Disastrous, depressing and dismal. All that hope from the Newcastle game evaporated in 45 minutes at the hands of Arsenal. Will and James are back to chat about where it all went wrong against the Gunners and we also look forward to an absolutely huge game against Leicester, with an opposition view bedded in with Jake Watson from The Big Strong Leicester Boys Podcast Despite the awfulness of West Ham's performance, there are reasons to be happy as Will has made a pledge that will be music to man...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 38 min
There is little time to bask in the glory of that exceptional Newcastle win as Arsenal are in town! Will is joined by CJ Needham (aka the Deluded Gooner) to preview Saturday night's London derby. It is a must-win game for Arsenal as they trail leaders Liverpool by nine points and a loss to the Hammers will give them a mountain to climb. Can West Ham ruin their title hopes for the third season running? The lads also discuss the return of Declan Rice and the way he is being used tactically by Mike...
Nov 29, 2024•18 min
Wow! Did anyone see that coming? West Ham out played Newcastle in a well-deserved win to ease the pressure on Julen Lopetegui. It all means there’s a positive feel around an episode for the first time in a while and a break from the reminiscing of the David Moyes era from Will. We break down where it all went right against Newcastle and how it could prove the turning point of the season as Lopetegui may have finally cracked the midfield conundrum. Plus, we finish on the recent heat James' David ...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min
The international break is over and West Ham are back! Unfortunately, the return comes with little enthusiasm given how the season has gone so far - but perhaps Julen Lopetegui has finally cracked it during the break? West Ham face a tough trip to Newcastle on Monday night and we look ahead to the game with Newcastle reporter Aaron Stokes. We discuss what has been a mixed season for the Geordies so far, surprise pressure mounting on Eddie Howe and how they could cause the Hammers problems. Remem...
Nov 22, 2024•28 min
The case to stick by the under-fire Julen Lopetegui was not helped by a snoozefest goalless draw at home to Everton. Things were so dull and uninspiring that Will and James use this episode to chat about West Ham's disastrous last six months and the current feeling of despair around the club. We're seemingly all in agreement that the writing is on the wall for Lopetegui, but should fingers also be getting pointed at David Sullivan and Tim Steidten? Will a West Ham-less Moyes ever work? Would you...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min
An utterly dismal 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest leaves Julen Lopetegui moving ever close to losing his job. Will is back from his spell on the sidelines and he is joined, as always, by James to break down a yet another disastrous performance. In this episode we cover the defensive shambles, Alvarez’s brainless red card, the manager’s poor line-ups and admit Lopetegui may have just one more game to save his job. Remember, if you love what we do, please leave us a nice review on whatever platfor...
Nov 05, 2024•47 min
Fresh from Jarrod Bowen's hammer blow that burst Erik ten Hag's bubble, we preview this Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest. James is joined by Alex to discuss that controversial penalty decision against Man Utd before moving on to chat about what to expect at the City Ground - a stadium where West Ham have struggled in recent years. Should Lukasz Fabianski continue ahead of Alphonse Areola? Is it time to for Lucas Paqueta to be dropped? And what does our best midfield look like? Remember, if y...
Oct 31, 2024•31 min
Derby disaster! An embarrassing second-half display saw West Ham demolished 4-1 by Tottenham. Will and James cover all the big talking points as pressure mounts on Julen Lopetegui. The lack of distinctive style of play and clear game plan is a huge worry. But is it still too early to judge, especially given the horrible fixture list at the start of the season? We also reflect on the Mohammed Kudus head loss red card, performances from the likes of Alphonse Areola and Guido Rodriguez, as well as ...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr
The international break is FINALLY over! And what a game to return with as West Ham travel across London to Tottenham. Will is joined by Spurs podcaster Ricky Sacks to preview the game. The lads discuss whether Ange Postecoglou is on the right path to ending Tottenham's 16-year wait for a major trophy and how big a victory would be for Julen Lopetegui with the jury still out on him. Remember, if you love what we do, please leave us a nice review on whatever platform you're listening on. It helps...
Oct 17, 2024•24 min
A much-needed 4-1 win over Ipswich has calmed fears going into the international break. There was free-flowing attacking football, signs of a style of play, new signings impressing and our best players putting in top draw performances once again. All of this means James is joined by a 'slightly' more positive Will to discuss the match, Michail Antonio's display, the atmosphere inside the London Stadium and much more.. including having a laugh at Kalvin Phillips. Remember, if you love what we do,...
