The West Ham Breakdown

#117 The Decision That Could Relegate West Ham

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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Jack and Cal break down West Ham 0-1 Arsenal, discussing Callum Wilson's late disallowed equaliser which was controversially ruled out by VAR for a potential foul on David Raya by Pablo Felipe. They talk the lack of consistency in refereeing set-pieces, particularly regarding blocking and grappling from corners, and how these decisions are impacting both the relegation battle and title race. They also praise the Hammers' resilient defending, break down the significant impact Ben White's injury had by forcing Declan Rice into a makeshift right-back role and debate if West Ham were good enough on the ball.

Timestamps:

(00:00) West Ham 0-1 Arsenal review

(01:13) Should West Ham’s goal have been disallowed goal?

(10:59) Are set-pieces impossible to defend now?

(17:30) VAR’s effect on football

(20:44) How Arsenal dominated the first 20 minutes

(27:56) Why West Ham improved when Declan Rice moved to right-back

(35:16) How Arsenal regained control at half time

(37:21) West Ham’s defence was magnificent

(43:25) Could West Ham have done better for Arsenal’s goal?

(46:29) Were West Ham bad on the ball?

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#116 Can West Ham Still Survive?

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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Jack and Darcy break down West Ham's 3-0 loss to Brentford, discussing the front two of Pablo and Taty, counterpressing, the risks that come with it and the challenges that come after going behind to a team like Brentford. They talk what changed between the first and second halves to effect the game so much, Soucek's movement and passing and where an awful weekend of results leaves West Ham in the fight for survival.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Our reaction to an awful weekend of Premier League results

(05:06) How the referee's performance affected the game

(18:18) Can West Ham still escape relegation?

(22:46) Why our pressing and counter-pressing worked initially

(25:15) Pablo and Castellanos: Have they been good enough?

(37:00) Tomáš Souček's importance to West Ham

(40:06) Pushing further forward to help Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville create

(44:48) What went wrong in the second half?

(49:53) Substitutions and their impact (or lack thereof)

(54:24) Why changing the shape didn't work

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#115 Wilson vs Pablo vs Taty: Who Should Start?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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Cal and Darcy break down the Hammers' crucial victory over Everton to stay one step ahead in the Premier League relegation battle. They discuss the psychological impact of matching Spurs' pace in the run-in, evaluate Pablo and Taty Castellanos' performances up front and talk the officiating after a controversial non-penalty for Mateus Fernandes and a reckless challenge from Jordan Pickford. They also talk through the tactical shift required after a shaky first fifteen minutes, how Mateus Fernandes finally started to unlock the game against Champions League-chasing Everton, and whether Callum Wilson should be considered for a starting spot in the upcoming massive clash against Brentford.

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#114 Unstoppable Mavropanos Meets Immovable Canvot

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Join our Patreon today to get 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH and support Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Was 1 point enough? Jack Elderton and Darcy Cox break down West Ham's disappointing 0-0 with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and what it means for the relegation run-in to come. They discuss how the Hammers adapted to deal with early central overloads to gain control in the first half, what exactly went wrong in the second half to produce such a lifeless performance and praise the box-defending excellence of Mavropanos and Disasi once again. They talk the second half substitution of Callum Wilson, what his introduction meant for those around him and how the relegation run-in currently shaping up after an eventful weekend in the Premier League.

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#113 Strikers, Steel and Survival

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Join our Patreon today to get 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH and support Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited West Ham just defeated Wolves 4-0 under the lights at the London Stadium, and suddenly, the mission that once felt impossible is now very much on. Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall are back to break down a massive Friday night win that has finally lifted the Hammers out of the relegation zone while forcing Spurs into deeper waters. The episode explores how Nuno’s side weathered a tricky opening 30 minutes where Wolves' aggressive press and before half-time tactical adaptations neutralised Wolves' central overload and sparked the counter-attacks that led to a dominant display. They also discuss the return of West Ham’s aerial threat, with Konstantinos Mavropanos causing chaos in the box from set-pieces. Jack and Cal also talk the new striking partnership of Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe, their tireless defensive recovery runs and high-energy pressing allowing creative players like Jarrod Bowen more freedom to exploit 1v1 situations.

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#112 Dial-Up Decision Making

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

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Jack and Cal break down West Ham's FA Cup Quarter Final loss to Leeds United at the London Stadium, discussing a valiant comeback that saw the Hammers recover from 2-0 down in stoppage time taking the Yorkshire side to penalties before ultimately missing out on a trip to Wembley.

They dive into a difficult first half where individual errors and poor performances from the young midfield pairing Freddie Potts and Soungoutou Magassa allowed Leeds to take control. They analyse the tactical struggle of Nuno's decision to push Mateus Fernandes into a more advanced role and why he's more effective in a deeper distributor role.

They talk how half-time tactical shifts sparked a second-half revival, touch on the emotional debut of Finlay Herrick, the impact of senior players like Tomáš Souček and Pablo had on the game and the silver lining of a cleared schedule as the squad prepares for a Premier League relegation dogfight.

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#111 All Gone to Potts

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham 0-2 Aston Villa, discussing the pre-match Todibo injury and it's impact on the team, why the 4-1-4-1 system failed, individual errors at Villa Park and much more.

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While a 2-0 defeat in the thick of a Premier League relegation battle is hard to swallow, especially after the recent upturn in form, Jack and Cal discuss the encouraging strides made in our in-possession play and the high-quality situations created in the final third. They break down the schoolboy errors that led to John McGinn and Ollie Watkins’ goals, the immense burden Nuno Espírito Santo’s system placed on Freddie Potts and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Adama Traoré’s positive second-half cameo and much more.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Villa 2-0 West Ham Review: Performance vs result?

(06:10) – Tactical Shift: Todibo injury & the 4-1-4-1 failure

(12:30) Decision-Making Overloads: Potts & Wan-Bissaka’s impossible task

(15:42) Individual Errors: How Watkins was allowed to score

(19:28) Set-Piece Madness: The NFL-ization of blocking

(25:41) Adama Arrives: Traoré’s sets the bar for himself

(27:27) Spurs Struggles: Tottenham get demolished by Forest

(28:56) The 23-Minute Mess: Why the 4-4-2 delay?

(35:44) Pablo Felipe: Why moving him centrally was vital

(41:52) Out of Possession: Adaptability vs Stability

(53:25) Sustaining Momentum: Refinding form after a big loss

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#110 Viva La Great Escape!

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited The Great Escape is well and truly alive as West Ham United earned a massive point in a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester City, with Jack and Darcy here to break down exactly how Nuno and the Hammers pulled it off. In this episode of The West Ham Breakdown, we dive into the tactical changes that saw West Ham switch to a back five to neutralise Pep Guardiola’s attacking threats. We discuss how the art of defending the box is changing and where Konstantinos Mavropanos and Jean-Clair Todibo used physical blocking and aggressive contact to frustrate Erling Haaland throughout the match. We discuss the Summerville-sized hole left in West Ham's counter-attack, how Pablo stepped up in a hybrid role to balance the midfield and look at the massive impact of summer signings Mateus Fernandes and Soungoutou Magassa, whose recovery pace and physicality provided a level of protection the squad has lacked in previous seasons. Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode.

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#109 Why We're Starting To Believe

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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With West Ham United are looking unrecognisable compared to the first half of the season, Jack and Darcy dive into a packed episode of The West Ham Breakdown to cover a vital triple-header. We discuss the huge FA Cup win against Brentford, the crucial 3 points vs Fulham in the Premier League and the recent test against Liverpool at Anfield.

In this episode, we break down why West Ham's tactical improvements are finally showing in our league form and whether this momentum is enough to survive the relegation battle. We also compare our current form against rivals like Tottenham and look ahead to the remaining Premier League fixtures.

