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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/view Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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/BetterWithYouAlbumTW Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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 Intro 2:51 Wolves reaction 7:03 Pressing structure 9:57 Michail Antonio 17:33 Fornals & Zouma 26:08 Cresswell & Rice 32:57 Tactical changes 38:21 Substitutions, or lack thereof 42:18 Left side/right side balance 48:44 Contrasting goalkeepers 55:29 Sevilla & Southampton previews Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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 - Introduction 2:20 - Tactical setup 14:03 - Fatigue & Leicester's recovery 26:34 - Vladimir Coufal 33:53 - Good (but late) substitutions 36:15 - Issa Diop & Craig Dawson 43:43 - Michail Antonio 49:50 - Said Benrahma & Newcastle preview Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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 Introduction 2:08 Watford reaction 4:02 Midfield, tempo and tactical breakdown 31:43 Aaron Cresswell's contrasting performances 39:15 Positive performances 42:38 Andriy Yarmolenko 48:52 Alex Kral & Ryan Fredericks 55:58 PPDA Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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 reaction 5:54 Soucek and Zouma return + Areola 17:09 Attacking fluency + Bowen 22:49 Rashford's goal: An in-depth breakdown 30:57 Using the bench 36:48 Michail Antonio 41:29 The search for a striker 1:01:48 Duje Caleta-Car Close To You by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-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.