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Well dolne to the bloke.  Unfortunately I didn't actually see his interview but imo he said some things that needed saying. There's clearly a divided camp and so I guess the question needs to be asked why the players who are, according to Fullkrug, not playing to instructions are still being picked. 

As many people have pointed out before there is no relegation danger so there is absolutely no downside to throwing a few kids and squad players into the team and leaving out the offenders..  Alvarez was missing completely from the squad yesterday, as was Wan Bissaka.  Apparently AWB picked up an in jury in  training, which explains his absence, but Alvarez is apparently leaving cryptic messages on social media saying something like "all will soon be revealed". That suggests he may be one of those soon out of the door.

But it's good that someone has had the balls to speak out..  There's clearly a lot wrong and sweeping shit under the carpet has nevcer been the right way to clear up a nasty smell.,

Mex Martillo" wrote: ↑21 Apr 2025, 20:33

Cerveza Para Mi" wrote: ↑21 Apr 2025, 12:36

Manuel wrote: ↑21 Apr 2025, 07:12 I see that muppet Pardew said on TS that he has an issue with how Fullkrug has come out like this and if he was a player he would be really upset and would be looking for him on Monday morning and asking him to properly explain himself.

Also knew he was a bit of a cսnt.




 

Never ever understood how a fair number of our fans thought that melt was a decent manager.  Disagree with you that he's a bit of a cսnt though.  He's the real deal mate. 100% cսnt, not part of one.  And his press conferences when he was at our place were always predictable.  Poker players call it a "tell". It's when someone's body language gives away their feelings. I could always tell when Pardew was talking shit. His fucking lips moved. A real giveaway.

On the whole I enjoyed the Pardew years. Cup final was excellent.

Cerveza Para Mi" wrote: ↑21 Apr 2025, 12:36

Manuel wrote: ↑21 Apr 2025, 07:12 I see that muppet Pardew said on TS that he has an issue with how Fullkrug has come out like this and if he was a player he would be really upset and would be looking for him on Monday morning and asking him to properly explain himself.

Also knew he was a bit of a cսnt.



 

Never ever understood how a fair number of our fans thought that melt was a decent manager.  Disagree with you that he's a bit of a cսnt though.  He's the real deal mate. 100% cսnt, not part of one.  And his press conferences when he was at our place were always predictable.  Poker players call it a "tell". It's when someone's body language gives away their feelings. I could always tell when Pardew was talking shit. His fucking lips moved. A real giveaway.

It's not that I disagree with what he said (I agreed with a lot of it and share his frustrations), I just don't think it was wise for him to come out and say it so publicly in the way that he did. A time and a place for me that should have remained behind closed doors. 

The other issue I've got with someone like Fullkrug who's been at the Club for 5 minutes coming out and effectively burning down the dressing room with his public comments is he's barely contributed to anything of note for us in 2 different ways. He's barely scored for us in a number of appearances, as well as miss 19 matches through injury. Had he been playing regularly contributing to many points and/or banging them in left and right, then OK I can at least understand it's coming from someone who's heavily contributed well towards our season when very few others have. However that's not been the case at all and all it's likely to do now till the end of this sorry season is cause further division, as opposed to inspire a dressing room that's clearly a volatile weak one from earlier altercations and arguments amongst them earlier on in the season. 

I also think his frustrations should be just as equally aimed at the manager as well as the player's as it was Potter who foolishly took off all our forwards at a crucial time in the game and effectively handed over the initiative to a piss poor Southampton side. Who then continued to attack us till the end before successfully achieving a draw thanks to Potters dence substitutions. 

I just read that  Fullkrug was once hospitalised with the tooth of a teammate lodged in his forehead.  Probably best that the team does what he says.

Great words from Sir Alf just now.  

I think Fullkurg is bang on, the team have zero cohesion and unless we're playing a top 6 side we look like we just can't be arsed.  We have players who are way too big for their own ego's (tbf most clubs do) but our in particular this season.  I feel sorry for Bowen, he is clearly UCL material and seems a little lost as captain.  The way Fullkrug has spoken out shows at least he either cares or he is canvessing for the role of club captain.  Either way the players should listen to the bloke, stop fannying about and do as the manager has aksed them to.  If not, pack up and fuck off!

 

Good to hear some honesty and frustration.

Part of a manager's job is to motivate players to "run thru brick walls" or "put everything on the line" making last ditch blocks, fighting for the ball and holding off the opposition when in possession, making and winning second balls etc.   I just have not seen that under Potter and even less so under Lopetegui.

From the outside, it seems Lopetegui went for the confrontation approach, "hairdryer" in the dressing room and leaving players out or having bust ups.  Potter has gone for the "softly softly" approach, build a team mentality, "we're all in this together", "work for the team" but personally I have not seen a West Ham side that is combative, really hard working since the first season or two under Moyes.    

I guess "familiarity breeds contempt" and having multimillionaire players ( both first 11 and squad ) makes it harder to motivate them. Its why the rich clubs often bring in an ex player who has played at the highest level to get the respect of players albeit they often lack the other necessary skills ( communication, tactical awareness etc).

