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The West Ham Breakdown

Jack Elderton

A weekly podcast exploring the tactics and data behind every West Ham match. Featuring Jack Elderton and Callum Goodall. Brought to you by Analytics United.

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  • S4 · E23
    Thursday · 26 min

    #9 The West Ham Preview: Southampton (H)

    Support Analytics United and get the extended edition of the preview: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Darcy and Charlie break down everything you need to know about West Ham's next opponent, Southampton. They discuss what Tonda Eckert's side have gotten right since he took charge, the attacking duo driving the Saints' push for promotion, the out of possession problems Nuno Espírito Santo could exploit and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) West Ham vs Southampton match preview (00:31) How the win against Swansea changes the preparation for Southampton? (01:45) What's changed at Southampton? (04:45) Southampton In Possession report (05:21) Possession (06:48) Progression (09:15) Box breaking & dribbling (12:28) Southampton's Out of Possession report (13:25) Pressing (14:47) Box defending & duels (16:20) Conceding chances (18:29) Key players: Cyle Larin (19:40) Key players: Finn Azaz (20:40) Key players: Caspar Jander (21:42) New signing: Keven Schlotterbeck (22:34) New signing: James Ward-Prowse Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E22
    Tuesday · 56 min

    #138 Should We Be Expecting More?

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Darcy break down West Ham's win over top of the table Swansea, discussing if West Ham's defensive problems have been solved, why West Ham look more comfortable when they aren't forcing the issue, aesthetics vs results and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Swansea 0-1 West Ham review & reaction (04:44) Why do West Ham look more comfortable when we aren't the ones forcing the issue (12:22) Are West Ham's defensive problems solved? (16:22) Find out more about Reuben's story & Anthony Nolan's work here: https://www.anthonynolan.org/help-save-a-life/patient-appeals/current-appeals/register4roo (18:14) Controlling the game vs playing the opposition (20:46) How West Ham played the opposition against Swansea (31:11) Should we be expecting more from West Ham? (42:17) Do West Ham need a set-piece coach? (48:54) Mohamadou Kanté's usefulness going forward Find out more about Reuben's story & Anthony Nolan's work here: https://www.anthonynolan.org/help-save-a-life/patient-appeals/current-appeals/register4roo Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E21
    October 15 · 26 min

    #8 The West Ham Preview: Swansea City (A)

    Support Analytics United and get the extended edition of the preview: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Darcy and Charlie break down everything you need to know about West Ham's next opponent, Swansea City. They discuss why how the Swans carried last season's form into a title charge, how Vítor Matos compares to his former boss Jurgen Klopp, the striker keeping Žan Vipotnik out of the side and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:52) Long term takeaways (02:01) What has changed at Swansea City? (06:18) Swansea In Possession report (07:15) Possession (09:33) Box breaking & dribbling (10:09) Chance creation (12:27) Swansea Out of Possession report (13:20) Pressing (15:21) Box defending & duels (16:19) Conceding chances (17:27) Key player: Ben Cabango (18:28) Key player: Adam Idah (19:41) Key player: Jay Fulton (20:35) New signing: Elijah Just (21:46) New signing: Moussa Yeo Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E20
    October 13 · 1 hr 2 min

    #137 Should Souček Have Started?

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Darcy break down West Ham 1-1 QPR, discussing what went wrong in the first half to give QPR control of the game, the difficulties starting with an extra midfielder instead over a second striker brought, the decision to award QPR's penalty, if we miss VAR and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) West Ham 1-1 QPR match revieww (01:55) What happened? (06:10) A moment for Pierce Charles (08:11) QPR's penalty & VAR (13:35) Should Tomáš Souček have started? (19:38) Why were West Ham so far off it in the first half? (20:04) In possession problems: Extra midfielder vs true second striker (33:18) Out of possession problems: Why QPR were on top early on (43:05) Why do West Ham keep switching to a 3-5-2? (52:02) How can we find the balance between attack and defence? Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E19
    October 7 · 28 min

    #7 The West Ham Preview: QPR (H)

