Firstly the tribute to the late Dylan Tombides was truly moving; moments such as that really do put everything into perspective and captivate the human soul.
The performance at Upton Park in the defeat to Crystal Palace however lacked everything needed to win football matches at his level.
I felt in the first half West Ham were the better side; they dominated possession for large periods with Mark Noble pulling the strings as usual, however that lack of cutting edge which has been an incredibly frustrating facet of West Ham’s play this season was there for one and all too see yet again.
The problem still remains that West Ham are far too one dimensional; we either hoof the ball up to Andy Carroll in the hope that he will knock it down/flick it on or we get the ball wide and whip crosses into the box in the hope that Carroll will thunder a header into the back of the net. If neither of these tactics work we simply have no alternative, no plan b, no nothing.
Whilst the home side at least threatened on occasion during the 1st half, during the 2nd however it was all to easy for Palace, the ‘pressure’ West Ham exerted on the South Londoners lacked the kind of quality needed to break down the Eagles’ stoic defence.
There were too many average performances on Saturday afternoon, strange when you consider that the break to Dubai a few weeks back was meant to refresh and reinvigorate this Hammers squad. Yet it was the visitors who looked fresher and whilst in my opinion their penalty winner was a bit soft (Cameron Jerome showing Matt Jarvis how to make the most of any contact in the box) we simply didn’t do enough especially in the 2nd half to warrant anything from the game.
I still find it incredible that despite the lack of quality we possess in the attacking third someone like Ravel Morrison could just be farmed out to QPR; the home side were crying out for his pace, dynamism, trickery and goal threat.
West Ham will stay up this season, seven points clear of the drop zone with just three games remaining virtually guarantees it. In the summer however a major clear out will be needed because this current squad simply isn’t good enough, especially in the final third.
As for the manager…I understand those that want him out, tickets at Upton Park aren’t cheap and more often than not the football has been pretty dire this season. However as history tells us sack Sam Allardyce at your peril because you could well slip into league below; Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers and Newcastle United fans can attest to this.
The tragic death of Dylan Tombides puts everything into perspective and I feel the best tribute of all; is how fans of all clubs could put aside rivalries and tribalism and come together for this inspirational young man taken from us too soon.
if we are going to have a clear out start with fat sam
Then make it happen. Stage a rally at the ground after West Ham’s last home match v Spurs
When Sam responded to the post match interiewer in regards West Ham fans booing him (not the team). His respose was like, well he’s quite used to it from everywhere he’s managed a club, whether it was Bolton, Blackburn or Newcastle, they all booed him him, let alone West Ham. I wonder why Sam??? There is a familiar pattern here eh???
When the manager responded to the post match interiewer in regards West Ham fans booing him (not the team). His respose was like, well he’s quite used to it from everywhere he’s managed a club, whether it was Bolton, Blackburn or Newcastle, they all booed him him, let alone West Ham. I wonder why??? There is a familiar pattern here wherever you take your sh*te football eh SA? but even if West Ham lose all of their remaining 3 games, then the 18th & 19th, placed teams would have to win all 3 of their last 3 games, but 20th placed Sunderland would only need to win 3 out of its last 4 games. I am sorry SA but that is not a very good reference to continue as West Ham’s manager, plus as a spectacle, the West Ham performances under your guidance are shocking, frustrating & depressing to watch, as well watching a West Ham team feebly falling over the line, & hopefully, which is more than you deserve, to finish just above the relegation margin. This is what you have reduced our club to! BFS has the hide of a Rhinocerous!
Yes, start with SA & AC. When the manager responded to the post match interviewer in regards West Ham fans booing him (not the team). His response was like, well he’s quite used to it from everywhere he’s managed a club, whether it was Bolton, Blackburn or Newcastle, they all booed him, let alone West Ham. I wonder why??? There is a familiar pattern here wherever you take your style of football eh SA? but even if West Ham lose all of their remaining 3 games, then the 18th & 19th, placed teams would have to win all 3 of their last 3 games, but 20th placed Sunderland would only need to win 3 out of its last 4 games. I am sorry SA but that is not a very good reference to continue as West Ham’s manager, plus as a spectacle, the West Ham performances under your guidance are shocking, frustrating & depressing to watch, as well watching a West Ham team feebly falling over the line, & hopefully, which is more than you deserve, to finish just above the relegation margin. This is what you have reduced our club to! BFS has the hide of a Rhinoceros!
I will sweep aside all bleating about the dross I have just watched,and try to pay tribute to the inspirational,unassuming and totally all round impressive soul Dylan Tombides,seems,I hope his family and loved ones will one day be ok and able to smile about this young man’s influence on a lot of people in a positive way x Love and deepest sympathy from a Fan of football and more importantly Goodness RIP
Another poor performance and yes I still worry about relegation. We have some decent players at the club and with some good buys and a bit of dead wood pruning would have a squad capable of being mid table and maybe a bit more. What is holding us back, the manager and his tactics. I think Allardyce will always play the same way whatever players he has and next season will be a repeat of this. Is his ‘never relegated’ reputation worth it? I think a lot of fans including me would take the gamble and bring a new manager in. Let players express themselves, bring back Ravel and at least have a go. This current set up is depressing!