Oct 07, 2024•50 min
Joining us on this show is Ipswich fan and podcaster Rich to preview Saturday's huge clash at London Stadium. The Premier League new boys are yet to pick up a win but have only been beaten by Man City and Liverpool in their six games so far. And as for West Ham, Julen Lopetegui desperately needs three points on the board - especially at home - or he risks pressure really starting to mount. Remember, if you love what we do, please leave us a nice review on whatever platform you're listening on. I...
Oct 03, 2024•25 min
West Ham became the latest team to suffer one of the Bees' buzzing starts in the 1-1 draw with Brentford. After Bryan Mbuemo's strike in the first minute, it was Tomas Soucek once again dragging the Hammers out of trouble with a massive goal. Is the Czech midfielder disrespected and under-appreciated by supporters? And is he one of the best the club have had in the Premier League era? The boys also discuss Julen Lopetegui’s bold half-time subs in taking Mohammed Kudus off, the toxicity of West H...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Another trip to Anfield, another defeat. Will and podcast new signing Alex react to the 5-1 Carabao Cup loss to Liverpool, discussing the positives and negatives they saw from a performance that has split opinion. Then, talkSPORT host Natalie Sawyer joins the show to discuss Saturday's huge clash against Brentford. Remember, if you love what we do, please leave us a nice review on whatever platform you're listening on. It helps us more than you know and allows us to be found by new listeners, he...
Sep 26, 2024•51 min
A tactical disaster class from Julen Lopetegui against Chelsea saw West Ham embarrassed 3-0. Will and James have contrasting views on our new gaffer. Are there signs of progress or is it already turning stale after just five league games. The boys discuss our calamitous defending and our worst new signing. Plus, there is a guest appearance from ex-Premier League ref Mark Halsey after that controversial decision not to hand West Ham a penalty. And if that was not enough, we preview the Liverpool ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Chelsea fan and full-time Todd Boehly critic Stamford Chidge joins the show to preview this Saturday's London derby against Chelsea. On this episode, the Blues' bizarre transfer business and bloated squad are discussed along with how they could fare against West Ham at the London Stadium - which new manager will prove their changes are working? Remember, if you love what we do, please leave us a nice review on whatever platform you're listening on. It helps us more than you know and allows us to...
Sep 18, 2024•26 min
Thank you super Danny Ings. Who thought we would be saying that? Will and James chat about the underwhelming performance from West Ham against Fulham - despite a respectable point in the end. The lads share their thoughts on Julen Lopetegui’s style so far. Are there reasons to believe it’s close to clicking or do the Hammers remain poor defensively and dull given the talent going forward? Remember, if you love what we do, please leave us a nice review on whatever platform you're listening on. It...
Sep 16, 2024•59 min
Fulham fan and podcaster Jack Collins joins James Jones to preview the only London derby happening in London this week... right?! The boys discuss both team's transfer business and managers ahead of Saturday's clash. Remember, if you love what we do then PLEASE leave us a nice review on whatever platform you're listening on. It helps us more than you know and allows us to be found by new listeners, helping us grow even more! 🍻 Buy us a pint: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Wearewestham 💬 Follow o...
Sep 12, 2024•28 min
The boys are back to discuss the 3-1 defeat to Man City. A positive performance, it’s just a shame they have a goal machine robot up front! We also talk about the controversial seeded Carabao Cup draw and there’s a passionate rant about the state of modern day money-hungry football. Remember, if you love what we do, please leave us a nice review on whatever platform you're listening on. It helps us more than you know and allows us to be found by new listeners, helping us grow even more! 🍻 Buy u...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Manchester City superfan and radio host David Mooney joins the show this week to preview West Ham’s clash against the champions. Julen Lopetegui is on a roll, guiding the Hammers to two wins in the last two along with back-to-back clean sheets. However, it doesn’t get much tougher than facing City while Erling Haaland is on fire. Remember, if you love what we do then PLEASE leave us a nice review on whatever platform you're listening on. It helps us more than you know and allows us to be found b...
