BRENTFORD
3 — 0
Full Time
WHU
Mavropanos 15' ⚽
Thiago 54' ⚽
Kayode 73' 🟨
Schade → Ajer 80' 🔄
Damsgaard 82' ⚽
Ouattara → Furo 90' 🔄
Damsgaard → Dasilva 90+1' 🔄
Lewis-Potter → Hickey 90+1' 🔄
📺 22' Mavropanos
🟨 59' Castellanos
🟨 62' Summerville
🔄 65' Walker-Peters → Wan-Bissaka
🔄 65' Castellanos → Wilson
🔄 74' Diouf → Traoré
🔄 88' Bowen → Magassa
🔄 88' Summerville → Scarles
🟨 90+6' Scarles
-0.26
Fan Sentiment (−1 negative → +1 positive)
23
Story Arcs Identified
4
Live Debates
Executive Summary
West Ham supporters are fuming over what they believe was a series of harsh refereeing calls — particularly a disallowed goal for a marginal offside and two denied penalties — that left them feeling robbed despite solid performance and multiple chances hitting the woodwork. Fans are split between venting frustration at the referee's inconsistency and grudgingly accepting the unlucky nature of the day, with most arguing the result could easily have gone their way on another afternoon.
West Ham Rage at VAR Decisions in Brentford Loss West Ham Fans Turn on Pablo After Toothless Display West Ham Fans Debate Hermansen's Distribution and Shot-… Controversial Penalty Decision Splits Opinion West Ham Fans Turn on Diouf's Defensive Liability
The Biggest Story Right Now
West Ham Rage at VAR Decisions in Brentford Loss
West Ham supporters are fuming over what they believe was a series of harsh refereeing calls — particularly a disallowed goal for a marginal offside and two denied penalties — that left them feeling robbed despite solid performance and multiple chances hitting the woodwork. Fans are split between venting frustration at the referee's inconsistency and grudgingly accepting the unlucky nature of the day, with most arguing the result could easily have gone their way on another afternoon.
Most Discussed Terms
Building cloud…
Fan Emotion — By Team
BRE Fan Reactions
41.1% Admiration
Admiration 41.1%
Optimism 18.9%
Love 17.8%
Gratitude 12.2%
Amusement 10.0%
WHU Fan Reactions
53.3% Annoyance
Annoyance 53.3%
Disapproval 15.0%
Disappointed 13.4%
Angry 11.9%
Sadness 6.4%
Who's Taking the Heat
fAr — Fan Approval Rating Scale
Crisis0–2
Under Fire2–4
Mixed4–6
Favoured6–8
Hero8–10

Bars and scores show fAr per category, filtered to posts specifically about each team.

Sentiment Profile — Head to Head (fAr by category)
BRE WHU
BRE
"tactics" is taking the most heat
Fans are most negative about tactics with 56% of mentions being critical.
fAr: 2.4/10
Big gap between "tactics" and "manager"
3.8 point fAr spread between the most criticised and most praised categories.
tactics: 2.4 vs manager: 6.2
"players" dominates the conversation
75% of all mentions are about players. This is where most of the discussion is focused.
105 mentions
fAr by Category (weighted)
tactics
3.3
commentator
4.1
officiating
4.3
players
4.9
manager
5.7
WHU
"officiating" is taking the most heat
Fans are most negative about officiating with 84% of mentions being critical.
fAr: 2.3/10
Big gap between "officiating" and "lineup"
1.7 point fAr spread between the most criticised and most praised categories.
officiating: 2.3 vs lineup: 3.9
"penalty" is the lightning rod
"penalty" (officiating) is receiving the harshest criticism with 4 mentions.
fAr: 2.9/10
"players" dominates the conversation
79% of all mentions are about players. This is where most of the discussion is focused.
601 mentions
fAr by Category (weighted)
officiating
2.6
tactics
3.0
positions
3.4
players
3.5
manager
3.7
commentator
3.7
lineup
4.3
Team Verdicts
Who's Up, Who's Down
Fan-rated positives and negatives per team. Higher fAr = more positive fan reaction.
brentford
↑ Best Rated (10)
  • Josh Dasilva
    player 8 mentions
    5.8
    "Gorgeous result, and Josh Dasilva back on the Gtech pitch 😍" reddit
  • Aaron Hickey
    player 4 mentions
    5.0
    "🔄️ Aaron Hickey returns to action 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ #BREWHU | #BrentfordFC https://t.co/4uRjmfgFYX" x
  • Caoimhín Kelleher
    player 5 mentions
    4.8
    "3️⃣ added minutes! Kelleher with a fine save to tip over Castellanos' long-range effort 🐝 1-0 ⚒️ #BREWHU | @pensionbee https://t.co/mUcCfdUuit" x
  • Romelle Donovan
    player 2 mentions
    4.7
    "Nelson was good last game. Don’t know why he dosent get a go. Also Donovan is one for the future and should get more minutes." reddit
  • Kaye Furo
    player 2 mentions
    4.6
    "Totally agree. KLP has honestly looked great in the back - weirdly enough much better than when he filled in at winger imo. I know he’s not ready necessarily, but Donovan looks hig…" reddit
  • Keith Andrews
    manager 3 mentions
    4.5
    "@BrentfordFC Thanks Brentford you owed us a favour anyway for taking that muppet Thomas Frank off your hands. Keith Andrews is the real deal 👌🏼😜" x
  • Dango Ouattara
    player 3 mentions
    4.2
    "Totally agree. KLP has honestly looked great in the back - weirdly enough much better than when he filled in at winger imo. I know he’s not ready necessarily, but Donovan looks hig…" reddit
  • Ethan Pinnock
    player 2 mentions
    4.2
    "Totally agree. KLP has honestly looked great in the back - weirdly enough much better than when he filled in at winger imo. I know he’s not ready necessarily, but Donovan looks hig…" reddit
  • Kristoffer Ajer
    player 2 mentions
    4.2
    "Totally agree. KLP has honestly looked great in the back - weirdly enough much better than when he filled in at winger imo. I know he’s not ready necessarily, but Donovan looks hig…" reddit
  • Michael Kayode
    player 18 mentions
    4.1
    "He’s been top 2 players so far. Him and Kayode." reddit
↓ Worst Rated (6)
  • Nathan Collins
    player 9 mentions
    2.8
    "Can we please not start both VDB and Collins they’ve both been shite for a long time." reddit
  • Kevin Schade
    player 8 mentions
    3.4
    "Yes Dams! Made up for it. Still not confident though. See what happens when you take Schade off the pitch." reddit
  • Sepp Van Den Berg
    player 4 mentions
    3.5
    "More chances at both ends! Castellanos hits the post for the visitors before KLP is denied by Hermansen at close range and van den Berg heads wide from a Kayode throw 🐝 1-0 ⚒️ #…" x
  • Mathias Jensen
    player 2 mentions
    3.7
    "That was a great performance from the squad. Jensen, Damsgaard and Yarmo won this game for us in the midfield. Team looks energized and up for it. We can make substitutions again! …" reddit
  • Igor Thiago
    player 24 mentions
    3.9
    "@BrentfordFC Thiago firing again, after last game miss vs MUFC 🔥 Golden boot would have been wrapped" x
  • Mikkel Damsgaard
    player 11 mentions
    3.9
    "Why doesn't damsgaard take our free kicks, ouattara and lp are both horrid at them, and damsy sciores so many for denmark" reddit
WHU
↑ Best Rated (10)
  • Crysencio Summerville
    player 39 mentions
    4.7
    "yes I did and your difference maker after Christmas is Crysencio Summerville statistically with 7 G/A. Pablo has 1 assist and zero goals in more than 600 minutes" reddit
  • Filipe Nzanza
    player 45 mentions
    4.5
    "honestly im really feeling a wilson 84 goal for a 1-1" reddit
  • Kyle Walker-Peters
    player 10 mentions
    4.4
    "Fucking makeup simulation card after letting their defenders fuck us raw the last 70 or so minutes. Good shit ref thanks. Twat." reddit
  • Mateus Fernandes
    player 11 mentions
    4.2
    "Whatever you may want to say about Hermansen, his distribution for us is massive. Areola often just kicked the ball out to midfield and hoped for the best. Hermansen actually finds…" reddit
  • Alphonse Areola
    player 9 mentions
    4.1
    "He's a better keeper. Decision making and dealing with crosses could be better, but Areola was a liability with a good highlights reel" reddit
  • Soungoutou Magassa
    player 8 mentions
    4.1
    "Whatever you may want to say about Hermansen, his distribution for us is massive. Areola often just kicked the ball out to midfield and hoped for the best. Hermansen actually finds…" reddit
  • Mohamadou Kanté
    player 8 mentions
