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Hammers1993 11:55 Mon Jul 25
Right/Left Backs

Even before Cresswell's injury I was surprised that there had been no noise of us trying to sign at least a right back and left back cover. Now with the news that Cresswell may be out for 5-6 months, surely we have to get someone in, especially with the potentially added games this year, need cover even for the younger lads, just in case.

I still stand by the fact Antonio is not a right back, not his fault, but he has been shown up as not being good enough there, he is much better further forward.

Trouble is, what is out there at the moment?


Right Backs:

Sagna / Zabaleta - Would Pep be looking to clear out either of them? Both would be excellent options for us as first choice RB, even given their age.

Darmian - Would Mourinho shift him out? Again, to have an established Right Back would be better I feel for us than Antonio starting there.

Debucy - What's happening with him? Surely they have cover with Bellerin and Jenkinson (Yeah, I know.) Trouble is there are question marks over whether Debuchy is any good, from what I've seen he would be better there than Antonio though.

Glen Johnson - Tricky one this as I feel that Stoke are on par with us, they have a great squad (Butland, Shaqiri, Arnautovic to name a few) who have the potential to achieve better things in my opinion. I also don't know whether they have cover at right back? Maybe the pull of him coming back to his boy club may be worth a punt.

Danilo - Crazy one, Real Madrid, 25, probably little chance.

Jallet - Lyon right back, getting on but could be worth a punt, not seen much of him though so this is just a suggestion, wouldn't know if he is any good.

Tripper - This would be the one I would go all out for and I'm surprised we didn't when he was a free transfer. He was brilliant during his time at Burnley, proven PL full back, surprised we haven't considered this, would be tricky as he's Spurs and they would play hard ball I imagine. Still worth asking.


Left Backs:

Clichy / Kolarov - Probably no chance unless Pep wants to bring his own in.

Gibbs - He seems to be second fiddle to Monreal, probably no chance of this either though.

Amavi - Villa (should probably swerve, but maybe in a better team he could be an option.

Mings - Anybody know what sort of contract he is on?

Brady - Norwich. Can play a number of positions, may be useful in the Europa too if progress.


There are options out there and in an ideal scenario I'd like us to sign at least one right back and one left back.

Rossal 12:29 Fri Jul 29
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Darmian on loan seems best of the above list

Covers both LB & RB

Hammers1993 12:27 Fri Jul 29
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This was backed up even more so after last nights display.

Trevor B 5:47 Mon Jul 25
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V having a dig at the owners? How unusual.

SurfaceAgentX2Zero 5:47 Mon Jul 25
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JOB it is then.

Actually, we could do worse.

Alex V 5:46 Mon Jul 25
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As long as it's someone nearly 30 who is heavily overpriced the panic will be over...

Hammers1993 5:44 Mon Jul 25
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West Ham are planning to buy a quality left back following the injury to Aaron Cresswell in Austria.

The club are preparing for a Cresswell absence after revealing their apprehensions following the wicked tackle on the former Hammer of the Year towards the end of the 3-0 win over Karlsruher on Saturday.

ClaretandHugh approached its top source at the club this morning asking whether there was a possibility of Stephen Hendrie being recalled from Blackburn Rovers as cover or if there was a loan move for a player on the cards.

We were told that neither was the case but instead the club would be entering the market to buy “a top class player.”

Our souce said: “We’ll try and sign a top class player. We have always needed a top back up and have gambled for a few seasons – now is the time to go and find that player.”

Slaven Bilic will meet with the board to discuss his preferred options having returned from Austria with preliminary talks planned before the first Europa Cup match on Thursday.

We were told: “It’s too early to be discussing names but that’s the plan.”



Must of seen this thread!

costahammer 1:50 Mon Jul 25
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Egg at CH yes ...but he's originally RB and was a decent one!!..Villa played him a CH which he ain't by any stretch of the imagination!

Trevor B 1:50 Mon Jul 25
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Why do people keep talking about right backs when Bilic clearly sees Antonio as first choice and Byram as back up?

Hammers1993 1:48 Mon Jul 25
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Looks like Debuchy is going Bordeaux. Can scratch that one off my list then.

i-Ron 1:35 Mon Jul 25
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Chillwell going Liverpool ain't he? Just rejected a new deal at Leicester and supposedly going for £8m

I'd stick to Henry as walsall won't be asking for insane money, surely

Krap not Pu 1:29 Mon Jul 25
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LB cover...apologies

Krap not Pu 1:28 Mon Jul 25
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TIERNEY from Celtic or Ben Chillwell will do for me as RB cover

claret on my shirt 1:20 Mon Jul 25
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Cark Jenkinson anybody.................... ok i'll get my coat!

i-Ron 12:46 Mon Jul 25
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dealcanvey,

I dunno how you're baffled by it considering Antonio's been playing right back under Bilic and Bilic has just signed wingers to play there

It's quite obvious to be honest?

Nagel 12:43 Mon Jul 25
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Rico Henry does sound ideal. Can't see much point in spending big wages on an experienced player like Clichy, etc. for cover/competition for Cresswell.

Jack_El_Biscuit 12:40 Mon Jul 25
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Would Corluka be worth a go?

Vast experience and has played in England, obvious Bilic connnection, can play right back and centre back, looks good in a water polo hat.

One McAvennieeeeee 12:39 Mon Jul 25
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We have cover for both positions. Unfortunately for some of our supporters, we are not in a place where we can have 2 worldy full backs sitting on the bench.

Mr. Burns 12:37 Mon Jul 25
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Micah RICHARDS is absolutely terrible.

Eggbert Nobacon 12:34 Mon Jul 25
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costahammer 12:14 Mon Jul 25
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Micah Richards is a good shout for RB NOT CB mind u just as RB as that's where he originally got in the England team ...can u imagine Richards at RB and Antonio in front of him...u wouldn't fancy being a left winger against those 2 beasts!!




Good shout apart from being absolutely dog shit for 3-4 years and always injured you mean?

Swiss. 12:30 Mon Jul 25
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I'm not too worried about the defense cover for Cresswell but the offensive cover. Those goals he scores and those wicked crosses he sends in.

dealcanvey 12:30 Mon Jul 25
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I-Ron

I also dont see how all of a sudden Antonio is now not considered a midfielder.

I would have Antonio in my 11 in front of Tore, Feghouli and Lanzini if I had too. The guy is that much of an attacking threat. Going to be a waste seeing him at RB.

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