Tag Archives: Championship

READING INTO IT

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

It seems a little dramatic to say that our match against Reading could decide who achieves automatic promotion, but it’s hard not to see it that way. A win for Reading would see them go four points clear of us … Continue reading →

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SIX FROM SIX IS THE TALK OF DESPERATE AVRAM, SAM: POSH VS IRONS PREVIEW

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

My lack of posts over the last couple of weeks is directly related to the sense of frustration at our last few performances. I wrote my last blog after the draws against Watford and Doncaster, hoping those two results would … Continue reading →

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SO ENDS A WEEK OF FRUSTRATION FOR THE HAMMERS NATION

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

I was convinced that we would end the last week as the team at the top of the Championship. Isn’t it just classic West Ham to blow the the easiest chance we could possibly get to go top with a … Continue reading →

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WEST HAM vs WATFORD: TIME TO LOOK EXCLUSIVELY BELOW

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

Last night I was so caught up in watching the Chelsea and Arsenal matches on TV that I completely forgot to keep my eye on the Saints vs Ipswich score. I’d already made up my mind to hate Ipswich this … Continue reading →

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MONDAY MUSING: TRENDY NOLAN AND LINDA’S WEAKER FOOT SEAL THE DEAL

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

I was pretty pleased with the starting lineup for this one, with Henri Lansbury getting a rare start alongside Mark Noble and returning captain Kevin Nolan. I had thought that Nolan’s return would even further limit Lansbury’s chances, and it … Continue reading →

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CARDIFF CITY VS WEST HAM: PREDICTABLE UNPREDICTABILITY ACROSS THE BOARD

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

I’m back to feeling pretty damn nervous about each match now. Saints have remembered their great form and I’m even looking below us with trepidation, fearing dropping out of the top two. We’re entering the stage of the season when … Continue reading →

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I LOVE NOTHING MORE THAN THE CROSSED-ARM IRONS SALUTE, BUT SOMETHING ISN’T RIGHT

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

One of my favourite sights as a West Ham fan is when a player replicates the crossed irons of our crest in the form of a salute to the crowd. For some reason the Irons salute is rarer than a … Continue reading →

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WEST HAM 0-0 CRYSTAL PALACE: A CLEAN SHEET, ANOTHER POINT AND WE’RE ON TARGET

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

A 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace feels like a disappointment and is really frustrating, but as Mark Noble said after the final whistle: “It’s a clean sheet, another point and we’re on target for where we want to be.” The … Continue reading →

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WEST HAM VS CRYSTAL PALACE MATCH PREVIEW: GOD-GIVEN, GOAL-GETTING ABILITIES

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

I’ve waffled on before about how much I love televised weekend West Ham games, and this Saturday has got my excitement going! Saturday lunchtime is a great time for a match, offering time pre- and post-game to partake in other … Continue reading →

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GREEN’S RED RESCINDED AND RIVETING FORM REWARDED

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Over the last three matches West Ham have rediscovered their ability to play some decent football and there are a couple of reasons I’m very happy about this. Firstly, it has silenced some of the critics of Big Sam’s playing … Continue reading →

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