    4.1
    "Whatever you may want to say about Hermansen, his distribution for us is massive. Areola often just kicked the ball out to midfield and hoped for the best. Hermansen actually finds…" reddit
  • Axel Disasi
    player 6 mentions
    4.0
    "Fucking makeup simulation card after letting their defenders fuck us raw the last 70 or so minutes. Good shit ref thanks. Twat." reddit
  • Jean-Clair Todibo
    player 6 mentions
    4.0
    "Fucking makeup simulation card after letting their defenders fuck us raw the last 70 or so minutes. Good shit ref thanks. Twat." reddit
  • Adama Traoré
    player 14 mentions
    4.0
    "Why is Bowen even on the field. He is so useless these days. Is he injured or something? Just wabbling around doing next to nothing in defense or attack. The ref is shit and cost u…" reddit
↓ Worst Rated (10)
  • El Hadji Malick Diouf
    player 71 mentions
    2.2
    "@WestHam Continue to play the same shite up front an that’s what you get. Pablo and Diouf always stink" x
  • Jarrod Bowen
    player 73 mentions
    3.1
    "Did you know? If you had to take a shot every time Bowen just took a shit touch and failed to take it round the full back, you’d be dead by now." reddit
  • Pablo
    player 151 mentions
    3.2
    "@rb1504MOT @ScammyBets @WestHam i wish it was given, pablo is fucking useless" x
  • Oliver Scarles
    player 13 mentions
    3.5
    "Scarles is as much as a liability defensively as Diouf while offering far far less offensively" reddit
  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka
    player 23 mentions
    3.5
    "Seems like a mistake to bring Wan-Bissaka on for Walker-Peters when you need a goal." reddit
  • Konstantinos Mavropanos
    player 31 mentions
    3.8
    "Just saw a replay of the goal in slow mo. Surely Mavropanos is fouled by Kayode if that is indeed an own goal. Kayode fully steps on Mavropanos’ ankle while going for the ball." reddit
  • Mads Hermansen
    player 33 mentions
    3.8
    "COOL AS YOU LIKE! Igor steps up and rolls home with Hermansen going the wrong way 🔥 https://t.co/7IYaZtBnsk" x
  • Nuno
    manager 66 mentions
    3.8
    "@WestHam Going down ! Nuno Shit Man Management leaving Pablo on & Dumb players decisions" x
  • Tomáš Souček
    player 25 mentions
    3.9
    "@claretdeafo @WestHam Soucek and Bowen have equally been as poor" x
  • Taty Castellanos
    player 13 mentions
    3.9
    "Why is Bowen even on the field. He is so useless these days. Is he injured or something? Just wabbling around doing next to nothing in defense or attack. The ref is shit and cost u…" reddit
Events
Positive & Negative Events
Taxonomy-tagged events (actions, goals, fouls, etc.) ranked by fan approval. Click an event to see fan comments.
WHU
↑ Positive Events (3)
  • Goal Debate and Momentum
    goal
    8.7
    "@Adsjo @WestHam Well said and I actually like Pablo just believe a goal will kickstart him taty has just been unlucky we were better team first half next goal crucial" x
  • Controversial Tackle Decision
    action
    0.2
    "@SpursHQX @WestHam Wasn’t as bad both ways this game that tackle there should’ve disallowed a goal, we had two stonewall pens not given and although Pablo’s tackle was standing so no real force most WH fans wanted him sent off anyway he’s shite." x
  • Lack of Fight and Effort
    performance
    0.2
    "@WestHam Bowen showed ZERO FIGHT after preaching last game ‘We fight to the end’ BULLSHIT you Never other players did ok as captain be ashamed" x
Ratings
Team Sheets & Fan Ratings
Lineups and substitutions from the match. Click any player row to see fan sentiment and quotes. fAr = Fan Approval Rating (0–10).
Player Mentions size = mentions · colour = fan rating
Building cloud…
1
Player of the Match — Fan Rated

Caoimhín Kelleher

Brentford Goalkeeper 5 mentions
6.56
Brentford Home
9 Thiago 3.89
7 Schade 3.08
8 Jensen 3.49
18 Yarmolyuk 6.94
19 Ouattara 5.59
24 Damsgaard 4.07
4 Berg 2.99
22 Collins 1.97
23 Lewis-Potter 6.78
33 Kayode 4.33
1 Kelleher 6.56
West Ham United Away
11 Castellanos 4.02
19 Pablo 3.17
7 Summerville 4.87
18 Fernandes 4.58
20 Bowen 3.07
28 Souček 3.89
2 Walker-Peters 4.98
4 Disasi 4.45
12 Diouf 2.02
15 Mavropanos 3.81
1 Hermansen 3.81
Brentford
Starting XI
Substitutes Used
Unused
12 Hákon Valdimarsson GOA
5 Ethan Pinnock DEF
27 Vitaly Janelt MID
45 Romelle Donovan MID
11 Reiss Nelson FOR
West Ham United
Starting XI
Substitutes Used
9 Callum Wilson ▲65' FOR
Unused
23 Alphonse Areola GOA
25 Jean-Clair Todibo DEF
21 Keiber Lamadrid MID
55 Mohamadou Kanté MID
Fan-Rated Best XI 4-3-3
17 Traoré WHU 4.09
11 Castellanos WHU 4.02
9 Thiago BRE 3.89
18 Yarmolyuk BRE 6.94
19 Ouattara BRE 5.59
7 Summerville WHU 4.87
23 Lewis-Potter BRE 6.78
20 Ajer BRE 5.89
2 Walker-Peters WHU 4.98
4 Disasi WHU 4.45
1 Kelleher BRE 6.56
Officials
Referee & VAR
Fan verdict on officiating. Scored 1–10 based on post sentiment towards officials.
Referee Performance 3.0 / 10

Based on 164 mentions

VAR 2.9 / 10

Based on 98 mentions

Fan Verdicts
Who Got Blamed, Who Got Sympathy, Who Got Credit
Based on how fans grammatically framed each player in their posts — not just whether mentions were positive or negative, but what role they assigned them in the story.
BRE
Blamed
Named as the cause of something that went wrong.
No clear blame signal
Sympathy
On the receiving end — fouled, dropped, let down.
No clear victim signal
Credit
Who benefited or made the difference.
No clear credit signal
WHU
Blamed
Named as the cause of something that went wrong.
Pablo 13×
El Hadji Malick Diouf 8×
Jarrod Bowen 7×
Konstantinos Mavropanos 4×
Nuno 2×
Sympathy
On the receiving end — fouled, dropped, let down.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 2×
Konstantinos Mavropanos 2×
Credit
Who benefited or made the difference.
No clear credit signal
How these roles work
Blamed (Causer)
Fans named this player as the direct cause of a negative outcome. Examples: "Maguire gave away the penalty", "Ten Hag's formation cost us". Scores are amplified when the causer is blamed clearly.
Sympathy (Victim)
This player was on the receiving end of something — a foul, a bad decision, being dropped, or let down by teammates. Fans feel for them rather than against them.
Credit (Beneficiary)
Fans gave this player clear credit for a positive outcome — a goal, an assist, a key moment. Includes players who enabled something good to happen. This is the co-winner of a match moment.
Debate Fuel
The Big Arguments
Top debates happening in fan comments right now. Each one is a question your video could answer — or a fight you could referee.
1
West Ham Relegated as Brentford Ease to Victory
95 mentions
Controversy
9/10
For · 41%
Fans in support
"Damn this is a great watch already "
Against · 28%
Fans against
"I hate football. The world sucks. (see you guys on Sunday)"
2
Brentford's Controversial Win Sparks Refereeing Outcry
436 mentions
Controversy
8/10
For · 37%
Mixed opinions
"I hope this shithole club get relegated next year when they stretched thin by Europe, I fucking hate Brentford with all of my heart"
Against · 29%
Decision was correct / justified
"@BrentfordFC Thank you for your service, Brentford! ✊ What a phenomenal season Thiago has had!"
3
West Ham Rage at VAR Decisions in Brentford Loss
157 mentions
Controversy
8/10
For · 72%
Decision was wrong / controversial
"Unbelievable run bad bullshit game. You couldn’t have scripted a more go against us at every opportunity match. Infuriating"
Against · 15%
Decision was correct / justified
"I love this team so much. So determined"
4
West Ham Fans Debate Hermansen's Distribution and Shot-Stopping
45 mentions
Controversy
7/10
For · 55%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"Fucking useless hermansen is a liability, nips deserves better"
Against · 15%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"Damsgaards nutmeg for the goal. That was so sweet. "
Fan Questions
What Fans Are Asking
Real questions fans are asking in the comments. Use these as YouTube community posts, end-of-video polls, or pinned comments to boost engagement.
