West Ham United vs. Newcastle United: 10/03/25 @ 20:00 (Sky Sports)

[alexf]

Kudus Bowen and Paqueta normally cause us problems. I'd like to think we always have a chance if Isak is playing but how fit or how committed he will be, especially if their big CB's try to rough him up, knowing he'll be trying to avoid getting injured for the final. 

 

But worse is our defence at the moment. Looked so vulnerable past month or 2.

[The Prophet]

Pope starting allegedly.

[Ikon]

Massive lack of composure in the team overall for tonight (more than usual). Fingers crossed we can perform anyway. 

[Jordan]

13 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

Pope starting allegedly.

I hope not. 

[Kid Icarus]

Put £40 on a West Ham win. I'm yet to 'win' one of these insurance bets so let's hope it stays that way.

[Weznufc]

18 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

Pope starting allegedly.

Please god no.  

[cubaricho]

What is this “please god no” when it comes to Pope? He’s the better shot stopper.  

[Elliottman]

6 minutes ago, cubaricho said:

What is this “please god no” when it comes to Pope? He’s the better shot stopper.  

 

He's had a couple of bad games after coming back from a serious injury  = shit forever. 

[BeloEmre]

7 minutes ago, cubaricho said:

What is this “please god no” when it comes to Pope? He’s the better shot stopper.  

The last couple of games he’s looked like he’s 70 years old though.

[Weznufc]

9 minutes ago, cubaricho said:

What is this “please god no” when it comes to Pope? He’s the better shot stopper.  

He's been awful lately and can't play with his feet 😂

[Lush Vlad]

9 minutes ago, cubaricho said:

What is this “please god no” when it comes to Pope? He’s the better shot stopper.  

He’s better at everything bar kicking. People going on like we’re starting Longstaff ahead of Bruno or something  
 

His form this season has been well below his usual standard, mind and the two league games since his knee injury, he has looked sluggish at best. He was good against Birmingham. 

I guess people have decided since that shoulder injury he is done and that’s his level now. Might be the case, TBF. 

[Likelylad]

My main worry with Pope was always how reticent the defence are to pass him the ball to feet due his shite kicking and distribution. 

He's now looking dodgy with his overall game, shot stopping, positioning etc. 

[Aiston]

https://archive.is/inLha

Surprising to see when it comes to goalkeepers, didn't expect to see Dubravka 

 

 

 

[RS]

Resurgent hammers stroll past the magpies who traditionally fall off the form cliff before a cup final. 3-1

[Dr Jinx]

They were one of the worst teams in the league when we played them in November and yet they were made to look like a top 6 team by how shite we were.

 

I'm expecting nothing tonight. Players have been on the beach since we got to the final.

[Andy84]

Surprising excellent performance whilst shooting ourselves in the foot defensively is my guess tonight 

[Lush Vlad]

Regardless of the result tonight. There are some increasingly shit takes on this forum regarding our players, effort levels etc. 

 

It’s like a Twitter comments section under an ITK account. 

[Likelylad]

Because people don't consider this current post injury version of Pope to be up to standard. 

Which tbf can be backed up by some truly shoddy recent performances. 

A little bit hyperbolic perhaps? 

[thomas]

intense anal pounding

 

Spoiler

for west ham 

 

[Jill]

I've had an absolute horror day at work today so this is either going to send me off a cliff or fix my mood. No pressure lads. 

[Holloway]

Fuck knows what to expect tonight. Could be lack lustre, could be us getting in the groove for the big un 

[St1pe]

I can’t deal with conceding to a Soucek header mind. Not again. 

[Infinitely Content]

1 hour ago, cubaricho said:

What is this “please god no” when it comes to Pope? He’s the better shot stopper.  

Probably because based on form Dubravka should be starting in the cup final, and this is our last game to establish a bit of continuity of the defensive unit, especially as the two full back positions will likely be filled by players who haven't played much in their respective roles.

Regularly rotating goalkeepers is something you rarely see for good reason.

[Nucasol]

2-0 Whammers. Emotional comfort blanket / safety bet fully in play.

[Miercoles]

3 hours ago, Paully said:

 

Liverpool have a Tuesday game tbf!

 

That's insane.

 

In professional leagues they at least make an attempt at balancing the schedule.