tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post878940425511562897..comments2024-01-09T01:01:10.892+00:00Comments on The H List: Swansea 4 - 1 West Ham (And Other Ramblings)HeadHammerSharkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06552428837566691752noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-22263846842871060102018-03-12T01:13:35.731+00:002018-03-12T01:13:35.731+00:00HHS your article is a thing of joy - and sorrow. (...HHS your article is a thing of joy - and sorrow. (Sorrow and joy for me.) I've revisited it in quiet despair following Saturday's Burnley melodrama. I too was at the Ipswich game in 86 but by then I already had 20 years' of sorrow and joy on the clock. Ironically, something died in me that night to, resulting from the look on Mark Ward's face as he picked himself up in front of me on the North Bank, having dived to earn the match winning penalty that helped to relegate Ipswich. All I could think amid the delirium around me was "is this what we have to do to win?" Many who read this will laugh at my foolishness and fair enough but for me, that moment tainted an otherwise wonderful season's journey home and away. As for our present circumstance I fear the worst. I've long felt we would go down (not at all the end of the world in a stadium fit for purpose). The Championship is a tough, competitive and entertaining league and in our present rudderless state I can see us sliding down again to L1. I didn't want the Brady bunch in 2010 and I don't want a change of ownership now. I just want the present owners to recognise and acknowledge their mistakes and shortcomings and begin to run the club properly. In the meantime, HHH, please keep writing and help me retain my sanity.DJWhitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-83180624787135890602018-03-11T14:55:20.847+00:002018-03-11T14:55:20.847+00:00Brilliant post.
Stick with it mate- we need peop...Brilliant post. <br /><br />Stick with it mate- we need people like youHighams Park Hammernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-47845812810680372732018-03-11T11:10:44.905+00:002018-03-11T11:10:44.905+00:00You are a little bit ... misguided. "The comm...You are a little bit ... misguided. "The communists won" - what strange little imaginary world are you living in? Probably still dismayed that it wasn't the Nazis.<br /><br />Yeah sure, the rest of the world are 'neo-liberal faggots' ... though not sure you understand the neo-liberal phrase but you just see the confusing 'liberal' bit in it.<br /><br />I do pity West Ham fans here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-71563437025259696692018-03-08T13:07:06.261+00:002018-03-08T13:07:06.261+00:00Antifa are the violent street mob who have a histo...Antifa are the violent street mob who have a history of terrorising the locals with violence into submitting to a communist political agenda.<br /><br />They are against natives having a voice, and have a long history throughout the world of using political violence to further their agenda.<br /><br />2 world wars came out of it, sadly the communists won which is why most modern fans are neo-liberal faggots now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-74423758612841261472018-03-07T22:45:28.668+00:002018-03-07T22:45:28.668+00:00Hammered those nails home.
Well written and bang ...Hammered those nails home.<br /><br />Well written and bang on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-61423304444538403202018-03-07T22:32:14.638+00:002018-03-07T22:32:14.638+00:00BLAKEY>>>>>>>First time I'...BLAKEY>>>>>>>First time I've felt the real need to comment. This is a superb piece of writing that any true West Ham fan would be proud to identify withAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-50381373350453434392018-03-07T18:23:20.017+00:002018-03-07T18:23:20.017+00:00Antifa, violent enemies of free speech. Hidden ben...Antifa, violent enemies of free speech. Hidden beneath masks in a uniform of black just like real fascists have always worn. Yes Antifa is a pejorative.<br />Having said that, I also have no time for ageing football thugs who also go around threatening violence to those with a different opinion. <br />Swallow and Antifa; sides of the same coin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-64876308292427330702018-03-07T18:20:04.649+00:002018-03-07T18:20:04.649+00:00Antifa is the latest word attached to violent mili...Antifa is the latest word attached to violent militant leftist groups. They are, as it says on the tin, anti-fascists but some condemn them because they believe non-violence doesn't work.<br /><br />It's much the same as the Anti-Nazi League. However, like Sadiq Khan, mentioning a connection to Antifa is like a red rag to the far right.<br /><br />How scarily correct my throwaway comment about the lunatic fringe was.exploder98noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-4449418307795973172018-03-07T18:12:15.368+00:002018-03-07T18:12:15.368+00:00There is no justification for the actions of any t...There is no justification for the actions of any thugs claiming to act on my behalf: West Ham is/was a family club and should remain so ; on a personal level nether will some Neanderthal put me off of supporting my own views, Neither Scargill nor Thatcher could change my views earlier and no bloody thus of any persuasion will make me<br />change my views, Incidentally it would be nice to see the board tell the truth occasionally too.teddybardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912358799843138518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-25409379966194271162018-03-07T16:52:25.311+00:002018-03-07T16:52:25.311+00:00Clearly one of the more emotional pieces you'v...Clearly one of the more emotional pieces you've written, and written well it is too. But I cannot agree.