With only two defeats in the last 11 games, the Hammers are in their best run of form since 2023. While the result at Anfield was disappointing, the overall performance levels remain high as the team fights to climb out of the drop zone. Jack and Darcy discuss why the mood at the London Stadium has shifted from hopelessness to positivity and how the squad has built newfound resilience.

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#108 1 Point Gained or 2 Points Dropped?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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With West Ham United battling to maintain Premier League status, is a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Bournemouth enough? Is it a point gained or two points dropped? This week on The West Ham Breakdown, Cal and Jack dive deep into the tactical nuances of a game that was more than just a bore draw.

They discuss why this performance was a symbol of West Ham’s evolution from leaky to resolute and explore how the Hammers managed to completely neutralise one of the league's most aggressive pressing sides, limiting Bournemouth to the fewest high regains they've achieved so far in 2026.

Cal and Jack break down how West Ham’s rotations affected Bournemouth, highlighting Mads Hermansen's role in disrupting Bournemouth's man-to-man press, and how the midfield flexibility of Mateus Fernandes, Soungoutou Magassa and Tomáš Souček left the Cherries looking lost.

They also discuss West Ham's relegation rivals, including a look at Spurs' recent struggles and why the underdog narrative might just be the catalyst Nuno needs to carry the Hammers to safety.

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#107 Closing Time Blues

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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West Ham United are currently three points from safety, but taking 10 points from the last 15 has fundamentally changed the feeling around the club. This week on The West Ham Breakdown, Jack and Cal map out the tactical path forward following the high-intensity, high-pressure, and at times highly frustrating, performances against Manchester United and Burnley.

While it was gutting to drop points to a last-minute equaliser at the London Stadium, Jack and Cal discuss why the Hammers are starting to look more than good enough to survive and are currently putting ginormous pressure on the teams above us.

They discuss West Ham’s seeming inability to kill off games after being robbed of 2 points against Man Utd, why bringing on Callum Wilson in a winning gamestate might be the worst possible option and whether Jarrod Bowen could be the answer. They debate Adama Traoré’s cameo appearances so far since joining from Fulham, how Leny Yoro changed the game in favour of Man United and where Freddie Potts and Soungoutou Magassa fit into West Ham’s a midfield unit carrying Nuno to safety.

Timestamps:

(00:00) West Ham 1-1 Manchester United: A frustrating draw
(02:33) 10 points from 15: Putting pressure on the teams above us
(09:20) Why we failed to hold on: Defensive solidity vs Inefficient chance conversion
(14:40) West Ham’s Forwards: Why subbing on Callum Wilson didn’t work
(17:39) How can West Ham hold onto winning positions?
(25:56) Adama Traoré: Minutes vs Efficiency
(29:26) Why did we have no counters in the first half?
(33:43) Midfield Balance: Who should start in the middle?
(42:02) Axel Disasi & Mads Hermansen: What they bring to West Ham’s backline
(49:25) Burnley 0-2 West Ham: Mastering control
(52:42) Freddie Potts: How best to utilise him

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#106 Old Habits Die Hard

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

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This week on The West Ham Breakdown, Jack and Cal dissect a gutting 3-2 defeat for West Ham against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, despite dominating for the opening 50 minutes of the game. We break down how Aaron Wan-Bissaka neutralised Garnacho and how the specific roles of Hato and Gusto allowed the Hammers to funnel the game exactly where they wanted it. However, we debate whether the second-half collapse was a simple failure of mentality or if Chelsea’s substitutions exposed a fundamental gap in squad depth.

We debate the tactical changes that forced West Ham back, investigating why Nuno Espirito Santo sacrificed transitional threat to survive a 3-1-6 onslaught. The episode explores the merits of a 5-2-3 setup to protect the last line, questioning if we were destined to buckle under the pressure of seven men crashing the box. Finally, we tackle the goals and refereeing flashpoints, from the Jean-Clair Todibo red card to the Jarrod Bowen penalty shout.

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#105 The Survival Signal

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000

This week on The West Ham Breakdown, Jack and Darcy dive into a vital Premier League victory that has the London Stadium dreaming of safety. Following back-to-back wins for West Ham, we ask the big question: is the great escape officially on and who can we actually catch in the table?

Jack and Darcy provide a tactical breakdown of how the goals happened and debate whether this result was down to Hammers’ brilliance or Sunderland’s poor form. We deep dive into the stats, looking at our 74% dominance in ground duels and why our wingers—Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen—completely won the battle out wide compared to the previous fixture.

We also explore the growing on-pitch relationships transforming our season, from the Ollie Scarles and Summerville combination to the clinical partnership between Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos. Finally, we look at game management—how did we handle the lead from the bench and what does the squad need in the final week of the transfer window to stay in control?

Timestamps:

(00:00) West Ham 3-1 Sunderland: Match Review

(05:43) The Great Escape: Is it actually on?

(13:25) Breaking down West Ham’s goals from Summerville and Fernandes

(18:04) Sunderland’s Consolation Goal: Where the defence failed and Todibo's positioning

(20:56) Were West Ham great or were Sunderland just poor?

(28:43) The tactical relationships being built out wide

(30:48) The evolution of Ollie Scarles

(35:34) The New Front Two: Evaluating the Pablo and Taty Castellanos partnership

(42:46) Managing Game States: Stability vs. Chaos when holding a lead

(48:19) Analysing the second-half subs: How Callum Wilson affects the press?

(51:49) Transfer Priorities: What West Ham needs this January

(52:46) What's Freddie Potts' future now Guido Rodriguez has left?

(54:43) The Paquetá Question: Is the team actually better without him?

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#104 Dr. Tottenham's Miracle Cure

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000

West Ham finally won in the Premier League! This week on The West Ham Breakdown, Jack and Cal celebrate a massive away victory against Tottenham Hotspur. After a prolonged period of struggle, the Hammers turned a corner in North London scoring in the stoppage time to sink Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Jack and Cal take a look at the stark contrast between the two halves, discussing how West Ham didn't just compete but actually dominated the first 45 minutes. The tactical deep dive focuses on the return of the 4-4-2, exploring how Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe performed diligently out of possession to stifle Spurs. They also talk Summerville’s sensational showing and defensive work rate, Pablo's impact on second balls, how Soucek and Fernandes dominated Tottenham's midfielders and much more.

Timestamps:

(00:00) West Ham's Massive Win at Spurs: Initial Reactions

(02:56) Just how bad were Spurs?

(07:25) What exactly were Xavi Simons & Conor Gallagher doing?

(14:00) Just how good were West Ham's midfield?

(15:12) Pablo Felipe's Impact: Physicality & battling Cristian Romero

(20:21) Tactical Masterclass: Why West Ham dominated the first half

(23:52) 4-4-2 is Back: How we neutralised the Spurs 3-2-5 shape

(26:36) Crysencio Summerville & Jarrod Bowen’s defensive shifts

(33:47) The Second Half: How the Hammers dug in to secure 3 points

(43:39) Konstantinos Mavropanos: The Greek colossus

(45:16) The importance of Tomáš Souček's performance

(48:30) The impact Nuno's substitutions made

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#103 The Paqueta Paradox

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000

West Ham have finally get back to winning ways against QPR in the FA Cup, but the victory has been overshadowed by the €35 million transfer bid from Flamengo for Lucas Paquetá. This week on The West Ham Breakdown, Jack and Cal navigate the bittersweet aftermath of a cup win and the impossible choice facing the West Ham board: do you cash in on an talisman who wants a move back to Brazil, or is sanctioning his departure now tantamount to accepting relegation from the Premier League. They also break down the QPR match, analysing the shift to a 4-4-2 and how a front line featuring Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe changed the dynamic and discussing what lessons Nuno Espírito Santo could bring into games against Premier League opposition. Plus, a deep dive into the underlying data of our midfield and defence—comparing West Ham’s central hubs to our direct relegation rivals to just how our squad stacks up against our opposition. We wrap up by looking at the January transfer window and whether the club should be recruiting for a survival fight or for life in the Championship. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:00) Lucas Paquetá: The Flamengo bid and the player’s motivatio (12:31) Does selling Paquetá mean West Ham are accepting relegation? (22:47) West Ham 2-1 QPR Match Review (28:03) Switching to a 4-4-2: Pros and Cons (31:38) Midfield struggles: Finding the right combination (34:54) Winning Gamestate: West Ham's chronic lack of control when ahead (37:57) Data Dive: How do West Ham compare to the other relegation candidates? (45:50) West Ham's midfield vs other bottom six midfielders Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/analyticsunited You can follow the pod (and our other work) on Twitter: Main: @AnalyticsUtd_ Jack: @jackelderton Cal: @WHU_Analytic Darcy: @futpysche Charlie: @ATopLad Theme music: "Emotional Chill Electronic Vlog Music | Sunset" by Alex-Productions (https://onsound.eu/) Promoted by: https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

