Sullivan confirms Lopetegui won't be sacked | West Ham Head Coach safe...for now!

[@John-et9yl]

Forget what happens on the pitch - win, lose or draw, good or poor performance - the whole matchday experience at the LS is utter crap. No buzz on arrival to the stadium, ridiculously high catering prices for sub-standard products, no feeling of real camaraderie inside the stadium, overlong walk back to the underground station with stop/go boards etc., etc....... l've supported WHUFC for 57 years and that will never change. As for going to matches at the LS.....nah, l'm done and especially while the present Chair and Vice-Chair remain at the club.

[@zanussidish5685]

We did have the delay at the District Line as well.

[@dirkdiggler1]

​@@zanussidish5685 I think you're missing the point...

[@alloutofbubblegum9223]

West Ham United as I have always known it is dead. It started dying in 2016 and it’s been terminal ever since. Nothing is left but the colours and the crossed hammers on the badge. The culture is gone, the dwarf doesn’t care, the board don’t care, the players don’t care, the manager doesn’t care. The only people who really care are the long term fans who remember what this club is supposed to be all about and they have understandably had enough. It’s heart breaking to accept but we are done.

[@Boldturnip64]

Blimey

[@matthambly1997]

I wouldn’t say Lopetegui doesn’t care.. he’s just useless.

[@MakeWestHamGreatAgain]

3 years of European football was fantastic.

[@strikefirst4015]

Time to BOYCOTT, but the fanbase won't because they're scared to lose their seats. Absolutely pathetic.

[@zanussidish5685]

Yea 2016 was the end. I'll still watch and have the feeling of going to away games even if I have to sit in the home fans section. 😗

[@rogercooke4589]

I enjoyed the days in the championship at upton park,the wins against brighton and the atmosphere in the playoffs against ipswich are some of my best memories. The idea that this current era is better is wild.

[@basteelwhufc]

I'm with you here mate I had so many better memories from the nights under the lights at the boleyn even in the coca cola championship 😂

[@human777]

We were so disorganised in midfield and defence. Was so easy for Liverpool.

[@CountDoooKooo]

I agree, players are not fond of Flopetegui's style of coaching and tactics. Why is it SOOOOOO hard to replace him? You can't get rid of all the players, you can get rid of the head coach. Just DO IT Sullivan!

[@alasdaircampbell1779]

I would imagine Sullivan is the problem!

[@essexranger]

Give it a rest...no point in changing him now.

[@westhamunited67]

You two have a good "screen" chemistry😉👍

[@HammersChat]

Thanks….i think 😂

[@kwhufc5769]

Wish sullivan would just retire or be forced out already

[@Skunkola]

Good to see Frankie back! I really enjoyed the Championship, was great coverage every week on BBC London, the ground sounded rocking! I even enjoyed the Zola losses as it wasn't the Curbs Dirge. I'd happily go down with Ipswich if we lost Sully in the process.

[@KingsOfSpins]

David Sullivan is a coward. He created this mess by appointing Stroppyleggy (who had a 30 % win rate when managing Wolves) now DS does not have the balls to admit another rubbish manager fiasco.

[@darrenbrownmusic2772]

Frankie seems like a goodun. If he can pass on some of his passion & humility to some of the young people it will be a win. Even if they never were to kick a ball.

[@punkrockherb]

The Championship was not a worse time than this, it was fun There wasn’t tens of thousands of people disillusioned with the club and either not going, not renewing or thinking of not renewing and walking away entirely The stadium, the awful team, the ownership and most of all the apathy makes this the worst period in my life time “A world class team for a world class stadium” Parasites

[@kentownley5754]

I enjoyed our Championship season more than anything I have seen since (Prague excepted).

[@colincorn8678]

Frankie speaks so much sense

[@barryholman2645]

Frankie comments speaks volumes

[@WayneSaggers]

Whilst I get what Frankie says about the players can't be forgiven, especially the ones that have only been here five minutes, I think you have to give them the benefit of context. They've been sold a club that's won a European trophy, and is looking to kick on with an exciting brand of football, progresive new manager, with the 'brains behind leverkusan' running recruitment. You then turn up to find out that the director football can't be effective because he's hamstrung by the owner, and the manager doesn't have a clue how to get the best out of you, its no wonder they look dejected no matter how much they get paid.

