SPURS FAN REACTS TO WEST HAM WINNING THE EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE.
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- It actually happened, West Ham won their first major trophy in over 40 years, here's my thoughts.
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Not a West Ham fan but its 100% a major trophy in my eyes! Its a European competition and however you dress it up, you still have to beat other good European clubs to win it. Teams who are in the Europa League drop into it at one point making it even more difficult to win. Winner of UECL gets to go into Pot 1 of the Europa.
To get into the comp you still have to either win the Carabao (which itself is defined as a major trophy) or finishing 7th (and to finish 7th you've got to better 1 of Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd, Newcastle and Spurs - all seen as big clubs who will want top 4 every year)
For a team like West Ham, Villa (who are in it next year), or a Palace, Fulham, Brentford and so on -- they'd love to win this and would be huge for them if they did.
Valid points 👌
Well said
We Need a new name for big seven
As a Leicester fan I completely agree with you about that feeling of winning something as an underdog. Massive well done to WHUFC, Class for them and a European trophy!
West ham were not exactly underdogs in the conference league
As a West Ham fan, I can't even begin to describe how amazing last night was. That feeling of disbelief Smiv mentions? It's still there.I still cannot believe I've finally seen my team win something!
I've seen a lot of fans from bigger teams today on social media trying to write this off or discredit it by saying things like "it's a Mickey Mouse trophy" or "you can't call yourself Champions of Europe because it's only the 3rd tier tournament" etc etc....I don't care. We ARE Champions of Europe, and no-one can take that away from us!
Lets face it, West Ham are probably never gonna be in the Champions League, and if we ever did somehow sneak into that competition, we're even less likely to win it. Chelsea fans, United fans, Liverpool fans (even to an extent, City fans) have become so used to being in and competing in the Champions League that they've almost become desensitized to it. It's normal for them.
They view the Conference League or the Europa League as being "beneath" them...well, cool. It's not for you, then. It's for teams like us, who don't get to win things, who view being in Europe as special, and I can tell you for a fact, every West Ham fan has got the BIGGEST smile on their face right now, and will do for a long time! This......was special!!
You guys deserve it. Enjoy it 🙌🏻
Well said that man. Coyi
What did the Woolwich Wanderers, Chelsea or Spurs win this year? If I have to wait another 43 years I will be 100. COYI
Not so long ago before the Arab oil take over , even fans of the mighty Man. City would have been happy to win this trophy.⚒️
Very well said. I am a Liverpool supporter and i agree with your sentiments, 2nd tier if not 3rd tier European Tournament is view as massive or major to clubs that are less popular or famous because they have to fought very hard to qualify for the game.
Big clubs which got used to play in the top tier, they might face transition period one day but manage to qualify either 2 of the lower tier competition will feel what its like for the less known clubs.
You're proper geezer mate, thank you from a Hammers fan! That's why we love this beautiful game!
Thank you. A West Ham supporter for around 60 years, I thank you for your very kind and thoughtful words.
One of the best takes I've seen on the Conference League is that it gives teams that cannot compete against the power houses in their domestic leagues a chance to experience a European campaign. It's beautiful in its own way. Fans of mid table clubs need that experience because seasons after season of finishing mid table sucks the joy out of football after 10-15 seasons of the same thing over and over again.
It should be for leagues that can't compete against powerhouse league to have a go at a European trophy. If you have 4 champions league spots why would you need a conference league spot.
@@alistairgourlay9443 because it’s still a UEFA competition and all UEFA leagues can compete in it? End of the day, it still needs the money and tv viewership teams from the powerhouse leagues bring in.
Should do it for champions ship and other second leagues in Europe thst would be class
@@Accco-mufc Tottenham would still get knocked out at the group stage 😂😂
@@darreno2428like the last time🤣🤣
West Ham will be playing European football for the 3rd straight season. Imagine saying that to them 4 years ago. Moyes deserves to stay on
I started following football back in 2015, it was due to my parents getting me FIFA 15 for christmas. For the longest time I didn't support a specific team. In 2018 I remember seen an article from ESPN about Mark Noble getting into it with a fan that stormed the field. When I read that I started following West Ham as much as I can. Got the jersey that year and tried to learn as much of the history of the team as I could. Only downside is that where I live in the US there aren't that many West Ham fans close to where I could join and watch the game last night.
But I felt like I was there with all of the Hammers in Prague when we won last night. Absolutely unreal. Hopefully more are on the way aswell.
