Chelsea vs West Ham Utd | Official Predictions & Match Thread

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Match Centre:

Odds:
West Ham: 15/2
Draw: 5/2
Chelsea: 37/100

Pre-Match Press Conference:
Official Press Conference

Tactical Preview: 
Analytics United

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[Snodders' Beard]

Disappointing as always to be leading and then end up empty handed but more encouraging signs from Potter. At least we're prepared to have a go, Potter's immediate predecessors would've either written the game off before a ball was kicked or probably been 3-0 down within 20 minutes due to a ludicrous and incomprehensible tactical set up.

Pleased to see some fringe players get on the pitch. Irving looked decent until he ran out of puff, Scarles has some learning to do but he can compete at this level, even Luis G had some small bright spots towards the end. Sadly Orford didn't seem to know how to stop the game from passing him by but it's a tough situation to come on in. Hope he'll get some easier scenarios to stamp his mark on a game.

[Django]

Never underestimate the widespread psychological and mental health disorders in the first world societies these days. Social media is a relatively new “window” into what is arguably a 21st century mental health crisis since it allows anominity. But its impacting many aspects of life including at work ( bullying, egos etc ) .  

The need for a sense of power over others driven by feelings of inadequacy, insecurity of those with low self esteem. Childhood problems, abuse and traumas from bad families or bullying at school often in the individual’s background. Or simply they dont feel good enough in some way . 

Trolling is also now recognised as an addiction for some analogous to the “high” a pyromaniac gets lighting fires. Unfortunately a higher percentage of the population than many think have these disorders, impulses or needs and its increased a hundred fold over the last 50 years.  Sadly a lot of the trolls lack the self awareness to even realise why they get such a kick from it .  Just dismiss it as the victim’s problem or harmless banter. Lots of interesting literature on the subject but tough to police as it hides under the “free speech” banner.  Disagreement is healthy but some are so weak psychologically that it becomes a personal thing an affront to their ego. 

I just ignore it on threads bit like stepping over dog crap on the pavement

Well said, Sir.

[Sir Alf]

Never underestimate the widespread psychological and mental health disorders in the first world societies these days. Social media is a relatively new “window” into what is arguably a 21st century mental health crisis since it allows anominity. But its impacting many aspects of life including at work ( bullying, egos etc ) .  

The need for a sense of power over others driven by feelings of inadequacy, insecurity of those with low self esteem. Childhood problems, abuse and traumas from bad families or bullying at school often in the individual’s background. Or simply they dont feel good enough in some way . 

Trolling is also now recognised as an addiction for some analogous to the “high” a pyromaniac gets lighting fires. Unfortunately a higher percentage of the population than many think have these disorders, impulses or needs and its increased a hundred fold over the last 50 years.  Sadly a lot of the trolls lack the self awareness to even realise why they get such a kick from it .  Just dismiss it as the victim’s problem or harmless banter. Lots of interesting literature on the subject but tough to police as it hides under the “free speech” banner.  Disagreement is healthy but some are so weak psychologically that it becomes a personal thing an affront to their ego. 

I just ignore it on threads bit like stepping over dog crap on the pavement

[fraser]

So let me get this straight, a mod would rather ban genuine WHU fans but not the obvious Spurs trolls?

You know like someone that said, and I'm paraphrasing "that wonderful champs league season that Spurs had"

It's not a spurs fan is it though its just some twisted cսnt pretending to be one who wants a reaction. 

Fuck off fraser, you're just as bad as that SPURS Bellend.

Why because I ignore him, he wants to get under your skin and you're letting him. He doesn't bother me at all.. Why would he he's just another twisted cսnt on the Internet there are thousands of them.. Just ignore him, you'll feel better for it. 

[Far Cough UKunt]

I never respond to them, he's right just ignore them.. Don't respond then they've got nothing... It's your response they get off on, they like it.. If they post and get ignored they'll fuck off. Why let them get to you? 

So let me get this straight, a mod would rather ban genuine WHU fans but not the obvious Spurs trolls?

You know like someone that said, and I'm paraphrasing "that wonderful champs league season that Spurs had"

It's not a spurs fan is it though its just some twisted cսnt pretending to be one who wants a reaction. 

Fuck off fraser, you're just as bad as that SPURS Bellend.