[@richard99cookify]

Cheers guys for another great video. Just a question - what has happened to the full time reaction videos usually hosted by Geo/Gonzo, or just Geo? Are they still on this channel after games and then moved, or have they completely moved over to Patreon now? Cheers.

[@HammersChat]

Liverpool and Brighton ones on channel as always mate - wasn’t for wolves or Bournemouth due to my situation

[@richard99cookify]

@@HammersChat Cheers - maybe my KZbin is being funny and not showing them or I need to go Specsavers lol, cheers as always for the excellent content Geo

[@richard99cookify]

Alright yep - found them in the 'live' section rather than the videos. KZbin used to put all the old streams in 'videos' but apparently they don't now and I've missed out on loads of vids - oops!

[@HammersChat]

@ there’s a tab called ‘live’ on the channel so it’ll be under there but here is link for Liverpool review; Clueless Lopetegui & West Ham battered by Liverpool | Salah runs riot | West Ham 0-5 Liverpool kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6qThn54r9WagJo Let me know if that works

[@richard99cookify]

@@HammersChat Cheers fella, watching now!

[@mooseing22]

One of the best 25 minutes I've ever heard regarding the Hammers. Both talk so much sense. Totally agree with what he's saying. Of course we've got the hump. What really angers me is the players. Personally it's the worst team I've seen in C&B. In front of thousands of fans at watching tv and 60,000 at the stadium. Disgraceful gutless who don't deserve the shirt. Lope thought he'd get highly fit skillful footballers. Instead he's got a bunch of donkeys. Talk about money for old rope..

[@Matt.WHU.Rayney]

I’ll forever love West Ham, however we are not “West Ham United” no more. I’m a in my late 20s & my son is 5. He will never know what o got to experience at the Boleyn Ground it was magical. What we was sold during the blueprint days before the move I did have some optimism that it may be a good thing in some ways in terms of status, money & more fans. But what the stadium looks like ain’t what was sold to us back in 2010/2013 times. I would rather be in the championship still at Upton Park than being still a Yo-yo club at this stadium when we was sold down the river from saggy Tits Brady “World class this and that” bollocks it’s a taxpayers community centre. I’m still a local resident in newham but that doesn’t matter the players, manager & decision makers need to do way better than the dross we are watching. Even with the rumours we all hear about what goes on behind closed doors is pathetic. Staff fighting one another. We will never grow as a club or team IF Sully is still at the club. Doesn’t matter what example, analogy, adjective we use it’s the same old nonsense. I left at half time last night and I was so annoyed, ashamed & hurt. I wanted a change from Moyes, I never wanted Jlo but what did we do to deserve this crap. Enough is enough.

[@zanussidish5685]

I read the first few lines before my eyes cannot read a wall of text However the point of your son not knowing the Boyeln is a major regret for me too.

[@Matt.WHU.Rayney]

Don’t know if that’s a compliment or an insult but ok.

[@zanussidish5685]

@@Matt.WHU.Rayney Neither, it's a fact that reading this on a small phone is difficult for my eyes if no paragraphs.

[@simasasdek]

Bowen should call a player meeting and play Franky's thoughts from 11:25. Well said and exactly what the players need to know.

[@ultra5057]

Sullivan is a big coward. He won't sack Loppy because Loppy was his choice & he doesn't want to own up that he made a mistake. This is all about Sullivan's ego.

[@TheCroyde]

Frankie hit the nail on the head perfectly the probable stance of the Board with the current situation. We can only guess though the Board’s feeling, but I expect BORED by it all, like the rest of us. 🫣

[@tonypierson9044]

Sullivan there is the problem get him out and times will improve! sold our soul and that’s unforgivable

[@samanthadavis5742]

Agree with Frankie 100% Sullivan ain't gonna pay his contract up Sullivan doesn't care about the fans , it's all about staying in the prem

[@jaywatsonWHU1895]

Good luck with the coaching/managing Frankie - hopefully better than fantasy football management lol, I'm only messing, I expect you are above me lol 👍

[@Nick-wx7og]

Great analysis of the situation, football style, players, fans, . Thanks guys

[@obsidiancurse429]

8 billion people on the planet, 7,999,999,999.5 can see Loppy is 💩, unfortunately the half a man who can’t seem to see it is our owner 🤣

[@ShamrockDan]

That's cos the berk needs a new nose & hearing aid 👃🦻

[@jaywatsonWHU1895]

Bowen out with fractured foot now 😭

[@stevekaotixx]

The trouble is, we're gonna lose our best players before we lose the manager

[@cravenmoorehead8]

Good! Kudus and Paqueta can both piss off. Bowen will stay regardless. No one else is worth worrying about.