COYI⚒⚒⚒
Jarred Bowen he`s on fire
Bowen shags Demi Dyer
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la la la la la la 😄😄😄😄
Glad you made the decision to become a hammer mate, like you I don’t have many fans close by as I live in Scone NSW in Australia but I sit on my lounge every game mostly at 2 am. I have been a Hammers fan for over 55 years but even though I’m Australian I love this club with a passion that my wife cannot understand. Take care.
@@alandunn2811 If it takes another 47 years I will be 104. COYI ⚒⚒⚒
Not sure where you are located but there is large amount Hammer Pubs all over every major city in the Northeast and many other city's in the States filled with Ex Pat's, Irish Hammers and Americans.
Just look online
Happy Days from a Boston Hammer ⚒⚒⚒
Smiv, it’s not weird to feel this way at all. I’m a Pool fan, and to see West Ham win a major trophy was a pleasure to see. Fair play to them, and fair play to you for making this video.
I’m a Newcastle fan and we’ve not won anything if we won that Carabao Cup that would be the best day in my life
LiamK, your days in the sunshine are coming a-plenty, just hang in there.
Good luck in the Champions League. Your club, NUFC, deserves it.
I'm a West Ham United supporter.
Only have to look at the heart break from the Fiorentina players last night to see what it means. Its a great tournament for mid table teams.
If Spurs won the UECL they’d herald it the greatest thing in Spurs history, Yes it’s a major trophy
Chatting absolute shite there
I mean… they’ve won the europa league..(Arsenal fan here)
Fair play to you for making this video. Was readying myself for "such a small club, it's.a crap tournament" analysis. As a West Ham fan, we kind of know our place in the league and in Europe, so this is massive for us. I'm 31 and only been to one final. Being able to share that night with my mates, and the parade yesterday with my old man was truly special. You summarised the emotions of it all perfectly. Hard to describe but bloody beautiful haha
It's amazing, as a Canadian Arsenal fan I don't really have a sense of rivalry between clubs but I can't not be happy for west ham fans, they definitely deserved it
Brilliantly done! I've been a Hammer since 1967, and as you said, West Ham don't win much, so when we do, it's a real thrill. Great post!
As a West Ham fan it is a incredible experience and feeling winning a final could of been any final the feeling of winning and togetherness is unreal. Teams should try and go out and win any competition you are in ! Great video mate
I'm always surprised when people don't credit the smaller European Cups. It's a huge deal. I'm a Spurs fan but I respect West Ham for accomplishing this and puttingit all out there on the pitch. Go celebrate Hammers
You got to remember there used to be 3 European competitions years ago the European cup the cup winners cup and the UEFA cup so it’s like bringing back the 3rd one
And the intertoto cup or whatever it was after the cup winners cup went
Exactly
West Ham fan here, I've been a season ticket holder for 25 years and I've followed them everywhere. This is the first trophy I have seen us win in my lifetime, I was there in Cardiff at the FA Cup final in 2006 and it was heartbreaking. Winning this means the absolute world to us, for me personally I got to share it with my son who I have been taking since he was 3 (he's now 15) it was so special. Can I just say fair play to you for this video, it's nice to see a decent opinion rather than all the negatives about it being a nothing trophy etc.
Personally, I’m so bloody thrilled for them. I have always had a massive soft spot for them as my hero is a big Hammers fan. If not for Steve Harris, I wouldn’t have started writing my own songs.
Well played Irons.
P.S I remember that Worthington Cup Final. I was in the other end. My one and only visit to Wembley
Ye soft spot between your ears 😂
Up the Irons
Real sportsmanship this. There is nothing wrong with being happy for other peoples happiness. You do you smiv! And as a hammer: if Spurs win a trophy, i will be genuinely happy for you.
No you wont⚒⚒⚒
Not if they beat WH in the final (domestic cup).
@@hammerhorrible cuz they aren’t even in Europe⚒️⚒️
Guys, i'm almost 30 years old. I can put things into perspective. Sure, if Spurs beat West Ham, i'll be disappointed for a second. But after that, i can be happy for other peoples happiness
@@FCUfan21 Wow.. almost 30 hey, & you "can put things into perspective". It seems you believe with age brings superior thinking; in that case, with me being nearly 50 years of age.. I can tell you, if you are a real Hammer you will not be happy if spurs beat us in a cup final (as per my original comment).
