West Ham 2 Crewe 0

Nice snap of one of our summer signings, Modibo Maiga, banging in one at Crewe on Tuesday evening. By all accounts the match was a bit of a walk in the park with a load of fringe players getting a run out to show their stuff. Alou Diarra landed his first full cap playing in the center of defense and we personally rather seem him partnered in the middle of the park with Winston Reid rather than James Collins. We were as pleasantly surprised with Collins performance in the Villa match as everyone else, but does he really have what it takes to perform at that level throughout an entire season? Diarra excels in the middle of the park as a defensive midfielder but we have Diame to play that role as well as get forward with the ball. Stephen Henderson started in goal for West Ham which may be a sign that Big Sam is moving on from Jasskelainen. We hope so at least, Henderson is a very talented youngster. It’ll be interesting to see whether either goalscorer, Maiga or Nicky Maynard, start on the weekend. Big Sam is going to have some tough choices in his team selection this week.

West Ham 1 Aston Villa 0

Well we returned in a bit of style now didn’t we? It made not have been an absolutely emphatic victory, the kind a team would like to have to really make a statement, but yesterday’s 1-0 victory over Aston Villa showed a lot of promise. James Collins was a rock at the back, coming up with a few timely tackles and blocks when we needed it to start to put to bed any doubts over his worth. Collins definitely was the Man of the Match yesterday, and if he can keep it up him and James Tomkins will be a very formidable partnership in the center of defense. Imagine us, playing well defensively! Momo Diame was another standout yesterday. The lad is an absolute beast in the middle of the park, able to win the ball AND keep possession. At times he looked a different class. Our single goal wasn’t the prettiest, but it ain’t a beauty contest now is it?

Allo, Alou

Another West Ham new boy was made official yesterday as French defensive midfielder, Alou Diarra, put pen to paper to join the club on a three year contract. There’s been moans regarding the lads age, but for the price we got him at one should hardly complain. He’s long been one of the best at his position and personally we believe he’ll shine at the club. Between him and Momo Diame our midfield has gotten far stronger, without losing any quality, and with Modibo Maiga added upfront West Ham look to be positioning themselves for a successful season back in the Premiership.

Welcome Momo Diame

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Nice little sell job for West Ham’s new boy, Momo Diame. One thing’s for certain, the boy is a bit special. By all accounts it’s simply his heart condition keeping him from playing at one of Europe’s big clubs. Especially of note is Momo ripping the Manchester United defence to shreds. Very promising signing from the club.