[@craigday8754]

I think its the whole experience for me now thats really the turning point for me going to the LS now, The LS, The distance to and from the ground, Stop start, No buzz, I thought I would miss going to the home games but there is no feeling anymore

[@AndrewStone-x5g]

I don’t get upset anymore and since 10 or so games into the season I care less and less. I know I’ll come out of this state but I need to see some big changes first because this terrible. How the board can live with themselves while doing nothing but accept fans money is unimaginable.

[@EddieHumphries-m6q]

All the very best at Cray and good luck 👍

[@grelch]

What was the board’s reaction to that Burnley pitch invasion? I genuinely don’t recall. If anything I recall Sullivan using his mouthpiece at talksport to berate the fans, though I admit I may not be remembering properly.

[@zanussidish5685]

I think it was in March? So not much though I think our results picked up. Maybe the players actually thought that running before the final whistle was a good idea.

[@JohnMarkham-l7q]

Empty seats are the only way the board will take notice.

[@stevenwhite8210]

If sully sacked him now the new manager would expect money for the jan transfer market, what sully does is wait and point a rescue man mid to end of January so he doesn’t have to spend any money.

[@Gwalsh94-mz2lj]

It’s a shame Sully is still with us, wrong owner died

[@hannuhaapala3890]

Ha ha ha. That is so ridiculous as it could be. What the owners we have

[@timwoolley9789]

Frankie speaks as a fan that actually goes to games and I think his attitude/opinions reflect that of the majority of fans THAT ACTUALLY GO . And that’s why Sullivan will do nothing . As a fanbase we are happy … to him . And why things will neverchange

[@hixydixy123]

Time to find a new local club to support. What's it like over Dagenham & Redbridge these days?

[@rogergirling8180]

Love the show and I have to agree with Frankie.I always look forward to the games and think we are always going to win even though we never do.I still love going to the games although don't get to go much due to work. What really upset me re Lverpool was Paqueta.I will always bsck our players but that performance was so bad I don't want to see him play the next few games. Our manager unfortunately is so poor as well. We have not progressed this season at all but gone backwards. The board won't sack him and I think they will let his contract expire. Unless we get sucked into a relegation battle which coukd happen. I look at this team and i csn easily see us going on a long winless run. I hope not but i wouldn't be surprised COYI

[@AlexSmith-tr7xn]

We have played shit all season get rid of david Sullivan and lopetegui and we should be alright

[@libasaurusrex]

Frankie to manage WHU in 5-10 years!

[@steveharris2369]

Frankie, excellent content as ever but isn’t the “ players checking out” and “not trying” the same as the manager has lost the dressing room? I appreciate you may not like the phrase but it’s the same thing imo.

[@darylbellamy8520]

I expected to get battered by Liverpool…. BUT what pisses me off more is the fact I’m surrounded by foreign Liverpool fans in the billy bonds stand. Catching them doing mini fist bumps to themselves when we concede. How can we be expected to create an atmosphere in that environment! All the while the old boys get sent to the upper stand! 😡

[@paunixon]

I wonder what happens during the transfer window. Obviously we need some players -everyone can see this. Giving money to Tim Steidten to spend isn't going to help JLo. Giving JLo the priority for targets doesn't make sense if you are not sure whether you will sack him. I suppose it all means Sulivan sails down the middle, does nothing re manager and picks players himself? I wonder how we would be doing under Amorim? Not sure...

