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Far Cough UKunt" wrote: ↑06 Aug 2025, 10:04  Zaza was a massive disappointment, I remember one shot at goal that bizarrely went out for a throw in.

Was at Old Trafford. That along with scoring his only goal at the Shithole against us prior to getting him typifies Sullivans tenure as our Owner in the Striker Market.

9898 wrote: ↑05 Aug 2025, 21:27

scott_d wrote: ↑05 Aug 2025, 20:12 90% of our striker signings beat Foe:

Ings, Haller, Scamacca, Zaza, Hugill, Boriello, Wellington Paulista, Nene, Ajeti, Calleri, Chamakh, Cornet, Fletcher, Piquionne, Feghouli, Ilan, Ayew....


 

Mate, you're not getting it. Please concentrate. 
When we signed Ings, Haller, Scamacca, Zaza, Hugill, Boriello, Wellington Paulista, Nene, Ajeti, Calleri, Chamakh, Cornet, Fletcher, Piquionne, Feghouli, Ilan, Ayew - did you think we were getting a world class player? No. 

When we signed Foe and Rwsknapp said he was a 'one man misfield', papers said he was world class and likened him to Viera, did you think he was going to be world class? Yes. So the disappointment with your list was zero - expect little and when you get it no issue, whereas with Foe, expected world class and got little, so massive diasspointmnwt 

9898 wrote: ↑05 Aug 2025, 21:27

scott_d wrote: ↑05 Aug 2025, 20:12 90% of our striker signings beat Foe:

Ings, Haller, Scamacca, Zaza, Hugill, Boriello, Wellington Paulista, Nene, Ajeti, Calleri, Chamakh, Cornet, Fletcher, Piquionne, Feghouli, Ilan, Ayew....


 

Mate, you're not getting it. Please concentrate. 
When we signed Ings, Haller, Scamacca, Zaza, Hugill, Boriello, Wellington Paulista, Nene, Ajeti, Calleri, Chamakh, Cornet, Fletcher, Piquionne, Feghouli, Ilan, Ayew - did you think we were getting a world class player? No. 

When we signed Foe and Rwsknapp said he was a 'one man misfield', papers said he was world class and likened him to Viera, did you think he was going to be world class? Yes. So the disappointment with your list was zero - expect little and when you get it no issue, whereas with Foe, expected world class and got little, so massive diasspointmnwt 

scott_d wrote: ↑05 Aug 2025, 20:12 90% of our striker signings beat Foe:

Ings, Haller, Scamacca, Zaza, Hugill, Boriello, Wellington Paulista, Nene, Ajeti, Calleri, Chamakh, Cornet, Fletcher, Piquionne, Feghouli, Ilan, Ayew....

 

scott_d wrote: ↑05 Aug 2025, 12:38

9898 wrote: ↑22 Jul 2025, 15:35 Foe, rest his soul, did not cause trouble for the simple reason he wasn't all that - looked the part in size and stature but was slow with limited ability. Football wise, pre signing hype, he was one if the most disappointing signings I can remember. 

Fucking hell have you been in a coma for 25 years?
Foe one of the most disappointing signings that you can remember?

9898 wrote: ↑22 Jul 2025, 15:35 Foe, rest his soul, did not cause trouble for the simple reason he wasn't all that - looked the part in size and stature but was slow with limited ability. Football wise, pre signing hype, he was one if the most disappointing signings I can remember. 

9898 wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 19:02

Massive Attack" wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 13:31

9898 wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 13:33 No wind up. 
This is not a West Ham thing, just a fact that African players get lazy after getting a big contract or end up causing trouble to move to a bigger club when there is a sniff of interest. 
Personally think we should stay away from players of African origin. 
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Marc-Vivien Foe was a model Pro, was well worth the 'trouble' and didn't kick up a stink. Nor did Demba Ba (granted born in France but represented Senegal). Kouyate was also a decent servant and always respectful of the Club. Aguerd has also served us well by helping us to win a Cup, as did Zouma together at the heart of our defence. Did them helping us win a European Trophy cause the Club trouble in doing so, even with Zouma on 1 leg? 

Personally I hope we continue to look at the African market if we can unearth other decent additions as I mentioned, as I believe the right quality and attitude towards the game can be found, if scouted properly. 

Sorry, you're wrong. 
Aguerd ha been trouble since day one lagging the club off in numerous occasions in the press. 
Ba was load sod trouble as he performed for a move after first decent spell. 
Google its and you will see. 

Massive Attack" wrote: ↑20 Jul 2025, 13:31

9898 wrote: ↑19 Jul 2025, 13:33 No wind up. 
This is not a West Ham thing, just a fact that African players get lazy after getting a big contract or end up causing trouble to move to a bigger club when there is a sniff of interest. 
Personally think we should stay away from players of African origin. 
​​

Marc-Vivien Foe was a model Pro, was well worth the 'trouble' and didn't kick up a stink. Nor did Demba Ba (granted born in France but represented Senegal). Kouyate was also a decent servant and always respectful of the Club. Aguerd has also served us well by helping us to win a Cup, as did Zouma together at the heart of our defence. Did them helping us win a European Trophy cause the Club trouble in doing so, even with Zouma on 1 leg? 

Personally I hope we continue to look at the African market if we can unearth other decent additions as I mentioned, as I believe the right quality and attitude towards the game can be found, if scouted properly.