MGLCFC Posted 6 April 2021 Share Posted 6 April 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Ric Flair said: Long overdue a penalty, we are. Yeah, probably be awarded one, then miss it like the last time we had a penalty at West Ham. Luckily, we still went on to win, so I'd take that scenario. Edited 6 April 2021 by MGLCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 6 April 2021 Share Posted 6 April 2021 5 minutes ago, MGLCFC said: Yeah, probably be awarded one, then miss it like the last time we had a penalty at West Ham. Luckily, we still went on to win, so I'd take that scenario. Or like the home game last season in a 4-1 win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGLCFC Posted 6 April 2021 Share Posted 6 April 2021 Just now, Ric Flair said: Or like the home game last season in a 4-1 win I'd be more than happy with either outcome. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sacreblueits442 Posted 6 April 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 6 April 2021 2 hours ago, Detroit Blues said: What Brendan will probably play: Schmeichel Ricardo Amartey Evans Fofana Castagne Ndidi Tielemans Maddison Iheanacho Vardy What I wish he'd play: Schmeichel Ricardo Fofana Evans Castagne Ndidi Tielemans Praet Perez Maddison Vardy I know Iheanacho is everyone's favorite player right now, and that Vardy is in a drought, but this game is vital. Iheanacho is a luxury #10 we simply cannot afford in games against elite competition. The 3-4-1-2 against West Ham will make us very susceptible to counter attacks. Man City's second goal is the blueprint to how West Ham will look to beat us. If we go back to the 4-2-3-1, particularly with Praet and Maddison as "wingers," we will completely dominate the midfield. If we lose possession, West Ham will have 5 central midfielders to get through. West Ham will need to build possession slowly down the wings and overload us with numbers out wide. Doing so will make themselves susceptible to Leicester counter attacks through the middle or over the top to Vardy. Without Iheanacho as his partner, Vardy will be forced into the mindset of scoring goals, which may very well be the best thing to get him out of his rut. ...I just can't endorse the Maddison out wide scenario!!! It doesn't work, we are just trying to shoehorn him into the eleven. The alternative to your second option would be Perez right, Maddison central and Praet on the left. Praet is great at going beyond Vardy and is an intelligent player, Maddison is not a player to be deployed wide. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 7 April 2021 Share Posted 7 April 2021 Their tactics at our place were very effective and soucek mentioned that he advised Prague to replicate them in the Europa game Given their injuries we could see them replicate although Brendan should have a plan if they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alfs Posted 8 April 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 8 April 2021 Hi all, I'm Alfs from WHO (West Ham Online). We run an article each game called View from the Opposition where a fan or two from the club we're playing answers various questions posted by our members. Some are serious football questions, others just banter and should be treated as such. A good knowledge of Leicester City and a sense of humour required. It wouldn't take longer than 20 minutes of your time. I'll send the questions over on a word doc and the answers can be typed straight in. If anyone's up for it, please let me know. As for the game. I've never known a WH v Leicester game being so important. We're doing a mini-version of what you did when that miracle happened. 3 points for either side will be massive. Cheers, Alfs 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnfox Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 Rice is out, Antonio is out and Ogbonna has only returned to training this week after 4 weeks out so should be doubtful. Those three are the spine of their team and were great when we played them in October, but West Ham are a different beast without them. Not an easy game by any stretch and Lingard will definitely score, so could do with Iheanacho continuing his form and Vardy finding his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Fox Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 38 minutes ago, nnfox said: Rice is out, Antonio is out and Ogbonna has only returned to training this week after 4 weeks out so should be doubtful. Those three are the spine of their team and were great when we played them in October, but West Ham are a different beast without them. Not an easy game by any stretch and Lingard will definitely score, so could do with Iheanacho continuing his form and Vardy finding his. Is Antonio confirmed out? What about Lingard? He was stretching the hammy at the end of the Wolves game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Kop Corner Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 18 minutes ago, Aus Fox said: Is Antonio confirmed out? What about Lingard? He was stretching the hammy at the end of the Wolves game. It looks as though Antonio may be out for the rest of the season. Nervous about this one already - We need to dominate the ball and keep the back door closed this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbury Fox Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 Absolutely must restrict the number of corners and free kicks around our box that we concede. That's a key route to goal for them; they have the most goals from set pieces in the league. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep blue Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 11 hours ago, st albans fox said: ... Given their injuries we could see them replicate although Brendan should have a plan if they do As long as it's better than his one for the Man C capitulation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 9 minutes ago, Crazy Kop Corner said: It looks as though Antonio may be out for the rest of the season. Nervous about this one already - We need to dominate the ball and keep the back door closed this time. I'll pass that information onto Aubamayang. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnfox Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 43 minutes ago, Aus Fox said: Is Antonio confirmed out? What about Lingard? He was stretching the hammy at the end of the Wolves game. I think Lingard will be fine unfortunately, haven't heard anything about him so I'll take no news as bad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 22 minutes ago, weller54 said: I'll pass that information onto Aubamayang. What's that about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 11 minutes ago, foxfanazer said: What's that about? I think it's a weak effort at a joke about the alleged reasons that Aubametang got dropped a few games ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Earle Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 51 minutes ago, Sunbury Fox said: Absolutely must restrict the number of corners and free kicks around our box that we concede. That's a key route to goal for them; they have the most goals from set pieces in the league. Craig bloody Dawson incoming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 Put one through Lingard early on. Maybe a Hamza Special. They are obviously on form, but we have a better team IMO. Just need to be careful, play our game and go get revenge for losing at home earlier in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 12 hours ago, st albans fox said: Their tactics at our place were very effective This. I thought they totally out-thought us. Made us look incredibly ordinary. We’ve looked short of ideas in several games this season, but maybe none more so than this. A point would be good. A win would be immense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmono84 Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 Last game our defence had a shocker and made Antonio look like CR7! We are technically a much better team but they are a lot more physical. They will try and bully us but we have to hope our quality shines through. As long as our defenders don’t play as bad as last time then I fancy out chances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ARM1968 Posted 8 April 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 8 April 2021 Ndidi 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 Ndidi is integral to this game, with him in there we likely win the midfield battle and that was what was evidently missing in the home game. No Soyuncu isn't great for set pieces but I'm quietly confident we can get a result there. Bowen was unreal vs us in that home game, he'll likely be Antonio's replacement if he is out. What a game this is, nothing but respect for what they are doing this season but we need the result so bollocks to um. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 Fiercely fought 0-0 with multiple yellow cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collymore Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 I wonder if the the lack of fans has been a blessing for West Ham as I remember hearing of a very negative atmosphere at their place. As for the game, you'd have to say a draw wouldn't be the end of the world, obviously we should be going for the win but a point a piece means one more game down without inflicting major damage to the table. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnfox Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 29 minutes ago, Collymore said: I wonder if the the lack of fans has been a blessing for West Ham as I remember hearing of a very negative atmosphere at their place. As for the game, you'd have to say a draw wouldn't be the end of the world, obviously we should be going for the win but a point a piece means one more game down without inflicting major damage to the table. 100% West Ham have benefited most from having no fans at home games. Atmosphere always seems toxic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collymore Posted 8 April 2021 Share Posted 8 April 2021 18 minutes ago, nnfox said: 100% West Ham have benefited most from having no fans at home games. Atmosphere always seems toxic. Newcastle as well. They are rubbish anyway so not sure if it'll make a massive difference with no fans but I couldn't believe the amount of hate emanating from the stands on a few games I attended. It is the polar opposite of our love for our owners, it couldn't be further apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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