[@colinding1299]

Supported WH for over 60years. We would go up and down like bloody yoyos. Difference then everyone played there hearts out for the shirt and supporters. That game against Liverpool was a total disgrace. Any player we receive a good offer for should be accepted. Terrible s

[@theoisme]

A change now seems to make great sense, january window, bring in new manager, two players, where its unlikely we will go down, almost gives new manager half a season without much pressure to get our s**t together before next season

[@jackiewelsford9049]

As much as he is getting on and had a lot of bad games. We miss Antonio. He always worked hard and always put fear I to defenders.

[@barryholman2645]

Just how many bad decisions can West Ham continue to make. We appear to have a deficient Board and Coach, we are just entering January transfer window to rescue us, and yet the Board insist on continuing with the current operation. While the players are at fault, appearing not making proper effort, possibly due to their frustration with the coaching, and Board support of that chaos, it is understandable. But they just do not seem to care, and many wanting out. Liverpool game was merely an audition for Kudus best performance for some games now. It is worrying how long will Bowen suffer this.

[@markblondrage2776]

Congrats Frankie good luck mate please don’t set up a friendly against West Ham I’ll be to embarrassing for us lol

[@charliebaker799]

I think I feel that we have lost the connection to our team/club. I miss players like Bonds, Brooking, Martin, Devonshire, Noble...the westhamness is not there right now. The club needs to own their stadium, enforce home support sections without away supporters infiltating and diluting support, and go back to our roots. A previous player as manager would be a start. We'd be more likely to stick with him through the rough times. Lopotegi has no credit in the bank, and is overdrawn.

[@markblondrage2776]

The tractors mowed down the chelski turf so why couldn’t we put in some passion and a shift

[@WilliamRyan-b6o]

I dont think we are comfortable as frankie alluded to Ipswich are starting to find their feet pushed arsenal all the way the other night and have beaten Chelsea tonight ,wolves new manager has got them firing all the teams in the bottom half are picking up points and results and look organised and know what there doing, in fact the only team that dosent have an identity is us and our next batch of fixtures are pretty much teams in top half of the table

[@Ian-x3d3u]

Used to play close to where I live

[@whiskyman4756]

Change of manager Might, as you say, re light the fire. But that would depend on who that manager is. Would you have the confidence that Sullivan will bring a manager capable of reigniting the fire? I know I wouldn’t

[@damiancooper4067]

I have no compulsion to go now as I have no expectation or hope. I didn't go on Sunday as the result was predictable and I won't use my season ticket again until a change of manager. I know he has the money but I won't compound it by sitting there while Sullivan takes the mick out of me. We have had one good performance in 19 (Newcastle away), it isn't going to change until he goes.

[@chippe999]

Stratford FC (formerly West Ham FC) are massive.

[@grelch]

There are times I’m grateful I live 8,000 miles away from the bowl. I’d have bought a season ticket if I lived there, and at this point of the season, the knowledge that I had to go every weekend would depress me. I’ll tell you what, this team and system that JLo has put together would finish mid table in an over 50’s walking football league.

[@ianknott8065]

Lopetegui isn't under pressure now. He, just like anyone else, can see it is empty talk from the board. Might as well write this season off, possibly the next one as well. Sullivan isn't bothered as long as we stay in the PL. If that is under threat, then they will act. Only then, it will probably be too late. 😢

[@anthonychase4364]

Here's a simple question: How much money have we spent since Moyes was turfed out? Have we improved our performances? The answer is clearly no. The 'Moyes out' brigade will need to talk about who is responsible for this bloody mess. Has to be Sullivan, surely. Sullivan has screwed this club.

[@richardmooney383]

I'm not angry any more. I've just run out of anger.

[@StivGators]

It happens when ineptitude becomes expected.

[@ShamrockDan]

Yep, like an EV towing a horse trailer.

[@pdhillon6977]

Three of the back four are error prone. Combine that with kamikaze defensive tactics and a non existent centre midfield, it is no surprise we lost so badly

[@FlowDeFlowDrainage]

That is why we fell off a cliff at the back end of last season. When Zouma's legs gave out we had to keep sending him out. As bad as he was in his condition the alternatives were worse. We tried to prepare for this with the Harry Maguire signing but it fell through. Like Zouma Maguire is an organiser. Zouma at his peak was not only a good defender but an organiser. Kilman is not an organiser and he is only an OK defender. He needs a minder, he cannot be the leader. In years gone by Declan would have covered some of the gaps, but now there is nothing there.

