WHO Poll
Q: 2023/24 Hopes & aspirations for this season
a. As Champions of Europe there's no reason we shouldn't be pushing for a top 7 spot & a run in the Cups
24%
  
b. Last season was a trophy winning one and there's only one way to go after that, I expect a dull mid table bore fest of a season
17%
  
c. Buy some f***ing players or we're in a battle to stay up & that's as good as it gets
18%
  
d. Moyes out
37%
  
e. New season you say, woohoo time to get the new kit and wear it it to the pub for all the big games, the wags down there call me Mr West Ham
3%
  



kips 2:06 Fri Dec 23
Kips Bumper West Ham and England Quiz
Get the festive fun started with this year's Bumper Quiz. No Cheating and I'll post the answers up Tomorrow Lunchtime:

31 questions about West Ham and England to ponder over (including some strange but true quirky facts)

1) West Ham had a Guiness Book of Records entry in 1999 for which feat?

2) After their penalty shootout misses, England players Gareth Southgate, Chris Hoddle and Stuart Pierce recorded a tongue-in-cheek advert for which company?

3) Which former West Ham player’s reign as a club Manager lasted 10 (yes TEN) minutes at Torquay in 2007?

4) “They Used to Play on Grass” is a 1972 novel written by which England Manager?

5) What notable qualification connects Slaven Bilic with Fidel Castro, Andrea Bocelli and John Cleese?

6) Which West Ham Striker went on to play for Cambridge, Hull and Burnley before retiring to become a milkman, newsagent and work for a funeral Directors?

7) Which Club links England internationals Gary Stevens, Mark Hately, Chris Woods, Mark Walters, Trevor Steven and Paul Gascoigne?

8) Who was the only West Ham player to both manage and captain England?

9) Billy Bonds holds the all- time appearances record for West Ham. Who lies in second place?

10) Which West Ham player was sent-off on his debut, before going abroad and reputedly lived in a caravan?

11) Which West Ham player was sent off on his debut before going abroad and losing his eye in a fight which forced him to retire? He then opened a pub in Epping before moving to Spain and died aged 39?

12) Which West Ham player was sent off on his debut against Middlesborough and then two games later against Blackburn?

13) Which West Ham player once played in every league division in the same season?

14) Which World Cup “Golden Boot” winner played for West Ham?

15) Who was the first foreign player to win “Hammer of the Year”?

16) Which West Ham player, after retirement, bought a sports shop in Camberley Surrey and then lived in California and worked for a Honda Car Leasing company? He owned a car that had the instantly recognisable registration. FA CUP 64.

17) Sunderland did it in 1979, Villa did it in 1981. Who did it in 1980?

18) Name 3 post war British Prime Ministers that featured in the infamous “You’re boys took a hell of a beating” Norway v England Commentary.

19) In the 1999-2000 League Cup, West Ham was 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?

20) West Ham was automatically promoted into the newly formed premiership at the end of the 1992/3 season by pipping which team on goal difference?

21) A home crowd of 43,332, in October 1970, was the highest-ever attendance recorded at Upton Park in the ground’s history. Which London club were the opponents?

22) I signed for West Ham in the 2007/2008 season but never played in a league match. I also played for (in no order) Everton, Manchester City, Arsenal, Ipswich, Southampton, Sheffield Utd and Preston. I played two representative matches for England and made 4 Champions league appearances for Arsenal. I retired earlier this year after a career of 20 years and almost 450 senior appearances. Who am I?

23) Who once said of Sven Goren Erickson England appointment: It’s about time the FA got a manager in that can speak better English than his players?

24) Which team did Bobby Moore and Pele both play for (Together)?

25) Which West Ham Player, whilst playing for his first club Lincoln, witnessed at first hand, the Bradford City stand fire tragedy at Valley Parade that killed 56 spectators?