    Find out more about our Stay Tuned fundraising campaign with CALM here: ⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/analytics-united-stay-tuned-2026 With Jack and Cal unavailable this week, Charlie joins Darcy to break don everything you need to know about West Ham's next opponents, QPR. They discuss why Julien Stéphan's side have started the season so well, the key players the Hammers will need to be wary of, the injury crisis currently running riot at Loftus Road and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:35) Thoughts ahead of the QPR game (03:00) What has changed at QPR? (05:16) QPR In Possession report (06:14) Box breaking & dribbling (09:36) Chance creation (10:53) Goalscoring (14:20) QPR Out of Possession report (16:07) Box defending & duels (19:20) Conceding chances (20:18) Key player: Jimmy Dunne (21:39) Key player: Nicolas Madsen (22:46) Key player: Harvey Vale (23:21) New signing: Pierce Charles (24:17) New signing: Glen Kamara Support the show and get more from Analytics United: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited⁠ Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E18
    October 6 · 1 hr 6 min

    #136 Evaluating the Defence

    Find out more about our Stay Tuned fundraising campaign with CALM here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/analytics-united-stay-tuned-2026⁠⁠⁠ Cal & Darcy break down West Ham's defence so far this season, discussing the different defensive challenges faced by Premier League relegation candidate and Championship title chasers, why the London Stadium has been such a difficult place for opposition team's to visit, whether Nuno's side are defending well enough with the ball and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:52) West Ham's defensive data this season (05:51) Has West Ham's defence been good enough? (13:11) Home form vs Away form (20:48) Defending with the ball (27:43) Rest defence & counterpressing (42:58) We're raising money for CALM this month! (45:21) Pressing (56:02) Defending the box Support the show and get more from Analytics United: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited⁠⁠⁠ Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E17
    September 30 · 1 hr 1 min

    #135 Evaluating the Attack

    Find out more about our Stay Tuned fundraising campaign with CALM here: ⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/analytics-united-stay-tuned-2026⁠⁠ Cal & Darcy break down West Ham's attack so far this season, discussing the transition from a counter-attacking side in the Premier League to a more possession-dominant approach in the Championship, if Nuno needs to take more risks going forward, just how valuable set-pieces are for a side at the top of the table and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:50) Has West Ham's transition into a possession-dominant side been successful? (08:00) How Nuno's tactics have evolved this season (12:24) Balancing risk and reward (17:59) Are West Ham arriving in the final third enough? (23:31) Should West Ham take more risks going forward? (25:24) We're taking part in Stay Tuned 2026 this month! (28:11) Comparing West Ham's chance creation to other Championship sides (33:41) West Ham's problems breaking down compact defences (41:37) Maintaining threat on the counter (44:12) The value of set-pieces (50:23) What do West Ham need to improve on/continue for the rest of the season? Support the show and get more from Analytics United: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited⁠⁠ Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E16
    September 22 · 1 hr 2 min

    #134 The Kanté Appreciation Hour

    Find out more about our Stay Tuned fundraising campaign with CALM here: ⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/analytics-united-stay-tuned-2026⁠ Cal and Jack break down Millwall 2-2 West Ham, discussing what went wrong for Nuno's side in the first half The Den, what changed in the second half to inspire the comeback, Mohamadou Kanté's eventful cameo appearance and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) West Ham 6-0 Wrexham match review (03:39) Man of the Match & Goal of the Game (09:42) Morato & Solomon's relationship (13:37) Piroe & Castellanos' growing connection (21:33) We're raising money for CALM this month! (25:34) How West Ham are evolving out of possession (29:24) Could West Ham press more aggressively? (33:09) The data behind West Ham's press (36:29) Comparing West Ham's press to Middlesbrough's high intensity (40:14) Were West Ham right to keep Nuno? (45:19) Can Nuno coach a dominant side? (47:36) What does the data say? (53:32) The squad's quality Support the show and get more from Analytics United: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited⁠ Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E14
    September 17 · 29 min

    #6 The West Ham Preview: Millwall (A)

    Find out more about our Stay Tuned fundraising campaign with CALM here: ⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/analytics-united-stay-tuned-2026 Jack and Darcy break down everything you need to know about West Ham's next opponents, Millwall. They discuss what makes Alex Neil's side good on the counter, their strength at set-pieces and weakness on the floor, the key players Nuno needs to target to get the 3 points and much more. Unearth the hidden gems of the beer world and claim your free case here: ⁠https://www.beer52.com/UNITED Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:14) How does the Fulham loss change the preparation for Millwall (03:40) What has changed at Millwall? (07:05) Millwall In Possession report (07:50) Possession (12:21) Chance creation (14:20) Millwall Out of Possession report (15:46) Pressing (17:30) Box defending & duels (20:21) Key player: Caleb Taylor (21:24) Key player: Jake Cooper (22:03) Key player: Camiel Neghli (23:08) New signing: Taïryk Arconte (24:11) New signing: Lyndon Dykes Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E14
    September 15 · 1 hr

    #133 Can Nuno Coach a Dominant Side?

