tw25rw Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I didn't bother going back.. I think much of that damage was done with tools rather than the explosions. The metal frames are anchored to the concrete. And they had people not far away watching the pyrotechnics, which I doubt would have happened if they were that powerful. Still sad to see it though. Our perfectly functional and comfortable stadium that has been my football home since 1975 being demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Well that was rather catastrophic eh lads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 45 minutes ago, smokie36 said: Well that was rather catastrophic eh lads? Well i'll hold my hands up smokes, got it completely wrong as i said they would struggle this season being as they are in the the Europa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I think you need to find another stadium . It's too big for you. Terrible game and Southampton deserved the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Very troubling times for West Ham. Stadiums not going to work either. Its going to be a very long season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Southampton have a very solid team and could maintain their top 6/7 position if they keep playing like they have been. Seen three of their matches including against us which they could/maybe should have won. Tadic looks a great buy and Shane Long provides a strong- running late sub option. For West Ham on the other hand that Redmond character looks a real waste of space (just runs around trying to foul people and always complaining to the ref - irritating little c***) and of course Payet is right off the boil. They need some easier games to pick up confidence. Will be a huge waste for the Prem if they get relegated with that stadium; crying out to be filled with foreign tourists if the spammers don't want ti fill it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 34 minutes ago, SantiSuk said: Southampton have a very solid team and could maintain their top 6/7 position if they keep playing like they have been. Seen three of their matches including against us which they could/maybe should have won. Tadic looks a great buy and Shane Long provides a strong- running late sub option. For West Ham on the other hand that Redmond character looks a real waste of space (just runs around trying to foul people and always complaining to the ref - irritating little c***) and of course Payet is right off the boil. They need some easier games to pick up confidence. Will be a huge waste for the Prem if they get relegated with that stadium; crying out to be filled with foreign tourists if the spammers don't want ti fill it Nah, serves them right. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Soon be time to start the "Managerial Madness 2016/17" thread. With Hughes, Moyes and Bilic at the top of the pile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 It was dismal. Not getting much out of this season so far. Edmilson Fernandes looked tidy when he came on. I think he deserves a place over Noble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilai Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 5 hours ago, SantiSuk said: Southampton have a very solid team and could maintain their top 6/7 position if they keep playing like they have been. Seen three of their matches including against us which they could/maybe should have won. Tadic looks a great buy and Shane Long provides a strong- running late sub option. For West Ham on the other hand that Redmond character looks a real waste of space (just runs around trying to foul people and always complaining to the ref - irritating little c***) and of course Payet is right off the boil. They need some easier games to pick up confidence. Will be a huge waste for the Prem if they get relegated with that stadium; crying out to be filled with foreign tourists if the spammers don't want ti fill it Errm...Plays for Southampton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilai Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 A West Ham 'Family Moment' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Payet is not showing anything near last season , and the new players ? Zaza ? I only remember him from that silly dancing he did on the penalty for Italy in the Euros, not sure if he can produce the goals. As a Norwegian I was also looking forward to see how Nordtveit would do in the Premier League but he is clearly uncomfortable out there playing on the right back , he is a midfielder so I don't understand why even start him in that position . He did well in Bundesliga but doesn't seem to fit in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 4 hours ago, Chicog said: Soon be time to start the "Managerial Madness 2016/17" thread. With Hughes, Moyes and Bilic at the top of the pile. You forgot Conte. Chelsea were so bad on Saturday they made Arsenal look like world beaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 2 hours ago, wilai said: Errm...Plays for Southampton? Santi was wearing bb's glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 2 hours ago, balo said: Payet is not showing anything near last season , and the new players ? Zaza ? I only remember him from that silly dancing he did on the penalty for Italy in the Euros, not sure if he can