The general consensus amonst all fans this year is that Reid has been excellent. Tompkins has been better, but after generally looking like someone who won a raffle to be a professional footballer last season, Reid has been top notch this time round. If you want begrudging, I will admit that that BFS has been a massive part in Reid's improvement. There - you happy now?
He would have been probably 3rd choice when he came back as Tompkins has been excellent this season (when played at centre back) and Faye was just monstering people for fun until he got injured. Collins was also doing ok, but football is all about timing, and Reid came back from injury at just the right time. As it stands, he will most likely get a run out at Wembley where his prowess from 1.5 yards (as displayed last night) will be most useful.Winston Reid (Unattached FC)
he was no accidental signing; the hammers had been tracking him for some time before the world cup
You've been trying to fan this same fire ever since the World Cup.
Why don't you stump up with some actual facts for once instead of vague generalisations on the theme of "Ryan hates Ricki"?
You can start by naming your source.
I don't think JD would make this comment unless he was 100 per cent confident in his source.
All is obviously not rosy with the all whites if the captain doesn't rate the coach AucklandPhoenix2012-04-25 16:12:44
I don't think JD would make this comment unless he was 100 per cent confident in his source.
All is obviously not rosy with the all whites if the captain doesn't rate the coach
So much wrong with what you have said here....
he was no accidental signing; the hammers had been tracking him for some time before the world cup
I don't think JD would make this comment unless he was 100 per cent confident in his source.
All is obviously not rosy with the all whites if the captain doesn't rate the coach
So much wrong with what you have said here....
Well point one is correct
Point two is up to you and jd
Point three would also be correct if you agree with him
You've been trying to fan this same fire ever since the World Cup.
Why don't you stump up with some actual facts for once instead of vague generalisations on the theme of "Ryan hates Ricki"?
You can start by naming your source.
I'm curious to know who the nix players are, at a guess Nick Ward and possibly Dani Sanchez don't rate him. Dura, Ifill and Manny surely wouldn't have re-signed if they didn't rate Ricki.
Back to Winston, good on him for getting the goal and another good contribution to the last game v Hull.
You've been trying to fan this same fire ever since the World Cup.
Why don't you stump up with some actual facts for once instead of vague generalisations on the theme of "Ryan hates Ricki"?
You can start by naming your source.
this has also been the case with the all whites over the years
it has been reported that nelsen had beef with herbert for contributing to the removal of mick waitt as coach
i haven't read anything since that had nelsen 'bagging' ricki, what i have read is nelsen attributing the success of the all whites at the world cup to other factors, without specifically excluding ricki
back to winston, an agent i know told me he was being watched by several independent scouts, working on behalf of agents deployed by several clubs including west ham
final score 2-1
maynardf2012-04-29 13:02:46
Good to see them get a 2 nil away win in the first leg. 2nd leg is on Monday their time at home
On his way to Wembley for the final against either Blackpool or Birmingham. Final is May 19th.
Telfer spoke to him today (a third of the way through the link)
http://content.radionetwork.co.nz/weekondemand/radiosport/31045.mp3
Great result for the team. And for Winston, "Alpari have voted Winston Reid Man of the Match. He has been brilliant. They all have."
Jason Pine: Reid close to EPL return
http://radiosport.co.nz/opinion/jason-pine-8may2012
Ricki was out to dinner with Nelsen and Reid last night and also went to his game at Upton Park.
The nPower Final will be aired LIVE on SKY Sports 2 from 1am 20th May, please continue checking the EPG (electronic programming guide) to confirm any changes and updates.
Reid was in running for "Hammer of the Year" and "Goal of the Season" in the annual West Ham Players Awards on 30/4/12.
Lost out in both categories but his goal v Millwill in Feb. voted one of the three best:
http://www.whufc.com/articles/20120430/awards-dinner-proves-a-huge-hit_2236884_2754686
Goal is ninth min. of this footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyn6REKB5lM
Current interview with Winston on Hammers official website. Was "man of the match" in their last play-off semi:
http://www.whufc.com/articles/20120512/reid-raring-to-go_2236884_2769477
west ham united officially back to the premier league!! Reid will be the 3rd kiwi playing in the EPL in addition of Wood and Nelsen. In the championship there will be 3 kiwis: Smith, Howieson and Payne.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/341655?cc=5901
West ham officially back to the EPL!!
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/341655?cc=5901
It was the home side that made the brighter start, as Freddie Sears’ early cross was dealt with by Winston Reid, before Anthony Wordsworth’s effort forced Jussi Jaaskelainen to punch away.
Reid's place could be at stake with West Ham signing Ivan Ramis from Real Mallorca
Be ironic after he declined to play for the Oly-Whites.
The hammers were always going to sign another good cb. Shouldn't be any surprise for Reid. Still good chance he will get first crack alongside tomkins. Any premier league side is going to have more than a couple of decent CBs, and it's a long season.
Be ironic after he declined to play for the Oly-Whites.
He didn't decline, West Ham chose not to release him.
Be ironic after he declined to play for the Oly-Whites.
He didn't decline, West Ham chose not to release him.
And how would it be ironic even if it were true? Surely now more than ever he needs to be there to show that he's worth a starting spot.
Luis Garcia - are you Alanis in disguise?
West Ham are now signing James Collins