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POST-MATCH THREAD: West Ham Utd v Charlton Athletic: Saturday 22nd August 2026: KO 15:00

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  • barstool
    barstool Posts: 1,445
    Oh yes baby 
  • CaptainRobbo
    CaptainRobbo Posts: 2,738
    Just out of interest, from those who went, what was the stadium like? As bad as people say? Atmosphere from the home fans? Presume it was good from you lot but is it easy to generate a good noise there? 
    Your mob probably won't hear much crowd noise when off their heads on Charlie and wrecking the bogs.
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 13,689
    edited August 22
    Incredible away performance but Leaburn and TC in particular look like they're going to hit levels some people have always thought they would. Both were superb today.

    McNamara looks a very shrewd signing and Okonkwo solid between the sticks. 

    Some away end today at FT.
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 13,689
    edited August 22
    Just out of interest, from those who went, what was the stadium like? As bad as people say? Atmosphere from the home fans? Presume it was good from you lot but is it easy to generate a good noise there? 
    They're going to have to bubble your visit because there's no way to police that place properly. Also think you'll be in for a shock to see just how diluted proper West Ham's support has become. Almost as many club shirts on display as Arsenal.

    It is a properly shit stadium not set up for football, but the lack of atmosphere is ridiculous. It's easy to make noise in there, they just don't. 
  • Zulu
    Zulu Posts: 498
    Wots the odds that Wham put in a bid for TC now a la Parker for Chelsea?
  • Sheepie1985
    Sheepie1985 Posts: 627
    What a day! Firstly have to say, the ground wasn't as bad as I feared it would be. Yeah it was far from the pitch and almost impossible to hear the ref's whistle or tell who's who, but it was an excellent view from where I was. I think what really kills it is the lack of an atmosphere from the home fans! They just don't do anything. That being said though, had a few chats with West Ham fans to and from the ground today and genuinely enjoyed it, safe to say though.. it was quite an awakening to life in the Championship for them today.

    The game itself though was fantastic, Lloyd Jones/Pele scoring early on really set the level of the game and I felt throughout that we had most of the best moments, if we made better decisions then we could have scored more than 2 to be honest. Did feel we were a bit weak on the right side but Danny Mac held them well and in fact we done what we do best really in just defended well, keeping the ball away from the box as much as possible. 

    Was really impressed with Arthur though, considering he's only been in the building for literally a few days I feel like we've got quite a keeper in him. Done everything right in the first half and was tested far more in the second.. don't think much can be done about the goal but some of his saves were exactly why we were impressed with him for Wrexham last year. 

    Shout out to TC who I think was stellar today, again. He's definitely worked on his finishing during the summer and 3 games in it's really showing, it looks like his contract is all but done too so think we're going to really enjoy a good season with him this year, especially with his partnership with Leaburn. Maybe JRS will come in and just add that extra bit to his game for him to really turn into something special

    A great day out with great company, and really leads well for Wednesday night. UTA!
  • timken
    timken Posts: 1,149
    Just out of interest, from those who went, what was the stadium like? As bad as people say? Atmosphere from the home fans? Presume it was good from you lot but is it easy to generate a good noise there? 
    Your mob probably won't hear much crowd noise when off their heads on Charlie and wrecking the bogs.
    I was in the west ham section and charltons 3000 outsung the 59000 west ham fans all game
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 14,787
    Jints said:
    Loved that TC came over to the fans after he scored. Certainly didn't look like someone on the way out
    He looks a LOT happier than last season. 
    Amazing what playing in your actual position and scoring goals can do for you

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  • timken
    timken Posts: 1,149
    I am so glad that there is no var in championship but was their goal offside?
  • king addick
    king addick Posts: 4,184
    Zulu said:
    Wots the odds that Wham put in a bid for TC now a la Parker for Chelsea?
    Weird Wham would want TC, Thought they were better as a duo.
  • Sword65pf
    Sword65pf Posts: 2,839
    Just out of interest, from those who went, what was the stadium like? As bad as people say? Atmosphere from the home fans? Presume it was good from you lot but is it easy to generate a good noise there? 
    Your mob probably won't hear much crowd noise when off their heads on Charlie and wrecking the bogs.
    Sorry to correct you mate, but I think you meant, wreck the Charlie and sniffing the bogs!!😜
  • Peter_G
    Peter_G Posts: 1,153
    Think I might wander down to The Valley shop in the week and treat myself to that ecru away shirt. It’s a winner.
  • BalladMan
    BalladMan Posts: 1,493
    edited August 22
    West ham fans were truly awful. In the last decade, their fans have got lazy and used to the comfort of that stadium.  They have no ‘singing’ section and are rudderless as a fan base.  It was great to play them early in the season as I think they will improve but, I am sure that’s what Leicester said.  