<br /><br />For me, you don't owe anyone any apology. You haven't let West Ham down anymore than anyone else pro-move. You were not alone in believing the sales pitch about the blue sky future (believe me) and I think Sullivan will be moist round the baggy bits with joy to read that one of his biggest dissidents has fallen into a state of self-blame for what is essentially all HIS fucking fault.<br /><br />The entire topic and result of the fan groups and march disgusts and sixkens me to the point I won't even discuss it anymore. You've put it as well as anyone possibly could above. For the record, I wish for that West Ham too. And also for the record, I'm no liberal /lefty/snowflake/all of the above.<br /><br />I find solace in wise words of Hack (remember him?) He always points out that good times will come again, that the shit can't last forever, and you have to rely on your fellow Hammers to keep your chin up sometimes or you go fucking potty. Especially once you quit drinking.<br /><br />It's killing everyone who cares right now, all this. That's why it's not killing our fucking board.<br /><br />Chin up fella. Our time will come again.<br /><br />Smiley winkey face.<br /><br />(Oh, and if you are reading this Sullivan SELL UP AND FUCK OFF YOU CUNT.)Stu From Saturdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15097150380067352456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-10908651607985289352018-03-07T16:49:42.674+00:002018-03-07T16:49:42.674+00:00Antifa = anti fascists. Who the fuck is rooting FO...Antifa = anti fascists. Who the fuck is rooting FOR the fascists!? Why!? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-5455779226582136942018-03-07T14:05:21.656+00:002018-03-07T14:05:21.656+00:00Terrific piece that. I feel and share your pain Si...Terrific piece that. I feel and share your pain Sir.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-66381919025876142832018-03-07T12:55:45.114+00:002018-03-07T12:55:45.114+00:00That, sir, is one of the best articles you have ev...That, sir, is one of the best articles you have ever put out there. Hat doffedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-51293826403299021192018-03-07T12:51:22.418+00:002018-03-07T12:51:22.418+00:00Part 2
Football is having a hard time coming to te...Part 2<br />Football is having a hard time coming to terms with today’s world. Your paragraph about wanting West Ham to be an inclusive club struck a chord. Dear old Bill’s comment to a returning ChesterRd on ITBS ‘Any chance of a cuppa?’ isn’t funny or annoying anymore – just out of touch and rather ridiculous. I was reminded of an away match at Coventry – goodness how long ago was that – when I was delighted to see four Asian young men walking up the ground ahead of us wearing West Ham scarves. We were sat close to the home fans during the match and, sadly, I was barged aside at one point by a West Ham fan who wanted to deliver a barrage of disgusting racist taunts to the home crowd, so vehemently his spittle was landing my way! I stopped going to White Hart Lane as I didn’t want to be associated with, or listen to, some of the chanting from our fans – and it’s a bloody long walk to the Tube.<br />Having even more trouble in coming to terms with the modern game are our hapless owners. I’m not absolving David Gold of any culpability but, to be fair, he is living his dream of owning the club he has always supported and he does support his local non-league team as well. Sadly he has put his trust in David Sullivan and Karren Brady. It’s Sullivan’s conceit, vanity, sheer foolishness, to imagine that he has the skills or knowledge to deal with any on field matters that leads to shambolic performances. All coupled with crass Twitterings and Brady’s comments and newspaper column which quite clearly has scuppered various deals. It’s time they shut up or sold up.<br />I’m not giving up on West Ham yet. I’m proud of my 4 digit client reference. I cling to the fact that two of our footballing heroes, Bobby Moore and Trevor Brooking, were/are true gentleman, like most of the fellow fans I meet. <br />I’m slightly ashamed to say that my happy place includes Repka’s thighs but proud to say I joined WHUISA some time ago and wish them continued success in representing fan’s views.<br />Aitch20hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-85129196055211573502018-03-07T12:49:10.809+00:002018-03-07T12:49:10.809+00:00Thanks HHS – another splendidly written piece. If...Thanks HHS – another splendidly written piece. If only all West Ham blogs, messageboards, Facebook pages etc. were similarly eloquent (and grammatically correct)!<br />I agree that what is happening to the club off the field is far more worrying than inept displays by the team away at Swansea – goodness how many of those have we seen. The sad fact is that modern football (and the Premier League in particular) has moved on in a way that has distorted the game. I don’t know if you read The Guardian (I suspect you might) but there is a letter in today’s online edition suggesting that no matches be played in the Premier League next season but each team be asked to put in a financial bid – the highest bid being awarded the title and the three lowest bidders being relegated. It does feel like that, doesn’t it?