touch looked a little rusty but boy is the lad quick. No sign of Ljungberg unfortunately.
Team
Green, Neill (McCartney 45), Spector, Collins (Davenport 45), Upson, LBM (Etherington 65), Noble, Mullins, Bowyer, Ashton (Cole 70), Zamora (Bellamy 65).
Think that covers all the subs - can't remmeber.
beggers said...
Cheers for the link Vegas.
Some very nice passing going on there. Thought we looked fucking great!
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TheRedRisky said...Seeing as its Setanta does it mean i have to pay???
Ill go if i dont have to. THough i wont be drinking much
said...Can anyone confirm that the game is definatley being shown on Setanta? iIt doesn't say anything on the Setanta website
said...Anonymous - no offense but what the fuck is this thread about if it is not confirmation?
David Lewis sent me a text on Saturday advising me that it would be on.
Other Anon - I assume they will be showing it in the usual Hakaoh club in Sydney but give them a call to confirm.
said...Dave - with respect, this is not confirmation. If the Setanta site says nothing at all (and neither does David Lewis's site) then hiow can it be confirmed?
If anyone else came on this site and wstated that West Ham are going to sign so and so, you would ask them to quote their source or seek some sort of confimation. When it comes to getting up at 4 in the morning to watch a game of football, I want to be sure that the game is going to be shown...
said...Anon - before I continue this conversation with you could you please let me know who you are and where you're based in Oz?
I do not know what other cities are doing but in Brisbane we are not getting up at 4am to watch it as I said I am going to watch the 15:45 replay and anybody in Brisbane is welcome to join me. :-)
said...Dave,
My name is John O and I'm based in Sydney. I've tried signing up before but I've had dramas using my work PC (hence the anon post)
said...John O - no worries mate - you signed off as John O on the first anon & not the second so I didn't realise you were the same person.
Hope the Sydney information is useful - I phoned DPL today to find out for you and he said the Hakoah will be showing it for sure. David Lewis doesn't always have time to update his site which is why there is nothing on there. But just so you know I wouldn't post that a game was on Setanta if it wasn't mate :-) As for Setanta's site - I don't think they've updated their schedule - the rights were only acquired at the weekend as far as I'm aware.
I wasn't trying to be a smart arse when I commented about the confirmation but I was a little confused why you didn't beleive me and how I had not already given the information that it was definately on or reason to doubt.
As for signing up you don't really need to - if you select other rather than anonymous you can put your name so we know who is posting. :-) Best to do so cos it get's confusing which anon is which or if 2 anons are the same person if you follow what I mean lol.
said...Sorry John just to add the Hakoah will be open for the 15:45 replay not the 4:30 live coverage. I'd hate for you to go down there first thing and be dissappointed :-)
Stu. said...Anybody seen the Guardian article talking about the Irons signing eidur from Barcelona?
http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2138155,00.html
beggers said...Phew, glad that's all sorted. Was looking grim for a while, thought an Anon V Dave death match was immanent :)
Anyway, can't make it unfortunately, busier than a Japanese beaver at work otherwise I'd be there.
Hadn't seen the article Stu, but his name has been bantered around for sometime now. Would be nice if it happens.
said...Stu - I have seen the link but I think we'll wait and see if anything more concrete comes of it. I think paying 9M for a player with a knee injury might be a bit silly though. They might see how serious that is first.
said...not too sure mate, depends on when i finish work....and shit....ill try but by no means am definate
Stu. said...He's got previous with knee knack too. If it is true it shows we mean business.
Just hope that contracts too entice players of this caliber aren't too out of proportion and that they have some kind of contingency in them.
said...Thanks Dave,
Will be at the Hakoah with bells on!!
Didn't mean any offence with not trusting the information. Sometimes you see some crap written on some of the other WHU fan sites. I'll learn to be more trusting :)
Dave said...So it was just myself, Risky Chris & Mark last night. Good to see you lads.
Quick summary of the game. Very fluid performance and quite reassuring for the new season. The first half was a powerhouse performance with lots of slick passing and quick movement.
A fantastic through ball from LBM released spector on the left to unleash a powerful neat finish at the far post to make it one nil. After several close chances West Ham made it 2 after LMBs deflected shot found it's way to Ashton who made no mistake with the finish from just outside the 6 yeard box.
The second half saw a couple of changes with Collins & Neill leaving the field to be replaced by Davenport & McCartney. The defensive reshuffle showed a few frailties as they failed to match the confidence shown by the reassured back line of the first half. On 55 minutes Norwich found a way through with a well worked cross and headed goal. A very good preseason friendly. BTW - Bellamy came on late - his touch looked a little rusty but boy is the lad quick. No sign of Ljungberg unfortunately.
Team
Green, Neill (McCartney 45), Spector, Collins (Davenport 45), Upson, LBM (Etherington 65), Noble, Mullins, Bowyer, Ashton (Cole 70), Zamora (Bellamy 65).
Think that covers all the subs - can't remmeber.
beggers said...Cheers for the link Vegas.
Some very nice passing going on there. Thought we looked fucking great!