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#102 Reforestation

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Is the drop inevitable or can West Ham find a route to survival? This week on The West Ham Breakdown, Jack, Cal, and Darcy navigate one of the most dejecting weeks in recent memory. They pick through a bruising encounter with Nottingham Forest, discussing the good, the bad and ugly from the London Stadium including the officiating decisions that went against the Hammers, what worked tactically against the Reds and what didn't and the impact of Nuno's substitutions.

They also take a deep dive into the underlying numbers behind Jarrod Bowen’s season, exploring why West Ham's reliance on him has become a double-edged sword as his creative output halves, they discuss the unbalanced nature of the current squad, questioning which players truly fit Nuno’s system and highlighting the surprising bright spots from the Academy of Football. Plus, we reflect on the tactical no-show against Wolves and the brilliance of Mateus Mané.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro: A horrendous week in West Ham
(08:59) Is survival still possible?
(12:57) The Forest Review: Tactical shifts & VAR controversy
(18:58) New Signings: First impressions of Pablo Felipe & Taty Castellanos
(23:56) Breaking down the positive first half from the Forest loss
(28:48) The Forest second half: The tactics, the goals and the emotions
(42:25) The reliance on Jarrod Bowen: A double-edged sword
(49:12) The Wolves Review: Why did we fail to turn up?

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#101 Nuno: Stick or Twist?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Are we seeing progress under Nuno, or is the eight-game winless run a sign of deeper issues? This week on The West Ham Breakdown, Jack and Darcy dive deep into tactical shifts, youth integration, and ask the ultimate question regarding Nuno: Stick or Twist?

We break down the Brighton stalemate, how Paquetá’s move to the left unlocks Jarrod Bowen's potential, and analyze another frustratingly late collapse against Fulham. Why are we struggling to see games out, and is it a personnel issue or a game management flaw?

Timestamps:
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(01:48) Nuno's Report Card: Stick or Twist?
(19:11) West Ham 2-2 Brighton Review: Paqueta's Gravity & Tactics
(44:39) West Ham 0-1 Fulham Analysis: Why do we collapse late?

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#100 The Ghost of Relegation Yet to Come

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down Manchester City 3-0 West Ham, discussing a sobering afternoon in the Premier League following another defeat for Nuno's side and Leeds getting a surprise win against Crystal Palace at Elland Road. They dissect all the goals from the Etihad, talking the individual errors and tactical lapses that led to Erling Haaland’s brace and Tijjani Reijnders' strike, questioning why the Hammers got exposed and why the substitutions failed to turn the tide. Jack and Cal also debate the 4-3-3 shape, whether it’s time to flatten the midfield to provide better defensive width and the lack of support Oliver Scarles upon his return against Rayan Cherki. They also take at Crysencio Summerville and Freddie Potts impact and performances before finishing with a look at the chronic lack of xG creation. With all the goal-scoring pressure on Bowen and questions mounting over bench usage and the absence of younger talents, they ask the big question: how do you fix West Ham?

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#99 Good Performance, No Points: Why?

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

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#98 Why West Ham Keep Conceding Late Goals

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Unearth the hidden gems of the beer world and claim your free case here: www.beer52.com/ANALYTICS Cal Goodall and Darcy Cox break down West Ham's recent Premier League fixtures against Manchester United and Brighton, both of which ended in 1-1 draws Nuno Espírito Santo's side. They discuss the tactical switch to a back five against Brighton, analysing how Nuno sought to protect the centre force the Seagulls wide and encourage transition play - spearheaded by Lucas Paquetá, Jarrod Bowen, and Crysencio Summerville. They debate Brighton's controversial goal and shout out Ezra Mayers' senior debut. Cal and Darcy also discuss West Ham's performance at Old Trafford, one of the better showings this season, focusing on the attacking dynamic on the right side and the possibility of Bowen at #10. They dissect the defensive dynamics that allowed United into the game and assess the impressive emergence of Soungoutou Magassa. Finally, they tackle the recurring issue of managing the final 15-20 minutes in both matches. Did Nuno's late changes concede too much pressure or was it a necessity due to fitness? They evaluate whether or not sitting deep and parking the bus is still viable in the modern Premier League. Note: Unfortunately, Cal's audio file was corrupted while exporting. We've done our best to clean it up so you can fully enjoy the classic Cal tones, although some audio glitches may still remain.

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#97 What Is West Ham’s Strongest 11?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Cal Goodall and Darcy Cox break down West Ham 0-2 Liverpool, a game marred by a moment of madness on the pitch and heart-breaking news beforehand off it. They discuss Lucas Paquetá's red card for dissent and the ramification his sending off had on the game and team going forward, how Nuno Espírito Santo appraoached hosting Arne Slot's faltering Premier League Champions and much more. They also ask what West Ham's strongest 11 actually is given the return of Konstantinos Mavropanos from injury, Jarrod Bowen and Paquetá's current form, Soungoutou Magassa impact in midfield and more.

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#96 Inevitability

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Cal Goodall and Darcy Cox break down Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham, a frustrating result considering the Hammers were leading 0-2 at half time. They discuss whether they consider it a point gained or 2 lost, West Ham's second half substitutions and whether we brought the ensuing onslaught on ourselves, playing a back 4 vs back 5 under Nuno, what the long-term strategies look like after the last 3 games and much more.

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#95 Marvellous Mateus Conquers Clarets

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham 3-2 Burnley, another vital 3 points for the Hammers' as the long wait for back to back Premier League wins finally ends after 9 long months. They analyse the game in detail, including the positives and negatives Nuno Espírito Santo's side displayed and whether West Ham walked away with all 3 points because of their own performance levels or Burnley's lack thereof. Jack and Cal discuss the midfield trio of Mateus Fernandes, Freddie Potts and Lucas Paquetá and the platform they've built, the lack of control West Ham actually had in the game and why it played out that way, if the inverted CB pairing of Maximilian Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo worked well for a second game in a row, the substitute switch to a 5-4-1, what worked and what didn't, whether this run of wins is sustainable and much more. Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode.

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#94 The Freddie Potts Appreciation Hour

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down Nuno Espírito Santo’s first win as Hammers Head Coach, West Ham 3-1 Newcastle in the Premier League, the club’s first since August. It also marks the first time the London Stadium has seen the home side pick up the full 3 points since February. We discuss all the action from Sunday’s game, including goals from Lucas Paqueta, Tomas Soucek and Jacob Murphy as well as an own goal from Sven Botman, Freddie Potts’ outstanding performance in his first Premier League start, the difference in approach between the first and second halves, West Ham’s striker woes and if Wilson or Soucek are the solution and much more.

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(00:00) WE ACTUALLY WON A GAME

(01:49) West Ham 3-1 Newcastle review

(04:45) The massive improvement in West Ham’s physicality

(13:45) Freddie Potts has arrived as a Premier League player

(22:49) Mateus Fernandes showed why he is worth so much

(29:40) Is Callum Wilson the answer to West Ham’s striker problems?

(31:51) Did inverting Maximilian Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo work?

(33:42) How West Ham and Newcastle performed in the second half

(43:14) Did the Nuno’s substitutions help or hinder West Ham?

