The KUMB Podcast

Chris Wilkerson is joined by Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton of Analytics United to work out the upcoming squad construction priorities at West Ham. What positions need regenerating most urgently? How should West Ham look to address the recruitment process going forward? And what about West Ham's latest signing, Danny Ings?Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've played 11 Premier League games and have already qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa Conference League, so we thought it seemed like the perfect time to take a look at the story so far in 2022/23. In this episode, we got together to discuss individual performances; the myth of Moyes' "lack of creativity"; xG underperformance across the board; and the future of a wingback system without any good wingbacks.Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're still refusing to panic just yet, but there are some clear issues that need to be addressed. In this episode, the team got together to discuss the problems that West Ham are currently experiencing; the fine margins between success and failure; the changes we would make to get the season back on track, and a handful of early contenders who could succeed David Moyes.Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team got together this week to discuss the worrying opening to the Premier League season and the resultant shifts in tactics. Who have the standout performers been? What is there left to do in the transfer window? And why are there still lots of reasons to be positive?Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the 2022-23 football season kicks off, Chris is joined by Jack and Cal to discuss West Ham's preseason and transfer business before exploring the expectations for the team this year. What tactics are West Ham likely to use? How will new boy Gianluca Scamacca fit in? And who else might arrive in E20 before the transfer window closes?Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the team get together to talk about new signing Nayef Aguerd and explain exactly what the Moroccan will bring to West Ham before taking an in-depth look at the new reported top target: Armando Broja.Nayef Aguerd (1-17')Armando Broja (17-37')Assessing a transfer fee (37-43')Rumour Mill (43-52')Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris is joined by Jack and Cal to take a look back at the season as a whole and begin to go through recruitment plans for the summer.Brighton review (1-19')Season review (19-49')Recruitment priorities and plans (49-64')Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris, Jack and Cal go back over West Ham's 2-2 draw with Manchester City before taking a look at some prospective transfer targets and sharing their memories of Mark Noble.First Half: Man City (0-26')Second Half: Transfer Targets (26-41')Extra Time: Mark Noble (41-62')Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team look back at West Ham's exit from the Europa League and the response that followed against Norwich.First Half: Norwich (0-26')Second Half: Frankfurt (26-62')Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris, Jack and Cal take a look back at the last two games against Arsenal and Frankfurt, dissect what exactly went wrong and then build the blueprint for a victory in Germany.First Half: Arsenal review and a look at recruitment (0-34')Second Half: Frankfurt (34-85')Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Jack take a quick look back at the Chelsea match before Cal joins us for a comprehensive breakdown of West Ham's Europa League semi-final tie against Eintracht Frankfurt.First Half: Chelsea review (0-24')Second Half: Frankfurt preview (24-60')Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relive our incredible victory in France with the team before a quick look back at what went wrong against Burnley.Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got together to take a quick look back at Brentford before breaking down the Lyon match ahead of the second leg.Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the team for a look back at Villa before previewing tonight's big game!Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the team got together with ex-West Ham goalkeeper ahead of UN Antiracism Day to talk about Stand Up To Racism's upcoming National Demonstration Against Racism, the importance of antiracism in football and of course, Shaka's memories of West Ham.Please do join us on the march: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gzPy_wgV3JWS55ritIXQsL4ZgXZ_Pc8j/viewClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the team and special guest Dan McCarthy of Kawala as we think back to our early memories of Upton Park and build an Ultimate XI of West Ham players from the mid 2000s onwards.Listen to Kawala's debut album now: https://kawala.lnk.to/BetterWithYouAlbumTWClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team got together after the Wolves game to breakdown a fascinating and effective change in tactics from David Moyes with several individual players returning to form. What exactly did Moyes change? How did we press differently? And is the best version of Michail Antonio finally back?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:51 Wolves reaction7:03 Pressing structure9:57 Michail Antonio17:33 Fornals & Zouma26:08 Cresswell & Rice32:57 Tactical changes38:21 Substitutions, or lack thereof42:18 Left side/right side balance48:44 Contrasting goalkeepers55:29 Sevilla & Southampton previewsClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team got together after the Leicester match to discuss Moyes' implementation of a mid-press system against Brendan Rodgers, an improved performance from Issa Diop and the impact of fatigue on our midfield.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction2:20 - Tactical setup14:03 - Fatigue & Leicester's recovery26:34 - Vladimir Coufal33:53 - Good (but late) substitutions36:15 - Issa Diop & Craig Dawson43:43 - Michail Antonio49:50 - Said Benrahma & Newcastle previewClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack, Cal and Chris got together again after the Watford match to take an in-depth look at all things tempo, midfield and construction. Why did we find it so difficult to get through against a Hodgson side and against Kidderminster Harriers?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction2:08 Watford reaction4:02 Midfield, tempo and tactical breakdown31:43 Aaron Cresswell's contrasting performances39:15 Positive performances42:38 Andriy Yarmolenko48:52 Alex Kral & Ryan Fredericks55:58 PPDAClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack, Cal and Chris get together to discuss West Ham's last minute defeat to Manchester United, the form of Michail Antonio and the unending search for another striker.