Idealist, author, wannabe sportsman, Keele/Utah alum, parish councillor, Chelmsford City and Essex supporter, writer, editor and interviewer - Views are my own
Me: 'How will you mark reaching 20 goals?'
Jarrod Bowen: 'I'm going to go home and play as
@HerefordFC
on Championship Manager 2008! I bought it for 50p and am going to load it up on my computer!'
Wholesome stuff from our record-setting No20!
#WestHam
#WHUFC
Paqueta made two interceptions that led to the corner from which we scored the first goal.
Paqueta made an interception and we broke to score the second goal.
He might be Brazilian, but he's a No6 or No8, not a showboating No10. He works bloody hard for the team.
As we prepare for David Moyes' final home game, a short 🧵
In February, my Dad passed away. He wasn't a big football fan, but he took an interest in what I do, was proud of my career and always emailed me minutes after the final whistle, win, lose or draw...
Since we beat Chelsea 3-2 on 1 July 2020, when Yarma scored his last-minute winner, we've collected 83 points from 47 matches.
We've scored 84 goals in those 47 games, too. That's 1.79 goals/game.
This start is not a fluke. We've been a good team for a while.
#COYI
#WestHam
Cress has given us so many amazing moments, so much happiness, so much commitment. Football is a game of moments, fine margins. He doesn’t deserve vitriol and criticism. He needs our support. We’re West Ham. United. ⚒
This is our 35th game in Europe in the previous three seasons - more than Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United and Spurs.
Over 99% of English clubs played none.
Relish this night.
They do not come around often. For some they never come at all.
Irons.
#westham
#WHUFC
Let’s be positive. Three games to go. We are sixth. Three positive results and we’re in.
A year ago we were outside the bottom three on goal difference.
Come on you Irons.
⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒
Really sad to see Snoddy depart.
A man who always brightened up the room, was genuinely interested in us both as a media team and as people, gave us some fantastic moments and most definitely understands what it is to be West Ham United.
We'll miss you.
#COYI
#WHUFC
#WestHam
Hearing our fans break into a chorus of 'God Save the Queen' before kick-off was one of the most moving things I've ever experienced at a football match.
RIP, Your Majesty.
So
#WestHam
have taken 67 points from the last 38
@premierleague
games.
We’ve scored 3 or more goals in a game 9 times this season.
We’ve won 10 of our last 15 and collected 32 points out of a possible 45 in 2021.
This is fun, isn’t it?!
#COYI
⚒
In pre-season, the players were put through a series of interval and endurance tests to build their fitness. Said finished first, repeatedly. He’s not just a baller, he’s fit and strong and works hard for the team. Let’s hope he can kick on from last night!
Dec came in for his post-match interview and I can safely say I've never met a footballer who exudes such genuine delight after a big win. He's our captain, he's one of the best players in Europe, but he's also a fan and he absolutely loves it.
Irons.
I honestly believe this is the best
#WestHam
team I have watched in 15+ seasons covering the Hammers.
We might have had better individuals, granted, but this squad never gives in, never knows it is beaten and is absolutely devastating on the counter.
I’m loving it!
#COYI
After 12.5 seasons of working for this Club, I have never felt so proud.
Winning promotion was a huge achievement (and relief), while the Farewell Boleyn season was truly unforgettable.
But this group, players and staff, is unrivalled.
They deserve this.
#COYI
#WestHam
I cannot tell you how good Vlad and Tomas are to work with.
They are exactly as they seem. Fun, friendly, genuine and game for a laugh.
Love them.
#COYI
#WestHam
I've been working at
#westham
for exactly 15 years.
What an amazing rollercoaster ride it has been.
According to my
@FutbologyApp
I've seen the Hammers play 811 times at 130 grounds in over 20 different countries.
I wouldn't swap it for the world.
Irons.
We've ended 2023 with 32 wins in the calendar year.
That's the second highest number of wins in a single calendar year IN OUR HISTORY.
The only previous year when we won more games was 1981, when we spent half the year in the Second Division.
Irons.
#WestHam
#WHUFC
This is our 19th European away game since September 2021.
We’ve lost 4 of the previous 18.
This is our third consecutive season with European football in April.