    Find out more about our Stay Tuned fundraising campaign with CALM here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/analytics-united-stay-tuned-2026 Cal and Darcy break down West Ham 6-0 Wrexham, talking how Nuno's side completely pulled apart Phil Parkinson's promotion hopefuls. They discuss the growing partnerships on the pitch, with Piroe and Castellanos running the show up front and Morato and Solomon pulling the strings on the left. They analyse West Ham's press so far this season, looking into the Hammers' data and comparing it to a high-pressing Championship favourite in Middlesbrough and, after 3 wins in 6 days, ask whether Nuno can coach a dominant side in the Championship in 2026. Timestamps: (00:00) West Ham 6-0 Wrexham match review (03:39) Man of the Match & Goal of the Game (09:42) Morato & Solomon's relationship (13:37) Piroe & Castellanos' growing connection (21:33) We're raising money for CALM this month! (25:34) How West Ham are evolving out of possession (29:24) Could West Ham press more aggressively? (33:09) The data behind West Ham's press (36:29) Comparing West Ham's press to Middlesbrough's high intensity (40:14) Were West Ham right to keep Nuno? (45:19) Can Nuno coach a dominant side? (47:36) What does the data say? (53:32) The squad's quality Unearth the hidden gems of the beer world and claim your free case here: www.beer52.com/UNITED Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E12
    September 10 · 34 min

    #5 The West Ham Preview: Wrexham (H)

    Unearth the hidden gems of the beer world and claim your free case here: www.beer52.com/UNITED Jack and Darcy break down everything you need to know about West Ham's next opponents, Wrexham. They discuss the tactics that have seen the Red Dragons climb through the divisions and earn a 7th place finish last season, how West Ham could break down on of the Championship's best defences, the key battles across the pitch which could win and lose the game on Friday night and much more. Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:07) How does the Bolton game change the preparation for Wrexham? (03:07) What has changed at Wrexham? (05:32) Wrexham In Possession report (07:44) Progression (09:30) Box breaking & dribbling (13:18) Goalscoring (17:49) Wrexham Out of Possession report (19:47) Conceding chances (21:14) Pressing (21:45) Box defending & duels (24:25) Key player: Kieffer Moore (25:57) Key player: Callum Doyle (26:58) Key player: Ollie Rathbone (28:17) New signing: Danny Imray (29:17) New signing: Callum O'Hare Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E12
    September 8 · 1 hr 4 min

    #132 Is This A Title-Winning Team?

    Unearth the hidden gems of the beer world and claim your free case here: www.beer52.com/UNITED Jack and Darcy break down West Ham 3-0 Derby as well as the Hammers' summer transfer window in detail. They discuss the growth we're now starting to see in Nuno's side, the structural change that's helping West Ham and more from the London stadium before moving onto assessing the now complete summer transfer window. They talk all of West Ham's incomings and outgoings, breaking down each transfer and ultimately asking whether we're happy with where West Ham's squad stands going into a promotion-chasing season. Timestamps: (00:00) West Ham 3-0 Derby match review (00:48) Most pleasing aspect of the Derby game? (02:19) Build up: How West Ham's rhythm is improving (08:09) Rest defence: The structural change that's helping West Ham (16:20) Winning it in the first half hour (19:58) Reviewing West Ham's summer transfer window (20:38) Did West Ham achieve what they needed to this summer? (22:48) West Ham's outgoings (23:02) Mateus Fernandes (28:28) Crysencio Summerville (31:07) El Hadji Malick Diouf (33:37) Freddie Potts (34:37) Callum Marshall (35:38) James Ward-Prowse (36:32) George Earthy (37:23) Callum Wilson, Adama Traoré, Łukasz Fabiański & Krisztián Hegyi (37:33) The loans: Niclas Füllkrug, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo & Kaelan Casey (40:35) Assessing West Ham's outgoings as a whole (42:04) West Ham's incomings (42:07) Arne Engels (46:13) Edvin Austbø (47:49) Manor Solomon (49:39) Keiber Lamadrid (50:44) Joël Veltman (52:01) Adama Boiro & Morato (54:18) Joël Piroe (55:34) Divine Mukasa (56:23) Youth promotions: Mohamadou Kanté, Lewis Orford, Joshua Ajala, Airidas Golambeckis, Finlay Herrick, Daniel Cummings & Mason Terry (58:00) Are we happy with the squad? (59:07) Rating West Ham's transfer window out of 10 Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E10
    September 4 · 29 min

