The West Ham Breakdown

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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:(00:00) Intro(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? 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unearth the hidden gems of the beer world and claim your free case here: www.beer52.com/ANALYTICS Cal and Darcy break down West Ham's 2-3 loss against Aston Villa in the Premier League, discussing the frustrating reality that a decent Hammers performance once again failed to yield deserved points. We analyse Nuno Espírito Santo's tactical shifts, starting with a narrow 4-3-3 to the subsequent 4-1-4-1 out of possession adjustment and debating whether his plan to protect the centre and maintain transitional threat ultimately invited the late pressure that cost the game. Finally, we discuss Nuno's tenure so far given his less than ideal points per game in comparison to his predecessors Graham Potter and Julen Lopetegui, asking whether this matches the eye-test how serious the relegation threat is with the team just three points off safety. Note: Unfortunately, Cal's audio file was corrupted while exporting. We've done our best to clean it up, although some minor audio glitches may still remain. 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Timestamps: (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 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (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? 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out more about the Stay Tuned campaign with CALM here: https://tilt.fyi/mOy6uJwuy0 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. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (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 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out more about the Stay Tuned campaign with CALM here: https://tilt.fyi/mOy6uJwuy0 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. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (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? 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out more about the Stay Tuned campaign with CALM here: https://tilt.fyi/mOy6uJwuy0 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. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (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? 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out more about the Stay Tuned campaign here: https://tilt.fyi/mOy6uJwuy0 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. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (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 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: (00:00) Intro (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 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: (00:00) Intro (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? 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_Analytics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices