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21 August 2016 3515 comments
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The London Stadium hosts the final match of Gameweek 2 as West Ham attempt to settle in their plush new home.

Slaven Bilic’s side host a Bournemouth outfit who claimed a 4-3 victory in the same fixture just over a year ago, via a Callum Wilson hat-trick.

Looking at the West Ham teamsheet, Eddie Howe’s men will fancy their chances again.

The Hammers head into this encounter without both Andy Carroll and Dimitri Payet – the latter “felt something” after his appearance at Chelsea on Monday night, whilst Carroll has sustained a knee injury which will keep him out for a number of weeks according to Slaven Bilic.

As for the Cherries, they appear to have changed shape and seem to be going on the attack: Howe has introduced Ryan Fraser on the flank, with Lewis Cook dropping out.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ugh

  2. Reed_Rothchild
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I know West Ham needed the additional revenue from luxury and coroporate boxes as well as increased seating capacity but the atmosphere is like an opera.

  3. mattk lfc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio hype train leaving soon

  4. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio goal

  5. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio in my team. Finally i can put him in....hopefully.

  6. Swanny18
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Get in there West Ham...keeps the acca alive!

  7. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hey TM

    Got an update on the safety score for LMS?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No idea until update.

  8. markmcr
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Question: I made 2 transfers last night for -4. If I use my wildcard now will that hit be wiped?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      of course

    2. Magic Man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      yes

  9. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio bandwagon

  10. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Töre brilliant assist

  11. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    That was a peach of a cross!

  12. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Tore putting good balls in all game

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio the mid to have

    1. One Man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      But is'nt he playing full back ?

  14. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Naylor (Swa) is flagged as being lacking match fitness.

    Anyone can advise if he will be fit soon, be nailed on and who he'll replace (Kingsley)?

    Cheers

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Pressers and Kingsley

  15. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    If Antonio was a defender we would all be celebrating a lot of points now! 🙁

  16. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Byram now RB once WHU don't sign someone!!

  17. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Post fail let's try this again cant afford Gray,Rondon,Wilson & Negredo as I'm taking a -4 hit to get Ibra £6.4 remains in the bank who do I bring in for Llorente?

    A)Stauni
    B)Long
    C)Hernandez

    Not using my WC as I only want 2 players advice is appreciated.

  18. Knallie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Where do I save 1 million in this WC team?

    Foster / Jaku
    Valencia / Walker / Jagielka / Collins / Amat
    Hazard / Ozil / Lamela / Redmond / Capoue
    Aguero / Ibra / Rondon

    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Walker > Stones, Jags > 4.5?

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Great fixtures after next week

    Antonio essential, get him in before the price rise

    1. Magic Man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      he's done nothing all game but score

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Same as zlatan

      2. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        So?

      3. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Barkley-esque

      4. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Wtf?

    2. One Man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      But isn't he playing full back ?

  20. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Excellent being 30s behind.....

    1. Would an idiot do that?
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      My bad

  21. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Is Antonio playing in defence or midfield?

    1. Kvelertak
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Midfield

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Forward i think

  22. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Tore now the best, most essential, most nailed 5.5m mid until he plays 59 mins next week...

  23. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    No Gradel . Capoue off the bench. 🙂

  24. Knowing Me Knowing You Saha
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Best mid with 8.2 to spend?

    (got Redmond, Lemela and Capoue)

    a)Barkley
    b)Coutinho
    c)Sterling
    d)Bolaise

    1. Smythe
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A

  25. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Is Bolasie likely to start next week ?

    1. Magic Man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Find out by Wednesday, we play Yeovil in the EFL cup so if he plays there he won't at the weekend.

  26. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Feel sorry for West Ham fans. They've had the soul ripped out the club. It's all money now and this stadium and atmosphere has been awful.

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Karen Brady

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        She's a dortee lass like, as they say in Newcastle.

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I feel bad for the people who lived in the tall apartment building that overlooked Boleyn Ground...they had free season tickets from their windows!

  27. Magic Man
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    genuinely think i might drop out of LMS here (59 points)

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Relax

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Comments like this depress me 🙁 I'm on 54 points and I'm sure it's higher than the lms safety score

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I forgot to enter this season.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        You can enter after GW3.

    4. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Silly competition anyway 🙂

  28. Toast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Think I have to bite the bullet on Costa ➡️ Ibra. Though I may hold with Che at home to Burnley and ManU away at Hull? Just worried about price rise. I need cash though so which one for Sanchez ➡️

    A. Sterling
    B. Nolitio
    C. Barkley
    D. Tadic (have Remond)
    E. Mane

    Thanks

  29. wowBOBwow
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    When looking at stats for mids in the members area, what is the most telling statistic? Touches in final 3rd?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Shots on target, shots inside the box, chances created

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Points >>>

  30. Just Been On Loan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Current team after jumping on the Firmino>Barkley bandwagon. No glaring issues I think?
    May play 3-5-2 if Capoue is match-fit and Gray being at Chels...

    Foster Jak
    Shaw Stones Fuchs Amat Friend
    Haz Lamela Redmond Barkley Capoue
    Aguero Ibra Gray

    1. Just Been On Loan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Forgot to add - 1FT and 0.9 in the bank