[fraser]

 

That doesn't make sense at all. Why don't you ban the obvious trolls then no one will have anything to react to. Like I posted before, we've had genuine Spurs fans (Raving Iron) and Millwall (Mad Dog Dil) and to my recollection, no one asked for them to be banned because they were what they were, it was banter but you can't banter with idiots.

fraser you're getting on my shit list mate. It's funny whenever this topic crops up, you're one of the first to chime in, so you're just as bad as those so called troll feeders.

I never respond to them, he's right just ignore them.. Don't respond then they've got nothing... It's your response they get off on, they like it.. If they post and get ignored they'll fuck off. Why let them get to you? 

So let me get this straight, a mod would rather ban genuine WHU fans but not the obvious Spurs trolls?

You know like someone that said, and I'm paraphrasing "that wonderful champs league season that Spurs had"

It's not a spurs fan is it though its just some twisted cսnt pretending to be one who wants a reaction. 

[Far Cough UKunt]

Exactly that, but some posters keep feeding them and moaning about them.. 

 

That doesn't make sense at all. Why don't you ban the obvious trolls then no one will have anything to react to. Like I posted before, we've had genuine Spurs fans (Raving Iron) and Millwall (Mad Dog Dil) and to my recollection, no one asked for them to be banned because they were what they were, it was banter but you can't banter with idiots.

fraser you're getting on my shit list mate. It's funny whenever this topic crops up, you're one of the first to chime in, so you're just as bad as those so called troll feeders.

I never respond to them, he's right just ignore them.. Don't respond then they've got nothing... It's your response they get off on, they like it.. If they post and get ignored they'll fuck off. Why let them get to you? 

So let me get this straight, a mod would rather ban genuine WHU fans but not the obvious Spurs trolls?

You know like someone that said, and I'm paraphrasing "that wonderful champs league season that Spurs had"

[fraser]

To be fair, if the accounts are trolling who is the bigger problem on here, the mods not banning people or the other users giving the trolls exactly what they want, a reaction?

The mods can ban trolls, but if people on here keep feeding them, they will be back. Arguably the best way to get rid of the trolls is ban the people who keep feeding them reactions as there are only a handful.

Exactly that, but some posters keep feeding them and moaning about them.. 

 

That doesn't make sense at all. Why don't you ban the obvious trolls then no one will have anything to react to. Like I posted before, we've had genuine Spurs fans (Raving Iron) and Millwall (Mad Dog Dil) and to my recollection, no one asked for them to be banned because they were what they were, it was banter but you can't banter with idiots.

fraser you're getting on my shit list mate. It's funny whenever this topic crops up, you're one of the first to chime in, so you're just as bad as those so called troll feeders.

I never respond to them, he's right just ignore them.. Don't respond then they've got nothing... It's your response they get off on, they like it.. If they post and get ignored they'll fuck off. Why let them get to you? 

[Far Cough UKunt]

Because the mods of this site are weak, it’s thoroughly depressing to be honest and I can see why people move to KUMB. 

 

To be fair, if the accounts are trolling who is the bigger problem on here, the mods not banning people or the other users giving the trolls exactly what they want, a reaction?

The mods can ban trolls, but if people on here keep feeding them, they will be back. Arguably the best way to get rid of the trolls is ban the people who keep feeding them reactions as there are only a handful.

Exactly that, but some posters keep feeding them and moaning about them.. 

 

 

That doesn't make sense at all. Why don't you ban the obvious trolls then no one will have anything to react to. Like I posted before, we've had genuine Spurs fans (Raving Iron) and Millwall (Mad Dog Dil) and to my recollection, no one asked for them to be banned because they were what they were, it was banter but you can't banter with idiots.

fraser you're getting on my shit list mate. It's funny whenever this topic crops up, you're one of the first to chime in, so you're just as bad as those so called troll feeders.

[El Scorchio]

To be fair they should be pitied and laughed at really. Imagine being so tragic you're either a supporter of another team or indeed a 'hilarious' alt of another poster here, and spending hours and hours of your life day after day posting hundreds of times on a messageboard you either don't actually have any interest in or under the guise of a character, just to try and get people's attention, despite most of them just ignoring you anyway.