produce the goals. As a Norwegian I was also looking forward to see how Nordtveit would do in the Premier League but he is clearly uncomfortable out there playing on the right back , he is a midfielder so I don't understand why even start him in that position . He did well in Bundesliga but doesn't seem to fit in here. We have injuries to our first choice fullbacks, so Nordtveit is helping out in defence. We tried Antonio there and it was a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 3 hours ago, wilai said: A West Ham 'Family Moment' That's how it feels. I doubt I'll keep going after this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 ^Very good sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 4 hours ago, tw25rw said: That's how it feels. I doubt I'll keep going after this season. Assuming you stay up do you reckon it will become the tourist football experience in the capital then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 2 hours ago, smokie36 said: Assuming you stay up do you reckon it will become the tourist football experience in the capital then? I think that title is Chelsea's forever. But when the novelty wears off, there will be plenty of room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 8 minutes ago, tw25rw said: I think that title is Chelsea's forever. But when the novelty wears off, there will be plenty of room. Take a pic from your seat next home game mate....let's see how bad it is. I thought the view at the Library was great but the design makes the sound dissipate rather than reverberate. Really praying we get it right at the Lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 3 hours ago, smokie36 said: Take a pic from your seat next home game mate....let's see how bad it is. I thought the view at the Library was great but the design makes the sound dissipate rather than reverberate. Really praying we get it right at the Lane. See post 4035. Imagine the pitch looking about 2 hand spans at arms length.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Actually that might be an exaggeration, but I would say the goal mouths are slightly further away than they are from each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 From BBC live txt during last match........ West Ham apparently play recorded crowd noise through speakers. If that doesn't tell you everything you need to know nothing will. Surely a joke, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I wonder what will happen if you lose to Middlesbrough ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Travel2003 said: From BBC live txt during last match........ West Ham apparently play recorded crowd noise through speakers. If that doesn't tell you everything you need to know nothing will. Surely a joke, right? Not sure what this is based on. I didn't hear it. The crowd are making plenty of noise, though not all of it positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 19 hours ago, tw25rw said: Not sure what this is based on. I didn't hear it. The crowd are making plenty of noise, though not all of it positive. At least the technical area is so far away from the crowd, the manager will never hear any abusive remarks again. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 The West Ham Quiz 1. Thames Ironworks and Old Castle Swifts are two names associated with the infancy of West Ham United. The origin of these clubs lay in which of the following? College teams Military teams Church teams Works teams 2. Some people know West Ham's home ground as Upton Park, but its official name links it to English monarch Henry VIII. Which of these is it? Aragon Park The Seymour Stadium The Boleyn Ground Howard Road 3. Under Ron Greenwood in the 1960s, West Ham acquired which nickname based on their fluent, cultured playing style? The College of Culture The University of Life The Academy of Football The Epitome of Style 4. Clyde Best played for West Ham between 1969 and 1976. His name will also be remembered as a pioneer for which group of players? Black footballers Sweepers Gay footballers Professional footballers 5. The name of Dutch side Den Haag will forever bring back happy memories for West Ham fans. The two clubs met in the quarterfinal of the 1976 UEFA Cup Winners Cup. West Ham went through to the semi-final after performing which of these great escapes? They were 4-0 down at halftime in the first leg They lost 8-3 on aggregate but went through because Den Haag fielded an ineligible player A flu epidemic meant that they had to field their youth team The team survived a plane crash enroute to the away leg 6. The names of Paul Allen and Willie Young are linked with a major change in the laws of soccer. This was after Young cynically fouled Allen in which of West Ham's FA Cup Final appearances? 