[@moonpawooe7134]

Good news given time he is the chosen one

[@martynmcnulty782]

what a surprise NOT 😮

[@WPUC-d3v]

Well looks like I have at least two more weeks of not watching us.

[@bmac3093]

Not so much apathy as a return to resignation as per moyes

[@StivGators]

Sullivan will sign "good" players when they are available and affordable with little regard of their suitability to whatever the manager's intentions. Steidten was hired to resolve this issue, yet he's been handicapped. Tim wanted Duran, Sullivan vetoed it. So I wouldn't be so quick to judge Steidten on Fulkrug, as some are doing. It's very plausibly a power play by someone with not a lot to lose.

[@tonypierson9044]

Forgot to say I echo all your sentiments cracking vid lads ⚒⚒

[@martincotgrave4567]

pretty bubbles in the air

[@grahamuk2]

I don't blame the players I blame Sullivan for appointing Lop. The players didn't like the appointment too I put it to you. Stieden sold the players the project then Sullivan gets in a cheap option coach. Why would the players be assed

[@grahamuk2]

It's going to get worse for us next few weeks. You just know it. Bottom clubs get a few wins we are in the relegation battle. Then it will be Moyes time....

[@paulsage6851]

Iv heard he will be sacked in the new year they are waiting for a certain date for contract reasons and money! Also that potter has already signed in pencil with potions needing sorting in Jan already worked out by him

[@zanussidish5685]

A leak from the club... A source from the club... Thanks. Wishing you all a happy 2025.

[@HammersChat]

Don’t think it’s a leak when it’s the chairman doing it intentionally

[@ShamrockDan]

FFS Sullivan feck off or wake up and get Carrick! ⚒

[@AndrewAdams-z6w]

Those west ham players are STEALING a living

[@danieldacosta4350]

Give it another couple of decades and see how you feel Frankie. it's not today's game for me, it's what this ownership has done to dismantle what I loved. I can't believe I think this, but relegation might be the only thing that could save us to some extent.

[@grahamuk2]

3 at the back pack the midfield Summerville left wing Bowen upfront young Brazilian right side. Kudus central. Where was the harm in trying

[@Alanby6]

Is this lack of desire all about the manager?

[@KING-PING-t1p]

Watch us get skooled against CITY, Villa, and Fulham. We're beyond kak.

[@dapablo2]

Is there a score he can get sacked with or not?

[@lloydowen5013]

Yeah right Frankie. Can’t be doing with those “Fair Weather Fans”. The ones who have supported the club for 50 years and travelled overseas to watch their team, suffered the lows and celebrated a few highs. The ones who are now feeling very apathetic about it all. By the way that’s me. Moyes drained me and now this guy is the last straw. Haven’t been since Bristol City in January.

[@HammersChat]

You are exactly who he wasn’t speaking about mate

[@frankiegoodman7308]

​@@HammersChatCorrect

[@Patrickseventyfour]

So, the same story we've heard before. The coach "gets" X number of games and will always win one and "reset" the countdown. Meanwhile, the team suffers, stagnating, and we have to watch Sullivan act the arrogant d-bag once again. Joy.

[@hammerinexile]

I think Frankie got it slightly wrong, the current situation won’t just weed out the more recent, bandwagon fans…I know of, and I’m one of them, plenty who have been going for 30+ years who are about to walk…hardcore support…it’s not about results, or even just the stadium, it’s a mixture of everything…This version of West Ham is not the one they fell in love with, and the penny has dropped

[@bazzacool213]

need to get rid of sullivan before loppy IMO he's the bigger problem

[@nigelbradley9190]

We have no identity, pattern of play and the players have lost interest

[@kramzaid9601]

Oh well. so from hoping for European spot to hooing we dont get into a relegation battle. Asides from that come summer we have to pray that our stars dont put in transfer requests. hehe So Potter next season then.