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Man Utd reaction5:54 Soucek and Zouma return + Areola17:09 Attacking fluency + Bowen22:49 Rashford's goal: An in-depth breakdown30:57 Using the bench36:48 Michail Antonio41:29 The search for a striker1:01:48 Duje Caleta-CarClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cal returns and we look back at what went wrong in the Leeds match and what went right against Norwich. Can we continue to compete at the top of the table with Diop and Dawson at the back? Have Moyes' substitutions helped or hindered us in the last week? And has Antonio been performing well under pressure?2:25 Leeds reaction & analysis8:00 Aaron Cresswell13:17 Vladimir Coufal16:44 How did we concede three?24:56 Midfield balance28:59 Attacking positives33:50 Substitutions40:18 Leeds' performance43:06 Missed chances45:47 Norwich reaction & analyis54:40 Man Utd preview57:22 Rumour Mill: Hugo Ekitike1:02:55 AFCON!Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Callum struck down by Covid, Chris and Jack got together after the Leeds match to look back on a very successful start to 2022. Have we got our Antonio back? Have we got our Lanzini back? And is our Diop ever coming back?TIMESTAMPS0:00 Leeds reaction9:30 Nikola Vlasic16:55 Michail Antonio23:46 Manuel Lanzini33:17 Issa Diop39:43 Johnson vs Masuaku42:17 Scouting & Transfers47:29 AFCON!Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus episode: We had a more informal chat looking back at 2021 and the progress made on and off the pitch throughout an excellent year at West Ham.Happy New Year!Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got together for a quick chat between Christmas and New Year to talk about West Ham's form over the festive period. How did we end up losing to Spurs? Has Hasenhuttl figured us out? And has Nikola Vlasic finally arrived?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Spurs reaction5:22 Defensive mistakes10:53 Tactical breakdown15:20 Nikola Vlasic19:31 Southampton36:51 Manuel Lanzini40:27 Watford53:59 Rumour Mill: Lloyd KellyClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team got together after the Arsenal match to take a look back at a week where West Ham took just one point from games against Burnley and Arsenal. What's going wrong and how can we fix it?TIMESTAMPS0:00 Arsenal reaction11:47 Individual performances17:08 Numbers breakdown22:38 Martinelli's goal30:30 Misfiring attack & Antonio33:51 The penalty41:54 Ten man tactics & Solutions50:46 Burnley1:07:25 Recontextualising our form1:16:24 Rumour Mill: Nat PhillipsClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got together just after the Chelsea match to break down a fantastic victory over European Champions, Chelsea. (And to take a look back at a not-so-brilliant draw with Brighton.) How did we manage to stop Chelsea playing in the second half? Have we finally got our Antonio back? And does Dawson need to be more of a bully?TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Chelsea reaction4.10 Tactics breakdown19.45 Goals, goals, goals39.11 Individual performances46.16 Brighton56.47 Previews: Dinamo Zagreb & Burnley1.04.45 Rumour Mill: Nathan AkeClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team got together as the final whistle blew in Manchester to take a look back at a mixed week in which West Ham secured top spot in the Europa League but fell to a second consecutive Premier League defeat. How do we rediscover some balance without Ogbonna? Who deserves to play behind Antonio? And is it time for change at right-back?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction2:00 Manchester City reaction16:20 Benrahma & Decisions at #1029:06 The back four31:55 Rapid Vienna reaction34:12 Noble masterclass & Coufal v Johnson41:10 Notes on Diop, Dawson and Vlasic49:35 Can Bowen play up front?54:55 Sonny Perkins!58:45 Previews: Brighton & Chelsea1:04:57 Rumour Mill: Arthur CabralClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look back at the loss at Wolves and go through just what went wrong before previewing the upcoming fixtures against Rapid Vienna and Manchester City. What was the tactical setup? How did it change during the game? And what could we have done differently?PLUS: A scouting special as we look ahead to January and what business we could do to improve the squad.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Wolves reaction & Tactical breakdown9:28 Michail Antonio16:48 Half-time changes20:25 Another cutback, another goal24:15 Manuel Lanzini & The bench36:04 Zouma and Dawson46:28 Previews: Rapid Vienna & Man City-55.10 Our January wishlists58:54 Strikers1:17:49 Centre-backsClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team take a look back at a week in which West Ham secured qualification for the knockout stages of the Europa League before an extraordinary win over Liverpool at the London Stadium. What was Moyes' "subtle tweak" against Liverpool? What was his altogether less subtle system change at Genk? And has Chris learnt any Spanish from his 550 days on Duolingo?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Liverpool reaction8:40 Red cards?17:54 Tactical breakdown & Goals!39:43 Set-pieces: Why are we so good?46:46 Genk: A new system55:06 Back to normal & BenrahmaClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back at another incredible week as West Ham progressed to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup before completing a stunning away win at Aston Villa.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Villa reaction9:06 Declan Rice: Could he stay?18:12 Jack's travels25:01 Red cards & Options at #1035:17 Jarrod Bowen's form40:45 Man City reaction50:21 Liverpool previewClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team take a look back at a stellar week in which West Ham secured three wins from three games without conceding a single goal. Set-pieces are back. Fabianski is back. And Tottenham are still getting battered (everywhere they go).TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Spurs Reaction5:00 Ben Johnson's excellent form10:34 Said Benrahma's struggles17:46 The return of Lukasz Fabianski22:09 Genk & set-pieces28:35 Everton & Declan Rice35:25 Have we played well?42:00 Previews: Man City & Aston VillaClose To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review the international break before taking a closer look at the form of Tomas Soucek and previewing our upcoming games against Everton and Genk. Is it time to start Areola? Will Vlasic eventually find his mojo? And can we put a stop to Abdoulaye Doucoure's barnstorming form? 0:00 - 1:20 Intro1:21 - 4:25 International roundup4:26 - 9:25 Vlasic's form9:26 - 19:12 Soucek: A closer look19:13 - 26:03 Fabianski v Areola26:04 - 35:52 Everton preview35:53 - 41:56 Genk preview41:57 - 43:02 Outro Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team take a look back at a week of West Ham results where we were on both sides of stoppage time winners. Did Cresswell have a good week? Can Moyes change games without looking to the bench? And just how good was Rice's goal against Rapid Vienna?Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.