Aug 31, 2024•31 min
Julen Lopetegui has his first win as West Ham manager. New signings caught the eye, Jarrod Bowen got his first goal with the captain's armband on and West Ham got their first clean sheet since January - against a London rival who James has a particular dislike for. Despite the win being the first in a new era for the club, it was one of the old guard in Tomas Soucek that put in a huge performance in midfield and was again on the scoresheet (even rescuing a ball boy for bonus brownie points). Is ...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Friend of the show and big Crystal Palace fan, Max, joins us this week to help preview the trip to Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. Our last trip to south London was a complete nightmare after losing 5-2 to the Eagles and Julen Lopetegui will be desperate to avoid a repeat of that as he searches for his first win as West Ham boss. Remember, if you love what we do then PLEASE leave us a nice review on whatever platform you're listening on. It helps us more than you know and allows us to be fo...
Aug 23, 2024•28 min
A new era has begun. In defeat. The 2-1 loss to Aston Villa last weekend was a frustrating one and, as seems to be the case with most things these days, completely split the fanbase. One half saw positives in the performance and signs that Julen Lopetegui's philosophy will eventually come good, while the other half felt like is much of the same as we saw under David Moyes and have already started comparing everything. Yep, you guessed it, it's the exact same thing on this podcast. James is upbea...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 18 min
In an exclusive interview, Will caught up with former West Ham player and manager, Harry Redknapp, ahead of the new season. In this short but sweet chat, Redknapp gives his views on Julen Lopetegui, West Ham's summer transfer business, his views on Mohammed Kudus and what he's expecting to see from the Hammers in 24/25. Redknapp then goes on to tell us a hilarious story about the time he thought he'd bumped into Slaven Bilic at the airport and explains what it was like managing legend Paolo Di C...
Aug 15, 2024•13 min
WE'RE BACK! It's been an eventful summer and after a long break, James and Will are back for another season of the podcast. As is often the case with West Ham, there's loads to catch up on. We've seemingly won the transfer window, the club has decided it's going to charge fans, regardless of age or ability, the same price across the board (essentially pricing out thousands of fans from ever going to a game again) and the new season kicks off in a few days. Also this week, we introduce you to a n...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 18 min
After a month break, James and Will are back for a little midsummer catch-up about all things West Ham (and a little bit on England at the Euros). The lads discuss transfers, the new fixture list, the concessions fiasco and loads more. We also welcome the podcast's principle sponsor Miriam Errington from Miriam Errington conveyancing for a chat about how her sponsorship of the show has benefitted her business down under. Chad Yeomans from Betway, our charity partner, also joins us to talk about ...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Julen Lopetegui was confirmed as West Ham’s new manager just hours before the FA announced Lucas Paqueta has been hit with six charges - four relating to suspicious betting and two for non-compliance with an investigation. It capped a mad end to yet another rollercoaster campaign for the Hammers as legend David Moyes waved goodbye after spearheading the club’s most successful period in decades. And to cap of the season, Will Pugh is joined by three top journalists and friends of the podcast: Tom...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 19 min
West Ham go to Man City with almost the entire non-Gooner London population, including some Hammers fans, wanting them to lose to deny Arsenal the title. David Mooney from The Blue Moon podcast joins Will to discuss that notion plus the idea that Man City’s record fourth consecutive Premier League title, and any future and previous success is tainted by the financially manufactured way it has been procured. The Hammers are set to finish ninth and will say goodbye to David Moyes at the Etihad aft...
May 17, 2024•43 min
As final home games of the season go, that was pretty good. The sun was out, we won and most of the fans inside the London Stadium stayed around to give David Moyes heaps of appreciation before he departs at the end of the campaign. Will wasn't pleased with the relatively under the radar approach West Ham gave to his send off but it was still nice to see close to a full stadium stay behind after the game to give him some love. That was the least he deserved after the unbelievable journey he's ta...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min
You didn't need us to tell you how bad it was at the weekend. The 5-0 scoreline says all you need to know. The players appear to have given up and seemingly so has David Moyes as he edges closer to the exit door. And reports this week suggest his replacement will be Julen Lopetegui, who has reportedly agreed terms with the club having rejected both AC Milan and Bayern Munich. Sections of the fanbase say it's an underwhelming appointment but that's propably because the club had everyone believing...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 23 min
It's generally accepted that David Moyes is nearing the end of what has been a wonderful four year tenure as manager of West Ham. But whoever his replacement is, how much time will he be given to rebuild? As one era ends, another begins, but this new era will have to begin with a whole rebuild of the squad and a new tactical philosophy coached into them. It will take time, arguably longer than a single season, and will likely need at least 3-4 transfer windows for the new manager to bring in the...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min
