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Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Hammersman — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:18:39 -0000

exactly. come to upton park in december, i wouldnt fancy ur chances! for starters, we have real grass! and we'll be fit, at full strength and in front of some proper football fans! Bring it on!

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Mark — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:51:29 -0000

I thought it was a very exciting match. The players played very loose, letting some exciting passes and strikes fly. I personally thought the MLS all-stars dominated the game, but what does that really mean? They are an all-star team in mid-season form and West Ham is a 10th place EPL team in training camp. Good event overall though.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Kartik — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:27:31 -0000

By the way, West Ham was sooooooo much better and a credit to this event than Chelsea was two years ago. Despite MLS only winning that game 1-0 Chelsea was dominated, playing at half speed and more concerned about hitting the town or the local bakery in some cases than taking a good account of themselves.

Tonight West Ham was a credit to football and it was an outstanding match, where the English team that was invited actually performed like they wanted to be over here.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

The Gaffer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:59:51 -0000

M2FC,

Grow up. I'm not a racist for calling the way that West Ham plays 'vanilla.' Hopefully you're joking.

Cheers,
The Gaffer

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

patrick — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:58:37 -0000

What was the topper for me was this following will Spuds break top 4.

and nice that you insinuate that there would be fan violence.

just bad cliches which are just wrong.

West Ham has always played the ENGLISH game of attacking football. LFC plays god knows, Spanish bull ole's ...

but whatever, if you wanna go through life hating the English way of play, maybe you should change the name of our blog, yeah?

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Kartik — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:57:07 -0000

Blanco getting the MVP , thank god the game was in Canada.

That #$%@@%@#!

Blanco is now and will forever be the enemy of fans of the US National Team. I'm glad he's done well in Chicago and brought new fans to the league. He benefited today from playing with Beckham, S. Joseph and J. Toja, one gifted footballer, one tough as nails and tactically savvy holding player, and one very technical left footed midfielder. Blanco can be brilliant but just don't expect more Americans to like him even though we are greatful he's come to MLS.

I can still see that golden goal he scored to beat us in Azteca in the 1999 Confederations Cup semifinals. We were playing for PKs hoping for Friedel to save us there and we got burned. Brad got way off his line and Blanco in a cheeky fashion chipped it over him for the "golden goal" . We were eliminated and the enemy beat Brazil in the final.

I hate that bastard, Blanco.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

eplnfl — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:44:42 -0000

Well, it was a great show and entertaining game. Maybe not great technical football, but with a MLS win and Blanco getting the MVP award, it was brilliant for me.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

M2FC — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:37:14 -0000

Racist Gaffer!!!!!
I’m intrigued by this match but it’s hard to get excited. West Ham is one of the most vanilla football clubs in the Premier League. The club has few players that spark a lot of emotion other than Dean Ashton. Then there’s boring old manager Alan Curbishley.

VANILLA.. you racist

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

dmurg — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:33:13 -0000

gaffer-- you're sounding more like george bush every day. use your brain.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

dmurg — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:34:08 -0000

come on you hammers

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Kevin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:15:50 -0000

been so busy recently didn't even realize this match was tonight until I visited EPL Talk.

almost half-time and MSL all-stars 2 - 1 West Ham U.

must be the weather lol, come on my London Sons, Not!

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Nails — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:27:07 -0000

McThomas ? Is that Scottish?

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

eplnfl — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:18:01 -0000

Guys:

Can everyone take a deep breath here and also stop the silly name calling.

If anyone knows anything about North American sports All-Star games you would know they are a joke, it's playground stuff. WHU may or may not be the worlds best football team, but the All Star game is not the forum to prove it. MLB, NFL, NBA, name the sport, has had major issues keeping the All Star event from becoming a complete disaster, and MLB had to admit at one time that it's game was a train wreck.

So please, just enjoy "the show", enjoy seeing WHU playing in the North American time zone live, enjoy the very lively TFC fans, but remember it's only a exhibition.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Phil McThomas — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:56:26 -0000

I have know idea why people are drawing on WHU winning the world cup or blooding players like Lampard, Cole, Ferdinand, etc.

So what?

We're talking about today's game and today's WHU.

I can't remember WHU moving out of 10th place for about five months in last season's WHU. That's pretty middle-of-the-road.

On the other hand, WHU have some decent players.

I'm exciting to watch the game, but because of the players on the pitch, not to get misty-eyed about Geoff Hurst or David James.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Lonnie — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:17:26 -0000

I for one and am looking forward to the match tonight. I've not gotten to see as many MLS games as I had planned on but it'll be interesting to see how the All-Stars match up against West Ham. It's really a win-win in some senses for MLS as if they lose they can simply say that the players have no chemistry together but if they win they can point to a strong league with players capable of playing at any level, etc. etc.

