Author Topic: Premier League Fixtures Gameweek 15 (December 4th-6th 2021) (Read 36100 times)

newterp · « **Reply #160 on:** December 4, 2021, 01:51:25 pm »

Quote from: RedSamba on December 4, 2021, 01:47:16 pm

meh, it will end 2-4 chelsea

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #161 on:** December 4, 2021, 01:51:36 pm »

Everything feels so last ditch for WHU. Haven’t got the legs to get to Chelsea players in wide areas it feels like.

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #162 on:** December 4, 2021, 01:51:38 pm »

What is the APLT score for Chelsea here today?

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #163 on:** December 4, 2021, 01:51:58 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on December 4, 2021, 01:41:40 pm

Is there a reason West Ham aren’t like rabid animals around Chelsea players like they were v us?

No reason because they weren't. They played similarly to how they are today, numbers behind the ball, trying to break and close spaces to break down attacks. We were undone by set pieces and stepping out a yard too slow when they looked to hit us on the counter, Chelsea look VERY vulnerable here falling for similar tricks on the break.

The thing is Chelsea set up with a completely different defensive shape and the 3 CBs gives West Ham something to think about when they look to counter

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #164 on:** December 4, 2021, 01:53:46 pm »

If Loftus Cheek had more quality in terms of final ball Chelsea would have had a lot more joy today

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #165 on:** December 4, 2021, 01:54:00 pm »

Quote from: jckliew on December 4, 2021, 01:47:23 pm

Bowen is pretty Good, isn't he?

You can't beat a bit of Bully.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #166 on:** December 4, 2021, 01:54:41 pm »

Do not give Hudson Odoi time on the ball ffs

jckliew · « **Reply #167 on:** December 4, 2021, 01:56:21 pm »

Antonio is so weak

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #168 on:** December 4, 2021, 01:57:58 pm »

Quote from: jckliew on December 4, 2021, 01:56:21 pm

Antonio is so weak

He hasn't got a very good first touch, should be killing those zipping in balls to him feet and holding it up.

oojason · « **Reply #169 on:** December 4, 2021, 01:59:52 pm »

West Ham [2] - 2 Chelsea; Bowen on 56' - https://streamwo.com/file/61ab6a61d64a5 & https://juststream.live/LustierGalenaEthnic

deano2727 · « **Reply #170 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:00:30 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on December 4, 2021, 01:50:43 pm

I don’t find that tough to admit

I find tough to accept United were racking up titles v Norwich and Villa in the 90’s and we have to fight these and city with the team weve finally got

That is rather aggravating

Yeah, it is a bit shite, although it does make winning the title that bit sweeter.

It says a lot for us as a club that there is nobody better than us in this league. That said, City and Chelsea are probably on the same level as us, even if neither are as thrilling to watch.

Jm55 · « **Reply #171 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:00:53 pm »

Quote from: Yosser0_0 on December 4, 2021, 01:33:37 pm

I'm imagining Big Dick Nick's mid-term school report of 'Must try harder'. Then the end of term report with 'Nick has made big improvements in his attitude and effort - well done!'.

You’ve just described Divock Origi.

Mostly fuck about, but now and then do something brilliant.

rushyman · « **Reply #172 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:01:07 pm »

Is he really trying to run a hammy off….

Guz-kop · « **Reply #173 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:02:52 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on December 4, 2021, 01:41:40 pm

Is there a reason West Ham aren’t like rabid animals around Chelsea players like they were v us?

Don't think it was all that against us. We dealt with it quite well first half. They sat deep and tried to hit us on the break. They live for set pieces and scored 2 against us. They're a decent side but it's not going to work every week against top teams. Hopefully they can at least hold on here but who knows

Jm55 · « **Reply #174 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:04:05 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on December 4, 2021, 01:50:43 pm

I don’t find that tough to admit

I find tough to accept United were racking up titles v Norwich and Villa in the 90’s and we have to fight these and city with the team weve finally got

That is rather aggravating

To be fair they were also up against Wenger’s Arsenal in the latter part of the 90s, but yeah, the level has increased massively. If you put our team in those leagues we’d have cleaned up.

rushyman · « **Reply #175 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:04:17 pm »

Quote from: RyanBabel19 on December 4, 2021, 01:51:58 pm

No reason because they weren't. They played similarly to how they are today, numbers behind the ball, trying to break and close spaces to break down attacks. We were undone by set pieces and stepping out a yard too slow when they looked to hit us on the counter, Chelsea look VERY vulnerable here falling for similar tricks on the break.

The thing is Chelsea set up with a completely different defensive shape and the 3 CBs gives West Ham something to think about when they look to counter

I agree but there is no way they have the same intensity off the ball

Not a chance. Go and watch it back if you like

Was like they had 30 players on the pitch

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #176 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:04:57 pm »

Fuck!!!!