Imagine how little else you must have going on in your life, and how lonely you must have to be to do that. It's pretty pathetic.

[fraser]

Why the mods still allowing a Spurs fan on here trouncing out shit bait every day? zzzz

Because the mods of this site are weak, it’s thoroughly depressing to be honest and I can see why people move to KUMB. 

 

To be fair, if the accounts are trolling who is the bigger problem on here, the mods not banning people or the other users giving the trolls exactly what they want, a reaction?

The mods can ban trolls, but if people on here keep feeding them, they will be back. Arguably the best way to get rid of the trolls is ban the people who keep feeding them reactions as there are only a handful.

Exactly that, but some posters keep feeding them and moaning about them.. 

[Manuel]

If Jimmy is finally back then suspect he will play Bowen through the middle with Ferguson starting on the bench,

[wils]

Why the mods still allowing a Spurs fan on here trouncing out shit bait every day? zzzz

Because the mods of this site are weak, it’s thoroughly depressing to be honest and I can see why people move to KUMB. 

 

To be fair, if the accounts are trolling who is the bigger problem on here, the mods not banning people or the other users giving the trolls exactly what they want, a reaction?

The mods can ban trolls, but if people on here keep feeding them, they will be back. Arguably the best way to get rid of the trolls is ban the people who keep feeding them reactions as there are only a handful.

[Fauxstralian]

He played 15 mins or so at Forest when they were 7-0 down & has hardly kicked a ball for months prior
Obviously Potter will assess him after 10 days training so would expect he will be eased in
If he is ready for Brentford then great

[fraser]

With our next game not til Brentford on the 15th hopefully we will have everyone back & they will have had 10 days to work with Ferguson 
Imagine he will be on the bench for Brentford 

I reckon he starts he's our only centre forward and what's the point if we don't play him. 

[Fauxstralian]

With our next game not til Brentford on the 15th hopefully we will have everyone back & they will have had 10 days to work with Ferguson 
Imagine he will be on the bench for Brentford 

[Lee Trundle]

Ladyboy and Chutney Ferret hate it when you ignore them, and both are pretty easy to ignore when you think they're just here for a reaction.

I just tend to dip in and out of conversations with them when I'm bored.

[Fauxstralian]

With Paqueta Todibo & Alvarez , a competent ref & a bit of luck we may have won last night
Potter is moving in the right direction & am positive about next season if he can shift the deadwood & make it more his squad
Like the fact he is introducing the young players

[Manuel]

Nick from C&B fuming about how we set up last night.

[twoleftfeet]

We definitely deserved something from the game last night.

4 good performances out of the 5 games he's been in charge of even with a decimated squad.  Very promising.

Respectfully, I disagree.

The top managers will more often than not get you over the line. Potter is not a top manager.

Why the mods still allowing a Spurs fan on here trouncing out shit bait every day? zzzz

 

 

Because the mods of this site are weak, it’s thoroughly depressing to be honest and I can see why people move to KUMB. 

[Far Cough UKunt]

We definitely deserved something from the game last night.

4 good performances out of the 5 games he's been in charge of even with a decimated squad.  Very promising.

Respectfully, I disagree.

The top managers will more often than not get you over the line. Potter is not a top manager.

Why the mods still allowing a Spurs fan on here trouncing out shit bait every day? zzzz

Because the mods are idiots.

[Eerie Decent]

We definitely deserved something from the game last night.

4 good performances out of the 5 games he's been in charge of even with a decimated squad.  Very promising.

Respectfully, I disagree.

The top managers will more often than not get you over the line. Potter is not a top manager.

BANTER

[Rossal]

We definitely deserved something from the game last night.

4 good performances out of the 5 games he's been in charge of even with a decimated squad.  Very promising.

Respectfully, I disagree.

The top managers will more often than not get you over the line. Potter is not a top manager.

Why the mods still allowing a Spurs fan on here trouncing out shit bait every day? zzzz

[Far Cough UKunt]

We definitely deserved something from the game last night.

4 good performances out of the 5 games he's been in charge of even with a decimated squad.  Very promising.

Respectfully, I disagree.

The top managers will more often than not get you over the line. Potter is not a top manager.

I suppose your manager, Postecoglou is not a top manager then?

[Lee Trundle]

Good.  I'd question myself if you agreed with me.