1
biggest fix of the league! how tf is that a penalty and how didn't pablo get a penalty
Player Performance 16 fans asking this
4/10
2
Idk how that’s not a pen on Pablo…..
General 9 fans asking this
4/10
3
Take the players off Nuno how has that not been given
General 8 fans asking this
4/10
4
It's against Villa who are trying to finish in the Top 4, so Spurs will have a tough time; hopefully.
Player Performance 10 fans asking this
4/10
5
It was brentford who didn't get it
General 10 fans asking this
4/10
6
Did you know? If you had to take a shot every time Bowen just took a shit touch and failed to take it round the full back, you’d be dead by now.
General 7 fans asking this
4/10
7
The one where Diouf wiped a guy out?
General 6 fans asking this
4/10
8
How did west ham not get two penalties 😂
General 7 fans asking this
4/10
9
Yeah Brentford fans definitely hate this result buddy, don’t you think?
Player Performance 6 fans asking this
4/10
10
Who cares if it was a dive, soft, whatever Diouf sliding there is the dumbest thing he can possibly do
Player Performance 4 fans asking this
4/10
11
Brentford showing Everton how to win against West Ham... Honestly, Moyes out... Awful negative manager.
General 2 fans asking this
4/10
12
You sound like spurs fans when they lose, gotta be better throughout 90 minutes
General 5 fans asking this
4/10
13
Whatever you may want to say about Hermansen, his distribution for us is massive. Areola often just kicked the ball out to midfield and hoped for the best. Hermansen actually finds our players more often than not and it allows us to get out of our own half.
Player Performance 3 fans asking this
4/10
14
Have you ever seen an own goal also get “own assisted”? Summerville knocks that onto the post, then Mav kicks it in 😂
Player Performance 3 fans asking this
4/10
15
Nothing to do with West Ham playing like dog shit, then?
Player Performance 4 fans asking this
4/10
16
Shows how big a club Tottenham are that everyone wants us relegated, nobody cared when Villa & Newcastle were relegated
General 4 fans asking this
4/10
17
Must be arsenal fans heh ?
General 4 fans asking this
4/10
18
horseshit? and score more goals with a striker that can't score? and make your midfielders work harder to try to score? 2-0 behind after the penalty and it's a long way back now.
Rules Decisions 1 fans asking this
4/10
19
are we getting a mavro rb shift if awb has to come off?
General 2 fans asking this
4/10
20
Good skill when you have Thiago
General 2 fans asking this
4/10
Story Arcs
The Bigger Picture
The narratives running through this match — not just what happened, but what it means. These are the longer-form angles a creator can build a series around.
Captivating Talking Points
Pablo should have scored, Taty a little unlucky and I'm sure they measured the offside line using the wrong frame. Bowen's form/confidence continues to worry me but he has the class to change that quickly.
9.49 factual contradiction high specificity ▲ 5
Strong majority (83%) challenged the claim. The original claim was widely rejected.
3 accepted · 14 challenged · 112 unclear
Challenger Actually think the score does not reflect the game at all. We were very unlucky, with some bad officiating thrown on top.
Believer That goal ruled offside followed by that Hermansen disaster is the rock bottom that we should definitely bounce from now!
COOL AS YOU LIKE! Igor steps up and rolls home with Hermansen going the wrong way 🔥 https://t.co/7IYaZtBnsk
6.9 factual contradiction ▲ 190
Strong majority (72%) challenged the claim. The original claim was widely rejected.
11 accepted · 28 challenged · 271 unclear
Challenger COOL AS YOU LIKE! Igor steps up and rolls home with Hermansen going the wrong way 🔥 https://t.co/7IYaZtBnsk
Believer That goal ruled offside followed by that Hermansen disaster is the rock bottom that we should definitely bounce from now!
COOL AS YOU LIKE! Igor steps up and rolls home with Hermansen going the wrong way 🔥 https://t.co/7IYaZtBnsk
6.9 factual contradiction ▲ 190
Totally. How do you watch that Soucek replay and think "yeah no that's totally fine!" or the slip? Apparently context matters now? Is saying sorry afterwards okay?
6.75 broadcast callout high specificity ▲ 2
it's odd cuz if u look at Pablo's highlights from his previous club Gil Vicente he seems to have his shooting boots but not with us
6.75 broadcast callout high specificity ▲ 1
Algorithm Inversion
3081 posts scored — 15 hidden gems, 15 algo-amplified
◆ Hidden Gems — Buried by the Algorithm
Never a red, shove your disingenuous slow mo up it
+0.914 reddit ▲ -7 factual contradiction meta commentary
@WestHam #NunoOut Gets the team wrong every single week. Insistent on playing his favorites and they are the worst players on the pitch by a country mile. Deserve to go down when we have a tactically inept manager
+0.755 x factual contradiction length sweet spot
@JackRee46907065 @JackMartinn1996 @WestHam Can’t go wrong with nuggs to be fair. Hope you enjoyed your meal.
+0.738 x factual contradiction length sweet spot
it's odd cuz if u look at Pablo's highlights from his previous club Gil Vicente he seems to have his shooting boots but not with us
+0.724 reddit ▲ 1 length sweet spot broadcast callout high specificity
@WestHam Wrong offside and penalty, four posts, no disallow foul on Mavropanos, and no penalty for us too on several opportunities Whatever man
+0.704 x factual contradiction length sweet spot
@WestHam Our attacking 4 players won't have enough goals to keep us in the league I'm convinced, I hope I'm wrong but they can't seem to put the ball in the net.
+0.687 x factual contradiction length sweet spot
@claretdeafo @WestHam Tbf nobody looks like scoring. I dont get the hate for him, he hasn't done anything wrong. One chance he probably should have put away, thats it.
+0.67 x factual contradiction length sweet spot
@claretdeafo @WestHam i literally just commented about that. im not a west ham fan. i just have a bet on Wedt Ham to Win or draw this match. But Pablo looks almost useless surely Callem Wilson would offer more for yall ? am i wrong ?
+0.653 x factual contradiction length sweet spot
@Davfqvm @WestHam You’ve just contradicted yourself and made a factually incorrect statement in one post
+0.526 x ▲ 1 factual contradiction length sweet spot
Totally. How do you watch that Soucek replay and think "yeah no that's totally fine!" or the slip? Apparently context matters now? Is saying sorry afterwards okay?
+0.464 reddit ▲ 2 length sweet spot broadcast callout high specificity
◆ Algo-Amplified — Boosted Without Substance
Keith Andrews the greatest Brentford manager of all time without a doubt 🙏
-0.695 reddit ▲ 40
It's ludicrous watching him get thrown around in replay. How are announcers ignoring that?!? Hot garbage
-0.654 reddit ▲ 4
Lol Diouf slid in realised he was missing the ball and tried to pull out but the player ran into him - penalty. Brentford player steams in out of control, slips and completely takes a guy out - no penalty. Make it make sense...
-0.647 reddit ▲ 16
🐝 We've been on the front foot in the early stages! Dango Ouattara whipped an effort narrowly wide inside the opening 40 seconds 🐝 0-0 ⚒️ #BREWHU | #BrentfordFC https://t.co/j0SSwhe2Lv
-0.627 x ▲ 24
A really open game this! 👏 Damsgaard fires inches wide from 25 yards after picking up Hermansen's weak header out! Thiago then shoots straight at the Hammers' keeper from Mikkel's delightful through ball 🐝 1-0 ⚒️ #BREWHU | #BrentfordFC https://t.co/n8H4LkHzak
-0.593 x ▲ 29
@BrentfordFC Thanks Brentford you owed us a favour anyway for taking that muppet Thomas Frank off your hands. Keith Andrews is the real deal 👌🏼😜
-0.585 x ▲ 14
let's keep defending Pablo and Diouf guys. Nothing wrong here.
-0.583 reddit ▲ 6
More chances at both ends! Castellanos hits the post for the visitors before KLP is denied by Hermansen at close range and van den Berg heads wide from a Kayode throw 🐝 1-0 ⚒️ #BREWHU | #BrentfordFC https://t.co/iI5MxM7OX4
-0.57 x ▲ 15
I stg these commentators piss me off, always making excuses for west ham, just stfu and admit that brentford has had a fabulous game
-0.553 reddit ▲ 4
Working today but only until 2.40 so I can get home to stream it. Huge game, huge, huge game. Come On You Fucking Irons! ⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️
-0.549 reddit ▲ 6
◆ Broke Through — Quality That Beat the Algorithm
Pablo should have scored, Taty a little unlucky and I'm sure they measured the offside line using the wrong frame. Bowen's form/confidence continues to worry me but he has the class to change that quickly.