(45:45) Tomáš Souček as a striker, does it make sense?

(51:38) Nuno’s makeshift solutions highlight West Ham’s recent recruitment issues that need addressing in the January Transfer Window

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#93 History Repeating

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Darcy Cox break down West Ham's 2-1 loss to Leeds United in the Premier League. Nuno Espírito Santo took a risk at Elland Road by picking a similar line up to that from the previous fixture, a 0-2 loss to Brentford, which ended up backfiring as the Hammers' put in yet another hugely concerning performance that saw Daniel Farke's team ease past a fragile West Ham. The introduction of Freddie Potts, Mateus Fernandes, Soungoutou Magassa and Kyle Walker-Peters might have given West Ham a lift in the second half, but first half goals from Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon meant Fernandes' 90th minute header was too late to salvage any points in what is fast becoming a massive fight for survival at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Jack and Darcy dissect the game, discussing the surprising team selection from Nuno, including the repeated use of inverted full-backs in Oliver Scarles and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, as well as the inclusion of Tomáš Souček and Andy Irving in the middle of the park at the expense of Magassa, Fernandes and Potts. They also break down the tactical ideas from both sides, the importance of physicality in the Premier League and West Ham's struggles to compete, how and why the side improved in the second half and if it's possible to find any positives in the underlying data to suggest the London Stadium might not be hosting Championship football next season.

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#92 Existential Dread

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham's 0-2 loss to Brentford in the Premier League. Nuno Espírito Santo rung in the changes at the London Stadium on Monday night, with surprise inclusions for West Ham academy graduate Oliver Scarles and Scottish international Andy Irving starting the game against The Bees. Goals from Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen were enough to give Keith Andrews an away league win, the first of his nascent managerial career, with very little response from Nuno's side.

Timestamps:

(00:20) What just happened?! West Ham 0-2 Brentford review

(05:12) How did the game go so badly wrong?

(21:55) Individual player performance reviews

(22:24) Maximilian Kilman & Jean-Clair Todibo

(31:22) Konstantinos Mavropanos

(34:52) Tomáš Souček

(35:45) Lucas Paquetá

(42:05) Can managers be blamed if the squad has consistently weakened year on year?

(55:06) Comparing Brentford and West Ham’s recruitment since 2022

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#91 The Baptism of Fire

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Cal and Darcy break down Nuno Espírito Santo's second game in charge of the Hammers, Arsenal 2-0 West Ham in the Premier League. We discuss what we expected from the game and whether it ended up being a case of West Ham playing badl or if Arsenal are just that good. We analyse how Nuno attempted to stop Arsenal's onslaught, what tactical changes he made during the game and how Mikel Arteta responded. We also talk through both of Arsenal goals and the tactical underpinnings and mistakes which lead to them.

We also use the international break as an opportunity to evaluate West Ham's performances so far under Nuno, what improvements we've seen since the former Nottingham Forest Head Coach took charge, what we haven't liked as much and ultimately if the switch in manager was the correct call and what the rest of the season looks like for West Ham now Nuno is in charge.

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(01:43) Arsenal 2-0 West Ham review

(15:15) The Tactical Breakdown: How Nuno attempted to stop Arsenal (and why Arsenal dominated anyway)

(33:10) The Big Picture: Early Nuno evaluations, what does West Ham's season look like now?

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#90 Nuno’s New Narrative

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000

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Jack and Cal break down Nuno Espírito Santo's first game as West Ham Head Coach, Everton 1-1 West Ham in the Premier League. We discuss a potentially crucial point away from home at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, analysing the immediate tactical improvements in box defending and compactness, highlighting the excellent form of Crysencio Summerville and El Hadji Malick Diouf on the counter and what the match tells us about the rest of the season. Beyond the match, we talk the fundamental differences between Nuno's player-focused philosophy and the more rigid structures seen under Graham Potter and Julen Lopetegui, as well as how Nuno's approach of reducing the cognitive load and prioritising player instinct will shape the Hammers' performance going forward and build new foundations at the club.

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(01:43) Everton 1-1 West Ham review

(23:18) Thoughts on Graham Potter’s departure

(41:10) Nuno Espírito Santo’s arrival

(48:48) How West Ham’s In-Possession solutions change under Nuno

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#89 That Sinking Feeling

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

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Cal and Darcy break down yet another Hammers' loss at the London Stadium, West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace. We discuss the all too-familiar problems rearing their head yet again, the tactical carousel causing huge worries, the out of possession issues plaguing Graham Potter's side, conceding from a corner (again) and much more in our full match analysis of West Ham's defeat to Crystal Palace.

We also evaluate the first 5 games of West Ham's Premier League campaign, discussing the broader issues at play and affecting the team, what the data looks like in comparison to previous seasons and whether we're a better on-the-ball team than we were and more.

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(01:06) West Ham 0-3 Tottenham review

(15:40) The Tactical Overview: 3 formations, many problems

(42:26) The Big Picture: Are we still at our best when counter-attacking?

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#88 Where Do We Go Now?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

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Jack and Cal break down the Hammers' loss in the London Derby, West Ham 0-3 Tottenham at the London Stadium. They discuss how we saw the exact opposite score line to the previous fixture against Nottingham Forest, despite Graham Potter setting out with a similar line up and formation, how much Tomáš Souček's sending off impacted the game, Spurs acute targeting of West Ham's aerials struggles, the reaction to going behind again and what, if any, positives there are to take away from the game.

They also discuss where West Ham find themselves after not just the first 4 Premier League games of the season, but two years after the proposed shift from a counter-attacking side to one who controls the ball more is going. They ask where exactly are West Ham in that transition, if we're getting any better at the key fundamentals and much more.

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(02:08) West Ham 0-3 Tottenham review

(22:10) How playing the same tactics as we saw against Nottingham Forest produced such a different result

(40:07) Where are we going? Are we getting any better?

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#87 Deforestation

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

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Jack and Cal break down the Hammers' first win of the Premier League season, Nottingham Forest 0-3 West Ham, as Graham Potter's side saw the debut of Mateus Fernandes after his £40m transfer from Southampton and an emphatic Lucas Paquetá performance, including a statement celebration amid reports he could be moving to Aston Villa. They discuss the tactical differences between this game and the previous 3 losses, the switch from a back 5 to a back 3, the improvements in box defending, Mads Hermansen's performance after his rocky start to life at the London Stadium, the stunning return of Crysencio Summerville as well as all 3 goals.

They also talk about the signings of Fernandes and Soungoutou Magassa from Monaco, what they bring to West Ham, how they change the make up of the Irons' midfield, the qualities which make them the right signings, the weaknesses we could see in future game and much more.

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(03:48) Nottingham Forest 0-3 West Ham review

(22:02) The tactical breakdown of the set up and what changes were made for Nottingham Forest

(42:31) West Ham's transfer dealings, the signings of Mateus Fernandes & Soungoutou Magassa

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#86 Repeated Failings

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Darcy break down West Ham 1-5 Chelsea at the London Stadium, a second huge Premier League defeat in a row for Graham Potter's side as the horror start to the season continues. They discuss the tactical changes to the starting line up between this and the previous game against Sunderland, the out of possession's issues plaguing the Hammers, talking the mistakes which lead to each goal, the switch during the game to a 4-3-3, how concerned should we be and much more.

Timestamps:

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(02:06) West Ham 1-5 Chelsea review

(17:38) The tactical set up and changes between this and the Sunderland game

(34:44) The midgame changes & the effects they had

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#85 Shock and Awe

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down Sunderland 3-0 West Ham, as the Hammers and Graham Potter lose their first Premier League fixture of the season at the Stadium of Light. They discuss what exactly happened to cause the second half collapse, breaking down each of the goals, how responsible Mads Hermansen was during his debut, what went wrong defensively and how the team reacted to going a goal down, asking how to stop a tailspin after going a goal down. They look at what changed tactically for this game compared to West Ham's performances in preseason, what stayed the same and how Potter's side adapted during the game. They also ask what, if any, positives are there to take away from a result like that.

