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March 06, 2024 Opposition View: SC Freiburg, with Michael from Fuchsletalk Podcast
West Ham United are back in the Europa League knockout stages once again!
Freiburg is hardly a glamour tie, but after the initial disappointment of not drawing AC Milan subsided, there is a renewed belief among Hammers fans that we can go deep once again and hopefully repeat some of the historic scenes we witnessed the last time we were in the knockout stages of this competition.
In this episode, Will speaks to Freiburg fan Michael from the Fuchsletalk podcast ahead of Thursday’s away first leg in the last 16.
They cover everything from the train strikes in Germany which may affect travelling Hammers fans to the Bundesliga side’s likely setup and danger men.
Will is heading out to Freiburg on Thursday morning and like most West Ham supporters, cannot wait to see David Moyes’ mighty Irons in action on the continent once again.
This is what we were promised when we were ripped from our spiritual home at Upton Park and dragged to the London Stadium so the We Are West Ham podcast will be damned if we are not going to squeeze every last drop of enjoyment out of it.
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27 min
March 05, 2024 258. A heartfelt apology to Alphonse Areola
It's funny what a couple of wins can do for morale.
Back-to-back Premier League victories has led us to 7th in the Premier League and in a strong position for a fourth consecutive season playing in Europe. This time, a lot of the thanks has to go to Alphonse Areola, whose saved penalty and string of saves at Goodison Park led us towards a brilliant 3-1 victory in David Moyes' old stomping ground.
Speaking of Areola's penalty save; it sparked a heartfelt apology from James this week, who was previously very critical of the Frenchman's failure to get anywhere close to saving any of Blackburn's penalties in the shoot-out defeat last season.
Also this week, we look ahead to the return of the Europa League on Thursday and then the visit of Burnley on Sunday.
Also, we mentioned in the podcast that we both completed the London Winter Run 10k in support of Cancer Research a couple of weeks ago. Donations are still open so if you would like to help us reach our £500 target (we're so close!), please click the following link. It would be very much appreciated! 👉🏻 https://www.winterrun.co.uk/fundraisers/wearewesthampodcast
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57 min
February 28, 2024 257. The David Moyes Hokey-Cokey
That's more like it, isn't it!?
After weeks of talk surrounding David Moyes' negative style of play, which had stopped getting results, West Ham turned up at London Stadium on Monday night and put on a bit of a show. It wasn't perfect, not by any stretch, but we scored four goals and overall looked like we wanted to have a go at playing football for the first time in 2024. Every time we got the ball we looked like we wanted to make something happen, while out of possession we pressed well and put Brentford under pressure. That's the approach we've been crying out for!
It was a much-needed victory and it puts us back in contention for a top-eight finish and potentially a fourth consecutive European qualification. If we play like we did against Brentford for the remainder of the season, we've got a huge chance of achieving what we were hoping for in the first-half of the campaign.
Obviously, it appears that will likely rest on the fitness of Lucas Paqueta, who makes things tick in this team. It's no surprise we've failed to win a single game this season in which he hasn't featured.
This week, we discuss the overall performance on Monday night, react to comments from listeners on the socials and then look ahead to the trip to Everton on Sunday.
Also, we mentioned in the podcast that we both completed the London Winter Run 10k in support of Cancer Research last weekend. Donations are still open so if you would like to help us reach our £500 target, please click the following link. It would be very much appreciated! 👉🏻 https://www.winterrun.co.uk/fundraisers/wearewesthampodcast
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1 hr
February 23, 2024 Opposition View: Brentford, with Natalie Sawyer from talkSPORT
West Ham host Brentford on Monday night in desperate need of a victory having failed to register a single win in any competition since the turn of the year.
Joining us this week to preview the game is friend of the show, talkSPORT presenter and huge Brentford fan, Natalie Sawyer to help us preview Monday's fixture.
Also, we mentioned in the podcast earlier this week that we're taking part in this weekend's London Winter Run 10k in support of Cancer Research. If you would like to support us by donating, please click the following. It would be very much appreciated! 👉🏻 https://www.winterrun.co.uk/fundraisers/wearewesthampodcast
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34 min
February 20, 2024 256. This fairytale won't have a happy ending
It has been a fairytale but, unlike the ones we see in the movies, this one won't have a happy ending.
David Moyes' time as West Ham manager is surely coming to its conclusion. The latest defeat to Nottingham Forest has put even more pressure on him as his players continue to seek a first win of 2024. But we must not forget that while it's likely to end very soon, the era Moyes has overseen has been the most successful and, without a doubt, the most unexpected periods in a generation.