    One the of the best away days since the prem 
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 8,098
    timken said:
    I am so glad that there is no var in championship but was their goal offside?
    Think he was onside from the quick replay I saw
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 36,844
    Zulu said:
    Wots the odds that Wham put in a bid for TC now a la Parker for Chelsea?
    Weird Wham would want TC, Thought they were better as a duo.
    Now George is no more Andrew needs someone on stage who can sing. 
  • robroy
    robroy Posts: 4,983
    Peter_G said:
    Think I might wander down to The Valley shop in the week and treat myself to that ecru away shirt. It’s a winner.
    Went straight online at full time and got it. Lovely top 
  • Oof! Have it! Same again please! Outstanding teamwork. Coventry added that touch of composure, and we need as much of that as possible without the majority of possession. Big Leaburn and Jones performance and TC is on fire. Loved Mac, Bell and others that added to the problem that West Ham couldn’t solve. Okonkwo had a good debut; I know he didn’t save the pen, but he looks intimidating filling as much of it as he does. Great day for the fans in the community stadium.

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  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,864
    edited August 22

    So we borrowed the Iron's shorts then?

    Hope we left skid marks...
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 5,514
    Jints said:
    Loved that TC came over to the fans after he scored. Certainly didn't look like someone on the way out
    He looks a LOT happier than last season. 
    My theory is he knows JRS is signing so he’s getting the welcome mat out 
  • My first away game since QPR away last season.

    It was good to be back.

    My missus got hospitality tickets, bang in the middle of the West Ham fans.
     
    The dogs abuse they were giving the players and manager was disgusting, I can’t see Nuno lasting long if they keep this up.

    Thought we thoroughly deserved the win, our lads were exceptional, the penalty miss at the end was just brilliant, just wish I could have screamed my head off, but I’d probably have got a good kicking from the West Ham ‘fans’

    Roll Onto Spurs, can’t wait!

    Hopefully celebrating with our own fans this time.
  • 1968CAFC
    1968CAFC Posts: 612
    Absolutely F—King wonderful and well deserved ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    if any more muppets call Campbell if recognised should be barred from the club 🤣🤣🧐🧐👌👌
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 73,264
    Croydon said:
    Just out of interest, from those who went, what was the stadium like? As bad as people say? Atmosphere from the home fans? Presume it was good from you lot but is it easy to generate a good noise there? 
    They're going to have to bubble your visit because there's no way to police that place properly. Also think you'll be in for a shock to see just how diluted proper West Ham's support has become. Almost as many club shirts on display as Arsenal.

    It is a properly shit stadium not set up for football, but the lack of atmosphere is ridiculous. It's easy to make noise in there, they just don't. 
    The initial bag check and pat down leading to the outside upstairs section outside the turnstiles, was unsegregated. Surely that won't be the case when Millwall are there, but I don't see how Bridge 4 and that area can be safely segregated?
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 48,587
    The thing about Miles and TC is their attributes suggest they are going to be top players. It can sometimes be about small details, luck with injuries, confidence etc... but they have always had it in them. Campbell was the best player on the pitch today, closely followed by Miles. It was a shame their keeper made a good stop from TC's cross in the second half as it stopped a MIles tap in which would have been well deserved.
  • 1968CAFC
    1968CAFC Posts: 612
    Wonderfullllllllllllllllllllll 
    well Down NJ and get TC signed ASAP ❤️❤️
  • Bangkokaddick
    Bangkokaddick Posts: 4,429
    Acting as a carer for my mate today. I managed not to do an Alf Garnett when we scored and the view from the West Ham disabled section was pretty good. I was already sitting on my hands, keeping stumm, when I heard the cheer for Lloyd Jones' goal from the away end. And how did the WH announcer think it was Karlan Grant.

    All round odd announcements; I don't think I've been to an away game when they don't announce both team lineups.

    One of the best all round team perfomances I've seen for ages; difficult to choose a MOM. Arthur a step up from our other keepers and if he continues like that Ill forgive him for some of the worst kicking since Dean Kiely!
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,877
    Fantastic result - an amazing day for everyone that went.  NJ came in for some stick last season, myself included after that Millwall defeat, but what a job he’s done.  He’s taken points off Ipswich, West Ham, Boro and Soton away in the last 2 seasons, clubs with recent Premier League pedigree.  This one might top them all.  I’m still hugely focused on getting to 55pts as we saw how long and hard last season was, this league only gets stronger with the obscene amount of money going around.  But bloody hell, the win today, ridiculous given where we were when Jones took over.

    Every point is vital so to get 6 points from the first two is superb.


  • Amos on the wing
    Amos on the wing Posts: 1,861
    edited August 22