Timestamps:

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(02:10) What on earth just happened?

(20:26) The tactical story of the game

(34:29) What, if any, positives can be taken from a game like that?

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#84 Why Mads Hermansen Is The Goalkeeper West Ham Needed

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's latest move in the transfer market, signing Danish goalkeeper Mads Hermansen from Leicester City, discussing why signing a new goalkeeper was so crucial this summer, whether Hermansen solves the issues laid bare last season and where he can still improve.

They also talk about West Ham's win over Lille in the BOYLE Sports Cup on penalties at the London Stadium, finishing the Hammers' preseason ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League opener against Sunderland next Saturday. They speak about what made Lille a good test for us, why West Ham struggled so much in the first half, the positive changes made in the second half, the difference we saw in pressing structure.

They finish by wrapping up our preseason Breakdowns, asking who have been the standout performers and who they would start against Sunderland on the 16th at the Stadium of Light.

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#83 Diamonds Are Forever

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 0-2 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series, discussing how the Hammers managed to pull off the win, El Hadji Malick Diouf's incredible crossing, where Graham Potter and the team has developed since last season, the concerns that still remain despite the positives, Freddie Potts performances this preseason and more.

They also look at the latest West Ham transfer news, talking Callum Wilson joining the club, asking where he fits into the squad, what he does well, what he offers and why signing a top striker was so difficult this window.

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#82 Man Utd 2-1 West Ham: What Did We Learn?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League Summer Series, discussing the 3-5-2 set up, whether it's usage again means it'll be the formation we see Graham Potter use most this season, the issues in midfield and what the Hammers need to change, Freddie Potts' and the other youth players exciting performances, using artificial transitions to create counter-attacking opportunities, the need for a new goalkeeper and much more.

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#81 Why West Ham Signed Kyle Walker-Peters

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's newest signing, Kyle Walker-Peters on a free transfer after his contract at Southampton expired in this summer. They discuss his strengths and weaknesses as a player, how his arrival impacts the squad, where the Hammers are at in terms of the Premier League's homegrown requirement and what it means for Ollie Scarles' future. They also talk about West Ham's first preseason friendly, a 1-3 victory away against Grasshoppers in Switzerland, getting to see El Hadji Malick Diouf on the pitch alongside some of the academy of football, what we learned from the game, whether we're planning to be flexible over the 3-5-2 and 3-box-3 and more.

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#80 El Hadji Malick Diouf Signs

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

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#79 West Ham's Transfer Target Problem

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

West Ham's summer transfer window has been a slow one so far. As the Hammers' Premier League competition make key signings, including players the Analytics United team has been suggesting could improve West Ham for the last couple of years, Graham Potter's side has yet to make any first team signings. In this episode of the West Ham Breakdown, Cal Goodall and Jack Elderton discuss why West Ham are struggling to secure their top targets, the difficulty in identifying the right players and the impact it has on the squad, the biggest priorities Graham Potter, David Sullivan and Kyle Macaulay should be focusing on this summer, the short and long term effects West Ham's difficulties will have on future prospects, the multi-club model and how much that has impacted the transfer market and much more. Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode.

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#78 Keep, Loan or Sell? (Summer 2025)

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Cal and Darcy break down West Ham's potential summer transfer dealings, going through each player currently in the senior squad and discussing whether they should be considered untouchable, if they should be kept on, whether they could benefit from a loan spell this season or if they should be sold.

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#77 Can West Ham’s Youth & Loanees Help Graham Potter?

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Cal and Darcy break down the players who spent the 2024/25 season out on loan, as well as some of the highly rated youth prospects currently plying their trade in the academy, asking whether they can solve some of the problems Graham Potter faces next season, whether they would benefit from another loan or if this summer is the right time for them to move on.

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#76 West Ham’s Summer Blueprint: Building a Graham Potter Squad

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Cal and Darcy break down the West Ham squad going into what is shaping up to be one of the most important summer transfer windows in the recent history of the club, discussing what profiles the Hammers' hierarchy should be looking for in each position and whether we already have players at our disposal who could play the roles Graham Potter will need to make next season a successful one. Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode.

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#75 End of Season Awards and Review 2024-25

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Cal, Darcy and Charlie review West Ham's torrid 2024-25 Premier League season, talking how and why the season has gone as poorly as it has, Julen Lopetegui's reign and summer transfer window, the decision to part ways with the former Real Madrid Head Coach in favour of Graham Potter and what effect his appointment has had on the Hammers' fortunes.

They also discuss their winners and losers for each of the Analytics United End of Season Awards, including Hammer of the Year, Goal of the Season, Signing of the Season, Unsung Hero and much more! Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode.

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#74 Turn The Page

Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Cal and Darcy break down West Ham's final Premier League game of the season, the 1-3 win against Ipswich, discussing Jarrod Bowen showing just how good he can be, Graham Potter using the 3-5-2 again and what the means for next season, Fabiański getting his farewell, what needs to change out wide for West Ham to create more, how to fix the Hammers' press and much more. Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode.

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#73 Same As It Ever Was

Tue, 20 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Cal and Darcy break down West Ham's 1-2 loss to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, discussing using the same set up against Forest as Graham Potter did against Manchester United, Areola's massive mistake and West Ham's goalkeeping future, the quadruple substitution in the second half and whether it worked, Forest's surprisingly high press, Potter's attempt to isolate their full-backs, Luis Guilherme exciting cameo and much more. Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode.

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#72 Reasons To Be Cheerful

Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 0-2 win against Manchester United in the Premier League, discussing how Graham Potter set the Hammers up, just how indispensable Tomáš Souček is, the balance between possession-based football and the counter-attacking strengths of Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus, the return to the 5-3-2, how West Ham coped without Lucas Paquetá, the inclusion of Guido Rodríguez and whether he's just been Cresswelled, what changed in the second half, the announcement that Aaron Cresswell, Vladimír Coufal, Danny Ings and Łukasz Fabiański will be leaving after this season, what all that means for the future, whether the game at Old Trafford has uncovered glimmers of hope and much more.

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#71 Cresswell the Redeemer

Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 1-1 draw with Tottenham in the Premier League, discussing how Graham Potter the side set up, controlling the game vs threatening the opposition, whether Aaron Cresswell is the answer, the problems West Ham's man to man press created for both sides, the Hammers' need for a creator alongside Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus and Niclas Füllkrug and much more.

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#70 Collective Amnesia

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Darcy break down West Ham's gutting 3-2 loss away to Brighton in the Premier League after conceding yet more late goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Carlos Baleba. They discuss what on earth is happening in the final minutes of seemingly every match, the impact the half time substitutes made by attempting to create more attacking threat at the expense of control, success from more direct play including goals from Mohammed Kudus and Tomas Soucek, the challenges West Ham will face in the Summer transfer window and much more.

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#69 Anatomy of a Fall

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Darcy break down West Ham's 1-1 draw with Southampton, discussing how the Hammers set up, how and why Potter changed tactics throughout the game, what worked and what didn't, as well as where West Ham find themselves one year after Moyes departure, what lessons have been learned, what it means for next season and much more.

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#68 Is Potter Finding the Formula?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down Liverpool 2-1 West Ham, a hard-fought loss for the Hammers away at Anfield which took the Reds one step closer to the Premier League title. A late winner from Virgil Van Dijk was all that separated the two sides after an own goal from Andrew Robertson had seemingly given Graham Potter's side hopes of leaving with a point, despite conceding early in the first half when Mohamed Salah assisted Luis Díaz to give Arne Slot's side the lead.

Jack and Cal discuss all the goals from Sunday's game as well as the big chances for Jarrod Bowen to get on the scoresheet which were denied by Alisson, Lucas Paquetá putting in the kind of performance that showed why Man City wanted to sign him for £85m in the transfer window, what changed at half time to allow West Ham to dominate the second half, Oliver Scarles vs Mo Salah, how the Hammers set up to press Liverpool and force them to play direct, the effects of playing without a recognised striker on both West Ham's build up play and the likes of Bowen and Kudus specifically and much more.