26) Which West Ham Player, originally played as an amateur for Leyton Orient whilst teaching Science at Leyton County High School then later went on to become instrumental in developing football (soccer) in America?

27) Which English West Ham Player holds the record for most Premiership appearances, 444 in total for several clubs, without ever playing for England?

28) Five ex West Ham players have scored one or more hat-tricks for England. Geoff Hurst and Jimmy Greaves notched up 8 between them. Name the other three.

29) Three recent(ish) England Rugby Internationals share their names (surnames) with three England Football Managers Can you name the Rugby players? First and last names please.

30) Which former West Ham striker once scored 9 goals in a South Coast F.A Cup round derby in 1971?

31) Which full time West Ham manager has represented his country, as a player, the most times?


Good Luck and Happy Christmas to one and all

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altyhammer 7:11 Sat Dec 24
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Ps Brazil was LA and Italy New York, for those interested.

altyhammer 7:10 Sat Dec 24
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Q24,they both played for Team America in 1976 tournament against England, Brazil and Italy. I saw all the three England games. The England game was in Philadelphia , if I remember correctly England won 3-0 Also seem to remember George Best and Georgia Chinaglia playing for Team America.

kips 1:47 Sat Dec 24
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Time's Up - Here are the answers

1) West Ham had a Guiness Book of Records entry in 1999 for which feat? – Blowing Bubbles

2) After their penalty shootout misses, England players Gareth Southgate, Chris Hoddle and Stuart Pierce recorded a tongue-in-cheek advert for which company? - Pizza Hut

3) Which former West Ham player’s reign as a club Manager lasted 10 (yes TEN) minutes at Torquay in 2007?– Leroy Rosenoir

4) “They Used to Play on Grass” is a 1972 novel written by which England Manager? _Terry Venables

5) What notable qualification connects Slaven Bilic with Fidel Castro, Andrea Bocelli and John Cleese. – All achieved a Masters degree in Law
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6) Which West Ham Striker went on to play for Cambridge, Hull and Burnley before retiring to become a milkman, newsagent and work fora funeral Directors? – Alan Taylor

7) Which Club links England internationals Gary Stevens, Mark Hately, Chris Woods, Mark Walters, Trevor Steven and Paul Gascoigne? – All played for Glasgow Rangers

8) Who was the only West Ham player to both manage and captain England?– Stuart Pierce

9) Billy Bonds holds the all- time appearances record for West Ham. Who lies in second place? - Frank Lampard Snr

10) Which West Ham player was sent-off on his debut, before going abroad and reputedly lived in a caravan? - Marco Boggers

11) Which West Ham player was sent off on his debut before going abroad and losing his eye in a fight which forced him to retire? He then opened a pub in Epping before moving to Spain and died aged 39? – Jereon Boare

12)Which West Ham player was sent off on his debut against Middlesborough and then two games later against Blackburn? - Tomas Repka

13) Which West Ham player once played in every league division in the same season? Tony Cottee

14) Which World Cup “Golden Boot” winner played for West Ham? – Suker

15) Who was the first foreign player to win “Hammer of the Year”? – Ludek Miklosko

16) Which West Ham player, after retirement, bought a sports shop in Camberley Surrey and then lived in California and worked for a Honda Car Leasing company? He owned a car that had the instantly recognisable registration. FA CUP 64. - Jim Standen

17) Sunderland did it in 1979, Villa did it in 1981. Who did it in 1980?’ –Trevor Brooking

18) Name 3 post war British Prime Ministers that featured in the infamous “You’re boys took a hell of a beating” Norway v England Commentary. Clement Atlee, Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden, Maggie Thatcher

19) In the 1999-2000 League Cup, West Ham was 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? – Gillingham

20) West Ham was automatically promoted into the newly formed premiership at the end of the 1992/3 season by pipping which team on goal difference? – Portsmouth

21) A home crowd of 43,332, in October 1970, was the highest-ever attendance recorded at Upton Park in the ground’s history. Who were the opponents? - Tottenham