It’s not always going to be like this, so let’s enjoy every moment.
Irons. ⚒️☀️🇩🇪
I suppose what I am trying to say is, working in football is a privilege, but it takes up almost all of a manager’s life. He works seven days a week all year, under intense pressure and scrutiny. Yet he found time for me at a very sad time. For that, I’ll forever be grateful. 🧵
We stick together through all the ups and downs. We form relationships which endure, with people we are fortunate enough to meet through this Club, this game we love.
Irons.
#WestHam
For a year,
@WestHam
had the best player in Europe (bar Messi/Ronald). This was the climax of an amazing 12 months that I’ll never forget, no matter the way it ended up. Merci for the memories, Dimi ⚒
#COYI
#WHUFC
Congrats to Dec on winning a deserved third Hammer of the Year award by the age of 24. Only Brooking, Bonds and Moore have won it on more occasions. 🏆🏆🏆
#WestHamUnited
#COYI
I appreciate we live in a social media age, and supporters enjoy players communicating 'directly' to them, but I am not sure the Sheffield United captain posting an image of his challenge on Jarrod Bowen with a Randy Orton TKO soundtrack on Instagram is all that sensible.
Signing these two lads were two of the best decisions this Club has made in recent history. They are model professionals, family men and genuinely lovely chaps who have played a huge part in our success. Love them! 🇨🇿⚒️
Alan Smith just said these Arsenal players have started a lot of games.
So I checked…
One of their players has played 40+ games this season - Saka - and none has started more than 38.
Nine of our players have played 40+ and six have started 40 or more.
We have just played seven matches in 22 days and beaten Everton, KRC Genk, Tottenham, Manchester City, Aston Villa and now Liverpool.
It's two defeats in 20 in all competitions dating back to April.
Unreal.
#COYI
It has largely gone under the radar that we’ve now collected more than 100 points since the start of last season - 102 from 59 games.
That’s nearly 1.73 points per game.
Over the same period we’ve scored 101 goals and got a +27 goal difference.
#COYI
#WHUFC
I sincerely apologise to every Sky viewer this afternoon for invading your TV screens!
I promise you I had no idea the cameras were on Nobes when I bothered him on the pitch after the game.
But I actually don't care because WE ARE GOING ON A EUROPEAN TOUR!!!!!
#COYI
#WestHam
LDLLDLLLWLLWLL
Those were our last 14 results before David Moyes returned at the end of December 2019.
That’s 10 defeats.
He took over a team on its knees.
Since then we’ve won 48 games out of 102, and lost just 33.
Just to give things a bit of perspective.
#COYI
#WHUFC
This makes me happy and proud.
Said’s Mum was a delight the day he joined, happy to see her son doing what he loves.
To see her and Said’s brother welcomed to our home so warmly is wonderful, and what
#WestHam
is all about.
#COYI
Our home record in 2023 in all competitions ends at:
26 games played
17 wins
5 draws
4 defeats
53 goals scored
26 goals conceded
Irons.
#WestHam
#WestHamUnited
Hearing 'Bubbles' being sung over the home fans celebrating a win at full-time tells you everything about our away following. Relentless support from a good 30 minutes before kick-off and throughout this afternoon. And I'd venture the majority of them will be off to Romania too.
I might be biased, but watching
@_DeclanRice
grow from a promising Academy prospect into a
@WestHam
captain,
@England
international and now Hammer of the Year has been a source of great pride and joy.
#COYI
#WHUFC
Two years ago this week we were five
#PremierLeague
games without a win and sat 18th in the table with 24 points from 25 games, were out of both cups and Europe was but a distant dream.
#COYI
#WHUFC
Pablo is a lovely fella. As all the comments say, he's bought into what it is to be a
#WestHam
player. He arrived just before COVID, fought and won a relegation battle, helped us excel in the Premier League and Europe, got engaged, had a child and he gets married this summer! ⚒️
Every one of the lads who gave us that moment in Prague will be a
#WestHam
legend forever.
It doesn’t matter what went before or after.
They gave us a night that will live in our memories forever.
It’s why we love football.
Thank you Benny.
Thank you Pablo.
