[Football] West ham v Stoke

[Ernest]

Thank god for Andy Carroll , getting worried there but now they need 3 wins to go above us in 4 matches

 

[throbinson]

Just realised that Stoke get to play Liverpool in between their two CL semi-final games. That is when you want to play Liverpool.

When we play them they might have a Champions League final to rest players for

 

[LamieRobertson]

Excellent work

Ta....i had the bet box open for a while and the odds just kept going up so took 8/1 ...couldn’t believe it when they scored mins later.....but given that Stokes defence is woeful thought it best to cash in

 

[chrisg]

When we play them they might have a Champions League final to rest players for

The final is 10 days after the final Premier League game - so won't need to rest anyone. Playing Stoke 3 days after the Semi and 3 days before, they are guaranteed to change their 11 players.

 

[Kosh]

Physicality within reason. The last thing we need is a Stephens, Dunk or Murray bad losers red card. Spurs will dive and milk stuff like with great cheating expertise!

Again; I agree. I want to see desire and a complete lack of respect for who they are, and most pertinent of all - fear. Can Chris generate that kind of mindset? The jury (at this level) is out.

 

[Milano]

Just realised that Stoke get to play Liverpool in between their two CL semi-final games. That is when you want to play Liverpool.

You could make the same case for us playing Spurs 4 days before the FA Cup SF.

Liverpool will want top 3 not 4th and I'm not sure any time is a good time to play them right now.

 

[Snowflake]

How draining was that... It’s going to be a knackering few weeks. Or we could just smash Spurs tomorrow and I can then sit back and chill out.... what’s the chances of that happening.

 

[hart's shirt]

Could've been better, could've been a lot worse with a minute to go.

Not really any worse off than before. They're not going to make up an 18 goal difference on us.

 

[dazzer6666]

The final is 10 days after the final Premier League game - so won't need to rest anyone. Playing Stoke 3 days after the Semi and 3 days before, they are guaranteed to change their 11 players.

They don't need to, but if they're safe in top 4, with no chance of second, I bet they do. They'll wrap Salah and Firminho in particular in cotton wool if they are in the CL final.

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[Bold Seagull]

Thank god for Andy Carroll , getting worried there but now they need 3 wins to go above us in 4 matches

2 wins 2 draws from their final 4 would do it.

 

[BensGrandad]

I would be sick if we had 3 goals disallowed. and only drew.

 

[Driver8]

I would be sick if we had 3 goals disallowed. and only drew.

All correctly though.

 

[dazzer6666]

Stoke now 1/7 to go down.

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[Saunders]

2 wins 2 draws from their final 4 would do it.

If they could pull off that kind of run they wouldnt be in the bottom 3 with a record of LLLLD in their last 5 games.

 

[redoubtable seagull]

2 wins 2 draws from their final 4 would do it.

Only won one game from 11 since Lambert took over.

 

[BNthree]

I think you'll find that these are a top, top team and we need make sure our levels don't drop.

That's because they've got some real quality in their team.

 

[Jim in the West]

Only won one game from 11 since Lambert took over.

And I think that was his first game.

 

[Triggaaar]

When we play them they might have a Champions League final to rest players for

No...

The final is 10 days after the final Premier League game - so won't need to rest anyone.

This.

Playing Stoke 3 days after the Semi and 3 days before, they are guaranteed to change their 11 players.

And this. There's no way Liverpool will play a full strength squad against Stoke. Against us, I can't see why they wouldn't, they don't want their players having more than 10 days without a game, as they'll want match sharpness.

You could make the same case for us playing Spurs 4 days before the FA Cup SF.

It's possible Spurs will rest a couple, although it's guaranteed Liverpool will, as they have a big game either side of their game against Stoke.

Liverpool will want top 3 not 4th and I'm not sure any time is a good time to play them right now.

Well I agree that even a weakened Liverpool team will be tough for Stoke to beat, and hopefully those standing in will be trying to get themselves a place in the CL team.

Massive result for us today though. 2 wins and 2 draws or 3 wins is a tough ask for Stoke.

 

[Bozza]

That's because they've got some real quality in their team.

Top, top quality?

 

[Pavilionaire]

1. Joe Hart has become a shocking goalkeeper, he shouldn't be anywhere near the England team.

2. West Ham are not out of the woods - Arsenal, Citeh, Leicester, Man Utd and Everton is a tricky run in.