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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 · E8
    Thursday · 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
    Tuesday · 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

  • S4 · E2
    August 4 · 51 min

    #127 Once More Unto The Breach

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Jack break down West Ham's preseason, discussing the tactical developments we've seen over the past couple of weeks, some of the biggest West Ham transfer stories and what needs to happen before West Ham host Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup to kick off the season! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:23) Key takeaways West Ham's preseason (06:25) Our thoughts on the Keiber Lamadrid experiment (07:58) Midfield flux: The lack of creativity and how it could effect Malick Diouf negatively (11:12) The difficulty of adapting stylistically to the Championship and the importance of being defensively solid (18:57) Callum Marshall leaves to join Luton on a permeant transfer (22:20) Freddie Potts: Is selling him to Club Brugge a mistake? (31:09) Are there players who featured in preseason that could play a bigger role than we expect? (34:45) The parallels between Kilman and Mavropanos (40:37) 3 things West Ham need to do before the season starts 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 · E1
    July 21 · 40 min

    #126 The Hard Work Starts Now

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal & Jack break down West Ham's first public preseason game of the 2026-27 season, a 1-1 draw with Southend United, and the confirmation that Jarrod Bowen is staying at the club. They discuss what our expectations are for Bowen this season, Keiber Lamadrid's surprise standout performance at Roots Hall, George Earthy's potential future and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:34) Our thoughts on the World Cup final & Spain's tournament (07:05) Can anyone stop Spain? (10:56) Jarrod Bowen announces he's staying at West Ham (14:20) Does this confirm Bowen's legend status? (15:30) What are our expectations for Bowen in the Championship? (21:41) Southend 1-1 West Ham review (23:42) How much can you read into preseason friendlies? (24:55) Takeaways: Keiber Lamadrid, Taty Castellanos & Pablo (28:01) Our thoughts on George Earthy's performance & future 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

  • S3 · E46
    July 9 · 1 hr 1 min

    #125 How To Escape The Championship (& Avoid Doing A Leicester)

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal & Darcy break down the lessons West Ham can learn from analysing last season's relegated sides, Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton, and how they attempted to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking. They discuss how West Ham compares to the state each club was in before last season, how the transfer business they did succeeded and failed, how they performed on the pitch against more tenured Championship sides and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (04:38) What lessons West Ham can take from Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton (06:41) What state were the relegated sides in before the season started? (12:12) Are West Ham in a better or worse starting position comparatively? (17:31) What went wrong with Leicester's transfers last summer? (23:18) How West Ham can avoid the same fate as Leicester (27:33) Southampton's sensible and balanced rebuild worked (32:20) Retention and consistency is key to transition successfully (37:39) The importance of experience in squad building (38:29) Avoid selling players unnecessarily (41:41) How Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton performed last season (42:44) How Analytics United calculates squad strength (43:51) Where Leicester's squad fell short compared to Southampton & Ipswich (47:29) West Ham need to create more chances this season (51:21) Nuno will have to balance attack and defence (56:01) West Ham should keep Mads Hermansen 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

  • S3 · E45
    June 30 · 1 hr 3 min

    #124 How To Run A Football Club

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Darcy break down how to run a football club in 2026, discussing what choices they'd make if Daniel Křetínský put them in charge of West Ham, talking improvements to the training ground, recruiting a director of football, whether to implement multi-club ownership model including Sparta Prague and more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:42) YouTube Memberships are now available! (05:37) Our thoughts on changing West Ham's crest (12:11) Do West Ham need to improve their training ground? (21:36) How a new West Ham shirt sponsor could shape the culture of the club (33:19) Multi-club ownership: How it's changing football and do West Ham need to form more partnerships? (46:20) Nils Koppen: How hiring a director of recruitment could impact West Ham's transfer strategy 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

