Episodes
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to reflect on the 2-1 win over Spurs at the London Stadium.
On the podcast today, West Hame cement their place in the top four, Michail Antonio returns and a bold Maldini comparison with Aaron Cresswell.
Plus a look ahead to the Man City game this weekend.
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney the morning after West Ham’s convincing 3-0 win over Sheffield United.
A great win for the Hammers without Antonio available, the amazing form of Aaron Cresswell and Craig Dawson for England.
And more importantly, after Jarrod Bowen got a full 90 minutes, we ask, does David Moyes read Roshane’s pieces in The Athletic?
Plus a look ahead to the Spurs game this weekend with memories of lasagne-gate looming large.
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to reflect on West Ham's FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United.
Does David Moyes need to show more attacking intent against the top six sides? Why is Jarrod Bowen struggling for form? And how does this team cover for Antonio in attack?
Plus...ahead of Monday night's game against Sheffield United, Sam looks back on the Tevez controversy of 2007
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to reflect on the transfer business carried about by West Ham during the transfer window.
They debate whether the club made a mistake in not signing a striker. And look at what to expect from Jesse Lingard.
They also reflect on the Liverpool defeat. Will David Moyes learn to be more adventurous in future games against big teams after this disappointing display?
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to bask in the glory of yet another West Ham win.
They reflect on the victory over Crystal Palace and heap praise on two-goal Tomas Soucek.
Roshane tells us why Frank Lampard's sacking means Declan Rice won't EVER be joining Chelsea. And he has the lowdown on the imminent loan signing of Jesse Lingard.
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to debate whether West Ham could sneak into Europe as the Premier League's dark horses.
They look back on the win over West Brom and assess the individual performances on show.
And of course they take a look at the transfer window. Should West Ham hold off from splashing the cash whilst the team is doing so well? Or is investment in the team still needed this month?
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to reflect on the Hammer's progress in the FA Cup after a tricky tie at Stockport.
They discuss the fallout from the sale of Sebastien Haller. Were the club right to let him leave now? Who was to blame for his failure at the club? And will they be able to find his replacement before the window closes. Sam and Roshane then go on to list the strikers they'd like to see arrive at the club this month.
There's also more appreciation for the performances of Craig Dawson. And should Moyes now stick with a back four?
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to reflect on a positive Christmas period for the Hammers.
Roshane might be getting a little giddy when he suggests the club are now in the title race, but could he be on to something?
They also debate whether Craig Dawson has established himself as the first choice centre half, and whether the club should have made a move to bring back Arnautovic.
Roshane also has the low-down on January transfer targets and academy striker Mipo Odubeko, who could be on the verge of a first team appearance
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to discuss their hopes and dreams for the Hammers in 2021.
They also look back on the defeat to Chelsea, and discuss the decision to start Noble over Benrahma.
There's yet more praise for Declan Rice. Could Winston Reid still play a role at the club? And they preview the January transfer window.
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to discuss West Ham's latest victory, and this time with a back four.
They pick apart the win over Leeds, praising the performances of Benrahma and Cresswell. They also reflect on Haller's disappointing display. Was it his worst showing in a West Ham shirt? And should he go out on loan in January?
And what would you get David Moyes for Christmas?
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to continue his campaign for Benrahma to start for West Ham.
They look at the team's problems in front of goal, and shed some light on whether a new forward could join in January.
And they debate Michail Antonio's future. Should the club really offer him a new four-year contract?
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to look back on the Hammers' slightly fortunate win over Aston Villa on Monday night.
They praise Moyes for making positive changes during the game, but should Villa's dominance for much of the game give fans some cause for concern?
They debate whether Said Benrahma is now ready to start against Manchester United as fans make their return to the stadium.
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to take a look at the style of play under David Moyes; and they debate the team's new identity.
They reflect on the win against Sheffield United and ask if this is now a side that can challenge in the top half of the table.
Moyes has settled on a starting XI, but could the lack of rotation become an issue for the manager. How will he keep the fringe players happy?
They ask if Patrice Evra was too harsh in his criticism of Jarrod Bowen, and make an interesting comparison between this team and Moyes' Everton.
Plus, they have the latest on the transfer window. Will the board invest in big-name talent? Or is it now a case of adding depth to the squad?
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins host Sam Delaney to reflect on the Hammers' dramatic win against Fulham. Are David Moyes' side learning how to grind out ugly wins?
They debate whether Said Benrahma is ready to start after the international break. And if so who should he replace?
There was also some rare praise for Sebastien Haller
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The following show is not an episode of U Irons
Instead, we're bringing you the latest show in The Athletic's brand new podcast series, 'The Next Big Thing'. It's a weekly show that shines a light on some of the brightest young talent in the Premier League.
This week, it's all about West Ham's Nathan Holland, so have a listen and if you want to hear the rest of the series, search for "The Next Big Thing" in your podcast provider.
Sam and Roshane will be back with the latest episode of U Irons early next week.
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to discuss the latest regarding Michail Antonio's new contract.
Does he deserve a new long-term deal? Or is his age going to count against him?
Roshane also has the latest on Declan Rice. With Chelsea still interested, will David Moyes be able to convince him to sign a new contract?
They also look back on the performance against Liverpool. Does Haller still have a role to play? And how will they line up against Fulham this weekend?
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to discuss the long-term future of David Moyes after another good result this weekend.
They reflect on the draw with Manchester City and ask whether Moyes and his back-room team deserve to be backed with contract extensions.
They also ask whether Michail Antonio is on his way to becoming a club legend, and look ahead to Saturday's game against Liverpool. Will Benrahma make the starting eleven?
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to reflect on West Ham's remarkable comeback at Spurs.
They admire the performance of some of The Hammers' key attacking performers. And where does Lanzini's goal rank in the list of great West Ham moments?
Plus, there's more on the signing of Said Benrahma
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney for the latest on West Ham's pursuit of Said Benrahma and Josh King.
How close are they to either deal? And which player would be the better fit? They also assess the signing of Craig Dawson.
Should David Moyes' team be going into the game against Spurs as favourites this weekend? And we reflect on some classic games between the two sides in recent years.
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The Athletic's Roshane Thomas joins Sam Delaney to reflect on another fantastic victory for the Hammers away at Leicester.
They discuss the key players in the team's resurgence under David Moyes, and ask whether there really is much need for reinforcements as the window closes.
They discuss Antonio and Bowen's England prospects as we head into an international break.
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