0.273 reddit ▲ 5
COOL AS YOU LIKE! Igor steps up and rolls home with Hermansen going the wrong way 🔥 https://t.co/7IYaZtBnsk
-0.017 x ▲ 190
A WONDERFUL THIRD! KLP feeds the ball into Mikkel on the edge of the box! His dragback takes him away from Adama and he then passes it through Mavropanos' legs, across Hermansen and into the bottom corner 👏👏
-0.085 x ▲ 56
Idk if anyone else is in the States (yes I’ve signed on to this circus for almost 15 years now by choice). But I love how the TV commentators have to scramble to cover the Refs/VAR fuck ups. On that Pablo tackle today the commentators came in with “well he maybe slips into the b…
-0.09 reddit ▲ 22
I think spurs win tomorrow. Villa been very hot n cold, need to focus on forest, and no teams seem to be doing us favors right now. Hope I am wrong.
0.027 reddit ▲ 6
reddit 43 posts · 7 buried · 11 amplified
x 15 posts · 8 buried · 4 amplified
youtube 2 posts · 0 buried · 0 amplified
Fan Narratives
West Ham Rage at VAR Decisions in Brentford Loss
Emerging Controversial
West Ham supporters are fuming over what they believe was a series of harsh refereeing calls — particularly a disallowed goal for a marginal offside and two denied penalties — that left them feeling robbed despite solid performance and multiple chances hitting the woodwork. Fans are split between venting frustration at the referee's inconsistency and grudgingly accepting the unlucky nature of the day, with most arguing the result could easily have gone their way on another afternoon.
→ Stable momentum
team_overall
West Ham Fans Turn on Pablo After Toothless Display
West Ham supporters are venting their frustration at Pablo's anonymous performance during the 3-0 defeat to Brentford, with fans criticising his lack of impact, poor movement, and minimal attacking contribution across 600-plus minutes of football this season. The discourse centres on whether he offers anything of value for the Hammers, with some calling for him to be dropped entirely from the squad.
→ Decelerating momentum
match_events
West Ham Fans Debate Hermansen's Distribution and Shot-Stopping
Controversial
Following West Ham's heavy 3-0 defeat at Brentford, supporters are divided on goalkeeper Mads Hermansen's performance, with some praising his improved distribution and ball-playing ability compared to predecessor Alphonse Areola, whilst others argue he remains inconsistent and unreliable overall. The discussion reflects frustration at the scoreline whilst acknowledging that Hermansen's presence of mind in possession offers something different to his predecessor, even if his shot-stopping has drawn criticism.
→ Decelerating momentum
match_events
Controversial Penalty Decision Splits Opinion
Fans are sharply divided over whether the Igor Thiago penalty awarded in the 54th minute was a legitimate decision, with West Ham supporters arguing it was a clear dive or deliberate tumble, whilst others contend it was a stonewall spot-kick that would have been given without question had the roles been reversed. The debate centres on whether contact was genuine or simulation, with frustration mounting over inconsistent refereeing standards.
→ Decelerating momentum
referee_decisions
West Ham Fans Turn on Diouf's Defensive Liability
Emerging
West Ham supporters are heavily criticising El Hadji Malick Diouf's performance during the 3-0 defeat to Brentford, with fans questioning his Premier League quality and suggesting he's become a defensive liability despite occasional crossing ability. The discourse reflects broader frustration at the club's recruitment, with several calling for his departure and arguing he should never have started in such a crucial match.
→ Decelerating momentum
West Ham Fans Demand Bowen Answers After Toothless Display
West Ham supporters are venting frustration at Jarrod Bowen's invisible performance in the 3-0 defeat to Brentford, with multiple fans questioning whether he's injured, out of form, or simply not fit for purpose in his current role. The discourse centres on his lack of defensive work rate and creative spark, with some arguing he should be dropped entirely and others suggesting a managerial reluctance to make the call.
→ Stable momentum
match_events
Brentford Fans Rage Over Defensive Collapse And Tactical Chaos
Brentford supporters are furious at what they perceive as catastrophic defending and confusion over the team's formation as they concede three goals, with particular anger directed at the manager's apparent lack of control over proceedings. The negativity centres on structural breakdown and questioning whether the gaffer is even engaged with sorting out the obvious problems on the pitch.
→ Decelerating momentum
match_events
West Ham Fans Turn on Nuno's Tactical Decisions
Emerging
Brentford demolished West Ham 3-0, and Hammers supporters are furious with manager Nuno's substitution strategy and in-game management, blaming his refusal to make obvious attacking changes and his slow response to being carved open on the counter-attack for the heavy defeat. Fans are particularly critical of his reluctance to withdraw Pablo and restructure the midfield despite being torn apart, with many questioning his tactical awareness and decision-making under pressure.
→ Accelerating momentum
team_overall
Fans Furious Over Controversial Mavropanos Offside Call
Brentford and West Ham supporters are heavily criticising the VAR decision to disallow Mavropanos's goal in the 22nd minute, with the core complaint being that offside rulings involving arms are inconsistent and illogical — particularly since goals cannot be scored directly with an arm. Debate has erupted over whether the offside law itself needs fundamental reform to exclude non-playing body parts from the decision.
→ Decelerating momentum
referee_decisions
Brentford's Controversial Win Sparks Refereeing Outcry
Emerging Controversial
Fans are bitterly divided over Brentford's 3-0 victory, with West Ham supporters alleging VAR inconsistency and match-fixing after a disallowed goal in the 22nd minute, whilst rival supporters acknowledge Brentford's quality but debate whether the refereeing decisions were fair. The result has wider implications for the European race and relegation battle, with some fans sarcastically suggesting Brentford's performance proves they're genuine title contenders whilst others claim the club benefited from controversial officiating.
→ Stable momentum
team_overall
West Ham Debate Wilson Impact Versus Squad Selection
Emerging
West Ham supporters are divided on manager Nuno's tactical choices, specifically questioning the Pablo and Wilson partnership whilst praising Adama's impact off the bench and calling for more attacking combinations. The discussion centres on whether the club's recent signings are being utilised correctly and whether alternative pairings—particularly Wilson with Taty Castellanos—could yield better results.
→ Decelerating momentum
match_events
West Ham Fans Erupt Over Craig Pawson Penalty Call
Emerging
West Ham supporters are venting extreme frustration over referee Craig Pawson's handling of a penalty decision in the 54th minute that went against them, with particular anger directed at VAR's failure to intervene on what they view as a contentious call. The vitriolic reaction reflects deep scepticism about the integrity of the decision-making process during what became a convincing 3-0 defeat.
→ Accelerating momentum
referee_decisions
Brentford's Dominant Win Leaves West Ham in Free Fall
Emerging
Brentford dismantled West Ham 3-0 in a one-sided affair, with Igor Thiago's penalty and Mikkel Damsgaard's late strike sealing a comprehensive victory that keeps the hosts in mid-table whilst condemning their visitors deeper into a relegation battle. Fans are processing a dismal West Ham performance and debating contentious VAR calls, with several early yellow cards suggesting a heated encounter.
→ Decelerating momentum
match_events
Inconsistent Yellows Spark Referee Complaint Debate
Fans are divided over whether the match officials applied yellow card discipline fairly, with particular focus on whether Taty Castellanos' caution was justified and frustration that some fouls—particularly Igor Thiago's challenge on Bowen—went unpunished with cards. The discussion reveals disagreement about whether the referee's decisions reflected genuine tactical awareness or simply inconsistent enforcement of the rules.
→ Stable momentum
referee_decisions
Controversial VAR Calls Spark Referee Backlash
Brentford supporters and neutrals are furious over a disallowed goal for Konstantinos Mavropanos and what they believe were two clear penalties denied to West Ham, whilst questioning whether the Brentford penalty awarded at 2-0 should have stood, with many convinced the officials and VAR showed inconsistent decision-making throughout the match.
→ Decelerating momentum
referee_decisions
Igor Thiago Form Debate After Penalty Conversion
Emerging
Brentford fans are divided over Igor Thiago's overall contribution after he converted a penalty in the 3pm kickoff victory, with some dismissing him as a "3pm merchant" who scores only in Saturday matches, whilst others defend his 20 goal contributions this season and suggest fatigue or a temporary dip in shooting accuracy rather than decline. The discussion centres on whether his assist record and work rate justify his status when his direct goalscoring has gone quiet in recent games.
→ Decelerating momentum
match_events
Brentford Fans Clash Over Mavropanos VAR Decision
Emerging
Brentford supporters are divided and frustrated following the disallowed goal in the 22nd minute, with some defending the VAR call whilst others are angrily dismissing the decision as incorrect. The discussion reveals raw frustration typical of a match where decisions have gone against them, with fans resorting to terse, dismissive responses to one another rather than constructive debate.
