J.Riddle 10:53 Fri Oct 2
Antonio?
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This report makes it sound like he will only play on the left if Moses is injuried. I thought he could play on the right? Seems a waste of money and could be missing out if we are not going to give him a chance?
£7 million deadline day signing Michail Antonio has been told he will have to wait for his Hammers career to take off.
The Victor Moses loan has stood in the way of the former Nottingham Forest wideman’s chance and the exit from the Capital One Cup looks set to delay it further.
Moses was a hugely expensive signing and the Irons are keen to capitalise on the player’s outstanding form which has seen him short listed for the African Premier League Player of the month award.
The Irons were determined to snatch the player on deadline day as he was being tracked by two or three other Premier League outfits but should Moses remain fit the 25 year old will need to wait for his chance.
ClaretandHugh was told this morning that with the club so spoiled for choice at the moment anything was possible but that Moses was seen as the number one left sided player this term.
Our top source said: “He’s been terrific since he arrived and yes, we are spoiled for choice but Michail was brought in as the long term prospect for that position.
“This season may be frustrating for him but he has a very big future at this club – that’s a certainty.”
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Mr. Burns
10:54 Fri Oct 2
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He'll get his chance. Nothing to see here.
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tnb
10:55 Fri Oct 2
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Just because he's seen as the long term answer on the left doesn't mean he can't take opportunities on the right this season.
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Private Dancer
10:56 Fri Oct 2
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Will be frustrating for him but at some point he will get a chance, most likely through injuries. Also, Lanzini and Moses are on loan, so it's possible both of them, or one of them, won't be here next season.
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Trevor B
10:57 Fri Oct 2
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Both players can play of either wing.
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Sven Roeder
10:57 Fri Oct 2
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He has been here 5 mins.
Players like him and Valencia (due back Oct 24 supposedly) will get their chances.
Its called DEPTH OF TALENT
Good innit?
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whufcroe
11:46 Fri Oct 2
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Moses was far from "terrific" last weekend
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J.Riddle
11:48 Fri Oct 2
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Trevor B 10:57 Fri Oct 2
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Both players can play of either wing.
I thought that the case. Antonio seemed to play right wing for Forest, so I assumed he was brought in to play there?
Lanzini would probably be the one to make way but his form has been keeping him out. Still think he could be utilised more from the bench especially at home to open up teams.
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AfM
11:50 Fri Oct 2
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It's a long season. I suspect he'll get his chance.
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Mr Polite
11:50 Fri Oct 2
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We will get injuries.
Just this year (in that position at least) we have some depth to the squad so the injuries won't hit us as hard.
Let's not big Antonio up too much otherwise he'll become one of those players who improves in peoples mind each time he doesn't play and when he finally does get his chance he won't live up to the massive expectation of him.
Just give the lad a chance to break into the team gradually and don't expect miracles from him. He is pacey, but has a lot to learn still.
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Russ of the BML
11:50 Fri Oct 2
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This is where the supporters need to start looking at the club differently.
Big clubs buy young players for good money and then don't just throw them in. They are bought as long term investments and are then trained and drilled for when they get their chance.
I know in the past it's been a bit like 'we paid £7m for him, get him in' but I think it's changing. We are big club with a very bright future and are starting to act like that.
Seeing West Ham in a position to pay good money for young players without having the need to get them straight into action is very refreshing.
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Hugh Monteith
12:50 Fri Oct 2
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He will developed into a valuable member of our squad .
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12:50 Fri Oct 2
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What a boring post Hugh
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LeroysBoots
12:54 Fri Oct 2
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I think the inference in this piece is we have to play Moses if fit, part of his loan agreement I reckon.
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Hugh Monteith
12:57 Fri Oct 2
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Boredom Is the outcome of those without the creativity to find value in all things.
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Hugh Monteith
12:57 Fri Oct 2
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Boredom Is the outcome of those without the creativity to find value in all things.
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Hugh Monteith
12:57 Fri Oct 2
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Boredom Is the outcome of those without the creativity to find value in all things.
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Coffee
1:01 Fri Oct 2
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And, presumably, of those that have to read the same thing three times?
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Hugh Monteith
1:04 Fri Oct 2
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The drunkards club old bean
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Trevor B
1:20 Fri Oct 2
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Russ
He's 25, hardly a youngster for the future like you are suggesting, should be pretty much in his prime.
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Side of Ham
1:24 Fri Oct 2
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Maybe he's part of a PLAN B where we have Sakho, Valencia and Antonio as a more direct front three running the channels.
Nice having a plan b tbh.
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