Turning to all things West Ham, Potter said he is trying to build foundations for a successful team, bringing the team together and finding a way forward. He has certainly made some good progress in the short time he has been at the club, but the Palace result and performance just shows how much work he needs to do. The players are struggling with confidence and will need some work from Potter in the coming weeks and months, whilst he tries to work with what was left for him by Lopetigui.
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West Ham Utd 3 Fulham 2 14th January 2025
The chanting and singing and atmosphere was electric as the crowd seemed to anticipate a better performance under the new gaffer and we were not to be disappointed. That new manager bounce had rippled through the fans and it helped build an atmosphere as the game started.
West Ham Utd 0 Liverpool 5 29th December 2024
Turning my attention towards West Ham Utd, the right team is clearly not in place, and this gives right to the top of the club’s hierarchy. The manager, I believe, is not the right person to turn this around and no new manager will whilst the club is run as it is now. Yes, some of the players have to have a long hard look at themselves, but there are some who are not up for the fight and not the right fit for the team. If J-Lo is sacked, and I think he will, Potter – who seems to be waiting in the wings, may be able to get the team player better together, but our future is still anchored down by owners who will continue to hold us back as a club.
West Ham Utd 2 Wolvers 1 9th December 2024
Step up Bowen, with an amazing individual goal, twisting in and out of defenders to thump the ball beyond Johnstone in what was a frenetic spell of football. The total opposite from the paint drying first half!
West Ham Utd 2 Arsenal 5 30th November 2024
Well, what can we say? A first half performance that seemed like to halves where we were literally all over the place, lacking communication and cohesion with a midfield that conceded space and a defence that made it too easy for Arsenal to score 3 goals in 30mins! No wonder fans were getting up from their seats and going to an early half time drink.
West Ham Utd 0 Everton 0 Saturday 9th November 2024
I was talking to my brother before the game that we need to be the 12th man for the team, urging the players on and singing and chanting to give them the support that could inspire them to play. But it was so tough to do that throughout this match. As fans, we also need something from the team, something to cheer about and to get us behind the team, the players have that responsibility and when you arrive at the game, you expect some commitment and effort and desire to win. It’s a two way relationship between the fans and the players.
West Ham Utd 2 Manchester United 1 27th October 2024
Bowen, to be fair, showed incredible composure to block out this unnecessary chaos and steady himself to place the ball beyond Onana and send the crowd into ecstasy as we all believed we had earned a victory with a second half performance that showed us what we have been missing for too long.
West Ham Utd v Ipswich Town Saturday 5th October 2024
Bowen steps up to become provider for an easy tap in for Paqueta to finish the match, who then celebrates with Bowen by ‘cleaning’ his left boot. 4 goals, four difference celebrations by four different goal scorers. No wonder the crowd were celebrating and the atmosphere was rocking.
Can we panic now?
New players, new manager, same outcome? There’s a lot of chatter about how we haven’t improved since last season despite an excellent summer transfer window, but the performance was a worry – it felt disjointed and the players didn’t seem to know each other – much like our son’s cricket team. We didn’t stand a chance against a solid Chelsea side that gave no prisoners, especially against a team lacking any fight.
West Ham Utd v Aston Villa Saturday 17th August 2024
Julen’s preparations have also been very last minute in respect of bedding in new players into the team, including some final transfer day movements in and out, which is quite rightly going through a serious transition and rebuild. Something we have needed for a while to give ourselves any chance of trying to stay within a throw in distance of the top six teams. As part of that rebuild we have invested in some quality players and also have some very exciting players coming through the academy who have gone out on loan this season. Are we finally seeing the dawn of a new and exciting era at the dome?
From the Stands 