→ Decelerating momentum
player_performance
West Ham Relegated as Brentford Ease to Victory
Emerging Controversial
West Ham supporters are processing a devastating 3-0 defeat to Brentford that mathematically confirms their relegation from the Premier League, with fans expressing resignation and despair at the club's fate. Brentford's comfortable win, sealed by Damsgaard's late goal after an earlier penalty, leaves West Ham rooted in 17th place with no realistic path back to safety.
→ Decelerating momentum
team_overall
Penalty Row Overshadows Brentford's West Ham Rout
Emerging
Fans are divided and furious over Igor Thiago's 54th-minute penalty, with many claiming it was a dive or soft decision, whilst others argue West Ham's Pablo should have had a penalty earlier and that a Konstantinos Mavropanos incident went unpunished when Brentford scored. The controversial spot-kick decision has sparked widespread debate about inconsistent refereeing and VAR application in what turned into a 3-0 defeat for the Hammers.
→ Decelerating momentum
match_events
Fans Rage at VAR Decisions in Controversial Defeat
Supporters are convinced VAR officials deliberately conspired against them across multiple pivotal moments, with particular anger directed at what they claim was a disallowed goal and a contentious penalty decision. The discourse swiftly spirals into accusations of systemic corruption in the Premier League, with some fans drawing connections to previous matches and alleging the same officials have repeatedly made damaging calls against their team.
→ Decelerating momentum
referee_decisions
West Ham's Relegation Crisis Deepens After Brentford Defeat
Emerging
Fans are despondent about West Ham's spiralling form and increasingly realistic prospect of Premier League relegation, with many viewing today's 3-0 loss to Brentford as symptomatic of a squad lacking fight and quality. The discussion is dominated by fears that upcoming fixtures—particularly against Arsenal and potential rivals like Tottenham, Chelsea, and Leeds—will only compound their troubles at the bottom of the table.
→ Accelerating momentum
team_overall
Brentford Demolish West Ham in Clinical Display
Brentford fans celebrate a dominant 3-0 victory over West Ham, with particular praise for Mikkel Damsgaard's clinical finishing and the team's attacking prowess throughout the match. The discussion highlights Caoimhín Kelleher's clean sheet credentials and the clinical execution that saw the Bees control the game from start to finish.
→ Accelerating momentum
match_events
West Ham Relegated as Spurs Survival Drama Unfolds
West Ham United supporters are reacting bitterly to a 3-0 defeat to Brentford that has sealed their relegation from the Premier League, with many fans expressing frustration that rival clubs and neutrals appear to be celebrating Tottenham's survival hopes on the final day. The discussion centres on perceived bias in how the league narrative has developed around Spurs' fight against the drop, with fans questioning whether the Premier League itself is engineered to create a dramatic finale.
→ Decelerating momentum
team_overall
Spotlight Topics
Referee & VAR Discussion
618 posts 127 rescued from noise Negative
Brentford double their lead from the penalty spot. 🐝 2-0 ⚒️ (54') ▲ 214
@WestHam Whilst the players were no where near good enough the officiating/VAR throughout was an absolute disgrace, objectively mental the worst I’ve ever seen, countless STONEWALL errors. I fucking hate Brentford just like the cup all they… ▲ 70
3 posts, 2 uncalled pens. Not our day. Operation keep Spurs up, complete. ▲ 53
@WestHam Mavro stamped on og given, Mavro offside by his arm which he can’t score from, Taty post twice, referee doing a great job stopping our counter attacks. I hate this game. Defending like morons too. ▲ 50
Referee Decisions officiating var
Pundit & Commentary Reaction
49 posts 17 rescued from noise Negative
A WONDERFUL THIRD! KLP feeds the ball into Mikkel on the edge of the box! His dragback takes him away from Adama and he then passes it through Mavropanos' legs, across Hermansen and into the bottom corner 👏👏 ▲ 56
Keith Andrews the greatest Brentford manager of all time without a doubt 🙏 ▲ 40
Idk if anyone else is in the States (yes I’ve signed on to this circus for almost 15 years now by choice). But I love how the TV commentators have to scramble to cover the Refs/VAR fuck ups. On that Pablo tackle today the commentators came… ▲ 22
@BrentfordFC Thanks Brentford you owed us a favour anyway for taking that muppet Thomas Frank off your hands. Keith Andrews is the real deal 👌🏼😜 ▲ 14
Commentary commentator channels
Match Moments
The Emotional Arc
Fan emotion over the course of the match — where the joy peaked, where the frustration spiked. Based on post volume and sentiment over time.
09:04 15:27 16:54 18:21 20:00 + – ⚽ VAR ⚽ ⚽
Peaks = positive · Dips = frustration ⚽ Goal/Pen   🟨 Yellow   🟥 Red   🟨🟥 2nd Yellow   ❌ Missed pen   📺 VAR
⚽ Own Goal · Konstantinos Mavropanos · 15' · BRE 5 reactions
"Goal. Mavropanos. 🐝 1-1 ⚒️ #BREWHU | #BrentfordFC"
X
"Sorry but if West Ham goes down, it's really on Pablo. However hardworking he is, his job as a striker is to score. He's been atrocious since coming, even missing penalties"
REDDIT
"If that's an own goal then it's a foul?"
REDDIT
"Taty has at least shown the ability to hit the net"
REDDIT
"@WestHam State of it, derseve to go down, playing like they're half asleep, players clearly don't want to stay up"
X
📺 VAR · Konstantinos Mavropanos · 22' · WHU 5 reactions
"Mavropanos is the unluckiest man today as it seems"
REDDIT
"@WestHam The game is level now. Get in Mavropanos ⚡ ⚡ https://t.co/RPAzSCENmc"
X
"Pls not offside please please VAR give us some luck"
REDDIT
"VAR checks for offside and disallows the goal 😅 Stays 1-0 to the Bees"
X
"We can review a 1/2 an inch offsides but we can’t review a stamp on the ankle for an own goal? Makes perfect sense to me"
REDDIT
⚽ Penalty · Igor Thiago · 54' · BRE 5 reactions
"Brentford double their lead from the penalty spot. 🐝 2-0 ⚒️ (54')"
X
"How the fuck is Igor Thiago on 22 goals 🤣"
REDDIT
"ALWAYS BELIEVE IN 🇧🇷 25 goals this season for Igor Thiago ❤️‍🔥 https://t.co/jSliBwZW2x"
X
"@BrentfordFC Thank you for your service, Brentford! ✊ What a phenomenal season Thiago has had!"
X
"Igor Thiagos scored 22 penalties and tap ins on 3pm kick offs"
REDDIT
🟨 Yellow Card · Taty Castellanos · 59' · WHU 5 reactions
"That Taty yellow means he subs him off lmao."
REDDIT
"tbf they should have yellows as well but bc their fouls were early in the game it's okay"
REDDIT
"Red card ref that will stop them from being aggressive "
REDDIT
"Absolute comedy Brentford do that all first half and the second we try it there’s two yellows in 5 mins"
REDDIT
"If yall don’t get a pen for being tackled I don’t see how the ref can give these yellows, at least the ball is there. "
REDDIT
🟨 Yellow Card · Crysencio Summerville · 62' · WHU 5 reactions
"Summerville come on. Could be a yellow ref."
REDDIT
"@WestHam Players being dumb & losing there head Taty & Summerville why Captain Bowen DOES NOTHING"
X
"Bad error from Diouf today but he is one of about 3 ways in which we can score a goal. He isn't as bad defensively as people make out. Pablo on the other hand is not required. Stick another midfielder in there and play a front 3 of Bowen Summerville Taty. That will also give Soucek cover so he can make runs in to the box."
REDDIT
"@WestHam Bowen , Summerville and Pablo are miserable"
X
"That Taty yellow means he subs him off lmao."
REDDIT
🔄 Substitution · Aaron Wan-Bissaka · 65' · WHU 5 reactions
"Seems like a mistake to bring Wan-Bissaka on for Walker-Peters when you need a goal. "
REDDIT
"Summerville come on. Could be a yellow ref."
REDDIT
"@WestHam That Pablo is stinking 🤣🤣 Why’s he not playing Wilson? 🤷🏼‍♂️"
X
"Ah Lads some Everton fans complained on the internet last week let’s make sure to ref West Ham out the game for the next 4 weeks!!!!"
