- West Ham 1 Aston Villa 0 (Premier League)
I remember being dismissive when West Ham lost at Villa Park on the opening day of the 2010/11 season; "It's only the first game, Avram Grant will sort things out..." He never did, of course, and the Hammers were relegated with barely a whimper.So,…
- , 19 Aug 12, 10:46pm -
- Another Crucial Season
In this glorious summer of sport, English football’s long tarnished image has suffered at the hands of British athletes performing heroic deeds, many for a fraction of the money thrown in the direction of what is often perceived as grasping, indiff…
- , 17 Aug 12, 11:54pm -
- One Word: Professionalism (A review of the 2011-12 season)
(Originally posted on my Blog and at westhamonline.net following the Hammer's win at Wembley in May)It’s odd to think that, in many ways, West Ham have endured yet another torrid year. The fact that the Hammers remained unbeaten for long periods…
- , 4 Aug 12, 9:39am -
- Presenting... Captain Olympic!
Well, it's good to be back! I've been away for a season - did anything big happen while I was gone? - and I'll be in-shape and prepared for the new kick-off just as soon as I've shed the uniform of the alter-ego that Lady B likes to refer to as 'Capt…
- , 4 Aug 12, 9:19am -
- Farewell, Farewell
Survival Sunday: Was there anyone in the country with even the remotest interest in football who wasn't enthralled by the days events? With the excitement garnered elsewhere, the lack of even a small chance of retaining the last bit of pride left in…
- , 22 May 11, 10:23pm -
- The Devil's in the Detail
Anger, frustration, disappointment, surprise - I really didn't see this coming with the players they had at their disposal - and, yes, a bit of sorrow I guess; but the main emotions I've suffered since confirmation of West Ham's relegation to the Cha…
- , 16 May 11, 12:49am -
