I think you are right re Man United. They want him but can’t buy him from Nice as both are owned by Ineos. I

Looks like Tobido is a done deal. £80m on two centre backs is a lot. Can’t say the new coach has not been backed.

"When Moyes was appointed I was underwhelmed. He got us into Europe three years running which nobody else has and own trophy that everyone says is easy to win but eluded Spurs, Leicester, and probably Villa. Problem was style of football, not building a deeper squad and ultimately results. This guy ...

"Not sure that I agree on the handball Faux, because judging intent is difficult. Your point about daylight is good one - to me if they have to spend a few minutes drawing the lines and then increasing scale by 400% then really it should stand."

I would have a concern here. Alonso is the front runner. He’s worked with big Tim Steidten Might Liverpool not make Tim an offer? For me that would be very bad news.

@leroys boots - spot on.

"I am hopeful that a bit like JWP, and Lingard (I wasn't in favour of either) this could work out. It seems that where Alvarez is very much a defensive holding midfielder (who often plays CB for Mexico), Phillips is more likely to drive forward and when he was at Leeds had one of the highest percent...

"Zico - I think you are probably right, there."

West Ham United is delighted to confirm the signing of England midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan until the end of the 2023/24 season. The 28-year-old joins the Hammers from Manchester City and could make his debut in Thursday’s Premier League fixture with AFC Bournemouth at London Stadium.

I tend to agree. The few opportunities he's had this season he hasn't really added much to the team. Doesn't even seem to run as much as the much older Antonio.

C&P from WHTID West Ham in 2023: - 59 games played (most since 1989) - 32 games won (most since 1980) - 17 home games won (most since 2004) - 97 goals scored (most since 1980) - 19 clean sheets (most since 1993) - Failed to scored 7 times (fewest since 2016) - ?üèÜ (First since 1980)

"Good stat from MOTD: West Ham's front three of Bowen, Kudus and PAqueta have score 19 goals in the EPL this season. Manchester United have scored 18 in total."

"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/66989835 My memory of this: At parents house. Game kicks off (they didn't have Sky) - it's 1-0 Spurs as I get out of the house. I get into the car. Turn on the radio. By the time I am out go their road it's 2-0. Just as I get onto the brief bit of motorway it...

"Overall, I think that's a decent line up. Pleased that Fornals and Kudus start."

Interesting Read: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/sep/27/how-ajax-went-from-champions-league-overachievers-to-chaos Seems like Marc Overmars being a silly boy triggered a whole series of events that West Ham benefitted from.

1 - Some very good transfer business. 2 - A bit of luck in the first half against Chelsea. 3 - Antonio seems to have woken up. 4 - Bowen is playing a lot better. 5 - Areola is doing well. 6 - A level of confidence from winning a trophy? Long way to go and I would like to see us press other teams mor...

I’ve a Dutch friend who supports Ajax. He put it like this. Alvarez is better than Rice at covering the back four but won’t give as much going forward. Seems he’s right. He’s not such a fan of Kudus though.

I’ve a Dutch friend who supports Ajax. He put it like this. Alvarez is better than Rice at covering the back four but won’t give as much going forward. Seems he’s right. He’s not such a fan of Kudus though.

A friend of mine who‚Äôs Dutch and supports Ajax says ?Ålvarez is better than Rice defensively but not as good at bringing the ball forward.

"Anyone else getting a bot bored that we have not signed anyone in, like, hours?"

Some of these articles and stats are really interesting. Thanks for posting. Fingers crossed he is worth the cash!

Lots of upset here and abuse for Martin Samuel - seem to remember he’s a West Ham supporter though. Can’t be all bad!