REDDIT
"I dont think KWP doesn't offer much in attack"
REDDIT
🔄 Substitution · Callum Wilson · 65' · WHU 5 reactions
"@WestHam That Pablo is stinking 🤣🤣 Why’s he not playing Wilson? 🤷🏼‍♂️"
X
"Come on Wilson. The smash and grab specialist"
REDDIT
"Wilson hattrick followed by an immediate statue being built outside London stadium. Read it here first"
REDDIT
"Wilson replaces Taty 🔄 🐝 2-0 ⚒️ (65') | @TheKingdomBank_ https://t.co/NBalPJYINE"
X
"@WestHam @thekingdombank_ Why won’t you take Pablo off? Bring on Adama and have Bowen behind Wilson and Adama on the wing"
X
🟨 Yellow Card · Michael Kayode · 73' · BRE 5 reactions
"Strange the ref booked Kayode there. Thought they’d go well back given they were both in the Epstein files. Can’t trust no one these days."
REDDIT
"Good. About time they got a damn card."
REDDIT
"Fucking makeup simulation card after letting their defenders fuck us raw the last 70 or so minutes. Good shit ref thanks. Twat."
REDDIT
"Wow an actual yellow card for simulation, won't see one of those again for a while"
REDDIT
"Oh good that’s the final requisite ceremonial yellow card for diving this season, was worried they wouldn’t hit their quota of 3. Glad we’ve stamped it out of the game."
REDDIT
🔄 Substitution · Adama Traoré · 74' · WHU 5 reactions
"Ahh man this was a winnable game, hopefully Villa get a result tomorrow, but the way they're playing I'm not too confident."
REDDIT
"@WestHam @thekingdombank_ Great sub. Done fack all since pen."
X
"I might be wrong here, so correct me if you are sure, but from what I understand, as long as the ball is in play you can foul someone off the ball, so the advantage could still be rescinded from mavropanos since he "loses" the ball due to a foul and it leads to OG, unless the ball is considered out of play because it's a shot?"
REDDIT
"@WestHam Sack that Clown Nuno tonight. Pablo, Taty, joke forwards."
X
"Bowen will never be subbed, which is part of the issue"
REDDIT
🔄 Substitution · Kristoffer Ajer · 80' · BRE 5 reactions
"three off the post and two penalties denied."
REDDIT
"Every time someone gets into the box just slip and fly into them 👍"
REDDIT
"Slipping doesn't absolve you of what happened! He slipped because he came in to hard. It's reckless, would be a foul anywhere on the pitch. I'm so sick of the PL having a different standard of fouls inside the box"
REDDIT
"I’m expecting a formal protest with the PGMOL just like Everton did last week. Let’s go. Make some fucking noise about this bullshit. Clearly it impacts future matches…."
REDDIT
"@WestHam It is certain guys Hammers with be heading back to the championship Mark my word"
X
⚽ Goal · Mikkel Damsgaard · 82' · BRE 5 reactions
"Damsgaard gets a third. 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ (82')"
X
"@WestHam Give the ref MOTM. Disgraceful performance from him. Honestly, how we're losing this game 3-0. Should have had 2 penalties, hit the bar/post fucking 3 times. Just gifted them stupid goals."
X
"3-0 is such a flattering scoreline, this is so unlucky"
REDDIT
"@WestHam 3-0 now don’t forget the goal difference 🤣🤣🤣🤣😁👍"
X
"Footy is a game of luck for us at this point: 3 posts. Disallowed goal. 2 clear pens. None of our players should go to the casino after this fucking hell"
REDDIT
🔄 Substitution · Soungoutou Magassa · 88' · WHU 5 reactions
"Bowen is replaced by Magassa. 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ (87') | @TheKingdomBank_ https://t.co/HmhGkoYWNh"
X
"This reminds me of when we last played Liverpool. NOTHING went our way that day and we conceded 5 for it. Deflection after deflection went in for them meanwhile today 3 posts, Disallowed goal, 2 clear pens"
REDDIT
"@WestHam Oh feck this isn’t looking good for the run in! Come on hammers ⚒️"
X
"I don’t go in any other team’s sub because im not a fucking weirdo"
REDDIT
"At this point someone should just snap Craig Pawsons leg and they’d probably clear it through VAR "
REDDIT
🔄 Substitution · Oliver Scarles · 88' · WHU 5 reactions
"Scarles is on for Summerville. 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ (87') | @TheKingdomBank_ https://t.co/Pxu9e36UnF"
X
"This reminds me of when we last played Liverpool. NOTHING went our way that day and we conceded 5 for it. Deflection after deflection went in for them meanwhile today 3 posts, Disallowed goal, 2 clear pens"
REDDIT
"@WestHam Oh feck this isn’t looking good for the run in! Come on hammers ⚒️"
X
"I don’t go in any other team’s sub because im not a fucking weirdo"
REDDIT
"At this point someone should just snap Craig Pawsons leg and they’d probably clear it through VAR "
REDDIT
🔄 Substitution · Kaye Furo · 90' · BRE 5 reactions
"🔄️ A Premier League debut for @KayeFuro 👏 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ #BREWHU | #BrentfordFC https://t.co/axrBkQyREP"
X
"Very frustrating game for us. We could still push on and do well in our next three games. It's just one of those shit days"
REDDIT
"I felt the hand of fate on my shoulder. Go ahead and post i was told. Today is Brentford’s day. "
REDDIT
"@patoulidinho @WestHam More than likely, but I deal with my demons with alcohol!"
X
"@blaund19 @WestHam I’m the mug.okay mate 🤦 I had this name right after afcon,when he started getting good"
X
🔄 Substitution · Josh Dasilva · 90+1' · BRE 5 reactions
"JOSH DASILVA IS BACK ON A PREMIER LEAGUE PITCH 🥰🥰"
X
"Very frustrating game for us. We could still push on and do well in our next three games. It's just one of those shit days"
REDDIT
"I felt the hand of fate on my shoulder. Go ahead and post i was told. Today is Brentford’s day. "
REDDIT
"@patoulidinho @WestHam More than likely, but I deal with my demons with alcohol!"
X
"@blaund19 @WestHam I’m the mug.okay mate 🤦 I had this name right after afcon,when he started getting good"
X
🔄 Substitution · Aaron Hickey · 90+1' · BRE 5 reactions
"🔄️ Aaron Hickey returns to action 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ #BREWHU | #BrentfordFC https://t.co/4uRjmfgFYX"
X
"Very frustrating game for us. We could still push on and do well in our next three games. It's just one of those shit days"
REDDIT
"I felt the hand of fate on my shoulder. Go ahead and post i was told. Today is Brentford’s day. "
REDDIT
"@patoulidinho @WestHam More than likely, but I deal with my demons with alcohol!"
X
"@blaund19 @WestHam I’m the mug.okay mate 🤦 I had this name right after afcon,when he started getting good"
X
🟨 Yellow Card · Oliver Scarles · 90+6' · WHU 5 reactions
"Nahhh no way Scarles is getting booked for getting the ball"
REDDIT
"Diouf is clueless defensively why not play Scarles ffs"
REDDIT
"Please get on Wilson and Scarles at half "
REDDIT
"Scarles is as much as a liability defensively as Diouf while offering far far less offensively "
REDDIT
"Scarles > Diouf. I’ll take less crosses over a defender who can’t defend."
REDDIT
Captivating Quotes
Straight From the Fans
The best fan quotes from this match — the funny, the sharp, the viral. These are ready to use in your video, in subtitles, or as thumbnails.
"2:38 How is this not a penalty?!!"
Fan
"Dive for the penalty shhhhhhhhhh. Another week another piece of ingrained cheating."
Fan
"Lol hit the wood work 3 times, had a goal disallowed and should of had 2 pens mate, bias much"
Fan
"The Hammers really need to get relegated, let’s see which players stay on or jump ship for another big payday."
Fan
"Brentford ruining it for football fans if spurs don't get relegated now next season your getting relegated"
Fan
"Hit the wood work 3 times. Goal disallowed for an arm offside. A blatant penalty not given. Lewis-potter not even looking at the ball and man handling. Paqueta done the same against Brighton and pen was given. Where is the consistency? Absolutely woeful"
Fan
"The 3rd goal was just horrible to watch from a West ham perspective"
Fan
"I’m pretty sure the rules for an offside goal change every week! 🤔"
Fan
"Damsgaard, classy goal"
Fan
"Could have scored 8 today you didn't score 1 🤣😅🤣😂😁😂😁"
Fan
Top Conversations
Most Active Threads
The posts that sparked the most replies — these are your conversation starters and debate topics.
826 replies · 20% of posts · Medium engagement · Mixed
"Every non-Tottenham fan hates this result 😔"
29 replies mixed replies more positive Show replies
Aston Villa v Tottenham Tomorrow
Nope. I would prefer West Ham Togo down. Admittedly I am probably the only non Tottenham fan with this viewpoint.
Im a tottenhan fan and don't like this result −
​@rodneyfungus8249 Are you a Millwall or Chelsea fan? Wondering why you want them to go down.