Irons. ⚒️
Farewell Pablo! 🫡
A genuinely nice lad who gave us some unforgettable moments during his four and a half years with
#WestHam
⚒️
This was taken in Alkmaar - a night we’ll never forget ❤️
John Pritchard - 1946-2024.
My Dad guided us, provided for us, shared his knowledge and experience with us and told us a million stories.
He was an incredible, unique man who lived a amazingly varied life and and we are incredibly sad that he has left us.
Rest easy, Dad. 🙏❤️
“I would like to invite every West Ham fan, who is able to able to buy a flight [and a match ticket], to Prague. Prague is beautiful and hopefully we can win and celebrate together in Prague!”
🗣
@Coufi5
⚒️
We’ve won seven out of our last ten games in all competitions, drawn another when we dominated it, and lost the other two 1-0.
And we’ve done it while bedding in nine new players, missing important players through injury and playing three games every week.
Never underestimate this man’s positive contribution every single day. He is a force of nature, a lovely man and has played a huge part in our success these last 2.5 years ⚒⚽️💪
#BigTom
#WestHam
This season was a crazy ride! Cannot even describe all the feelings and emotions we have left on the pitch. Thank you for all the support and loyalty during the games.
#whu
#offseason
#premiereleague
#westham
Most competitive games played by English Premier League clubs since the start of the 2021/22 season:
108 Liverpool
107 Manchester City
106 Chelsea
103
#WestHam
102 Manchester United
98 Tottenham Hotspur
97 Leicester City
88 Arsenal
I’ve only just seen this clip of David Moyes and his Dad.
You’d have to be dead inside not to smile at that. His old man is 87 and it’s Moyes’ first ever major trophy. Lovely stuff.
A lovely, polite, down to earth person, and a player of real ability, two-footed, superb passing range, Zara’s best customer and someone I will really miss around the place.
Wishing Johno the very best of luck in life and in football. ❤️⚒️
I took the dog for a walk in July 2020 and spent the whole time worrying about other results potentially sending us down.
We’re now sixth in the table and have won a European trophy.
Of course we’d like to play like peak Brazil but I’d take the last four years and some.
Irons.
For those who’ve seen Dec handing his shirt to a young fan, it was a member of his family.
The respect he got from the Spurs fans in the ground after the final whistle was genuine and real.
His performances for England mean he transcends club rivalries. He’s that good.
I am really pleased that Dimitri Payet has gone on the record about his reasons for returning to Marseille. He enjoyed being a Hammer and I enjoyed working with him. Dimi gave us immense joy and he should be remembered positively for what he gave us.
Clubs who have reached the quarter-finals of a European competition in the past three seasons:
Real Madrid
Manchester City
Bayern Munich
Benfica
𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱
AS Roma*
*To be confirmed
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#whufc
I am 99.99999% sure it will be our biggest EVER home support tomorrow evening!
With Sevilla bringing 900 fans, that means we'll have around 59,000
@WestHam
supporters inside London Stadium.
Cup finals aside, we've surely never had more Hammers in attendance at a game?
#COYI
We've made some incredible lifelong memories in the last few seasons, travelled over land and sea, and beaten top teams home and away. The week of our UECL win was the best of my working life. For most managers, it is a thankless task. I'd like to sincerely thank David Moyes. ⚒️
We got to the
@EuropaLeague
semi-finals and we didn’t drop out of the top nine once last season.
We’ve got another European tour to come and have some of the best players in the country in our squad.
We’ve not been this consistently good for decades.
Come on you Irons.
Really pleased for Issa today. He’s a lovely lad and a model professional. He stepped in a short notice and hardly put a foot wrong, plus he laid that on a plate for Jarrod too! ⚒⚒⚒
This is the first season in
#WestHam
history that we’ve reached the last 16 of three cup competitions.
While Saturday was not our best, we’ve still won 19 and lost only 10 of the 35 matches we’ve played.
With a bit of luck, we’ve got another 20+ to play, too.
#COYI
#WHUFC
Regardless of what happened later, Dimi was arguably at his
#WestHam
peak when we went to Ewood Park in February 2016.
I remember writing out a tweet for the official account that he'd scored from a free-kick before he'd started his run-up.
#WHUFC