    #4 The West Ham Preview: Derby (H)

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Jack and Darcy break down everything you need to know ahead of West Ham vs Derby in the EFL Championship. They discuss the lessons learned from the midweek win against Wolves, the parallels between John Eustace's Derby and David Moyes' West Ham, the Rams' danger from set-pieces and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) West Ham vs Derby preview (01:06) How does the Wolves win impact the preparations for the Derby game? (06:16) Top individual performer vs Wolves? (07:19) Worst individual performer vs Wolves? (07:58) What's changed at Derby this season? (08:31) Derby's transfer window (11:11) Derby's In Possession report (12:36) Possession (14:22) Progression (16:14) Chance creation/Set-pieces (17:54) Derby's Out of Possession report (21:13) Pressing (21:31) Box defending & duels (22:55) Derby's key players (23:19) Matt Clarke (23:48) Eiran Cashin (24:34) David Ozoh (25:05) Alex Mowatt (25:20) Henrik Meister Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E10
    September 1 · 1 hr 7 min

    #131 What's Going Wrong?

    Unearth the hidden gems of the beer world and claim your free case here: www.beer52.com/UNITED Cal and Jack break down what's going wrong at West Ham at the moment, discussing the roots of the problems both attacking and defending, if Nuno can adapt to managing a side that's expected to dominate a league and much more. They also talk West Ham's sixth summer signing, Edvin Austbø from Viking, breaking down what we can expect to see the Norwegian winger this season, why he's such an exciting signing and how important it is that the Hammers' have added yet another title winner to the squad. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:50) West Ham sign Edvin Austbø from Viking (03:49) Why Austbø is an exciting signing (07:31) Austbø is another title winner (10:08) Austbø's biggest strengths (15:19) Our reaction to West Ham's season so far (21:35) Are West Ham too cross-reliant? (23:55) A deeper conversation about West Ham's attacking woes (33:03) Why Lewis Orford needs to start (38:10) Watford's goal: Bad defending or good finish? (42:26) The HOL HOG: Alessio Dionisi (43:42) Can Nuno adapt to managing a side aiming to win the title? (47:06) West Ham's defence isn't good enough (52:12) The counter-press problem Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E8
    August 27 · 24 min

    #3 The West Ham Preview: Watford (A)

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Jack and Darcy break down everything you need to know ahead of West Ham's trip to Vicarage Road to take on Alessio Dionisi's Watford. They discuss Watford's transfer business so far, the players which could cause West Ham trouble, as well as discussing West Ham's win against Southampton and what they'd like to see carry across from the Carabao Cup victory. Timestamps: (00:00) Watford vs West Ham preview (00:53) Southampton: We won! (02:23) Team selection: Rotation vs rhythm (04:08) One thing we'd like to see implemented vs Watford from the Southampton win (04:43) What's changed at Watford this season? (05:02) Watford's transfer window so far (07:39) Watford's In Possession report (08:40) Possession (10:50) Box breaking & dribbling (12:22) Chance creation/Set-pieces (12:57) Watford's Out of Possession report (14:09) Pressing (15:19) Box defending & duels (16:52) Chances conceded (17:59) Watford's key players (18:04) Othmane Maamma (18:41) Mattie Pollock (19:20) Hector Kyprianou (20:06) Edoardo Bove (20:52) Federico Ravaglia Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E8
    August 25 · 58 min

    #130 Should We Be Concerned?

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Jack break down West Ham 1-2 Charlton in the Hammers' first home game of the Championship campaign. They discuss where exactly it went wrong for West Ham, Taty's controversial penalty miss, what Nuno need to change in order to beat counter-attacking sides and, ultimately, ask whether we should be concerned about the poor form we've seen so far. Timestamps: (00:00) West Ham 1-2 Charlton review (06:00) Taty's penalty miss: Should Castellanos have taken it? Nuno's comments after. (07:58) What went wrong? (11:47) The Biggest Takeaway: First phase attacking has to be better (15:20) Final Third Problems: How should West Ham be creating chances? (24:31) The HOL HOG: Nicky Hayen & Nathan Jones (25:45) Arne Engels debut review (30:23) Joël Piroe debut review (36:37) How can West Ham get the best out of Piroe & Engels? (40:57) Style mismatch: How West Ham can solve the issues we've seen against counter-attacking sides (45:27) Lewis Orford has to play (48:55) Getting better outcomes: Circulate faster, rotate more (51:18) Are we worried? Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E6
    August 20 · 30 min