<br />On this week’s Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy podcast they discussed whether football should be about results or entertainment for the fans. They were highlighting how often the only way to win matches against top sides was to ‘park the bus’ – except West Ham of course, who park the bus to try and keep the goal difference down to three or four. They questioned whether fans of teams in the Championship had a better match experience. There’s a part of me that feels I’d enjoy – and have enjoyed - football more in the Championship.<br />The London Stadium is part of the ‘modern’ game. I feel the move was inevitable – the surrounding infrastructure at the Boleyn being unable to sustain any sizeable increase in attendance – and I’m pleased that the stadium built for the Olympics is being used regularly. Though I would agree the move could have been handled better and there are undoubtedly problems. Those looking back to the glory days of the Boleyn and pining for times past remind me of those Brexiteers who want to return some glorious past when Britain ruled the world. One of the things about being old (like wot I am) is that you remember not everything was that glorious in the past. I’m not denying that there are problems with the stadium. We were certainly led astray over the retractable seating and the wonderful travel connections aren’t always that great – though that is mostly the walk from Stratford to the ground, and whilst ticket prices are reasonable, allocation, particularly for away matches, could be better.<br />Aitch2Ohnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-75839124656578582022018-03-07T12:49:04.469+00:002018-03-07T12:49:04.469+00:00I too am at a crossroads. No longer is it a questi...I too am at a crossroads. No longer is it a question of whether to march is (was) valid, but the vitriol shown over the weekend has shaken me to my claret & blue roots. It has always been West Ham against the rest - even when rival fans gather together under the England banner- but when Hammers turn against Hammers, I question the motives. I fully understand Hammers stalwart Bill Gardner walking away - something I currently can't do, but I am contemplating it even after 54 years of watching them & not missing a game for the past 17 years. I hope it gets better - starting on Saturday against Burnley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-15212065441189076912018-03-07T12:36:47.071+00:002018-03-07T12:36:47.071+00:00Encapsulated my thoughts entirely. Saturday will b...Encapsulated my thoughts entirely. Saturday will be my last visit to the OS until the board are gone. Hope it's soon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-73557665518656668762018-03-07T12:23:55.598+00:002018-03-07T12:23:55.598+00:00Excellent stuff. I'll wipe the tear from my ey...Excellent stuff. I'll wipe the tear from my eye and ponder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-87088320670867259372018-03-07T12:15:18.802+00:002018-03-07T12:15:18.802+00:00Antifa are NOT connected to WHUISA, KUMB or Hammer...Antifa are NOT connected to WHUISA, KUMB or Hammers Chat etc, nor the peaceful march we wanted. Moot point therefore. Brady should not be allowed to work with the bullying, nasty thugs that are the RWHFAG.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-44002548633265725352018-03-07T11:39:13.753+00:002018-03-07T11:39:13.753+00:00"Leaving aside for a moment the concept of An..."Leaving aside for a moment the concept of Antifa being used in a pejorative sense"<br />How else would one describe antifa communist filth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-61448718477462633782018-03-07T10:55:31.878+00:002018-03-07T10:55:31.878+00:00Good piece, mate. Turn the sadness to focussed fur...Good piece, mate. Turn the sadness to focussed fury and fix things as best we can, or at least die trying. What else can we do?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824067107074520561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-3490305654307960712018-03-07T10:33:13.874+00:002018-03-07T10:33:13.874+00:00Great piece, a perfect summation.
I too am feeling...Great piece, a perfect summation.<br />I too am feeling it might be a time for a break from West Ham and it is breaking my heart.Beggars Where Blownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594963876522143940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-87040448784350460522018-03-07T10:13:31.309+00:002018-03-07T10:13:31.309+00:00Im Proud to say Mark Walker is a friend, the abuse...Im Proud to say Mark Walker is a friend, the abuse directed at him sickened me to the point where i felt i no longer wanted to be part of WHU while the board that caused this remained there. <br />Great article, i applaud you sir mywhufchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978896438540498135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800805.post-11359361897443204452018-03-07T09:38:28.008+00:002018-03-07T09:38:28.008+00:00So many of us believed the hype and are now not on...So many of us believed the hype and are now not only disappointed but ashamed. You captured that perfectly.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288271565224762792noreply@blogger.com