Forgive my ignorance: ILS ?

Good analysis Gonzo. I think though that it's more the agent playing up here rather than Rice himself. But this is risky business for West Ham. Rice is a potential West Ham captain, future legend and great player. If we piss him off for much longer we'll drive him out of the club in no time and for ...

Cheers for clearing that up. I am no longer up to speed with all that wicked urban slang...

SJ warriors ???

When I became a fan in 1996 I remember they played Upfield from Billy Bragg prior to kickoff at most games.
When I returned to Germany I specifically bought that album, so that song would forever remind me of my first ever West Ham season...

Yeah, disappointing, but not surprising at all. Loads of fan groups have tried, NONE have really succeeded. I just think talking doesn't work with GSB. Also, it should not be about what an individual fan group or blog can get out of meeting the board (other than tickling their egos). It should be ab...

ILS ?

Football media love stories about hooligans or crowd trouble. But they also love stories about traditional clubs being driven to the brink of oblivion by greedy owners/consortiums to the detriment of loyal supporters. I think GSB got a lot of benefit of the doubt from the press so far because they a...

I'm sure they're discussing the best way forward for them, try to wriggle through for a bit longer, maybe grease some palms or call in favours to get the media back onside, more pledges, maybe some minor concessions or signs of goodwill to placate the fanbase. Or a realisation that the majority of f...

I think something's gotta give at the club, sooner rather than later. I cannot see the owners carrying on like this for even another two or three seasons. Unless Gold's daughters want to keep the shares I reckon his stake will be for sale fairly soon anyway. As we know Gold is 81 already. He should ...