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The Hammers drew 2-2 at home. They were leading 2-0 before being given a red card. Oops.
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Interesting game - started well, Hoffmans goal a little controversial as Reus was in an offside position but not interfering or part of the play, so was deemed all good. Glad to see Miki get an assist, and super happy for Hoffman to score on his first game back where he belongs.
After half time it all went fairly downhill though - sloppy defending was the biggest worry, but playing against a team who are already into their season, it basically looked like another pre-season friendly for us. Head home with 1-0 next week and hope that with another game into the system we can play some good football.
Tuchel has already shown his intentions this year- starting Weigl over Bender in his quest for holding and efficient passing rather than just bombing it up the line. He will do well under the tutelage of Sahin once he is back. Makes me wonder where Castro is going to fit in, but assume he will be used when Gundogan or the other DM tires
After half time it all went fairly downhill though - sloppy defending was the biggest worry, but playing against a team who are already into their season, it basically looked like another pre-season friendly for us. Head home with 1-0 next week and hope that with another game into the system we can play some good football.
Tuchel has already shown his intentions this year- starting Weigl over Bender in his quest for holding and efficient passing rather than just bombing it up the line. He will do well under the tutelage of Sahin once he is back. Makes me wonder where Castro is going to fit in, but assume he will be used when Gundogan or the other DM tires
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5-0 to Dortmund in the second leg. Ouch.
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They played an incredibly weakened side. There were rumours he wanted them out of the comp asap. Looks like he got his wish ha.
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Real shame the English clubs record in this comp. Is it only Fulham and Boro that have reached the final since Liverpool?
[Edit]Forgot about Chelsea.
[Edit]Forgot about Chelsea.
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Oh yeah, that certainly wasn't to plan!
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Neither was going to penalties against a Maltese side! I was thinking they could be a big mover this season but maybe Bilic might be a bit too crazy
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Same as us last season. It's actually very tough qualifying from so early in the qualifiers, regardless of the opposition.
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That early in the season with PL games to come right around the corner, Valencia injured in the first leg, I don't exactly think they're going to be going hell for leather.
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It's not like teams don't play pre-season games anyway. These early fixtures should just be replacements for their friendlies. Even a West Ham friendly XI should get over a Maltese club side inside 180 minutes!
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This.
Think Bilic realised pretty quickly after the first 2 games, we just don't have the squad depth to do decently in both competitions.
It's disappointing but it is what it is. At least Lanzini looked alright I suppose.
And I hope Modibo f'ing Maiga never plays another game for us again. Makes Carlton Cole look like Harry Kane in comparison...
It's disappointing but it is what it is. At least Lanzini looked alright I suppose.
And I hope Modibo f'ing Maiga never plays another game for us again. Makes Carlton Cole look like Harry Kane in comparison...
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so they throw away the europa league so they can focus on the league where there ambition is to likely...qualify for the europa league.
uh.
uh.
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Its a joke of a comp, I think the English clubs treat it with the contempt it deserves.
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It's a great competition. It doesnt deserve contempt.
Clubs that don't treat it seriously deserve contempt IMO.
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I agree, it's a great comp and I enjoyed us winning it.
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Hull supporters were furious that we threw away potentially our only chance to compete in Europe. The travel to the two European games we had was hyped up and hugely enjoyed.
The club may have treated it with contempt, Steve Bruce may have treated it with contempt, but the fans most certainly did not. And I have no doubt it was the same with West Ham.
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