Only 2 teams have beaten West Ham this Season
Manchester City & FOREST
So proud of this club, another magical day 🪄
Good win, definitely rode our luck with the penalty and two shots hitting the line. Niakhate had a poor game but sure he’ll improve. Thought Johnson and Lingard were starting to gel and looked dangerous. O’Brien and Williams were stand out players with Henderson. I do feel a bit concerned by our defence. Worrall is too slow and Toffollo caught out of position a few times. McKenna played quite well though. And good debut for Mangala.
That’s interesting caniggia- I thought Nikahate was brilliant in the middle of defence
O’Brien ran his socks off and Toffolo was a lot better today - in fact the whole team were completed to last week - which was really encouraging
The disappointment and concern for me was the anouth of 2nd balls we did win or pick up, we seemed to be sitting further and further back giving their midfield far too much time
Still not massively convinced by our Nigerian Striker, I know it’s early days and hopefully that goal will be a huge confidence boost to him, but he seems to spend quite a lot of time on his backside - as I say, early days yet
It’s just great to get the win - hope we can make the City Ground into a fortress
I thought Antonio completely dominated Niakhate. Niakhate gave away two free kicks in dangerous areas because he let Antonio win the ball ahead of him and got turned a couple of times, one was lucky not to result in a goal. McKenna saved the day a couple of times. Possibly he just came up against a beast in Antonio and won’t have it so hard in future. Agree about the lack of closing players down, their disallowed goal was a result of just sitting there and letting them play through us. But generally we played well and both CMs were excellent.
comment by Bunk Moreland (U20074)
posted 3 hours, 46 minutes ago
So proud of this club, another magical day 🪄
----------------------------------------------------------------------
And their fans. Hats off to Forza Garibaldi. Great tifo at very short notice after being told their original could not be used.
comment by caniggiaforforest (U6917)
posted 3 hours, 27 minutes ago
Good win, definitely rode our luck with the penalty and two shots hitting the line. Niakhate had a poor game but sure he’ll improve. Thought Johnson and Lingard were starting to gel and looked dangerous. O’Brien and Williams were stand out players with Henderson. I do feel a bit concerned by our defence. Worrall is too slow and Toffollo caught out of position a few times. McKenna played quite well though. And good debut for Mangala.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Thought Niakahte did well. O’Brien was my MOTM just ahead of Williams, Mangala and Henderson. Mangala and Awoniyi added the physicality that was missing last week.
He got beaten and turned by Antonio and if it was a better striker we’d have conceded. Definitely needs to improve. Williams was superb and MoM for me, just ahead of O’Brien.
Niakhate was good in the air though and read the game well. Just worried he’ll struggle against these big number 9s
It’s all about opinions caniggia
I find it interesting what some supporters tend to see and then interpret compared to what others may see and interpret
One thing we can be sure of - great atmosphere
WOW what a first home game back in the Prem. End up buying tickets in the Legends Lounge (justified on the savings from not paying prem prices the last 23 years). Our fans were incredible today and it was great to see the progress in the team in just 1 week. We played the ball around so much better and just looked like a more confident side. Still not quite as sharp on the passing as we need to be at this level but its definitely getting there. To weigh in on the Niakhate discussion I thought that in the second half time and again he was in the right position to clear the danger from the crosses in the box. yes he get turned a couple of times by Antonio but he also cut out a lot of dangerous balls. Mangala - beast of a player and looks like a great signing. The two lads from Huddersfield look like they are already playing for the shirt and Hendo clearly wants to prove a point. nail biting at times (come on this is Forest) but great to see the character and spirit of the team and the passion from the CG in full voice. The only thing missing was Sir Paul doing a rendition of mull of Kintyre but you can't have everything I guess. COYR
In addition to individual performances, we looked a better version of the team that got us promoted.
You can see why we’ll need all these signings as we play with an intensity that will exhaust our midfield and forward line.
If that’s us after two games then we’ll be frightening when we click.
Lingard probably our worst player, followed by Johnson and Worrall. Very impressed by everyone else.
Based on Everton’s performance in their last game I fancy our chances there.
Yes, we rode our luck a bit, but we deserved it on our overall performance.
I thought Johnson did ok, didn’t get much of the ball but made good runs. Also so calm when he took his chance just a shame it was offside. Lingard looks a little unfit but had some good movement at times. We do need someone to replace him later in games.
comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted about 13 hours ago
It’s all about opinions caniggia
I find it interesting what some supporters tend to see and then interpret compared to what others may see and interpret
One thing we can be sure of - great atmosphere
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Yes absolutely and I do tend to see the negatives 🤣. We definitely rode our luck and West Ham were unlucky to hit shots off the bar on to the line twice. But we did look better side for long periods and when we’re sharper we’ll create chances. Really excited by this new Swiss midfielder. Just wonder how he fits in with Mangala and O’Brien who look great already.
comment by caniggiaforforest (U6917)
posted 8 hours, 58 minutes ago
comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted about 13 hours ago
It’s all about opinions caniggia
I find it interesting what some supporters tend to see and then interpret compared to what others may see and interpret
One thing we can be sure of - great atmosphere
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Yes absolutely and I do tend to see the negatives 🤣. We definitely rode our luck and West Ham were unlucky to hit shots off the bar on to the line twice. But we did look better side for long periods and when we’re sharper we’ll create chances. Really excited by this new Swiss midfielder. Just wonder how he fits in with Mangala and O’Brien who look great already.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
😎
Sign in if you want to comment
Forest v West Ham - Match Thread
Page 2 of 2
posted on 14/8/22
posted on 14/8/22
Only 2 teams have beaten West Ham this Season
Manchester City & FOREST
posted on 14/8/22
So proud of this club, another magical day 🪄
posted on 14/8/22
Good win, definitely rode our luck with the penalty and two shots hitting the line. Niakhate had a poor game but sure he’ll improve. Thought Johnson and Lingard were starting to gel and looked dangerous. O’Brien and Williams were stand out players with Henderson. I do feel a bit concerned by our defence. Worrall is too slow and Toffollo caught out of position a few times. McKenna played quite well though. And good debut for Mangala.