Dave McCoy · « **Reply #177 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:05:15 pm »

Gah, almost.

FiSh77 · « **Reply #178 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:05:20 pm »

How the fuck did he miss that

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #179 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:05:35 pm »

Arghh he's got to score.

jckliew · « **Reply #180 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:05:51 pm »

Miss!

lamonti · « **Reply #181 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:06:00 pm »

Tell you what this is an excellent game of football. Really impressed by West Ham. Fear Chelsea will find a winner.

Coolie High · « **Reply #182 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:06:03 pm »

Bowen is quality, looks like a Liverpool wide forward.

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #183 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:06:12 pm »

Good move just couldn’t get there, needed Crouch to be on the end of it

Tonyh8su · « **Reply #184 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:06:12 pm »

He’s gotta score there I can’t believe he’s missed!!!

Sir Capon of Debaser · « **Reply #185 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:06:14 pm »

Fucks sake. Waht a chance

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #186 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:07:08 pm »

They have had a good go West Ham and that's what you want to see. They are also showing that you can get at this Chelsea defence as well.

newterp · « **Reply #187 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:07:12 pm »

It was a really hard chance - he was making up a lot of ground to just get there.

kloppismydad · « **Reply #188 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:07:31 pm »

Bowen reminds me a lot of Shaqiri, although he will cost significantly more than Big Shaq did when we signed him!

RedSamba · « **Reply #189 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:07:33 pm »

here it comes

lamonti · « **Reply #190 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:08:03 pm »

Quote from: Coolie High on December 4, 2021, 02:06:03 pm

Bowen is quality, looks like a Liverpool wide forward.

Widespread — near-universal — baulking when he was linked on the Transfer thread during the summer.

Magix · « **Reply #191 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:08:46 pm »

Can see why we have some interest in Bowen.

Lastrador · « **Reply #192 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:08:50 pm »

Quote from: a little break on December 4, 2021, 02:06:12 pm

He’s gotta score there I can’t believe he’s missed!!!

It wasn’t that easy, the pass was very hard and he was too far. He did well even reaching the ball.

Coolie High · « **Reply #193 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:08:56 pm »

Quote from: kloppismydad on December 4, 2021, 02:07:31 pm

Bowen reminds me a lot of Shaqiri, although he will cost significantly more than Big Shaq did when we signed him!

Yep a quicker harder working Shaqiri, probably less quality technically though.

Stockholm Syndrome · « **Reply #194 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:09:16 pm »

Quote from: kloppismydad on December 4, 2021, 02:07:31 pm

Bowen reminds me a lot of Shaqiri, although he will cost significantly more than Big Shaq did when we signed him!

To be fair he is a bit younger than Shaq when we got him, and really not as expensive as one would think (it was 36 mil if I remember right, which seems pretty good value honestly)

Edit: actually maybe not, just Shaq had been around so long when we got him I thought for sure he was like 28/29

lamonti · « **Reply #195 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:09:48 pm »

Chelsea so impressive how they've been able to crank the pressure back up after both equalisers too.

Coolie High · « **Reply #196 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:10:31 pm »

Quote from: lamonti on December 4, 2021, 02:08:03 pm

Widespread — near-universal — baulking when he was linked on the Transfer thread during the summer.

Yeah I wasn’t the most enthused myself, but I guess this is why we have the best transfer committee around a lot of our targets/signings quality isn’t always apparent to the naked untrained eye.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #197 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:11:29 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on December 4, 2021, 02:04:17 pm

I agree but there is no way they have the same intensity off the ball

Not a chance. Go and watch it back if you like

Was like they had 30 players on the pitch

Mate being honest I will rewatch but they really weren't that good from memory. They outplayed us, but we were poor so they didn't need to be out of this world. I've seen one side play against us 'like they had 30 players on the pitch' this season and it was not West Ham. They earned their win but it wasn't a pressing monsters, high intensity, dogfight performance. They just game with a gameplan and executed well, they've done the same here but they aren't playing us, they're playing 5 at the back which requires a different skillset

JackWard33 · « **Reply #198 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:11:56 pm »

I continue to be amazed people rate Bowen - he’s such a mediocre player. Not technically great, makes really bad decisions constantly
Don’t believe we’re interested in him or that he’ll ever play at a bigger club than West Ham

lamonti · « **Reply #199 on:** December 4, 2021, 02:13:07 pm »

Quote from: JackWard33 on December 4, 2021, 02:11:56 pm

I continue to be amazed people rate Bowen - he’s such a mediocre player. Not technically great, makes really bad decisions constantly
Don’t believe we’re interested in him or that he’ll ever play at a bigger club than West Ham

Klopp rates him.