[@WHUmick]

I use a vpn on holiday so I can watch SkyGo, TNT games and have a bet on 365 when I've abroad on holiday. I wish I could find a provider that does 2 weeks or a month at a reasonable price. I'm gonna take up the Surf Shark offer. What a salesman you are Geo! 😂 ⚒️⚒️⚒️

[@ipklondonuk]

wish Sullivan would bugger off back up to Birmingham, then perhaps he'll sell their ground and rent a local McDonalds, because Stratford United have No fight in them, shipped 5 goals at home to bloody Arsenal, 5 goals at home to Liverpool, for Pete's sake who's the bloody home team, get rid of Loppy before he does what Avram Grant did. The team have No fight in them, if I was paying for a season ticket, even buying one per game I would have cancelled all the day they announced the new boss. Absolutely dreadful

[@johncook691]

Lopi will be in place til season end and the crap will continue

[@NickWHUFC]

Mate Ipswich didn't compete at all they had 12 passes 😂

[@frankiegoodman7308]

Ipswich 26% possession tonight in the second half only had 12% possession when they went 1 nil up did they not compete tonight either?

[@NickWHUFC]

@frankiegoodman7308 you were referring to the arsenal game, in my honest opinion I don't personally call that competing. Whether they're better than us in other ways is a different discussion. Let's just agree we're absolutely shit which is an easier conclusion to agree on.

[@fremmer007]

Problem is West Ham has become a mediocre team once again. We tasted sucess for a while, but now we're back in the mud. Players are lazy and overpaid and managers are clueless and powerless. There are no easy fix and no imminent sucess in the horizon.

[@carlstoakes6240]

Just enjoyed watching Newcastle thrash Utd, & wished I had that feeling of enjoyment & entertainment watching my own team. Sad really ..😢

[@ultra5057]

I watched that too. Amazing what a good manager & new owners can do. Newcastle look like a completely transformed club & with the amount of money they have they will only get better. I doubt we will get the same luck even if Sullivan ends up selling us.

[@robertbryant1735]

It seems a lot of supporters are becoming disenchanted with he club and are losing interest in supporting them. If Sullivan wants tourists it seems that is what he is going to get. Our club is dying ⚰️

[@essexranger]

Good....now let's just get through the season best we can. Changing him wouldn't get us a European place....but we won't get relegated under him either. Season is gone now....just keep the gap between us and relegation. Go back 5 seasons....we were bottom dwellers. The players aren't good enough together yet. Look at the PL as a whole right now and how many teams are suffering with poor performances and inconsistency.

[@WOTBCatsoup]

This didn't afe well (he's sacked!)

[@HammersChat]

You are aware we played a game since? So technically it’s already been proven correct Plus he hasn’t been sacked (yet)

[@WOTBCatsoup]

@@HammersChat we played a game before. the reports of his contract going on the edge came after the defeat (as far as my source says) Besides we're already in talks with Graham Potter. Even an image of him and Steiden talking.

[@razorwestham5949]

Just don't go to games till his sacked ffs . Why you don't see that is as dumb as farage or trumps brain . Banners out protest against sullivan his dragging the club down . No other club would keep this coach

[@HammersChat]

Not going changes nothing imo. Club have the money whether you go or not.

[@razorwestham5949]

@HammersChat Trust me empty stadium would definitely get the boards attention not just about money collected already but ego dented

[@HammersChat]

@ there’s thousands empty every game, since the day we moved, for majority of games. I just don’t believe he cares.

[@razorwestham5949]

@HammersChat Since we moved there 😆 try facts a bit yes this season and last their was but season ticket holders already paid. Otherwise your finish up like farage Trump and all the bs they give.

[@HammersChat]

@@razorwestham5949 I think it’s you who is getting muddled up. I am discussing people through turnstiles as you were mentioning empty seats.

[@bmac3093]

Ipswich are a better football team with a better a manger with lesser rated players. Beat Chelsea tonight too !

[@BasilBeaton]

Shame - looks like hipster favourite Amorim will be available very soon.

[@RaymondCalmus]

Of the so called managers allegedly waiting in the wings to take the job which one do u guysn girls think would be be able to sort out our defence?

[@rickyoxby5624]

People are going to go watch them play it not cheap watching games this days and watching games like that then have to get up for work the next game

[@grahamuk2]

The buck stops at Sullivan's door. Begging him to sell move on

[@Ian-x3d3u]

We’re do cray play there home games now

[@frankiegoodman7308]

They are at Flamingo Park now on the Sidcup by pass huge investment been made on that ground very impressive facilities now.