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#375540 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Decided to stick with the lads who got us into the group stages (with the new signings) to play for us in the group stages. I've said previously that Aaron Cresswell doesn't fit into my system and he's kicking up a fuss. Will look to sell him in January- the only reason he's still at the club is because he's currently injured so nobody wanted him.
#375539 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
The ginger Pele is the next one of my players to be ruled out. My medical staff need sacking.
#375538 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Really not having much luck with injuries. Our top goalscorer Michail Antonio has been ruled out for 2 weeks. With Carroll, Sakho, Drogba and now Antonio, it's time for youngster Ashley Fletcher to step up.
#375537 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Buzzing for Griffiths. He adapted well since his summer move from Celtic and this hat trick will hopefully do him the world of good for his confidence.
#375536 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Tried to loan out Masuaku and Henry but had no luck. They will be starters for my reserve side to keep up their match fitness and then I will try and loan then again in January. Masuaku has been named in my Europa League squad though.
#375156 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
One final signing before the transfer window closes in the form of Icelandic midfielder Aron Gunnarsson. He's a good player and will be adequate back up for Nordtveit in front of the back 4. He also has that huge long throw so definitely a good plan 'B', especially when Andy Carroll returns from injury.
#375154 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Italian veteran goalkeeper Christian Puggioni has joined on a 1-year deal after injuries to Adrian and Randolph. Raphael Spiegel will stay as my reserve team keeper but Puggioni will play if Adrian or Randolph are injured. Good stats for a mentor too.
#375152 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
The legend's career is over. Didier Drogba has been ruled out for 9 months with a knee injury. He was meant to retire in December anyway so this means his career has been cut short. Will look to bring him in as a coach when he retires. Real shame but now time for Ashley Fletcher to step up to the mantle if called upon. Diafra Sakho and Andy Carroll are still both a few months away from full fitness.
#375151 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
First choice keeper Adrian has been ruled out for 2 months. Second choice keeper Darren Randolph is also out injured at the moment so going to have to delve into the transfer market to bring in a replacement.
#375150 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Starting XI: Adrian*; Kouyate, Fonte, Collins; Feghouli, Nordtveit**, Obiang, Noble ©, Snodgrass; Antonio, Griffiths***.
Subs: Spiegel*, Arbeloa, Ogbonna**, Tore, Lanzini, Calleri***, Fletcher.
First win of the season and what a win it was. Moved Kouyate to CB to replace Iorfa and Obiang came into CM. Battered them from start to finish and our key man was substitute Jonathan Calleri. He only came on after 60 minutes but managed to come away with the match ball. Adrian was injured with a suspected dislocated shoulder which is a blow. Reserve keeper Raphael Spiegel came on for his Premier League debut. International break now- just hope none of my lads get any injuries. May look to delve into the transfer market before it shuts to bring in a new backup keeper.
West Ham Man Of The Match: Jonathan Calleri (9.4)
League Position: 12th
Next Opponent: West Brom (A)
#375148 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Second choice keeper Darren Randolph is ruled out for a few weeks. This means that reserve keeper Raphael Spiegel will make the step up to the matchday squad for the match tomorrow against Burnley.
#375147 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Tough group, probably one of the hardest we could of got. Fiorentina will be a tough couple of games- good test for the lads though.
#375146 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Another youngster sent out on loan- this time to my feeder side: VVV. VVV play in the second tier of Dutch football so he should get plenty of games. He'll be back with us in January so may look to loan him out to a side in the Championship. One of those players who is too good for reserve football but not good enough for the first team yet.
#375144 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Shame as he's done well since he's joined the club. Good news it's not a long-term injury though. Unfortunately he will miss the England under 21's match now but I am sure he will be called up again in the future. May have to re-shuffle the pack for the match against Burnley.
#375143 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Starting XI: Adrian; Iorfa, Fonte, Collins; Feghouli, Nordtveit, Kouyate, Noble ©*, Snodgrass; Antonio, Calleri.
Subs: Randolph, Knoyle, Lanzini, Obiang*, Griffiths, Drogba.
Through to the group stages of the Europa League after a draw away in Iceland. We already had the tie won after a convincing first leg win and kind of took our foot off the gas in this leg. Looking forward to the Europa League campaign- hopefully we can get an easy group. Burnley up next where hopefully we can get our first win of the season.
West Ham Man Of The Match: Michail Antonio (6.9)
Next Opponent: Burnley (A)
#375135 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Nice to see a few of my lads called up for international duty- especially Dominic Iorfa who has been called up for the under 21's. Sofiane Feghouli has been dropped my Algeria which is a strange one- hopefully he can get back into the side soon.
#375134 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Sam Bryam has joined fellow Premier League side Swansea on a loan deal until January. I have insisted that he needs to play RM which will be good for his development. We have quite a few good right wingers and I just couldn't see him forcing Feghouli/Lanzini/Tore out of the side. He's a good quality player and I think he will have a bright future and regular Premier League football will do him the world of good. It was between Watford and Swansea but I decided to choose Swansea because of Paul Clement. Paul Clement's 'Working With Youngsters' stat is 17, whereas Walter Mazzari's is only 10. Clement is exactly the kind of manager Bryam needs.
#375133 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Starting XI: Adrian; Iorfa, Fonte, Collins; Lanzini*, Nordtveit, Kouyate, Noble ©, Snodgrass; Antonio**, Griffiths.
Subs: Randolph, Knoyle, Byram*, Feghouli, Obiang, Calleri, Drogba**.
Gutted. We played really well but a late Liverpool goal condemned us to a defeat. We kept the same side that beat FH in the cup and Antonio and Griffiths found the back of the net. Need to get that first league win in the bag. Not too down heartened about this defeat though- we played very well.
West Ham Man Of The Match: Michail Antonio (8.5)
League Position: 18th
Next Opponent: FH (A)
#375130 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Starting XI: Adrian; Iorfa, Fonte, Collins; Lanzini*, Nordtveit, Kouyate, Noble ©, Snodgrass; Antonio**, Griffiths.
Subs: Randolph, Knoyle, Byram, Feghouli*, Obiang, Calleri, Drogba**.
Convincing win which should hopefully send us through to the Europa League group stages. Made one change from the loss against Crystal Palace with Lanzini replacing Feghouli on the right wing. Snodgrass was the star of the show with two fantastic free kicks. Makeshift target-man Michail Antonio also managed to find the score sheet. Tough match against Liverpool next.
West Ham Man Of The Match: Robert Snodgrass (9.1)
Next Opponent: Liverpool (H)
#375128 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Starting XI: Adrian; Iorfa, Fonte, Collins; Feghouli*, Nordtveit, Kouyate, Noble ©, Snodgrass; Antonio, Griffiths**.
Subs: Randolph, Knoyle, Byram, Lanzini, Obiang, Calleri*, Drogba**.
Real shame as we came away from our first match of the season with a defeat. We played really well but just couldn't find the back of the net. Adrian scored an unlucky own goal as the ball bounced back off the post and hit his back and went in. We have the Europa League qualifying next.
West Ham Man Of The Match: Jose Fonte (7.1)
League Position: 20th
Next Opponent: FH (H)
#375127 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
As I said previously, all players will have to fit into my tactic and if they can't adapt, then they will be sold. All right and left backs have been converted to wingers. I have looked to move on Manuel Lanzini as he does not fit into my system but for the time being, there seem to be no takers. Winston Reid was sold for £25 million to PSG which all in all, I feel is a great deal for the club.
I have brought three players into the club. The first is Chelsea legend Didier Drogba who joins on a short term deal. He is retiring at the end of December but will be a more than adequate replacement for the currently injured Andy Carroll and Diafra Sacko. Drogba is tutoring Ashley Fletcher so I hope he can have a positive effect for the youngster. We were really short of players up top so I decided to splash the cash on Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths. He has great stats for an advanced forward and I hope we can adapt quickly to the Premier League. The final player is a player for the future who I am very excited about- Dominic Iorfa joins from Wolves on a long term deal. He is my long term replacement for the departed Winston Reid.
#375126 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
I have brought in a whole new scouting team who have been sent around the world in order to find me the best youngsters on the planet. My first team training is now of a really high standard and I am now looking at bringing in 4/5 new under 18 coaches to help improve the youngsters at the club.
I have assessed the players in the youth squad and all players in the youth side have been assigned a tutor from the first team. I have released any player who I didn't think would make it and want to be giving a few of these players some first team opportunities this season. I was thinking about loaning some of the players out but I have decided that for the time being, working with their mentors will help them progress. I have Portsmouth as my feeder side so may send some them a few players later down the line. In January I may look at loaning them out, depends how they do. My reserve squad only consists of two players. Rapheal Spiegel is being tutored by Adrain and will be the starting goalkeeper in the reserve side. The rest of the reserves will be filled out with a mix of first team and youth players.
Will update on transfers in a separate post.
#375106 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Fola
Former West Ham and Austrailia captain Lucas Neill will be the man to take us on this wonderful adventure.
In terms of my tactic, 3 at the back has become very popular this season and this is something that I will be looking to replicate. I am a stubborn b*stard so I will be using this tactic all season round and hopefully it will pay off for me. This is the tactic that I will be looking to use:
According to Igor Subotic (in the youth development blog), you should look at your squad as a whole-
I will aim to have 5 players throughout the squad who can play in each position. I can then look to improve them all individually to fit my playing style. Players who are not able to fit my playing style will be moved on. Early thoughts, this means that Aaron Cresswell will be moved on. I will assess the squad and backroom staff and report back to you at the end of the pre-season.
#370477 Força Chape Succession
Fola
#370351 Força Chape Succession
Fola
#370350 Força Chape Succession
Fola
#370349 Força Chape Succession
Fola
Young striker joins for a small fee. One for the future I hope.
#370348 Força Chape Succession
Fola
Joins us on loan for the third season on the bounce. I know @Cymro really likes this guy.
#370346 Força Chape Succession
Fola
Shame to see this guy leave as he's done well for us. Tried to give him a new deal but for some reason he wasn't interested. I think I have a replacement lined up but don't want to give anything away just yet. Annoying to lose this guy on a free as he's a player I think we could of probably got some money for.
#370345 Força Chape Succession
Fola
Managed to extend his loan until the end of the season. Tried to put a option to buy but they were having none of it. The next Cafu.