Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – West Ham vs West Brom

Following hot on the heels of the midday London derby, West Ham duke it out with West Brom at the Boelyn Ground. The Hammers attempt to recalibrate in the wake of their 4-1 defeat to Spurs, while the Baggies enter this showdown in jubilant spirits following their win over Arsenal.

West Ham dropped their first two home fixtures of the season but have since improved in that area, recording a win against Chelsea and a draw against Everton in recent match-ups. Nonetheless, the Irons’ once effervescent attack has slowed to a simmer over the last four Gameweeks, given that they place in the bottom four for big chances (four) and bottom seven for attempts (46). In addition, West Brom will be emboldened in the knowledge that no side surrendered more shots inside the box (41) than West Ham during that time frame.

As for the visiting team, no side has conceded fewer goals than West Brom (four) on the road. To bolster that point, they also place in the bottom four with regards to shots inside the box conceded (37). As impressive as Tony Pulis’ troops have been on the defensive front, they rank second-bottom for goals (three) in away matches. In fact, they prop up the table for attempts (50), shots inside the box (29) and shots on target (17), which augments the appeal of West Ham’s defensive recruits this Gameweek.

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  1. Woy of the Wovers
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    A new post for this!!!

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Hahhaha

  2. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Missed this in the game. Lol

    https://twitter.com/TheTottenhamWay/status/670963460797153280

    1. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Loool

    2. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      That's f'd up. Fabregas can be a real dolt at times. Like when he fired that dead ball into the direction of the ref last season.

  3. Ayew Serious
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone actually care about this game?

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      me, see below 🙂

      1. Bellerinmondo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        keeping w brom defenders seems differentialish

  4. Bellerinmondo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    anyone got players in this game? just Dawson here

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      It'll be fun cheering on that CS.

      1. Bellerinmondo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        yeah come on Pulis, grind one out

        1. Bellerinmondo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          ooh-er

  5. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Just imagine a game between Man Utd and Chelsea

    1. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Like an overhyped version of pulis vs allardyce

  6. # Young Gun SEAMUS #
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Toby or Zouma ??

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      i'm getting toby in

  7. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Would like an Ogbonna CS just in case Coutinho is a no show, thank you.

  8. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    caaarn Myhill

  9. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Kane captain fail

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I guess it officially is now

  10. SweeSwee
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    A deserved point for Chelsea. Tottenham really need to be beating these bottom half clubs if they have any real ambitions though.

  11. Ayew Serious
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Myhill, do us a favour and outscore Evans
    Cheers

  12. Fergiesarmy
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    What are the chances of Sanchez not playing ?

    1. SweeSwee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      12%

    2. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      25% 😉

  13. RubberDucky
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Any BPS for Azpi???

      1. Shrimp On The Barb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        no

        1. RubberDucky
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Because of the Yellow?

      2. Squires FC
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Toby is a beast!

      3. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Klopp, I implore you to start Firmino.

        ... even if I have to convert myself to a Liverpool fan...

        😛

        1. Bellerinmondo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          he's probably on here now I guess

          1. Grounderz
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            And he's definitely checking FFS on his phone now in the team's coach.

          2. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            "This is how much the game was boring

            https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CU_AqZqVEAAgjBd.png"

            -Klopp, 2015.

      4. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        This is how much the game was boring

        https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CU_AqZqVEAAgjBd.png

      5. Mark-O
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Isn't Azpilicueta booked? FPL didn't show the yellow..

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Yeh, right at the end.

        2. Mark-O
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          OK it has been reflected.

          1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            🙁

      6. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        First CS from all my GKs after 14 GWs, Lloris you legend

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Never owned Myhill or Buttyland then ?

          1. OPTA FPL
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Sadly, no EVS, no DDG Cech Gomes too

            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Wow.

              What keepers have you had ?!!!!

      7. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Have the Spurs - Chelsea BPS scores been adjusted yet?

      8. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        God I would love Ozil and Ayew hat tricks. Could happen!

        1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Ozil would have to be a hattrick of assists...

          1. money face bandwagon
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            which means sanchez most likely has scored then 🙂

      9. Deep Sea Amphipod
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Bought Toby for Davies 🙂

        Benched him for Nyom. Idiot 😎

      10. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Any idea on the bps for this game?

        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          When Dawson scores he'll be on loads.

        2. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          85 minutes to go

      11. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Nah, Diego Costa was just showing Balotelli on live television how a bib should be taken off.

      12. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Any idea on the bps for the tot-che game?

        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Toby 3
          Vert 2
          Bego 1

          as it stands.

          1. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks!

      13. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        rondon close

      14. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        45 points with 3 including captain to go 😎

        Finally a green arrow

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          21 inc captain 😎

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Oh shucks man , I feel sorry for posting my points 🙁

      15. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        lanzini is a box of tricks

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Lanzini is a bunch of letters just thrown together. **

      16. KOLASINA(C)
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        How is West Ham looking without Payet?

      17. FISSH
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        lanzini reminds me of coutinho

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Coutinho reminds me of Iniesta

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            lol

      18. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Tempting to downgrade Aguero->Ighalo and upgrade westwood to a decent Mid and have 8 good starters for the dodgy christmas period. thoughts?

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          You were telling me 2 weeks ago that Aguero was essential and anyone not getting him in is a casual 😕

          1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            only due to potential injury! and sssh 😉

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          That's what I've got with Deeney. Am kind of relieved Aguero is injured as I'd worry about my bench with the Christmas rotation.

        3. Uncle Gamst
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Lol at those who bring in Aguero and then consider downgrading to Ighalo 😉

          1. sawant
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            😥