Anything that gets ol Magic Boots dancing is a win in my book! He had to be a big part of your annoyance with West Ham over the years 😂
As a Blackburn fan i was too young to appreciate winning the PL. But winning the league cup was an incredible experience. (*cough* Beating Spurs *cough*) Firstly because i was there, but also because we had been relegated and come back. You have to have the lows to really appreciate the highs.
As a spurs fan. We experienced neither highs or lows. Unfortunately.
@@AK47_. 2008 efl cup? 2019 champions league?
@@AK47_. the last 2 fa cups losing to high flying championship sides one of which being my team in 21/22 could be your lows
Regardless of whether the UECL is a major competition or not, lets remember that Tottenham (one of the big 6) and Leicester (former epl champions) were unable to win the competition when they played in it.
Therefore, either the UECL is a bigger competition than some think, or West ham's level is closer to that of Tottenham's (big 6) and Leicester's (epl champions) than we originally thought.
When we won the UEFA Cup twice, it was considered the third trophy behind the European Cup and the CWC. So if we consider that a major trophy then we have to consider the ECL a major trophy. It hurts me, but it's true
I was waiting for you to say " This is an actual Cup final West Ham not when you play us"
As a club--West Ham have won 3 trophies this year. Their youth are top dogs
I went to all the rangers games in the europa league final run and the feeling I got every time we progressed was unbelievable
Even the final yes we lost but when we scored that was different scenes man
When that baw hit the net we were all in disbelief and we were all in disbelief again when Kent missed
Must be great been losers
@@Ryandunbar1996 yeah bro definitely
Hereford United fan here, being from Hereford I have knew really supported a team in the top flight but there is something about seeing someone from where you come from score a goal in a major final. Jarod Bowen is Hereford royalty and to see a local lad score is just amazing. As it was said in a dodgy pub in Hereford Hereford 1-0 Italy ahahahaa
I’m an Arsenal fan, have been for near 30 years… got a lot of time for you, you are not even close to the problem with your club and the fact you chase that feeling is what is good about football. You’ll probably never see this comment or care because I’m red but just know I enjoy your content because you’re level headed and a true football fan for football and not for the tribalism. I’m torn between wanting you to catch that happiness and never see spurs win so that’s hard but have a lot of respect for you and what you do promoting the non league stuff ! May you always enjoy football without lifting a trophy in the nicest way possible
respect to you from ICF , if its any consolation my dad,brother and son are all arsenal supporters but me no way i'm a gunner. WEST HAM TILL I DIE.
As a Liverpool fan i watched us not win the champions league against similarly based opposition, Man utd didnt win their euopean comp against similar oppo. West Ham at West Hams level have entered and won a compition.... they won it. As a Liverpool fan or you as a spurs fan we dont want to be in the conference league because of what levels we are used to. West Ham have won their Level, they have done superb to win it. Im old enough and fortunate to see us win everything, theres NOTHING better and they should and will enjoy it. Surely every spurs fan would rather win this then nothing
The reason London clubs hate Tottenham is that they think they are a big club (maybe years ago 60's) but they're not now
Smiv, you nailed it and I appreciate the Honest thoughts and opinion, I have been a long suffering Hammers fan for 49 years, a few ups but a lot of downs, last nights feeling was amazing
I didn't think i would see it and feel it again as it's been a long time since 1980. West Ham fans are a loyal and passionate and we will never forget how it felt last night, COYI's
I remember the days when besides the European Cup, the Cup Winners Cup and the UEFA Cup were a huge deal for teams competing in them. No one back then thought the Cup Winners cup and UEFA cup were inferior competitions. If you think the Europa Lg or the Europa Conf Lg is inferior, you could make the argument that the Champions Lg itself is watered down -- you could be champions of Europe but not even champion of your own domestic league. Gone are the days when the Champions League is reserved for champions.
Wigan fan here Smiv. I know exactly what you’re talking about. Us winning the FA Cup was utterly insane. It was the best day of mine and probably every Wigan fans lives. We often get ‘I bet you wish you’d stayed in the Prem and not won the cup’ and that couldn’t be further from the truth (yes, even with all the crap we have going on right now…). We’ll never forget that day, our name is on that cup forever. I was the same watching the game last night and had a smile on my face for seeing those West Ham fans celebrate. It’s such a special, unique feeling and is exactly what football is all about.