1980 against Arsenal 1964 against Preston North End 1975 against Fulham 2006 against Liverpool 7. Julian Dicks played for West Ham between 1988 and 1999. By which cinematic nickname was he known to fans? Goofy The Quiet Man The Terminator The Saint 8. The name of Bobby Moore is held in high esteem, not just by West Ham fans but by followers of soccer the world over. Near to Upton Park there is a statue of Moore holding the World Cup trophy, and being held aloft by which two players? Frank Lampard and Harry Redknapp Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters Tony Cottee and Frank McAvennie Jeroen Boere and Marco Boogers 9. Paolo Di Canio is a fan-favourite. In 2001, which award did he receive from FIFA, the governing body of world soccer? World player of the year Golden boot as leading world goal scorer A lifetime achievement award A special fair play award 10. Two of the stands at Upton Park are named after former players. One of those is Bobby Moore. Who is the other? Billy Bonds Sir Trevor Brooking Vic Watson Tomás Repka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat in Pattaya Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 3 hours ago, Wilsonandson said: The West Ham Quiz 1. Thames Ironworks and Old Castle Swifts are two names associated with the infancy of West Ham United. The origin of these clubs lay in which of the following? College teams Military teams Church teams Works teams 2. Some people know West Ham's home ground as Upton Park, but its official name links it to English monarch Henry VIII. Which of these is it? Aragon Park The Seymour Stadium The Boleyn Ground Howard Road 3. Under Ron Greenwood in the 1960s, West Ham acquired which nickname based on their fluent, cultured playing style? The College of Culture The University of Life The Academy of Football The Epitome of Style 4. Clyde Best played for West Ham between 1969 and 1976. His name will also be remembered as a pioneer for which group of players? Black footballers Sweepers Gay footballers Professional footballers 5. The name of Dutch side Den Haag will forever bring back happy memories for West Ham fans. The two clubs met in the quarterfinal of the 1976 UEFA Cup Winners Cup. West Ham went through to the semi-final after performing which of these great escapes? They were 4-0 down at halftime in the first leg They lost 8-3 on aggregate but went through because Den Haag fielded an ineligible player A flu epidemic meant that they had to field their youth team The team survived a plane crash enroute to the away leg 6. The names of Paul Allen and Willie Young are linked with a major change in the laws of soccer. This was after Young cynically fouled Allen in which of West Ham's FA Cup Final appearances? 1980 against Arsenal 1964 against Preston North End 1975 against Fulham 2006 against Liverpool 7. Julian Dicks played for West Ham between 1988 and 1999. By which cinematic nickname was he known to fans? Goofy The Quiet Man The Terminator The Saint 8. The name of Bobby Moore is held in high esteem, not just by West Ham fans but by followers of soccer the world over. Near to Upton Park there is a statue of Moore holding the World Cup trophy, and being held aloft by which two players? Frank Lampard and Harry Redknapp Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters Tony Cottee and Frank McAvennie Jeroen Boere and Marco Boogers 9. Paolo Di Canio is a fan-favourite. In 2001, which award did he receive from FIFA, the governing body of world soccer? World player of the year Golden boot as leading world goal scorer A lifetime achievement award A special fair play award 10. Two of the stands at Upton Park are named after former players. One of those is Bobby Moore. Who is the other? Billy Bonds Sir Trevor Brooking Vic Watson Tomás Repka Have you thought of the most easiest question possible and put them together to make this quiz? This is an insult to any real West ham fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Sorry Pat, here's some more difficult questions:- 1. West Ham appeared in the first ever FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in 1923. The final is commonly known as the White Horse final. What was the name of the white horse? Dobbin Shergar Mr Ed Billie 2. In the 1999-2000 League Cup, West Ham were forced to replay a quarterfinal tie against Aston Villa after bringing on a cup-tied substitute, Manny Omoyimni. For whom had Omoyimni played in a previous round? Southend United Northampton Town Hull City Gillingham 3. West Ham had appeared in their fifth FA Cup finals in May 2006. How many of those 5 finals had a team from outside the top flight? 4 2 1 3 4. West Ham are as infamous for their cup defeats to lower league sides as they are famous for their victories. Which of the following teams was the first to claim an FA Cup win over West Ham? Wrexham Swansea City Cardiff City Newport County 5. West Ham won the European Cup-Winners Cup at Wembley in 1965. Who did they beat in the final? Bayern Munich Hamburger SV Eintracht Frankfurt TSV 1860 Munich 6. The 1983-84 season saw West Ham break the existing club record for the largest winning margin with a 10-0 League Cup victory against which team? Bury Rotherham United Chesterfield Sunderland 7. West Ham lost the 1991 FA Cup semi-final to Nottingham Forest after the harsh sending-off of which player? Colin Foster Frank McAvennie Stuart Slater Tony Gale 8. In what year did West Ham first reach the League Cup final? 1966 1974 1981 1961 9. Bobby Moore never scored an FA Cup goal for West Ham. True False 10. How many West Ham players made the 1966 World Cup squad? 2 3 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 What happened to the WHU boys on here? Used to like reading this forum but seems to have been inactive since late September - bit like the ManU forum ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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