@Livvy_xo You’re not a Tottenham fan lol…
Yeah Brentford fans definitely hate this result buddy, don’t you think? −
but every tottenham fan loves it adey1yido coys +
​@Livvy_xo Ask your carer to explain it to you.
​@martyrx3436 i promise i am lol. Just my whole family are tottenham and my friends don't do 'football banter' so i don't have to deal with that side of it and all our good players i like are injured so can't be sold anyway. So its basically would i rather watch our talented youngsters and loan players win most weeks in the championship or watch us be lower-mid table pl again with these boring players that nearly got us relegated and washed up rubbish like robertson which is what our clueless board think we need for some reason. For me its easily the 1st, will be much more enjoyable. −
​@pooooornopigeon ok cool so you would rather keep watching the likes of gallagher, solanke and probs robertson bumble around unable to control the ball as we lose every week in the pl than see players like bergvall, tel, moore and some academy players light up the championship. Idk how i'm apparently crazy for preferring the 2nd and my dad who's a lifelong spurs fan who goes to games agrees with me. −
"Leeds fan here. We are doing our part to see Tottenham go down. Now it's over to you. If you have to win to stay up on the last day, there's no way we will get anything from you. I'd be surprised "
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It's away and our traveling contingent are far better at supporting the team than the home fans are, they've done us proud this season when we were at our lowest. Although I think that's true in most cases. +
I like you +
↳ Thank you. If you need a win to stay up on the last day I'll be singing "We want you to win, we want you to win. Oh let's be honest, we want you to win." +
I agree with what you said, sorry you're catching so much flak here 🙃 −
↳ I take it with a pinch of salt. There's always 1 hater. I suppose I asked for it when my good luck was based on Tottenham's downfall, rather than your success. −
Shut up you wally, stop telling fans how to act let alone fans of other teams. Worry about yourself, not Tottenham or West Ham. I couldn’t give a shit about whether Tottenham go down or not −
↳ Looks like you don't speak for the rest of the West Ham fans. There is a lot of hatred and negativity in your ground considering you're fighting relegation. Players will respond better to support from the stands. Good luck to you. I will keep my fingers crossed for West Ham, despite the odd fan that doesn't care if Tottenham stay up at their expense. BTW. I don't ever downvote as I don't get offended, so it was most likely your own kind that did. −
↳ The players have been supported all season, there’s plenty of things wrong with the club but that’s not one of them. I don’t give a shit about downvotes so no clue why you mentioned that twice −
↳ Well if Spurs don’t go down then West Ham do, wally
↳ That is correct but it doesn’t mean I give a shit about Tottenham does it? −
"Maths experiment clubs?"
12 replies consensus replies more negative Show replies
Teams like brentford or brighton who make transfers based on abstract concepts like 'data' instead of just booting up career mode and having a browse like the rest of us
↳ You speak like the fans have any impact. Our fans are actively involved in demonstrations because the board suck. −
↳ Pros and cons, certainly. Everyone can claim it’s a fantastic model, but it’s ultimately all for the purpose of profit. It’s impossible for fans to gain any kind of affinity for any player knowing they’re just an asset that will last 1 season before being sold.
↳ Brentford don't do it for profit. They literally do it for survival. Second smallest stadium in the league, second lowest payroll, second least rich owner. That last one is especially huge; the next one up in owner wealth is literally six times larger than Matthew Benham. I hate that they've had West Ham's number since coming up but crapping on them for doing what they have to do in order to contend and survive is ludicrous. −
↳ My comment might not have come across like it but I agree mate, stats have their place but not a fan of those who think they can explain all of football. −
↳ Well we all know Sully prefers the “which agents can I get a good deal on” method. So imo Career mode would be an improvement for him
↳ 🤣🤣
I think it’s a shot at Brentford scouting. They don’t have a traditional academy and use “analytics” to sign cast offs from other academies. I wanna say they only have a U-18 and U-21 team? But I’m not an expert in Academy football so someone may have a better idea
Moneyball teams like Brentford, Bournemouth and Brighton. Never beat any of them. −
↳ Moneyball means smart. We should follow smart examples, not to be idiots
"Gods (or whoever runs this bastard awful universe) weren’t on the good side today. Hope Villa can bail the boys out tomorrow and then back in control of our own destiny for the last 3 weeks . Gotta "
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Relying on other teams to bail us out is going to get us relegated, was hoping for at least a draw today. −
Our common problem is shit owners, otherwise both are big clubs and don’t deserve this. −
↳ My kid brother is a Spurs fan. I know your stories. But 🤝 on both Sully and Levy can fuck off. Evil rich fucking ghouls −
What if both us and Spurs both lose out all our remaining matches
↳ That's the best timeline for neutrals +
↳ I’d take it. +
↳ The West Ham Way…?
↳ And also very Spursy. It’s meant to be.
↳ Then we stay up? I think that’s how basic math(s) works right?
↳ Maths please, this is an English forum.
"If the hammers lose today and spurs wins, is spurs ahead of them?"
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No way are spurs beating villa, we're gonna end the weekend exactly as we started it −
↳ Some people said that there was no way atleti knocks barca out of the copa del rey hut we did Some said there was no way we knock barca out of the champions league, but we did
↳ Yeah but we're talking about Spurs here. There are levels even for really unlikely events
↳ Buddy we have to be delusional sometimes −
Hopefully you just jinxed it all −
↳ Inshallah no, the dictator nuno Santos needs to fall −
yes +
↳ Whay if west ham draws tho?
↳ if this ends in a draw and we win, we're higher because of goal difference.
↳ Good good, please win, please +
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Defeat. https://t.co/O2Ukx2njgE
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A perfect afternoon 🙌🙌 https://t.co/thisa2hDkI
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JOSH DASILVA IS BACK ON A PREMIER LEAGUE PITCH 🥰🥰
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All the long days, the tough days, the difficult days, worth it for this day A moment to see how much you are loved, @joshdasilva_ ❤️🐝 https://t.co/lQLaqmJFf9
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ALWAYS BELIEVE IN 🇧🇷 25 goals this season for Igor Thiago ❤️‍🔥 https://t.co/jSliBwZW2x
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Love this man! 🔥 https://t.co/peqas9sA0z
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OH MIKKEL THAT IS SAUCY! https://t.co/tkSj4WgID4
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🇮🇪🧱 10 clean sheets this campaign for Caoimhín Kelleher 👏👏 https://t.co/tzfz1d0k6O
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Could not be happier seeing this 🥹 https://t.co/4YcrSEAJVQ
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Goal to Brentford. 🐝 1-0 ⚒️ (15')
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Brentford double their lead from the penalty spot. 🐝 2-0 ⚒️ (54')
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COOL AS YOU LIKE! Igor steps up and rolls home with Hermansen going the wrong way 🔥 https://t.co/7IYaZtBnsk
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🥰 Michael Kayode https://t.co/wPN1OZuhX7
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Sensational support all afternoon long 👏👏 3 to go https://t.co/TaIQ8rRgcs
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Behind at the break. https://t.co/5PoN5amtTk
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Damsgaard gets a third. 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ (82')
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@WestHam Full time and another step closer to the Championship. 3 games left but this is the performance of a relegated side.
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#18
The game begins in Brentford 😤
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🔄️ A Premier League debut for @KayeFuro 👏 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ #BREWHU | #BrentfordFC https://t.co/axrBkQyREP
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@WestHam Tottenham fans rn 😭🤣 https://t.co/6eqUnT7YM7
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Mikkel Magic 🪄 https://t.co/xX1ee8F0dK
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Wilson replaces Taty 🔄 🐝 2-0 ⚒️ (65') | @TheKingdomBank_ https://t.co/NBalPJYINE
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@WestHam On another day you lose that 3-2, so so close. 🤏🏼🤏🏼🤏🏼🤏🏼 https://t.co/78iRkRUlgW
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#24
WE TAKE THE LEAD! KLP whips in a lovely ball from the edge of the box! Kayode sees his first effort hit the post but he reacts fastest to poke home from close range on the rebound👊
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@WestHam Whilst the players were no where near good enough the officiating/VAR throughout was an absolute disgrace, objectively mental the worst I’ve ever seen, countless STONEWALL errors. I fucking hate Brentford just like the cup all they do is time waste, dive and cheat it’s u…
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#26
I thought we were all making sacrifices here. Too good for that are you Brentford?
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#27
@WestHam How on earth have we not scored.
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Ahead at the break 🫶 https://t.co/lPlk05YUqb
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A WONDERFUL THIRD! KLP feeds the ball into Mikkel on the edge of the box! His dragback takes him away from Adama and he then passes it through Mavropanos' legs, across Hermansen and into the bottom corner 👏👏
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@WestHam Relegated. Absolute stupidity from diouf
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@WestHam Pablo removed from the stadium please
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#32
3 posts, 2 uncalled pens. Not our day. Operation keep Spurs up, complete.
