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[????]

Beyond caring. Cardiff is Last Chance Saloon...with two chances slim and none. I actually don't care.

[Bluerevolution]

At least West Ham are doing the decent thing for the 2nd leg and not ripping the fans off, really reasonably priced tickets.

[Mick Mac]

???? Wrote:

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> Beyond caring. Cardiff is Last Chance

> Saloon...with two chances slim and none. I

> actually don't care.

I have to say I thought he'd be gone. It looks like Sullivan/Gold are spineless (irrespective of cost to get rid of him).

[Otta]

BBC Website

"West Ham manager Sam Allardyce retains the backing of the club's owners despite the humiliating League Cup semi-final defeat by Manchester City.

BBC Sport has learned that David Gold and David Sullivan were not swayed by the result at the Etihad, despite large sections of the travelling support appearing to turn on the manager.

West Ham continue to work hard in the transfer market and are hopeful of adding two or three new players in the coming days.

The first arrival could yet be Monaco striker Lacina Traore, who could arrive on loan if he is granted a work permit at a hearing next Monday."

It's strange, I generally want clubs to give managers time, and stick with them rather than sacking them after a few bad results, but in this case, he just looks so out of touch with reality.

[red devil]

Otta Wrote:

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> It's strange, I generally want clubs to give

> managers time, and stick with them rather than

> sacking them after a few bad results, but in this

> case, he just looks so out of touch with reality.

Part of the reality is that WHU have suffered big time with injuries, in particular the centre half dept (I can think of 3) IMO it's the most important position on the park, even City have struggled when Kompany has been out. Maybe the Board think these are mitigating circumstances to at least wait until some of the injured players come back and see if that makes a difference...

[maxxi]

You're right RD but the problems started a long long time before the injuries - right about when Downing was signed and no striker was.

I feel too that Cardiff is last chance but worry that - by law of averages or Cardiff having a bad day - a win will prolong the agony - and yet I want a win - and yet that'll keep him at the club - but I want a win - it's a footy catch 22.

I accept a new man may not keep us up but at least the rebuild could start earlier.

'bout now's earlier post sums it up for me.

'bout now Wrote:

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> I don't know what to say and quite frankly I'm at

> the point of not caring. The whole situation at

> WHUFC makes me feel unclean, from the odious porn

> twats to the most unimaginative, egotistical prick

> ever to visit Upton Park.

>

> I want my brilliant, comical, wonderful club back.

[El Pibe]

Not so much a footy catch-22, more a footy cognitive dissonance.

I'll get my coat.

[Bluerevolution]

somebody is having a laugh, right ?

[Tommy1000]

Indeed, can't believe Pardew's not there!

[red devil]

Tommy1000 Wrote:

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> Indeed, can't believe Pardew's not there!

Really? Pardew's record is only 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, even Moyes' record is slightly better with 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

Semantics really, as Pellegrini should get it with 6 wins and a draw. I'd give special mention to Pullis, 3 wins out of 6 for the then bottom club is good going...

[aquarius moon]

Yes, Pulis deserves it for turning the club around since he took over.

[Bluerevolution]

[red devil]

Ots beat you to it Blue...keep up!

[Bluerevolution]

Damn !!

[Jah Lush]

It took huge bravery for Thomas Hitzlsperger to make that statement. Admitting that he'd played for West Ham.

[Bluerevolution]

Bwahahahaha

[Otta]

Groupon doing half price tickets for Millwall v Sheffield United for those that are interested.

[red devil]

Forever in our shadow Blue...

Which reminds me, must get a holiday booked for May sometime, might have to leave the country!

[aquarius moon]

Otta Wrote:

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> Groupon doing half price tickets for Millwall v

> Sheffield United for those that are interested.

Thanks for the info Otta , but it's Sheff Wed not Utd.

We are not in League One just yet!

[red devil]

Do Sheff Wed still have their drummer? Heard it a few seasons ago when QPR played them...You only drum when you're winning...

[StraferJack]

Is this real or a spoof?

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/sam-allardyce-were-all-hurting-as-much-as-the-west-ham-fans-9050950.html

"But I?m not built like that. I may be a modern man in terms of utilising technology and the latest techniques but I have traditional values when it comes to life."

It's giving me a chuckle in any case

[StraferJack]

?values were better back in t?day ? none of this overpaid for failing nonsense! That?s why I?ve pegged my wage packet at 15 bob a week until results pick up?

I know he brings out the sweary sweary in quids, but it?s easy to see why

[Tommy1000]

red devil Wrote:

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> Tommy1000 Wrote:

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> > Indeed, can't believe Pardew's not there!

>

> Really? Pardew's record is only 3 wins, 1 draw and

> 2 losses, even Moyes' record is slightly better

> with 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

> Semantics really, as Pellegrini should get it with

> 6 wins and a draw. I'd give special mention to

> Pullis, 3 wins out of 6 for the then bottom club

> is good going...

Sorry, I was being sarcastic!

Agree with the other suggestions.

[Otta]

"Football mirrors life."

Er, no. It really doesn't.

[El Pibe]

"There are reasons why it?s happening ? not excuses ? but we have to grind it out and make sure things improve."

Funny how there's always an excuse then.

Grrrrrrrrrr