Balto
6:55 Fri Feb 27
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ajc123
I think BFS could argue that some of our recruiting has been last minute loan deals compared to other clubs purchasing outright. But basing your entire attacking strategy on Andy Carroll being picked out by Jarvis running up and down the wing has clearly not paid off.
Andy Carroll's body clearly can not sustain this style of play. His ankles and knees have given out and modern defneders know how to deal with it. On his day he is unplayable but they are few and far between. Fellaini isn't having much luck with this in a ManU shirt either.
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ajc123
6:28 Fri Feb 27
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Balto and he's spent a boat load of money too. It's good to see some reflection from the oaf in the quote about recruitment. At least he sees that the owners have backed him 100% in the transfer market. He's just spunked all the potential.
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ajc123
6:25 Fri Feb 27
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"already hit all of their pre-season targets – they are eighth and safe"
This was not our pre-season target. Sullivan wanted a top 6 finish and a cup run. So I don't think Allardyce has 'done what's been asked' this season. And what this season has revealed is, is he even capable? For most of us the answer is 'No'.
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Balto
6:20 Fri Feb 27
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A very insightful article. Nothing that we didn't know already but it's now out there in the public domain. Both Sully and BFS could behave better. Sully should be satisfied that he knows he made the good purchases and Sam should appreciate a supportive involved owner who has unearthed some diamonds this season. Enter the EGOS!!!
I. for one, am grateful for the stability that BFS has brought us but he has earned a boat load of money and its time to move on for all of us.
In comparsion to most clubs we are rich, well supported, just about to move into a well appointed new stadium and half the team are playing quick high pressing football in the right third of the pitch.
A European place is probably beyond us as the best team played at WHL and the gap between our best 11 and the bench is Grand Canyon wide.
If I were the owners I would sit down with Sam and tell him he's on a league placing bonus for this season and get an early agreement with the next manager who will take us on the next part of the journey.
I'd also get Karren Brady's brother on the payroll permanently.
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oneteaminlondon
6:19 Fri Feb 27
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Reasonable article.
The key factor in the sam in or out debate is the state of relations between Allardyce and Sullivan.
Personally I think the personal conflict between Sullivan and Allardyce has gone so far that far from seeing Allardyce as a safe pair of hands on the run in to Stratford, he's actually become too risky.
I believe this because the conflict appears to be so deep and Allardyce 's reactions at times so bizarre and negative and point making that he's now fundamentally become something of a loose cannon and cannot be trusted100% to work in the best interests of the club.
I think he's become such a massive risk for West ham next season that the comparison and the assessment of possible replacements becomes easier. He can't be trusted. For this reason more than any other I don't believe he will be offered a new deal, not unless protective provisions and get outs are put in place to protect west ham and to reduce the costs involved in an emergency replacement situation etc.
Never warmed to the man and not sorry to see him go.
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Alex V
5:54 Fri Feb 27
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Reading between the lines, there's a suggestion there that had Villa offered the job Allardyce would have gone. Presuming that the same job will be available again in the Summer once Sherwood makes a hash of it, they might be more willing regardless of whether Sullivan offers him a deal.
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Alex V
5:43 Fri Feb 27
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What an excellent article - great to see the reality at the club exposed somewhat by what seems to usually be an oblivious and uninterested football media.
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After8
5:40 Fri Feb 27
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This feels like it's been leaked to soften the ground up.
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ILOVEPAOLODICANIO
5:38 Fri Feb 27
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Allardyce had his chance to win us over this season.
Insisting on playing Nolan (what a shock Noble improved tremendously with him out the team) and quitting at Chelsea before the game started shows he doesn't give a fuck about our club and is just picking up a pay cheque.
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WHOicidal Maniac
5:37 Fri Feb 27
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"Song and Sakho have been the biggest successes of the Upton Park "
Dont agree with that at all.
Man for Man I think that Cresswell and Jenko have been a much better and bigger success than Song.
Consistent and tireless.
Song on the other hand is completely inconsistent and puts us in the shit more often making the "Killer pass".
On his inconsistent days Im not even sure the benefits of having Song out weigh the Fouls, ball-hogging and misplaced passing to be honest.
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