Uefa has set up European football competitions so that all clubs across Europe can compete in like Champions League is for the Big Clubs and Europa League is middle tier clubs and the Europa Conference League are for the lower tier clubs so no clubs across Europe is excluded back in the Good Ole Days of three European Competition 😎👊🏽
Iy's like Primary School Sports Day, these days. EVERYONE gets a Prize or Trophy:)
Are spurs in Europe next season? 😂
no
😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Don’t get rattled.. 😂 jeez
😂😂😂😂
West Ham fan here, this is the first content Ive seen from you and its a well presented, level and eloquent piece. To win a trophy regardless of its stature is amazing and this celebration policing is ridiculous. Well done for describing this 👏
I support Spurs and La Viola, so you can imagine the kind of night I had yesterday. Having said that, I've never viewed West Ham as rivals on par with Arsenal or Chelsea, and I do think that they have a great history especially the team they had in the 60's. Am I happy for them? Not really, but I do see the value in two generations of West Ham fans witnessing club history before their own eyes and enjoying what could well be a once-in-a-lifetime moment. I am, after all, also sick of seeing the same clubs winning trophies again and again.
Oh yes, and that Allan Nielsen header in 99 was a moment of magic.
Great gracious comments fella. Much respect
Class Smiv…thanks for your honesty. Still hope we turn you over next season. Irons ⚒
Luton fan here, that feeling was incredible at Wembley 2 weekends ago!
Smiv mate I'm a Millwall fan but have friends who are Hammers fan but so happy for them .Also love to see English teams win
fair play Smiv, I know exactly what you mean when you talk about this. After last season, losing in the semis of the Europa...I knew it would be dreadful should we bottle it again. Appreciate your perspective on things and honesty.
Another West Ham fan here of over 50 years. I was at both our last FA Cup wins in 75 and 80 and believe me last night meant just as much. Thanks for the insightful and decent comments.
Yes, me too. I was at the Eden Arena and the elation was just as great as it was at Wembley for those two cup finals.
Didn’t spurs lose more times in their group stage of this competition than West Ham have lost in 2 European campaigns?
And to add, the team that topped your group lost to the team that came 3rd in West Ham’s Europa league group
Shows what other similar size clubs could achieve if they actually went for it in the cups instead focusing solely on a mid table premier league finish which no one will ever remember.
You can only dream of lifting a trophy in Europe. Cracks me up seeing spuds and arsenal fans saying this doesn't mean anything 😂🏆⚒️
But if those clubs had been in it-West Ham wouldn't have won it! No way would West Ham beat Arsenal or spurs over two legs. It's a bit pony
@@lowermead3086 All speculation. They weren't so it's irrelevant. Spurs got knocked out the group stages in this comp, it's not as easy as people think. I'm just over the moon to see a team I've supported for 40yrs lift a decent trophy. No negative comments from other fans will change that. I'm super proud of our club and the support. We're one of the last British owned clubs and it's just different, we are a family.
Huddersfield Fan- winning the playoff final against Reading in 2017 was an amazing feeling. Winning penalty in my end, a feeling il never forget. On the other side, was also there when we lost against Forest in the playoff final. Not the greatest feeling in the world but thats part of the game that we all love.
I gotta admit that was pretty funny, I’m sure he was taking the piss out of his own team aswell.😂
When kane kicks the ball,
and misses the goal that' a Mura...1234 ⚒
Great video, Smiv, and you're dead right about that feeling. I last had it as an 18 year old when we won the FA Cup in 1980, and it's all the stronger for having to wait until I'm 61 for it to return. But the other part of it is, probably like many West Ham fans of a similar age, I brought my kids up into the faith, and I've almost felt guilty about that as one crap season has followed another, all the way through into their 30s. We've had a few decent moments, of course, but to see them, at long last, enjoy that winning feeling for themselves makes it even better.
I'm a mk dons .and I want that feeling one day .and I live in romford good on westham it can be done .😊
Gotta respect West Ham last night. Phenomenal achievement
Yep like this. Good to listen to you. I feel the same. Winning is a feeling of elated surprise
really enjoy this type of content Smiv - you obviously have your bias, as we all do with football. However, you speak with clarity and fairness that not many people do on UA-cam..... Love the content, hope you and your family are all well
You speak of the disbelief, and I definitely felt that. Watching the trophy celebration last night, I thought "I've seen this before, but only when playing Fifa!" Surreal.
