Sir Alf
12:10 Tue Nov 24
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Dont worry lads, the wafer thin depth of the squad in certain areas ( central midfield, forwards ) should, if West Ham tradition is followed, mean a couple of injuries followed by a struggle for results.
We are coping ( just ) without Antonio but an injury to Rice, Soucek or Ogbonna, 2 of them or all of them and we are probably buggered.
So need Moyesino to have another couple of windows to strengthen the squad and this season just got to hope we avoid injuries. So far so good.
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zebthecat
12:35 Tue Nov 24
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We are difficult to beat but not in a dull as ditchwater BFS respect the point way. Even with our current defensive formation we have a genuine goal threat on the break with the likes of Bowen, Antonio, Fornals, Soucek and now Benrehama. We also get more players up the pitch faster than we ever did in those days. Sort of the Leicester model.
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zebthecat
12:38 Tue Nov 24
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A striker with out and out pace (who can also cross) would suit this system perfectly.
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Alfs
2:08 Tue Nov 24
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I think any team on the planet would like such a striker, Zeb. They're a rare beast though.
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Darby_
2:32 Tue Nov 24
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We’ve averaged almost two goals a game this season, which is perfectly respectable. But I still think we’re probably a little more defensive than we need to be.
We’re playing 541 because we needed to to get through the tough run, and it’s continued to work well, so we haven’t changed it. I suspect it’ll probably take an unexpected loss before Moyes tries something more adventurous.
Rushing Antonio back in the past has made his injury worse, so I wouldn’t do it now. But eventually I’d like to see him and Haller play together.
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Kaiser Zoso
9:57 Tue Nov 24
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It's not really 5 across the back though, is it Darbs?
It's 3 unless we are defending, and Arthur and Coufal drop in to cover the wings.
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angryprumphs
10:23 Tue Nov 24
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I agree, most of the time we are 3-4-2-1.
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Lato
10:48 Tue Nov 24
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I don't think we are boring, 2015-16 Leicester played exactly the way we are and hitting teams on the break and winning 1-0. I am not suggesting we will win the Premiership just enjoy it. The good thing is the players all look fitter than we have had for years and not blowing out of their arses after 75 minutes.
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ray winstone
10:52 Tue Nov 24
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Lato 10:48 Tue Nov 24
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Darby_
11:09 Tue Nov 24
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I dunno. All I mean by 541 is that we play 5 defenders, which we do. Coufal definitely isn't a midfielder. I'm not using it to capture what we do on the field which is a bit more complicated, with someone like Cressers playing completely different roles in defense and attack.
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the exile
11:36 Tue Nov 24
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Lato - the main difference between us and that Leicester side is that we are not generally quick on the break, though ironically, the one game this season where we were really good on the break was at Leicester. We're certainly a bit quicker when Antonio is playing and it will be interesting to see how our attacking play develops if/when Benrahma gets into the side.
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,
11:40 Tue Nov 24
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The difference between us and the Leicester that won the EPL is that they had Vardy, Kante and Mahrez to name but three of a squad over excelling itself.
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eusebiovic
12:01 Tue Nov 24
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1-0 away wins are absolutely fine by me
A little more expansive at Home
Lovely Jubbly
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Kaiser Zoso
12:12 Tue Nov 24
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The two 1-0 wins were against the worst two teams in the division.
I don't like being doom and gloom generally, but we could struggle even more against Villa and the six December fixtures.
We need Antonio back, and we need a similar player up front as cover or competition for Antonio. The other bloke is useless for the way we play.
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Northern Sold
12:29 Tue Nov 24
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Last 2 games... hard working... defensively very sound... however not really that exiting... but enough for 2 wins... it would have had the Walrus purring calling it football perfection...
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