Just for the few Canucks that might be reading this, the game is being shown on CBC Ontario (not nation wide) at 7pm EST and is also on CBC-HD (which is available in most major Canadian cities) at the same time.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

USHammer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:31:13 -0000

West Ham is my heart and soul club. I have supported West Ham for nearly 40 yrs (fan club member and all) and am an American serving in the US forces. I support the Revs in MLS so tonight is extra interesting for me with Stevie Nichol managing against MY club. West Ham is one of the most entertaining footballing sides in the world and even David Beckham will tell you that. I am a proponent of the MLS growing into a better league and it is slowly doing that. The US is producing some quality players (Taylor Twellman anyone?). Games like this help give both sides good exposure. Even though it is early pre-season for West Ham they will come to play. They always do and they will play stars unlike many other teams that come to these events. There is more to football than Man U, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid. This will be a good match to enjoy and will be an advertisement for the game. Look around at West Ham. They are bringing world class first team talent to the match. Scott Parker (England int'l), Matt Upson (England int'l), Lucas Neill (Aussie int'l capt), Craig Bellamy (Wales int'l capt), Julien Faubert (France int'l), Freddie Ljungberg (Sweden int'l capt), Rob Green (England int'l), Mark Noble (England U21 int'l capt), Anton Ferdinand (England U21 int'l), Dean Ashton (England int'l), George McCartny (N Ireland int'l). Enjoy the game.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Papadragon — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:08:57 -0000

West Ham are a great club with history
The Premier League is littered with the talent they've produced at their Academy
They finished 10th last season in spite of having an injury list as long as your arm
The bookies make them 5/2 favorites and I expect them to do to David Beckham's rag tag bunch the same as they did to away to Derby last season 5-0
I put the MLS Allstars at about the same level as a mid-table Championship League team

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

JHS — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:55:18 -0000

A rather poor post by the Gaffer but at least something was said. Media coverage, even if poorly done, is better than nothing. West Ham should be proud of their club's tradition and all MLS fans should welcome the chance to host a world class side like WH. MLS does not have any real tradition but the North American league is working hard to develop a quality league. At some point in the future MLS might have a product that is globally respected. Until then let MLS learn from our tradition-rich brothers across the pond. Let's hope for an entertaining match without injuries.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Joe J — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:42:46 -0000

Why would the police be surrounding the hammers fans? from what i have been told half the stadium will be wearing Claret and Blue.. better call more filth in

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Kartik — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:17:02 -0000

10:04, of course the Hammers aren't a second division team anymore. You have Alan Pardew to thank for that. Come to think of it you have kia joorabchian to thank as well!

But a win against MLS and maybe you should play off with Crystal Place USA for bragging rights. The point wasn't to take a shot at you it was to take a shot at MLS. Stop being so sensitive.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

KARTIK is a TWAT — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:04:04 -0000

west ham play in the premier league...
we arent second division.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

tampasoccer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:56:18 -0000

Why wasn't Emilio picked is beyond me. The guy has been a top 3 player in the league 2 seasons running(and a top goalscorer).
I will be watching tonight. Last week, I saw the 3:3 Columbus/ KC game and that guy, Baros Schelotto is absolutely amazing, even at 36/37. The way he reads the game, dictates the tempo, and his ability to change the outcome with one pass is still very rare in the league. Too bad he didn't come here like, 6 years ago. No wander he is a legend at Boca. He is that good.
That said, I am expecting a show tonight.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

TFC Fan — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:32:26 -0000

Absolute RUBBISH! This guy has no idea what he's talking about. I am from Toronto, a TFC season ticket holder, and a Liverpool supporter, but I would never talk smack about a great team like West Ham! They have a great history, have developed some of the best players in England, and are a wonderful team to watch.

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Kartik — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:58:57 -0000

or are they from Kensington? I know one think. Stamford Bridge is not in Chelsea!

Re: West Ham United v MLS All-Stars On ESPN Tonight

Kartik — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:58:26 -0000

One more note on that Chelsea game. It was actually later, actually in August just a few days before the Community Shield and Jose choose to blame the loss on Sheva not being acclimated with the Chelsea way yet. I recall Mourinho saying that starting Sheva was due to trying to get him on the same page with Drogba and the loss was because they wasted a half trying to get the two working together. I'm glad to see two years later that worked out so well for the boys from Fulham.