He return with us one point above the relegation zone and seriously fearing dropping back into the Championship. He will leave having led the club to its first silverware since 1980, secured three consecutive European campaigns for the first time in the club's entire history and finished in the top seven of the Premier League twice.
He gave us moments like Sevilla at home, Lyon away and, of course, that night in Prague. He gave us Jarrod Bowen, oversaw Declan Rice's growth from promising youngster to one of the best midfielders in world football and delivered on the promises made by the board when we moved to Stratford. European football. He delivered all of that in just four years, all from a standing start. All from a point of imminent relegation.
Whatever you think of David Moyes right now, you simply cannot disregard the success he has had and the impact he has had on our great club. His legacy will live on, even if he will eventually leave under a dark cloud.
That provides the bulk of our discussion this week.
Also, we mention in the podcast that we're both taking part in this weekend's London Winter Run 10k in support of Cancer Research. If you would like to support us by donating, please click the following. It would be very much appreciated! 👉🏻 https://www.winterrun.co.uk/fundraisers/wearewesthampodcast
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1 hr 22 min
February 13, 2024 255. What a load of Arse-nal
We know we made a pact to not discuss David Moyes' future on the podcast again, but how can we not?
Since we last recorded, we've been battered 6-0 by Arsenal, sold two wingers without replacing them and have failed to register a single win in our first seven matches of 2024.
Surely the club needs to make a decision one way or another now? Stalling on a new contract only increases the uncertainty surrounding Moyes' future, and might perhaps be contributing to the current severe downturn in form.
On this week's pod, we discuss recent form, touch on Moyes' future/contract situation, mull over the failings of the January transfer window and so much more!
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1 hr 17 min
January 23, 2024 254. Sucking all the fun out of football
VAR is getting a little bit silly now, isn't it?
Not having it against Bristol City arguably worked against us and then having it against Sheffield United meant we were all but robbed of three points at Bramall Lane. Put simply, it's sucking all the fun out of the game we love so much.
The big question on everyone's lips is, how can enlisting the help of technology make referees worse at officiating football matches? None of it makes any sense!
That's the main topic on our agenda this week as we look back on the games against Bristol City and Sheffield United, before we run the rule over some of the rumoured comings and goings in the January transfer window.
And we apologise in advance but, this will be last podcast for a couple of weeks because Will is off on holiday and James is about to start a new job. Call it a bit of annual leave, but we'll be back after the Arsenal game, hopefully celebrating three-in-a-row against the Premier League's champions-elect.
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1 hr 19 min
January 19, 2024 Opposition View: Sheffield United, with Hal from The Sheff United Way Podcast
After losing to Bristol City in the FA Cup earlier in the week, West Ham will need to be so much better on Sunday when they visit Sheffield United in the Premier League.
The Blades are rock bottom of the Premier League with the worst defence and the fewest points, so many will have this game down as a formality, but given our injury issues and the performance from our fringe players against Bristol City, we shouldn't be so confident.
Hal from the Sheffield United Way Podcast joins us for the second time this season to give us the lowdown on his beloved Blades, before Will signs iff with an update on the Betway Charity Bets.
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27 min
January 15, 2024 Opposition View: Bristol City, with Patch Warner from 3 Peaps In A Podcast
The last thing we wanted this week was to be doing another Bristol City Opposition View, but here we are.
Ahead of Tuesday night's FA Cup 3rd Replay at Ashton Gate, Will is joined by Patch Warner from 3 Peaps In A Podcast to discuss the first game last weekend and how he thinks the replay will pan out.
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33 min
January 09, 2024 253. A David Moyes vow, with Analytics United's Jack Elderton
The FA Cup third round draw against Bristol City wasn't ideal, as it requires a replay to be played at a time when most clubs will be enjoying a mini-winter break, but we've decided to stop all complaining on this podcast for the foreseeable. Or at least James has!
James returns for the first time in 2024 by admitting that he's no longer questioning David Moyes' long-term credentials as manager of West Ham and is instead vowing to enjoy the second half of the season for what it's shaping up to be, which is another great success.
Joining us this week is Analytics United's Jack Elderton, who is also a huge West Ham fan and writer/scout for the club's official programme. He knows all there is to know about tactics, so what better person to discuss the job Moyes has done up to now with?
This is a really, really insightful discussion, so make sure you pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy!
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1 hr 20 min

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