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#67 The Füllkrug Effect

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Cal and Darcy break down West Ham 2-2 Bournemouth in the Premier League, discussing a game of mixed performances from both sides, West Ham's continued struggles with chance creation, how Füllkrug's inclusion changes that and improves the players around him, the imbalance between the left and right hand sides when going forward, how the other substitutions in the second half positively effected West ham and much more.

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#66 Rebuilding Confidence

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham 1-1 Everton in the Premier League, discussing whether the draw was the right result, what changed in the second half to give West Ham the edge, fatigue and injuries taking their toll, building strong foundations for future success, Tomas Soucek continuing to prove his importance and much more.

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#65 Never In It, Never Out of It

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 0-1 loss to Newcastle, discussing Graham Potter and Eddie Howe's tactical approaches to the game, why the result differed despite the Hammers' lining up in a similar manner to the previous 2 wins against Arsenal and Leicester, what's missing from this West Ham side, the effect Lucas Paqueta's return had, the difference between bad games and bad performances and much more.

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#64 Who Stays, Who Goes?

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham's 2-0 win over Leicester City, the first time the Hammers have won back to back Premier League games in a year. A Tomas Soucek goal and Jannik Vestergaard own goal separated Graham Potter's side from Ruud van Nistelrooy's. Jack and Cal discuss the balance found in West Ham's new Midfield 3 and the qualities James Ward-Prowse has brought to the side, Aaron Cresswell's re-emergence as an option at Centre-Back, the key difference between Potter and previous Head Coach Julen Lopetegui, as well as appraising the squad now the new Head Coach has been in charge for 2 months, asking whether several key players should be kept, loaned out or sold during the Summer as West Ham look towards another squad rebuild. These include stars Lucas Paquetá and Mohammed Kudus, players currently on loan at the London Stadium Carlos Soler and Evan Ferguson and Nayef Aguerd, who returns to the club in the summer after a successful spell on loan at Real Sociedad.

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#63 Back to Basics and Brilliance

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham's 0-1 win away to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, discussing Jarrod Bowen's goal and the Hammers' playing a more direct, counter-attacking style, how Graham Potter stopped Mikel Arteta's Premier League title challengers, Potter setting up to emphasis the Hammers squad's strengths and protect against it's weaknesses, the triumphant return of Mohammed Kudus to form, Myles Lewis-Skelly red card and why West Ham had less control after it, Ollie Scarles first Premier League start and the emergence of the West Ham academy graduate, how James Ward-Prowse's inclusion impacts the midfield, how the result and change of tactics translates to upcoming games like Leicester on Thursday and much more.

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#62 How Far Behind Are West Ham?

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham's 0-1 loss to Brentford in the Premier League, where a disastrous fist half at the London Stadium saw Graham Potter's side pick the ball out of the net on more than one occasion, although a VAR offside call meant Thomas Frank's side reduced to one goal. Jack and Cal discuss what went wrong for the Hammers in the first 45, what changed at half time to make a difference, Evan Ferguson's West Ham debut, the Mohammed Kudus conundrum, whether the Hammers' are moving in the right direction, if a squad rebuild is in order, how many transfer windows that could take and much more.

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#61 It's Fergie Time

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham's 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League, where Jarrod Bowen returned to action early from his broken foot to put the Hammers ahead before a Pedro Neto goal and Aaron Wan-Bissaka own goal gave Enzo Maresca the win over Graham Potter on his return to Stamford Bridge. Jack and Cal discuss Evan Ferguson's signing, Luis Guilherme's amazing substitute appearance, how West Ham limited Cole Palmer's impact on the game, the tactical switches that changed the game, how Potter's adaptability has meant the Hammers can continue to be competitive despite the depleted squad and much more.

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#60 A Whole New World

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham in the Premier League at Villa Park, a game where injuries stopped Graham Potter and Unai Emery from picking their strongest sides. Despite this, an early Jacob Ramsey goal and missing a plethora of attacking talent, the Hammers fought back and controlled the game with Emerson Palmieri scoring a header in the 70th minute to equalise. Jack and Cal discuss all this, as well as West Ham's competitive spirit returning, Lucas Paqueta's role as a 9 leading the line, the improvement defensively under Potter compared to Julen Lopetegui, the important of adaptability, players strengths being emphasised, the effect Tyrone Mings' injury had on the game and much more.

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#59 Back Down to Earth

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace in the Premier League at the London Stadium, a game where Graham Potter's side looked severely fatigued and suffered from a lack of attacking options due to injuries leading to a disappointing loss for the Hammers. Jack and Cal discuss the lack of creativity both team's displayed, midfield struggles, what changed the game in the Eagles favour, Potter's injection of academy players Ollie Scarles and Lewis Orford, the breakings news that West Ham are about to hire Kyle Macaulay, Potter's former colleague from Chelsea, Brighton and Hove Albion, Swansea and Ostersunds FK and much more.

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#58 We Are So Back

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down Graham Potter's first Premier League game in charge of West Ham, a 3-2 win over Fulham at the London Stadium, discussing how the Hammers beat the Cottagers despite missing key players like Jarrod Bowen and Niclas Füllkrug, the impact Potter has had on the team and fans since his appointment, the tactical switch that allowed West Ham to take control of the game, asking about Edson Álvarez's future at the post-match press conference, Carlos Soler's new role and much more.

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#57 What Graham Potter’s Arrival Means for West Ham

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:05:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down Graham Potter's appointment as West Ham United manager, talking what went wrong for Julien Lopetegui, how he differs from the new boss, what Graham Potter's tactics are, how his adaptability will work with the Hammers' transfers hierarchy, the importance of team building and player relationships, what positions West Ham would need to strengthen in to make Potter a success and much more.

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#56 New Year, Same West Ham

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham's 4-1 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League, talking the Hammer's mistakes in pressing Man City's goalkeeper, continuing struggles with opposition rotations, taking positives from counter-attacking situations and using a 4-2-4 to limit City's chances, Crysencio Summerville's stand out performance as well as asking what West Ham need to do to improve their fortunes, how much money they would need to spend in the transfer window and much more.

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#55 Battered, Bruised and Frankly, Bored

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Darcy Cox break down West Ham's 0-5 loss to Liverpool at the London Stadium, asking whether this team is uncoachable, whether the squad is bad, talking the Hammers' incoherent out of possession approach, comparing Julen Lopetegui's results to David Moyes last season and to the rest of the Premier League this season, West Ham's atrocious record vs top 6 sides and much more.

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#54 Winter Slumberland

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Cal Goodall and Darcy Cox break down West Ham's 1-1 draw with Brighton at the London Stadium in the Premier League, talking the Hammers' struggles and tactical inflexibility, where West Ham' best chances came from, how to maximise the impact of players like Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus, creating micro conditions to help teams punch above their weight and much more.

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#53 A Tale Of Two Halves

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Cal Goodall and Darcy Cox break down West Ham's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League, talking the Hammers' development in-possession despite still struggling to create chances, how the Cherries grew into the game in the second half and how West Ham dug in to stop them, Fabianski's fantastic performance, youth players getting game time and much more.

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#52 Always Loved VAR

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanders at the London Stadium in the Premier League, talking the Hammers' poor transition defence, structural failings, Edson Alvarez and the midfield crisis, where this leaves Julen Lopetegui and much more.

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#51 Set-piece Setbacks Cause Chaotic Collapse

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham's 2-5 loss to Arsenal at the London Stadium in the Premier League, talking yet another heavy defeat to a Top 6 side, the Hammers' inability to cope with Arsenal's rotations, Lucas Paqueta's first half horror show, Carlos Soler stepping up, West Ham's struggle with set pieces and much more.