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#33
Man they’re gonna have to shut down this subreddit if Arsenal win the PL and Spurs avoid relegation
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#34
We're back underway 👊
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@WestHam Mavro stamped on og given, Mavro offside by his arm which he can’t score from, Taty post twice, referee doing a great job stopping our counter attacks. I hate this game. Defending like morons too.
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@WestHam_Central @WestHam Have that nonce
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@WestHam Could’ve gone differently on another day with 3 shots against the woodwork, a very close offside call, two potential penalties… Of course doesn’t help when we have a braindead left back who cannot defend to save his life
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#38
@WestHam Fair enough
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Malick makes way for Adama. 🐝 2-0 ⚒️ (74') | @TheKingdomBank_ https://t.co/DRN1PxyOn8
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Help us Aston Villa, you're r/soccers only hope.
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https://preview.redd.it/gyqoy3g4zqyg1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f73387c84985de22373071f7ad8d3547ebd3f790 Salty much?
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🔄️ Aaron Hickey returns to action 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ #BREWHU | #BrentfordFC https://t.co/4uRjmfgFYX
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#43
Same cunt who allowed the Brighton handball plus kick in the head to Mav goal. Maybe he shouldn’t be allowed to ref our games???
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#44
@WestHam Why use Bowens pic? Didn't even play today
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#45
\> daft little fanless maths experiment clubs 🤣 Absolutely do see us getting a point against Arsenal though. They’re imploding a touch and it would just be classic West Ham. Then again.. we’ve given spurs more to fight for now. Don’t think the GD is really that much of a loss.…
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#46
I don’t 100% understand how your arm can be used to rule you offside…. When you can’t legally score with your arm? Anyone explain?
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#47
Keith Andrews the greatest Brentford manager of all time without a doubt 🙏
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#48
Bowen is replaced by Magassa. 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ (87') | @TheKingdomBank_ https://t.co/HmhGkoYWNh
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AWB replaces KWP. 🐝 2-0 ⚒️ (65') | @TheKingdomBank_ https://t.co/UNs0AgfD3H
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Scarles is on for Summerville. 🐝 3-0 ⚒️ (87') | @TheKingdomBank_ https://t.co/Pxu9e36UnF
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@WestHam You guys had one job man https://t.co/jtGcahGuDW
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#52
@WestHam Game over, that could be it folks.
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#53
VAR checks for offside and disallows the goal 😅 Stays 1-0 to the Bees
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#54
Penalty to Brentford! Diouf fells Ouattara bursting into the box
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#55
Shut it down anyway
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#56
Damsgaards nutmeg for the goal. That was so sweet.
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@WestHam wtf is diouf doing so brain dead it hurts
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#58
@WestHam As a Leeds fan can you pull your finger out your arse so we can send Spurs down or what?
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#59
@WestHam Get Wilson on for Pablo
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#60
Fuck the woodwork, fuck Craig Pawson & fuck VAR. Could’ve been any result today. Need to put this behind us & not forget spurs have won just one game all year and can barely field a starting 11.
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#61
We're going to let the league down, my 15 years of watching this club tells me
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#62
Officiating and goalposts....there, in 3 words🤨
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#63
Only fair that Brentford do us this favor in return for the Frank engine
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#64
Leeds fan here. Best of luck. Hope you get the win!
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A really open game this! 👏 Damsgaard fires inches wide from 25 yards after picking up Hermansen's weak header out! Thiago then shoots straight at the Hammers' keeper from Mikkel's delightful through ball 🐝 1-0 ⚒️ #BREWHU | #BrentfordFC https://t.co/n8H4LkHzak
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@WestHam OH WHEN THE SPURS GO MARCHING IN!!! https://t.co/iunlaUC2yf
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#67
also the same cunt who ruled our goal out for offside against forest. genuinely needs investigating.
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#68
Okay, so to stay in the Europe fight, we just need to… …beat Man City, cool.
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#69
Maybe you should go for a successful Brentford manager as your next appointment?
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#70
It's time to show the fuck up Villa.
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#71
Qualify for Europe?
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#72
Idk if anyone else is in the States (yes I’ve signed on to this circus for almost 15 years now by choice). But I love how the TV commentators have to scramble to cover the Refs/VAR fuck ups. On that Pablo tackle today the commentators came in with “well he maybe slips into the b…
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#73
You can see part of the head is offside too
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#74
Let's reconvene tomorrow at 20:50ish.
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#75
Do they still blow bubbles in the championship? Bees up!
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#76
3 game changing var against us today Wankers
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That’s a penalty I don’t even want to hear it
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#78
Exactly the kind of morale sapping result I was hoping for
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#79
Really enjoyable game. Very unlucky for West Ham. Bit of an unlucky own goal. Goal ruled out for a MM offisde. Hit the woordwork three times. Could have easily had two pens. Nice win for Brentford though. The Europe push continues!
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#80
You just need beat a title chasing Man City Hope that helps ease your anxiety
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#81
Outtara is solid but sometimes inconsistent. Mbuemo wasn’t super clinical infront of goal a few seasons ago so I’d say there’s definitely potential for Outtara to grow. And same as Mbuemo, getting game time will help.
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#82
God damn it Brentford, do you want Spurs in the Championship next season or not?!
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#83
Finally, a win. Bloody hell. This was never really close. We outplayed them in the first half and held them to nothing in the second. Opta xG stands at 2.06 to 0.72, which includes the penalty but gives no credit to the OG, which Opta briefly called a 0.42 xG chance before bein…
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#84
Spurs points from Brentford this season: 4 Forest points from Brentford this season: 6 West Ham points from Brentford this season: 0 Fucking hate Brentford
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#85
The referring on 3pm matches is atrociously poor and they always get away with it because the majority of people can’t watch
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#86
Is that 10 penalties for Brentford now this season?
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#87
There'll never be a bigger game than this one, until next week
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#88
Yep Thiago has 8
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Awb shoved to the floor, ref wanker sees nothing
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#91
Out of all of the poor uses of "bottling" i've seen, this might be the most egregious.
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#92
Lol Diouf slid in realised he was missing the ball and tried to pull out but the player ran into him - penalty. Brentford player steams in out of control, slips and completely takes a guy out - no penalty. Make it make sense...
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#93
Hearing Spurs fans bitch about refs constantly and there being a grand conspiracy to relegate them when we have had equally shit refs
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Brentford, you’re ruinin’ it!
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#95
Cmonnnn, keeps European dreams alive and solidifies our chances of a highest league finish Send West Ham down to the depths 🤞
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#96
Leeds fan here. We are doing our part to see Tottenham go down. Now it's over to you. If you have to win to stay up on the last day, there's no way we will get anything from you. I'd be surprised if Spurs get anything at Villa Park. If you can pull out a big win against Brent…
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#97
Not a west ham fan but at 2-0 down it was a stone wall penalty..game changes after that 
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#98
I am pissed. Brentford player stepped on Diouf who was sliding and didnt make forcible contact and they get a penalty. Soucek gets tackled in the box on a corner. No pen. Pablo gets absolutely ran through with no penalty.
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#99
*AWB gets sent to the nether realm* Ref: "Play on"
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#100
How is that not a foul on AWB?
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Match Statistics
Objective numbers to anchor every talking point
Team-level stats from SportMonks — possession, shots, passes, set pieces, defensive actions and more.
Statistic BRE WHU
Goals 3 0
Ball Possession % 48 52
Shots Total 14 13
Shots On Target 6 4
Shots Off Target 5 9
Shots Blocked 3 0
Shots Insidebox 7 9
Shots Outsidebox 7 4
Goal Attempts 10 14
Big Chances Created 4 1
Big Chances Missed 3 1
Hit Woodwork 1 4
Assists 1 0
Saves 4 4
Corners 2 6
Offsides 0 1
Fouls 8 12
Free Kicks 12 7
Yellow Cards 1 3
Throw-ins 19 22
Goal Kicks 11 11
Substitutions 4 5
Injuries 2 1
Attacks 90 93
Dangerous Attacks 46 37
Passes 326 341
Successful Passes 257 266
Successful Passes % 79 78
Long Passes 50 56
Successful Long Passes 22 27
Successful Long Passes % 44 48
Key Passes 8 13
Total Crosses 13 21
Accurate Crosses 5 7
Dribble Attempts 23 14
Successful Dribbles 6 6
Successful Dribbles % 26 43
Tackles 19 25
Interceptions 4 8
Duels Won 53 56
Successful Headers 17 19
Ball Safe 64 67