A wild guess, possible ( probably you say ) wrong, is that we have a few players who think they are too good to play for West Ham now we are out of Europe and relegation candidates once again ( Kudus, Paqueta, Alvarez maybe one or two more? ) and only one or two not doing what they are told is enough to undermine everything. They aint buying into the last 2 managers approach and only listened to Moyes as we were in Europe?

All the above ignores the fact that the squad has been imbalanced going back to Bilic and BFS, in terms of playing any other way than low block, survival football ( which was apt when we first got up) and only the emergence of Rice temporarily made us more than that and essentially in Moyes COVID season ( dont forget the influence of no crowds ) we were playing as effectively as Forest are this season. 

In summary, its pretty certain Potter aint going anywhere until next season. So to me it makes sense to root out the players who think they are a cut above West Ham and get in young players who have something to prove, are developing. They might listen to his "come on lads try to do it this way", cajoling style. No certainty but the only way I can see things improving?. 

Given that the club have posted his comments on the official site, it looks like those in charge agree with his remarks.

Manuel wrote: ↑21 Apr 2025, 07:12 I see that muppet Pardew said on TS that he has an issue with how Fullkrug has come out like this and if he was a player he would be really upset and would be looking for him on Monday morning and asking him to properly explain himself.

Also knew he was a bit of a cսnt.


 

eusebiovic wrote: ↑21 Apr 2025, 11:53 After spending practically the entire season injured it's a bit rich of him to throw a Lilly Von Stump hissy fit at this stage even if he has made a pretty lucid observation

After spending practically the entire season injured it's a bit rich of him to throw a Lilly Von Stump hissy fit at this stage even if he has made a pretty lucid observation

sorry if this has been said before but has anyone considered this to be a cunning plan to get a move away, especially as his form has been good?

Good that someone said what we are all thinking. They're mostly on the beach and not earning their massive pay cheques. Cunts. Potters fault? It is not good he cannot get them motivated. As we've been saying season over and this rubbish is not helping plan for 25/26.

Manuel wrote: ↑21 Apr 2025, 07:12 I see that muppet Pardew said on TS that he has an issue with how Fullkrug has come out like this and if he was a player he would be really upset and would be looking for him on Monday morning and asking him to properly explain himself.

Also knew he was a bit of a cսnt.

Gank wrote: ↑21 Apr 2025, 09:04 What happens if Bowen, as the appointed captain, calls out Fullkrug at training after being convinced to do so by the players who are guilty of what Fullkrug has said... And the big man sparks out Bowen in front of everyone?

 

The German is very experienced and has played at a good level. He clearly feels that on the pitch the team is performing below the level of its constituent parts. I hope that other players are annoyed about what has been said especially when they take on board the fact that most of us fans feel the same way as Fully.

What happens if Bowen, as the appointed captain, calls out Fullkrug at training after being convinced to do so by the players who are guilty of what Fullkrug has said... And the big man sparks out Bowen in front of everyone?

I saw the clip where Pardew described Fullkrugs comments as ‘outlandish’
Reckon everyone at the game would describe them as long overdue, much needed & 100% accurate 
Hopefully Monday morning training sees some players called out & the big German lays a few out

fraser wrote: ↑20 Apr 2025, 18:12

Westham67 wrote: ↑20 Apr 2025, 18:04 Very true, I know from my own experience it's easier to start from scratch than unlearn because the previous learning has become a second habit (Still struggling to navigate this new WHO this is a reply to Ganks post )

Hit the " marks on his post and it will reply directly. 

Apparently, the Wolves players had the same problem of not giving a shit/not playing to instructions under Gary O'Neill.

Looks like they didn't replace him with a flake, though.
 

Manuel wrote: ↑21 Apr 2025, 07:12 I see that muppet Pardew said on TS that he has an issue with how Fullkrug has come out like this and if he was a player he would be really upset and would be looking for him on Monday morning and asking him to properly explain himself.

Also knew he was a bit of a cսnt.

I see that muppet Pardew said on TS that he has an issue with how Fullkrug has come out like this and if he was a player he would be really upset and would be looking for him on Monday morning and asking him to properly explain himself.

Also knew he was a bit of a cսnt.

It was good what he said, respect the bloke for that, he himself got some stick before/during the injury, mainly down to age and fee paid, personally think if he is here next season give him the armband? As much as i like Bowen its not always the best move to give your best player the captaincy and if anything, i get the impression Bowen likes to be everyone's mate and not rock the boat, so dishing out cuntings and kicking some arses may not be his forte!

 

stubbo wrote: ↑20 Apr 2025, 17:05 When Steidten signed Fullkrug he made clear he was not only signing a good player on the pitch but a personality that was needed around the Club and in the dressing room. 

Seems like he was right. The injury thing has obviously destroyed his season , but the ability is clear every time he takes the field  (every time he plays he's involved in clear goal scoring opportunities), and the personality is coming through the more he's involved.

Hope he sticks around for next season. We need characters like this around the Club to help drive standard higher. 

Todibo himself even highlighted it in interview the other day...suggested anyone questioning Fullkrug didn't know what they were talking about because he was world class, had proven himself on the highest of stages and had nothing to prove to anyone, and the players could all see it and knew it too.

Quality Honest Bloke.  Must be wondering what he’s doing here.  Scoring champions league final goals last year nearly (VAR)

Make him captain, only guy I've heard speak about West Ham with that sort of passion in years