West Ham Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 25/26

A handy reference table for those with a shred of hope left in the prediction game of survival, and can handle hope being tempered by realism.

As in - a dogfight on the day, where in a win scenario the loser gets related, and winner stays up?

Last-day dog-fight is almost certain, but I think Leeds will stay up regardless, even with a draw (and possibly even a loss). So we could win on the final day, and still go down. Notts Forest are slipping points less than we are, which if it continues, means they will stay up. Assuming the Hammers show up with fire in the belly, unlike last game, which I hope/assume was a blip, Spurs' self-destruction and free-fall at this juncture seems to be the only thing that will save us. That said, as Greavsie remarked - "It's a funny old game." It's not over 'til a particular type of opera singer does their thing.

At Nuno's Press conference preview for the Wolves game, he confirmed that we will have a fully fit squad which will be good. Summerville, AWB, Todibo, Hermansen & Wilson are all available

going to be a long 90 minutes…😱

Well there's the positivity.

Only saying to my son before the match that Castellanos would score because it's all starting to click in terms of set-up. I didn't expect 2 from him in fairness. Clean sheet would be mannah.

Jesus I'd have settled for far less but thrilled with that result…. COYI's

IF we can win at Palace and Spurs lose then I reckon 1 more win would see us safe - not too many games left and Spurs have a very tough run in and they'd have to win 3 of 6.

Next weekend will be huge!

Goal difference is the killer and little time to improve it at this stage of the season do less focus on Forest and Leeds (if Leeds make it to the FA Cup final they may put out a weakened team for final game too).

Spurs winless in 6 against Wolves and their last 15 PL games.

Wolves have taken points from Arsneal, Liverpool and Villa in their last 3 games at Molineux.

It’s all about context a draw away to Palace is usually a decent result but when you’re fighting relegation probably less so, at least not losing maintains the two point cushion. Last night seemed like a repeat of other performances generally the team played ok but attacking wise unless the ball went to Bowen there was no threat in the last third or opposition box.

Taking the positives it is still in your hands and two wins and a draw may be enough I see a win at home against Leeds and looking at the remaining fixtures Everton at home offers the best opportunity

Given the timing/context, probably the most important game of the season.

I'm detecting at this stage defensive mode away from home, and attack at home, i.e., basic survival mode. Unsurprisingly, then, Castellanos spear-heading the attack in front of Pablo, though given the importance of a win, surprised it's 4 at the back - with KWP instead of AWB. If no lead, and Nuno smells blood, maybe he'll change it up.

Man U supporter here. It must be great craic being a Hammer right now; a chance to deny Arsenal the title and in a race to put Spurs down, with the possibility of meeting Millwall next season if you stay up. You won't get too many days like these, so enjoy them while you can ;)

Don't forget the possibility - still remaining - of us playing Millwall in the Championship next season it all goes tits up. That bogey prize is the real focus of attention - the rest is a side-show until we know we're safe.