West Ham v Burnley - Official Match Thread

[Taansend]

Let's get the ball rolling, so to speak.

This weekend we travel Oop North to meet winless Burnley. Normally this would spell a certain win for Burnley but we are riding on the crest of The Allardyce Revolution

Our total record against Burnley is 32 wins, 31 losses & 17 draws. However in the league they edge us 31-26. In the last 33 years we've won 3, drawn 3 & lost 2 league games against them including a 5-3 win at home four years ago.

There have been plenty of high scoring games in the past with 37 of the 80 meetings yielding four goals or more, with a fair few 5+ goals from one or other of the teams.

So far this season they have only scored 3 goals in 7 league games although they have drawn 4 of their last 5 - three of them 0-0 (with a 4 nil loss at WBA in between). Only Chelsea have scored at their ground in the league this season - and that was back on the opening day.

There are question marks over Noble, Demel, Jenkinson, O'Brien & Collins but we appear to have strength

[Happyclaret12]

Nice post Taansend.
we have had bad injuries to key players but remain hard to beat and organised...many of our fans see saturday as our first real opportunity of 3 points with us being at home against a team that probably isn't going to be in the top 6 this season.
our claretsmad board is possibly the busiest of any club and any travelling hammers should pop on there if they need to know pubs...etc near ground...personally I like Fullidge conservative club on plumbe street for a decent pre match pint...3 or 4 minutes from the away end...have a good trip hammers...but not too good eh .

[bonzosbest74]

I would hope for a comfortable win and a similar team to the last game which seems like a lifetime ago. Perhaps Valencia will score?


I'll go for a 2-0 win with goals from Downing and Tomkins.

[mikeveep]

I'm going to this one and shall travel with optimism..The Song/Noble midfield will prevail.

[thomas_swe]

The biggers questionmark is who to play at RB if Demel, Jenkinsson and O'Brien would all be injured

[CALI66HAMMER]

3-0 to us. A game where we flash brilliance throughout.
A convincing win and yes another clean sheet

[alfinyalcabo]

How many are you bringing upT'north? Safe journey and hope you enjoy the northern hospitality you will be shown.. Should be a good game with you lads looking for a champions league spot and us looking for our first win..

Oh yes.. 2-1 to the proper clarets

[USAFORWHUFC]

[quote="Taansend"]Let's get the ball rolling, so to speak.

This weekend we travel Oop North to meet winless Burnley. Normally this would spell a certain win for Burnley but we are riding on the crest of The Allardyce Revolution

Our total record against Burnley is 32 wins, 31 losses & 17 draws. However in the league they edge us 31-26. In the last 33 years we've won 3, drawn 3 & lost 2 league games against them including a 5-3 win at home four years ago.

There have been plenty of high scoring games in the past with 37 of the 80 meetings yielding four goals or more, with a fair few 5+ goals from one or other of the teams.

So far this season they have only scored 3 goals in 7 league games although they have drawn 4 of their last 5 - three of them 0-0 (with a 4 nil loss at WBA in between). Only Chelsea have scored at their ground in the league this season - and that was back on the opening day.

There are question marks over Noble, Demel, Jenkinson, O'

[USAFORWHUFC]

This is one of those QPR type matches, One we should always win comfortably (As of lately). 3-0 Hammers. C'mon You Irons!

[blockheadHammer]

1-2 Valencia double