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#50 Lopetegui Finally Finds Winning Formula

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham's 0-2 win over Newcastle at St. James' Park, talking the Hammers' new look midfield, returning to a lower defensive line and the changes at the back, individual performances including Jarrod Bowen's outstanding game, Max Kilman's continued brilliance, Lucas Paqueta finding form, and much more.

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#49 A Plea for Personality

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham's 0-0 draw with Everton at the London Stadium, talking the Hammers being more direct and having less possession at home against a Sean Dyche side, the attempt to control the game, individual performances, Lopetegui's comments about player personalities and much more.

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#48 Lopetegui's Lost Lads

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall discuss West Ham's 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, the fourth time this season Julen Lopetegui's side have conceded 3 or more goals in the Premier League. They talk about the Hammers still conceding freely despite changing to a 3 at the back formation, their slow build up play and lack of control, the impact of second half changes, break down individual performances including Fabianski pulling off some incredible saves once again, whether West Ham have actually regressed, the importance of the upcoming Everton fixture and much more.

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#47 Summerville Show Sinks Ten Hag

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall discuss West Ham's 2-1 victory in the Premier league over Manchester United at the London Stadium, a pivotal win in Julen Lopetegui's Hammers tenure and what proved to be Erik Ten Hag's final game as Man Utd manager. They discuss how the second half substitutions and tactical switches changed the game, including the introduction and outstanding performance of goalscorer Crysencio Summerville, West Ham's continued defensive fragility, the increasing trend of direct football in the Premier League's elite sides as apposed to the possession heavy approaches formerly favoured and much more.

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#46 Two Halves, No Whole

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 4-1 loss to Spurs in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, discussing whether Julen Lopetegui's tactics are right for West Ham, Mohammed Kudus' goal and red card, Alphonse Areola's disastrous display as well as Maximilian Kilman's brilliance, a surprising Man of the Match, the Hammers' contrasting approach to the first and second halves and much more.

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#45 The Ones You Expect

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 4-1 win in the Premier League at home to Ipswich at the London Stadium, discussing the Hammers' in-possession improvements, Jean-Clair Todibo and Max Kilman excelling together, goals from Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus, Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta, the share of xA in the squad compared to Julen Lopetegui's Sevilla and much more.

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#44 Simplicity & Soucek

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 1-1 draw in the Premier League away to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, discussing Julen Lopetegui's more simple approach to the game, the half time substitution of Mohammed Kudus, Konstantinos Mavropanos' performance at right back and whether it's something to explore further, Carlos Soler's impressive start to life at the Hammers, keeping Michail Antonio on for too long and much more.

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#43 Icing The Cake Before Baking It

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 0-3 loss at the London Stadium to Chelsea in the Premier League. They discuss the Hammer's problematic numbers compared to other teams in the hunt for a European spot, the advantages and disadvantages of a 3-2-5 shape both in and out of possession, Lopetegui's idealistic approach to profiling and how it's negatively impacted West Ham's current form and much more.

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#42 High Line, Hard Lessons

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 1-1 draw away to Fulham in the Premier League. They discuss Julen Lopetegui's starting 11 and the difference between the team selection and the tactics actually employed on the pitch, counter pressing and the Hammer's high line, the differences between the first and second halves, whether this performance spelt the end for Michail Antonio up front and much more.

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#41 Freakishly Good

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal break down West Ham's 1-3 loss to Manchester City in the Premier League. They discuss how, despite Pep Guardiola's side being the best in a generation, the Hammers managed to come away from the game with positives, kept Erling Haaland quiet, challenged and took the game to Man City, the changes Julen Lopetegui made during the game, standout performances from Mohammed Kudus and Guido Rodriguez and much more.

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#40 Lopetegui's First Win

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal breakdown West Ham's first win of the season, beating Crystal Palace away at Selhurst Park 0-2. They discuss Max Kilman's brilliant start to his Hammers' career, Fullkrug vs Antonio, what this West Ham side is missing and whether the squad has players capable of filling those gaps yet and more.

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#39 The Midfield Problem

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Jack and Cal breakdown West Ham's Premier League opening day fixture, a 1-2 loss to Aston Villa, the Hammers' ineffective midfield, Lopetegui's use of Soucek as an auxiliary striker, how Lucas Digne nullified West Ham's right hand side, Amadou Onana's presense and ability as well as the good and bad individual performances from both sides.

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#38 New Beginnings

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:25:00 -0000

Jack and Cal discuss West Ham's latest signings, Jean-Clair Todibo and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the Hammers' triumphant Betway Cup game against Celta Vigo as well as finally revealing the future of Analytics United.

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#37 We're Signing Everyone

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:52:00 -0000

Jack is joined by Charlie and Darcy while Cal is on holiday for an emergency pod to discuss three big new signings at West Ham!

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#36 Why Wan-Bissaka and Duran?

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:12:00 -0000

Jack and Cal discuss close links to Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jhon Duran and explore why these two became top targets for the right-back and striker roles.

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#35 Max Kilman Signs

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:10:00 -0000

Jack and Cal discuss West Ham's latest signings, Max Kilman and Luis Guilherme, and look at how the pair will fit into Lopetegui's squad for the 2024-25 season.

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#34 The Final Squad Overview

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:24:00 -0000

Jack and Cal talk through the West Ham squad as it is, look at where every player has improved (or otherwise) over the course of the 2023-24 season, and use an overview of the squad's strongest attributes as a basis for exploring the areas in need of most development.

Thank you for sticking with us this season and we look forward to catching you in July for a bigger and better 2024-25!

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#33 Building Lopetegui's Squad

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:05:00 -0000

After speeding through a very brief overview of some target players in #31, Jack and Cal discuss those players (and others) in more depth before answering any final questions on the new manager.

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#32 End of Season Awards 2023-24

Mon, 27 May 2024 12:05:00 -0000

Jack and Cal reflect on the 2023-24 season in full and decide on final awards for Player of the Season, Moment of the Season, Game of the Season and more...

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#31 What Does Success Look Like for Lopetegui?

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:36:13 -0000

Jack and Cal discuss West Ham's 3-1 win over Luton Town in David Moyes' final game at the London Stadium before answering your questions about Julen Lopetegui.

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#30 Who Is Julen Lopetegui?

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:05:29 -0000

Cal and Jack reflect on the highlights of Moyes' tenure before discussing his expected replacement, Julen Lopetegui.

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#29 Replacing Paqueta and Moyes

Wed, 01 May 2024 16:41:14 -0000

Jack and Cal reflect on a 2-5 loss to Crystal Palace and a 2-2 draw with Liverpool before exploring possible replacements for key duo Lucas Paqueta and David Moyes.

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#28 Out on a High

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:54:59 -0000

After a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen that sent West Ham out of the Europa League, Jack and Cal discuss an excellent team performance and the value of intense pressing before reflecting on the joys of the European journeys of the last few seasons.

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#27 Lessons for Leverkusen

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:59:11 -0000

After a 2-1 win against Wolves, Jack and Cal look at the way in which a back five can negate wide-combination-focused build-up, how a switch to a hybrid system of old enabled one of our best defensive performances in quite some time, and the lessons we can take from all of that ahead of the Leverkusen games.

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#26 Soucek Overtime

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:17:17 -0000

After a 1-1 draw with Spurs and a 3-4 defeat to Newcastle, Jack and Cal reflect on the lessons learned at St. James' Park and the implementation of solutions against Postecoglou's side. How did Moyes improve midfield balance? What were the improved fixes to tiring legs in the second half? And just how good is Mohammed Kudus?

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#25 Pressing Higher

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:33:39 -0000

After a 5-0 win over Freiburg and a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, Jack and Cal discuss big out of possession improvements with more aggressive pressing approaches, the proactive changes Unai Emery made to shift momentum for his team, and the importance of people like Christian Streich in football.

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#24 Can West Ham Beat Freiburg (Again)?