  • S3 · E44
    June 23 · 1 hr 6 min

    #123 Analysing The Transfer Factory

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal, Jack and Darcy break down some of the previous West Ham transfer recommendations made in our Transfer Factory series, analysing those that went on to join Premier League clubs, some of the more niche options and ask whether any of them are still on the table for West Ham this summer. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (04:09) Analysing our previous Transfer Factory recommendations (05:55) Adrien Truffert (07:24) Maxim De Cuyper (08:45) Anton Stach (10:24) Hugo Ekitike (11:26) Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (16:13) Charlie Hughes (19:18) Charlie Cresswell (21:05) Arne Engels (22:35) Imrân Louza & Hayden Hackney (27:29) Joaquin Seys (30:25) Ngal'ayel Mukau (34:22) Evann Guessand (40:16) Taras Mykhavko (43:24) Biggest lesson learned about judging plyers suitability for English football (47:24) 2 player profiles get drawn too (and 2 we avoid) (54:48) If you were advising one Premier League club this summer, who would it be and which player would you sign? 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

  • S3 · E43
    June 16 · 51 min

    #122 The Summer Recruitment Blueprint

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Darcy break down West Ham's massive upcoming summer transfer window, discussing a potential new Director of Football in Newcastle's Steve Nickson, how much Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville should cost, what roles West Ham need to sign in order to push for the Championship title this season & more. Timestamps: (00:00) Thoughts on the World Cup so far (06:34) Best and worst things about the World Cup (09:54) Our reaction to Daniel Křetínský increasing his stake in West Ham (11:27) How much should Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville cost? (16:08) Steve Nickson: West Ham’s next Director of Football? (22:46) Breaking down the player roles West Ham need to sign this summer (25:27) The different types of centre-backs (28:56) Should West Ham sign CBs to dominate the Championship physically or technically? (33:52) The different types of midfielders (37:29) Midfield recruitment: How to deal with potentially losing Fernandes and Tomáš Souček (42:49) Do West Ham need to a sign a natural 10? (45:13) How many wingers do West Ham need to sign this summer? 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

  • S3 · E42
    June 9 · 1 hr 1 min

    #121 The GSB Era: A Review

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Darcy break down David Sullivan, David Gold and Karen Brady's time in charge of West Ham United, discussing the recruitment strategies, massive managerial and stylistic swings and controversial stadium move which dominated their tenure as custodians of the club. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:15) What is West Ham United in 2026? (05:25) Analysing West Ham's recruitment from the GSB era (09:30) An agent-led approach to transfers: The pros and cons (15:43) Can manager-led recruitment still work in 2026? (21:37) Why the Director of Football role has never worked out at West Ham (31:58) The lack of coherence with managerial and stylistic changes (40:39) How the London Stadium has impacted West Ham (52:24) Lessons to be learned from the GSB era 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

  • S3 · E41
    June 2 · 55 min

    #120 The Rebuild Begins

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited A week after relegation was confirmed, Cal and Darcy break down West Ham’s rebuild process, whether keeping Nuno Espírito Santo as manager was the correct decision, if the Championship is more difficult now than it used to be, the kind of players West Ham need to sign this summer in order to get promoted back to the Premier League at the first time of asking and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:07) A brief review of the Champions League final (07:19) Is keeping Nuno the right decision? (13:27) Will West Ham’s style of football change in the Championship? (21:12) The biggest difference between the Championship now compared to previous years (24:48) Player profiles West Ham need in order to get promoted (30:19) How Paco Jémez staying could help West Ham (36:28) Our reaction to Max Hahn resigning as head of technical recruitment (45:09) Is Kieran Scott the right man to become the new Technical Director? 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

  • S3 · E40
    May 26 · 56 min

    #119 West Ham Relegated: What Next?

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Jack and Cal break down West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League and what it means for the future of the club. They discuss the events of the final day of the season, the long-running issues with recruitment both on and off the field, if we were destined for relegation from the start of the season and what it means for the future of West Ham. Timestamps: (00:00) Our reaction to West Ham’s relegation (03:36) What relegation could mean for West Ham? (08:53) West Ham 3-0 Leeds review (22:03) Were West Ham doomed to relegation from the start? (30:38) Reflecting on this season’s transfer business (36:39) Were the players good enough? (41:29) What kind of manager does West Ham need? (47:35) Keep or Sell? Who do we need 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_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

  • S3 · E39
    May 19 · 54 min

    #118 It’s A Sabotage!