    #2 The West Ham Preview: Charlton (H)

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Jack and Darcy break down everything you need to know ahead of West Ham's first home game of the season, as Nuno Espírito Santo hosts Nathan Jones' Charlton at the London Stadium. They discuss how The Addicks play, which former Premier League players have arrived at The Valley this summer, who their key players are and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) West Ham vs Charlton preview (00:32) How are we feeling after the Burnley game? (01:36) What's changed at Charlton this season? (03:14) Charlton's transfer window so far (04:51) Charlton's In Possession report (07:34) How do Charlton play with the ball? (10:06) How do Charlton create chances? (12:33) Charlton's Out of Possession report (16:01) How do Charlton press? (17:51) How do Charlton defend the box? (19:38) Charlton's key players (19:57) Lloyd Jones (21:31) Tyreece Campbell (22:56) Conor Coventry (24:04) Billy Koumetio (25:54) Timothy Ouma Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E6
    August 19 · 1 hr 2 min

    #129 West Ham Sign Joël Piroe From Leeds United

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Jack break down West Ham's summer signings of Joël Piroe from Leeds and Arne Engels from Celtic, as well as the Hammers' Championship opener, a 2-2 draw away to Burnley at Turf Moor. They discuss what Piroe brings to West Ham and how he fits into Nuno Espírito Santo's tactics, Oliver Scarles excellent performance before giving away Burnley's penalty, what went so wrong in the second half that meant West Ham lost all control of the game and so much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:27) Initial reactions to the Burnley game (07:04) Joël Piroe: What he adds to West Ham, what his signing means for our current players (16:42) Arne Engels: Our thoughts on his record-breaking transfer (21:36) Burnley 2-2 West Ham review (22:27) First half: Why West Ham looked so comfortable on the ball (27:59) West Ham's young players on show (30:02) Mohamadou Kanté & Lewis Orford: What went well, what needs improvement (34:51) Oliver Scarles: His overall performance, his big mistake, where this leaves him going forward (39:42) Second half: What went wrong? Why did West Ham completely lose control? (47:49) How West Ham should have dealt with Burnley's late game pressure (51:26) Identity & Style: What is Nuno Espírito Santo building at West Ham? Is promotion a realistic expectation? Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E4
    August 13 · 25 min

    #1 The West Ham Preview: Burnley (A)

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Jack and Darcy break down everything you need to know ahead of West Ham's opening fixture of the 2026/27 EFL Championship season against Burnley at Turf Moor. They discuss the changes we expect to see from the Clarets now Nicky Hayen had replaced Scott Parker in the dugout, who their most important players are and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome to the new preview show! (01:18) How are we feeling ahead of the Burnley game? (02:43) Are we confident with the West Ham squad as it stands? (04:59) What's changed at Burnley this season? (06:16) Burnley's In Possession report (10:10) Burnley's Out of Possession report (13:42) Who are Burnley's most important players? Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

  • S4 · E3
    August 11 · 1 hr 3 min

    #128 How Does Manor Solomon Fit in at West Ham

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Jack break down West Ham's second summer signing, Manor Solomon from Spurs, as well as the 3-1 EFL Cup victory against Portsmouth at the London Stadium! They discuss what we can expect to see from Solomon this season, how West Ham turned round a rough first 30 minutes to outplay Portsmouth and much more. Find the charity auction for a West Ham signed shirt here: https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/westhamsignedfootballshirt Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:54) Our thoughts on West Ham signing Manor Solomon from Tottenham (04:34) Solomon's injury record is a concern (06:39) Championship experience: Solomon helped Leeds gain promotion (07:49) How did Solomon perform last season at Fiorentina? (09:01) What can West Ham fans expect from Manor Solomon? (17:00) West Ham 3-1 Portsmouth match review (24:34) Taty Castellanos: Excellent movement and finding goalscoring form (30:24) Edson Álvarez: What role could he play this season? (36:15) Lewis Orford: This season's break out star? (44:55) How West Ham have adapted their build up play to dominate the Championship (50:28) First 30 minutes: What went wrong? (54:44) Why rotations could be pivotal for West Ham this season Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. 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

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