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:53:35 -0000

After a 2-2 draw with Burnley and a 0-1 defeat away against Freiburg, Jack and Cal talk through a series of missed opportunities in combination with continuing defensive mistakes, an impressive turnaround against the Clarets with much improved on-ball intensity, and the major positives heading into the second leg against Christian Streich's side tonight.

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#23 Battle of the Big Boys

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:14:37 -0000

Jack and Cal discuss a brilliant 3-1 win at Goodison Park with some incredible individual performances in a throwback end-to-end scrap. Key topics include the value of frontline flexibility, the importance of good loan placement, and finding a way to win despite lacking the kind of control West Ham need to start showing in these games.

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#22 Return of the Paq

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:13:16 -0000

Jack and Cal discuss West Ham's first win of 2024, a 4-2 win over Brentford, focusing on how Paqueta's return impacts relationships across the pitch and the ways in which hybrid pressing unlocks potential for high turnovers and counter-attacks from improved positions.

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#21 Disappearing Box Dominance

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:15:41 -0000

Following a 0-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest, Jack and Cal discuss the overarching theme of failed transition to "Moyes Progressive" from "Moyes Basic", missing box dominance at both ends, wide creation without wide creators, and centre-back targets to improve a key area of weakness in the summer.

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#20 Dissecting Disaster

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:11:52 -0000

Following a catastrophic 0-6 defeat to Arsenal, Jack and Cal discuss the relationships between the individual, the collective, and the tactical conditions and investigate where the breaks in that chain appeared to bring about a truly horrendous result at the London Stadium.

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#19 Time for a New Contract

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:33:14 -0000

Following a 0-3 loss to Manchester United and a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, Jack and Cal discuss two hugely contrasting performances and results, Kalvin Phillips' arrival, and David Moyes' contract situation.

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#18 Finding West Ham's Next Striker

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:55:29 -0000

Following a disappointing loss to Bristol City in the FA Cup, Jack and Cal discuss possible solutions without Edson Alvarez and fan reaction to youth player performance before exploring their top picks, from Greece to the Netherlands, for the number nine slot at West Ham... all whilst carefully considering the conditions present for any striker under David Moyes' management.

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#17 Apologies to Angelo

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:43:48 -0000

After another fantastic week at West Ham with four points taken from games against Arsenal and Brighton, Jack and Cal discuss Ogbonna's incredible return to form, the different ways to assess performance for Benrahma and Fornals when considering their function in the team, continued midfield confusion, and Thilo Kehrer's departure to Monaco.

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#16 James Ward-Press

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:15:16 -0000

After a brilliant week for West Ham with 2-0 and 3-0 victories over Freiburg and Wolves, Jack and Cal got together to discuss James Ward-Prowse's move back to 10 and the subsequent effects on build-up and transition/box defending, Jarrod Bowen's rapid development up top, and whether shifting opposition styles play a much bigger role in changes in form than we typically acknowledge.

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#15 Mixed Emotions

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:33:16 -0000

After a mixed week with a fantastic 2-1 win over Spurs and a terrible 0-5 loss to Fulham, Cal and Jack talk through Bowen and Kudus' contrasting fortunes up front and continued build-up issues that spill over into rest defence disasters before attempting to find some kind of balance within the neverending David Moyes discourse.

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#14 Lonely in the Middle

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:39:51 -0000

West Ham returned from the international break with a drab performance in a 2-1 away win at Burnley. Jack and Cal look back at a first half where our build-up shape stifled any opportunity to generate central progression before discussing improvements made when Mubama was brought on.

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#13 Who Comes In After David Moyes?

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 11:54:46 -0000

Jack and Cal look back on a key week at West Ham with a vital six points secured against Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest to discuss the developing (/unraveling) midfield blend and the lack of support through recruitment, defensive recovery pace or lack thereof, and who we'd like to come in should Moyes leave at the end of this season.

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#12 All About Build-Up

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:31:14 -0000

It was a mixed week at West Ham with a stunning 3-1 win over Arsenal in the EFL Cup followed by a disastrous 2-3 defeat to Brentford in the Premier League. Jack and Cal discuss failures in build-up against the Bees, general lack of control, and increasingly worrying defensive errors throughout the team.

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#11 Sean Dyche, Weekend Ruiner

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:12:47 -0000

West Ham lost another two games last week against Olympiacos and Everton. Jack and Cal discuss some typically Moyesey performances with the ball and talk through rapidly developing issues in midfield.

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#10 Football Is Very Simple

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:19:04 -0000

West Ham fell to a 1-4 defeat away at Aston Villa at the weekend. Jack and Cal discuss an error-strewn showing where pressing created issues and magnified a lack of incisive quality on turnover, the performance and importance of Michail Antonio, and how we might have come to the end of yet another David Moyes mini-cycle.

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#9 Sleepy Second Halves

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:53:45 -0000

It was another positive week at West Ham with a win over Freiburg in the Europa League and a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday. Jack and Cal discuss Peter Bankes, Mohammed Kudus' impact, tactical changes that brought Newcastle joy in the second half, and Lucas Paqueta's newfound form as a last-20-minutes-striker.

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#8 Our Sentient Vacuum Cleaner

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:23:05 -0000

West Ham returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United at the weekend. Jack and Cal discuss revitalisation of the right-hand-side, Kudus' performances in claret and blue so far, and preview upcoming fixtures against Freiburg and Newcastle.

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#7 Impossible Without Diafra

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:41:14 -0000

West Ham lost a second Premier League game on the bounce with a 3-1 defeat at Anfield. Jack and Cal discuss the team's continued impressive press negation and ability to complete build-up, Paqueta and Emerson's fantastic relationship down the left, and the impact of a lack of physicality in second halves after substitutions are made.

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#6 Positives In Possession

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:37 -0000

West Ham lost for the first time this season against Manchester City at the weekend. Jack and Cal discuss Pep's tactical changes and their impact on the game, Doku's brilliance and the value of a winger that can go both ways, the big positives in possession from a West Ham perspective, and the incredibly disappointing return of Paolo Di Canio.

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#5 Who Is West Ham’s Most Important Player?

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:30:00 -0000

It's the international break and we've gone slightly mad without the football – time to start coming up with crazy ranking systems! This week Jack and Cal went through the West Ham squad and ranked the players in order of importance to David Moyes.

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#4 Captain Kurt!

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:14:00 -0000

West Ham made it three wins in a row with a 2-1 victory away at Luton Town before heading into the first international break of the season. Jack and Cal discuss the fast-gelling unit in midfield, the continued clear focus on wide combinations when allowed possession, and the performances of Said Benrahma and Edson Alvarez in this context.

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#3 The Art of Not Pressing

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0000

West Ham finally managed to beat Brighton in the Premier League and followed up another fantastic result with the signing of Mohammed Kudus from Ajax. Jack and Cal discuss Moyes' remixed 4-1-4-1 with a lot less pressing, the potential upsides derived from Edson Alvarez's positioning between the defensive and midfield lines, the impact of Kudus' arrival, and a couple of strikers recently linked with moves to East London.

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#2 The King Is Back

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000

West Ham secured a second successive positive result with a sensational 3-1 win over Chelsea at the weekend. Jack and Cal discuss Moyes' classic blend of steel and steal, the tactical changes made at half-time in the match, another set of excellent performances in midfield, and the arrival of Konstantinos Mavropanos.

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#1 Tactical Instruction vs Momentum

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0000

West Ham began the 2023-24 season with a 1-1 draw away from home against Bournemouth. Jack and Cal discuss Moyes' return to the 4-4-2 mid-block, Soucek's improved performance alongside Paqueta in the middle, game management and how momentum shifts in matches, and substitutions (or lack thereof) to retain counter-attacking threat when protecting a lead.

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Overview: 0:00

Shape and midfield balance: 7:52

Tactics and momentum: 25:36

Substitutions: 31:23

Aguerd vs Solanke: 40:20

New signings: 43:47

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