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Jack and Cal break down Newcastle 3-1 West Ham, a loss which might just have sealed the Hammers’ relegation fate. They discuss the changed line up and why it was doomed to fail, debate if starting Callum Wilson was a mistake, analyse Nuno's tenure as Hammers' Head Coach and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Our reaction to the Newcastle loss (01:40) The starting 11 (08:33) Newcastle’s goals were inexcusable (19:00) How Nuno’s substitutions changed the game (twice) (25:31) Was starting Callum Wilson a mistake? (30:56) How has Nuno performed as West Ham manager (35:56) Has Nuno’s experimenting caused more harm than good? 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

  • S3 · E38
    May 12 · 56 min

    #117 The Decision That Could Relegate West Ham

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Jack and Cal break down West Ham 0-1 Arsenal, discussing Callum Wilson's late disallowed equaliser which was controversially ruled out by VAR for a potential foul on David Raya by Pablo Felipe. They talk the lack of consistency in refereeing set-pieces, particularly regarding blocking and grappling from corners, and how these decisions are impacting both the relegation battle and title race. They also praise the Hammers' resilient defending, break down the significant impact Ben White's injury had by forcing Declan Rice into a makeshift right-back role and debate if West Ham were good enough on the ball. Timestamps: (00:00) West Ham 0-1 Arsenal review (01:13) Should West Ham’s goal have been disallowed goal? (10:59) Are set-pieces impossible to defend now? (17:30) VAR’s effect on football (20:44) How Arsenal dominated the first 20 minutes (27:56) Why West Ham improved when Declan Rice moved to right-back (35:16) How Arsenal regained control at half time (37:21) West Ham’s defence was magnificent (43:25) Could West Ham have done better for Arsenal’s goal? (46:29) Were West Ham bad on the ball? 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

  • S3 · E37
    May 5 · 1 hr 3 min

    #116 Can West Ham Still Survive?

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Jack and Darcy break down West Ham's 3-0 loss to Brentford, discussing the front two of Pablo and Taty, counterpressing, the risks that come with it and the challenges that come after going behind to a team like Brentford. They talk what changed between the first and second halves to effect the game so much, Soucek's movement and passing and where an awful weekend of results leaves West Ham in the fight for survival. Timestamps: (00:00) Our reaction to an awful weekend of Premier League results (05:06) How the referee's performance affected the game (18:18) Can West Ham still escape relegation? (22:46) Why our pressing and counter-pressing worked initially (25:15) Pablo and Castellanos: Have they been good enough? (37:00) Tomáš Souček's importance to West Ham (40:06) Pushing further forward to help Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville create (44:48) What went wrong in the second half? (49:53) Substitutions and their impact (or lack thereof) (54:24) Why changing the shape didn't work 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

  • S3 · E36
    April 28 · 59 min

    #115 Wilson vs Pablo vs Taty: Who Should Start?

    Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal and Darcy break down the Hammers' crucial victory over Everton to stay one step ahead in the Premier League relegation battle. They discuss the psychological impact of matching Spurs' pace in the run-in, evaluate Pablo and Taty Castellanos' performances up front and talk the officiating after a controversial non-penalty for Mateus Fernandes and a reckless challenge from Jordan Pickford. They also talk through the tactical shift required after a shaky first fifteen minutes, how Mateus Fernandes finally started to unlock the game against Champions League-chasing Everton, and whether Callum Wilson should be considered for a starting spot in the upcoming massive clash against Brentford. 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

  • S3 · E35
    April 22 · 51 min

    #114 Unstoppable Mavropanos Meets Immovable Canvot

    Join our Patreon today to get 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH and support Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Was 1 point enough? Jack Elderton and Darcy Cox break down West Ham's disappointing 0-0 with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and what it means for the relegation run-in to come. They discuss how the Hammers adapted to deal with early central overloads to gain control in the first half, what exactly went wrong in the second half to produce such a lifeless performance and praise the box-defending excellence of Mavropanos and Disasi once again. They talk the second half substitution of Callum Wilson, what his introduction meant for those around him and how the relegation run-in currently shaping up after an eventful weekend in the Premier League. 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_U Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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