A weekly podcast exploring the tactics and data behind every West Ham match. Featuring Jack Elderton and Callum Goodall. Brought to you by Analytics United.
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With Jack and Cal unavailable this week, Charlie joins Darcy to break don everything you need to know about West Ham's next opponents, QPR. They discuss why Julien Stéphan's side have started the season so well, the key players the Hammers will need to be wary of, the injury crisis currently running riot at Loftus Road and much more.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Thoughts ahead of the QPR game
(03:00) What has changed at QPR?
(05:16) QPR In Possession report
(06:14) Box breaking & dribbling
(09:36) Chance creation
(10:53) Goalscoring
(14:20) QPR Out of Possession report
(16:07) Box defending & duels
(19:20) Conceding chances
(20:18) Key player: Jimmy Dunne
(21:39) Key player: Nicolas Madsen
(22:46) Key player: Harvey Vale
(23:21) New signing: Pierce Charles
(24:17) New signing: Glen Kamara
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6 Oct 2026
#136 Evaluating the Defence
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Cal & Darcy break down West Ham's defence so far this season, discussing the different defensive challenges faced by Premier League relegation candidate and Championship title chasers, why the London Stadium has been such a difficult place for opposition team's to visit, whether Nuno's side are defending well enough with the ball and much more.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:52) West Ham's defensive data this season
(05:51) Has West Ham's defence been good enough?
(13:11) Home form vs Away form
(20:48) Defending with the ball
(27:43) Rest defence & counterpressing
(42:58) We're raising money for CALM this month!
(45:21) Pressing
(56:02) Defending the box
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30 Sept 2026
#135 Evaluating the Attack
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Cal & Darcy break down West Ham's attack so far this season, discussing the transition from a counter-attacking side in the Premier League to a more possession-dominant approach in the Championship, if Nuno needs to take more risks going forward, just how valuable set-pieces are for a side at the top of the table and much more.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:50) Has West Ham's transition into a possession-dominant side been successful?
(08:00) How Nuno's tactics have evolved this season
(12:24) Balancing risk and reward
(17:59) Are West Ham arriving in the final third enough?
(23:31) Should West Ham take more risks going forward?
(25:24) We're taking part in Stay Tuned 2026 this month!
(28:11) Comparing West Ham's chance creation to other Championship sides
(33:41) West Ham's problems breaking down compact defences
(41:37) Maintaining threat on the counter
(44:12) The value of set-pieces
(50:23) What do West Ham need to improve on/continue for the rest of the season?
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Charlie: @ATopLad
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