22) I signed for West Ham in the 2007/2008 season but never played in a league match. I also played for (in no order) Everton, Manchester City, Arsenal, Ipswich, Southampton, Sheffield Utd and Preston. I played two representative matches for England and made 4 Champions league appearances for Arsenal. I retired earlier this year after a career of 20 years and almost 450 senior appearances. Who am I? – Richard Wright

23) Who once said of Sven Goren Erickson appointment: It’s about time the FA got a manager in that can speak better English than his players? – Can only be one … Brian Clough

24) Which team did Bobby Moore and Pele both play for (Together)? -Allies in Escape to Victory

25) Which West Ham Player, whilst playing for his first club Lincoln, witnessed at first hand, the Bradford City stand fire tragedy at Valley Parade that killed 56 spectators? - Gary Strodder

26) Which West Ham Player, originally played as an amateur for Leyton Orient whilst teaching Science at Leyton County High School then later went on to become instrumental in developing football (soccer) in America? –Phil Woosnam

27) Which English West Ham Player holds the record for most Premiership appearances, 444 in total for several clubs, without ever playing for England? – Kevin Nolan

28) Five ex West Ham players have scored one or more hat-tricks for England. Geoff Hurst and Jimmy Greaves notched up 8 between them. Name the other three – Johnny Byrne, Ian Wright and Jermaine Defoe.

29) Name the three England Managers that share their surname with 3 recent(ish) England Rugby Union International players? – Winterbottom, Hodgeson, Greenwood - Peter Charlie and Will (Howard Wilkingson was a caretaker but I’ll allow it)

30) Which former West Ham striker once scored 9 goals in a South Coast F.A Cup Derby in 1971? – Ted McDougal

31) Which full time West Ham manager has represented his country, as a player, the most times? – Lou Macari

gph 1:29 Sat Dec 24
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Is 31 Lou Macari?

It's got to be him or Bilic, surely

Far Cough 1:28 Sat Dec 24
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31 Slaven Bilic?

gph 1:26 Sat Dec 24
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18) Name 3 post war British Prime Ministers that featured in the infamous “You’re boys took a hell of a beating” Norway v England Commentary.

Technically, there were 4 of them.

Won't answer, as I cheated and looked it up.

Far Cough 1:25 Sat Dec 24
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19 Gillingham?

kips 1:14 Sat Dec 24
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Still waiting for the correct answers to Questions 16, 18, 23, 28 and 31 only.

As a special prize whoever gets these five right gets two tickets for the next home game at Upton Park.

Kaiser Zoso 12:18 Sat Dec 24
Re: Kips Bumper West Ham and England Quiz
30. Ted McDougal?

kips 12:14 Sat Dec 24
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Iron Duke - Peter Winterbottom does count.
I'll post all answers up at 12.00.
In the words of Old Mister Grace "You've all done very well"

Iron Duke 10:35 Sat Dec 24
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29. Does Peter Winterbottom count?

cygnet 11:42 Fri Dec 23
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8: Stuart Pearce

zebthecat 11:14 Fri Dec 23
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29. Will Greenwood, Jonny Wilkinson, Charlie Hodgson

Far Cough 11:06 Fri Dec 23
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26 Phil Woosnam

Iron Duke 9:39 Fri Dec 23
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I think 15 is Ludek Miklosko, unless you count Phil Woosnam.

BubblesCyprus 3:57 Fri Dec 23
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17) Brooking F.A.Cup winning goal

MancIron 3:21 Fri Dec 23
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30. Ted McDougall

MancIron 3:21 Fri Dec 23
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25. Gary Strodder?

MancIron 3:19 Fri Dec 23
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4. Terry Venables with Gordon Williams

On The Ball 3:18 Fri Dec 23
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Bell - yes he did, against San Marino - nice one!

MancIron 3:18 Fri Dec 23
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14. Davor Suker

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