Comments on: Sunderland Preview

By: David

David — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:20:22 +0000

Wow my prediction was pretty close!
I got the right score – 2-0!!!
And Stanislas to score was right!!!

Good game today lads, keep it up!

By: chris

chris — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:32:24 +0000

No tristan zola please!!
we want pace on both wings but not LBM.

By: Dujon

Dujon — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:03:51 +0000

I’d like Dyer Junior and Savio to get more than 20 minutes though. As previously when Savio and Stanislas have had their 20 minutes they provide alot of creativity and spark, and are constantly looking to set good plays up (against Man city Savio did this), but i feel that had they been given another 10 or so minutes a goal may have been scored.

By: James

James — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:02:38 +0000

I totally agree with you selection today, Has to be Tristan with DDM, Dyer for a second half run out!

By: DevoDevo

DevoDevo — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:58:55 +0000

I posted my preferred team on the other thread, but it does appear that Zola intends to keep the faith with Tristan.

I would love to be proved wrong, but if that is the case I fear we will be in for a long afternoon.

Best case scenario? Hold onto the draw until we can unleash Dyer & Junior & savio(?)for some creativity and nick a late win.

By: Dujon

Dujon — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:32:33 +0000

Tristan and Stanislas ay.

I’d be happy with Tristan, Stanislas, Savio, DDM and Boa Morte, that would sure silence
westham’s striking critics.

By: David

David — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:23:00 +0000

My Line-up would be:
Green
Ilunga
Upson
Tomkins
Neill
Savio
Noble
Parker
Stanislas
Tristan
Sears

This team should definately beat Sunderland!
Di Michele needs to be dropped, his shots are awful. If he knows his place in the team is at risk he will start playing better.
I know Tristan hasnt been very good but he needs another chance.

2-0 West Ham
Tristan and Stanislas

Come On You Hammers!!!!!!

By: Tony T

Tony T — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:22:50 +0000

As there is an article on the official web site about Tristan and how he will score I also expect him to start today. I believe that Tomkins will keep his place otherwise I agree with you on what the team will be for this afternoon. This side will keep things quite tight but not sure who will score the goals. Interesting who and when any of the following are introduced to make an impact Dyer, Savio, Sears or Stanislas.

By: Dujon

Dujon — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:22:45 +0000

Very right in your predicted starting line-up. I know Zola deffinately admires some of the youngsters coming through, but it seems he thinks they should be mainly making cameo appearances, rather than starting. Yet in these cameo appearances Savio and Stanislas have done great jobs (arguably deserving their starting place).

I’ve said this numerous times, but Savio was partially brought in as a replacement for Bellamy this season and as a star for the future, yet that first point isn’t obvious by the way he has been played. With Stanislas and Savio (and Hines/Bajner if they play), i would be confident in some goals being scored, however i’m not so sure with that predicted line-up. I hope Tristan, DDM and Boa rise to the occasion when we need it, and play their best games at westham to date.Zola said he put his trust in Tristan for this game, so i’m hoping it raises Diego’s confidence.

go the hammers!

By: Liam

Liam — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:13:50 +0000

Sorry to hear you are not going today Ian, unlike you i am come on you irons!