Opinion

Jonathan Lee > A decent opening win of the season at a packed St James’s Park; after conceding two very avoidable goals our quality came through and the scoreline ultimately didn’t flatter us, will be interesting to see how we perform against a strong Leicester side next Monday evening. Fabianski – 6 not called upon…

Neil Shaw-Smith > Czech one, Czech two Hype them up inside the venue Allow me..to introduce to you.. Coupla players always featured on MOTD 2: In player of the year talks he’s got to be in it. Soucek checks his runs until the last minute Salvaging points with his head from certain losses Just who…

Graham Keeffe > Since taking over the club in 2010, David Sullivan, David Gold and Baroness Karen Brady (dubbed GSB), have rarely managed to deliver on lofty ambitions and promises. Since moving to the London Stadium, the echoing of “world class stadium” and “world class players” has been consistently thrown back in their faces. Fans…

Angus Waters > It’s August. The start of the Premier League season is less than two weeks away, and clubs are more desperate for signings than ever. After Jesse Lingard’s incredible loan spell at West Ham, we were hoping to see him back in Claret & Blue on a permanent transfer. Lingard struggled for game…

Neil Shaw-Smith > Balbuena and Anderson leaving this summer closes the door on the Pellegrini/Husillos legacy, rendering the Chilean’s reign as an expensive experiment gone wrong. A step into the unknown before retreating back to the tried and tested manager which we now know seems a good fit on both sides. So, what’s next? You…

Jonathan Lee > Just over two weeks now til our first game of the season and still (at the time of writing) no senior outfield transfers, should we be panicking or just keep the faith – let’s not forget the window doesn’t shut til the end of August so still plenty of time for players…

Graham Keeffe > After a tumultuous 18 months, Felipe Anderson has finally secured a move away from West Ham United. The Brazilian international has rejoined Serie A side Lazio for a fee estimated to be around £2.6 million (per EXWHUemployee). The Hammers will also receive 50% of any future sale price for the winger. Anderson…

Jonathan Lee > 2021/22 is on the distant horizon and the fixtures are out. Everyone’s initial observation will have been Newcastle on the opening day, again!  Given they did the double over us last season, it is time to set the record straight and come away with something this time while trying to keep 11…

Jonathan Lee > If anyone had offered us sixth place and Europa League group qualification back in August 2020, it’s pretty sure most of us would have taken it big time.  A draw to look forward to now at the end of August this year, but for now it’s time to mark the season just…