posted on 14/8/22
That’s interesting caniggia- I thought Nikahate was brilliant in the middle of defence
O’Brien ran his socks off and Toffolo was a lot better today - in fact the whole team were completed to last week - which was really encouraging
The disappointment and concern for me was the anouth of 2nd balls we did win or pick up, we seemed to be sitting further and further back giving their midfield far too much time
Still not massively convinced by our Nigerian Striker, I know it’s early days and hopefully that goal will be a huge confidence boost to him, but he seems to spend quite a lot of time on his backside - as I say, early days yet
It’s just great to get the win - hope we can make the City Ground into a fortress
posted on 14/8/22
I thought Antonio completely dominated Niakhate. Niakhate gave away two free kicks in dangerous areas because he let Antonio win the ball ahead of him and got turned a couple of times, one was lucky not to result in a goal. McKenna saved the day a couple of times. Possibly he just came up against a beast in Antonio and won’t have it so hard in future. Agree about the lack of closing players down, their disallowed goal was a result of just sitting there and letting them play through us. But generally we played well and both CMs were excellent.
posted on 14/8/22
comment by Bunk Moreland (U20074)
posted 3 hours, 46 minutes ago
So proud of this club, another magical day 🪄
----------------------------------------------------------------------
And their fans. Hats off to Forza Garibaldi. Great tifo at very short notice after being told their original could not be used.
posted on 14/8/22
comment by caniggiaforforest (U6917)
posted 3 hours, 27 minutes ago
Good win, definitely rode our luck with the penalty and two shots hitting the line. Niakhate had a poor game but sure he’ll improve. Thought Johnson and Lingard were starting to gel and looked dangerous. O’Brien and Williams were stand out players with Henderson. I do feel a bit concerned by our defence. Worrall is too slow and Toffollo caught out of position a few times. McKenna played quite well though. And good debut for Mangala.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Thought Niakahte did well. O’Brien was my MOTM just ahead of Williams, Mangala and Henderson. Mangala and Awoniyi added the physicality that was missing last week.
posted on 14/8/22
He got beaten and turned by Antonio and if it was a better striker we’d have conceded. Definitely needs to improve. Williams was superb and MoM for me, just ahead of O’Brien.
posted on 14/8/22
Niakhate was good in the air though and read the game well. Just worried he’ll struggle against these big number 9s
posted on 14/8/22
It’s all about opinions caniggia
I find it interesting what some supporters tend to see and then interpret compared to what others may see and interpret
One thing we can be sure of - great atmosphere
posted on 14/8/22
WOW what a first home game back in the Prem. End up buying tickets in the Legends Lounge (justified on the savings from not paying prem prices the last 23 years). Our fans were incredible today and it was great to see the progress in the team in just 1 week. We played the ball around so much better and just looked like a more confident side. Still not quite as sharp on the passing as we need to be at this level but its definitely getting there. To weigh in on the Niakhate discussion I thought that in the second half time and again he was in the right position to clear the danger from the crosses in the box. yes he get turned a couple of times by Antonio but he also cut out a lot of dangerous balls. Mangala - beast of a player and looks like a great signing. The two lads from Huddersfield look like they are already playing for the shirt and Hendo clearly wants to prove a point. nail biting at times (come on this is Forest) but great to see the character and spirit of the team and the passion from the CG in full voice. The only thing missing was Sir Paul doing a rendition of mull of Kintyre but you can't have everything I guess. COYR
posted on 14/8/22
Well said Fleet
posted on 15/8/22
In addition to individual performances, we looked a better version of the team that got us promoted.
You can see why we’ll need all these signings as we play with an intensity that will exhaust our midfield and forward line.
If that’s us after two games then we’ll be frightening when we click.
Lingard probably our worst player, followed by Johnson and Worrall. Very impressed by everyone else.
Based on Everton’s performance in their last game I fancy our chances there.
Yes, we rode our luck a bit, but we deserved it on our overall performance.
posted on 15/8/22
I thought Johnson did ok, didn’t get much of the ball but made good runs. Also so calm when he took his chance just a shame it was offside. Lingard looks a little unfit but had some good movement at times. We do need someone to replace him later in games.
posted on 15/8/22
comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted about 13 hours ago
It’s all about opinions caniggia
I find it interesting what some supporters tend to see and then interpret compared to what others may see and interpret
One thing we can be sure of - great atmosphere
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Yes absolutely and I do tend to see the negatives 🤣. We definitely rode our luck and West Ham were unlucky to hit shots off the bar on to the line twice. But we did look better side for long periods and when we’re sharper we’ll create chances. Really excited by this new Swiss midfielder. Just wonder how he fits in with Mangala and O’Brien who look great already.
posted on 15/8/22
comment by caniggiaforforest (U6917)
posted 8 hours, 58 minutes ago
comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted about 13 hours ago
It’s all about opinions caniggia
I find it interesting what some supporters tend to see and then interpret compared to what others may see and interpret
One thing we can be sure of - great atmosphere
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Yes absolutely and I do tend to see the negatives 🤣. We definitely rode our luck and West Ham were unlucky to hit shots off the bar on to the line twice. But we did look better side for long periods and when we’re sharper we’ll create chances. Really excited by this new Swiss midfielder. Just wonder how he fits in with Mangala and O’Brien who look great already.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
😎
Page 2 of 2