Europa Conference league is a great trophy it was needed. Look how much it meant to fiorentina as well they were a historically big side. Last year it meant so much to roma mourinho was in years. It's a reward for a top 6 top 7 finish which meant nothing before this competition was invented
good point about the disbelief that it's your team, especially since we haven't won anything for so long. A lot of emotion right now pouring out. When Spurs finally get one and it will go mental over your way.
As a West Ham fan, I agree with what you said and it's a fare and honest appraisal, but it was such a beautiful moment to see the fans and especially the children have so much joy, in a time where the only word on the news is 'Crisis'
So glad for them
as an assna fan i know i aint be getting that feeling any time soon
I actually enjoy your content and takes on football. Fair and balanced as always. One of the only spurs fans I actually like. Much love from a gooner 👍🏼
I’m still buzzing. I’ve not been able to kick the smile off my face since we won that game. So much emotion. Haven’t had that pre match feeling since we played in the final of the FA Cup against Liverpool. That trophy, another season in Europe, it’s been a time. I’m on cloud nine.
I think it’s a brilliant competition they’ve added. Don’t get the tinpot complaints
i think what legitimizes the trophy is Roma (who won the conference league last year) made it to the europa league final this year and west ham made it to the europa league semifinal last year won the conference league this year. like its not like these are small clubs that are winning it
Good onya mate. The only problem with clubs are fans who can’t celebrate success of others. I was born two days before our last European trophy in 1965. We don’t win much. It was a night we’ll never forget. Fair play. You have a new subscriber. 👍👊
Massive scenes last night in every pub, so happy that we brought one home. I will say though, it's absolutely a major trophy. If it were any of the so called Big 6, everyone would call it a major trophy. Because it's West Ham, it's suddenly not a major trophy - we went entirely unbeaten and won a European trophy, that's more than the rest of the table, excluding City and United.
Coming from a West Ham fan, what a wonderful refreshing video this is to watch! I totally agree it's not been great to watch this season from West ham but to win this is truly amazing for us. Great video. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Its a Major Trophy, the prize for winning the Conference league is getting into Europa league - the same as the FA Cup. Prize money is more than the FA Cup, and its much harder to win a European cup than the FA Cup due to fixtures and touring thousands of miles.
So is the FA Cup not a major trophy? Course it is. So that means the Conference league is 100% a major trophy
i'm similar to you with the fa cup win in 91, i was 4/5 when we won the league cup in 08. i don't think i watched the game at the time and don't remember anything from that time. i've watched back the game in later years but as it wasn't live and i knew the outcome i still haven't had that experience so till this day i'm still yet to experience this. my dad was born in the late 60's so he's seen us win a fair few trophies mainly the 2 uefa cups, the league cups and the fa cups from that period. i'm dying for anything such as a league cup, fa cup and i'd even be happy with the conference league.
When gooners messed up this season just makes the success even sweater on the few winning efforts
Glad to see The Oak was rocking last night!
As a man utd fan, I agree with this! Even with the lack of trophies in recent history, I still have almost an expectation of at least one trophy a season! The expectation is to win at United, not to finish in top 6 or get out of the group stage in champions league, so I definitely can agree with Smiv here where for the “bigger clubs”, trophies and finals may not have the buzz or butterflies feeling
As a west ham fan who has a spurs fan as one of his best mates; I get your feeling. And I’d like to thank you for your level headed video. Top man :)
So well articulated, thank you. As a Hammer, I will NEVER forget that feeling of winning on Weds night ⚒️⚒️⚒️
The feeling you get waiting 43 years to win a major trophy will always be stronger than a club that wins things reguarly. Utd, Chelsea and now City are so used to lifting silverware that they've almost became desensitised to it. The euphoria when Rice held that trophy felt so strong because of the PAIN and SUFFERING weve endured leading up to it.
Definitely a major trophy. I am well annoyed by English fans, like the likes of a Mark Goldbridge and others, mucking the competition off. It is great that teams all over Europe, who are generally not able to play european football in the CL and EL now have a European competition. These teams are pivotal for football. The premier league is as big as it is partially because they sold their soul to investors allowing them to buy out all other leagues. But those leagues are what make football so great. The grassroots, the fan-culture, the real football, all played outside of the premier league. The conference league is great because it gives these clubs and fans a stage. West Ham did an amazing job. Well deserved. Amazing club. Not normally in Europe. And look at them now. Just amazing really.
Thank you for your honest opinion. As a 53 year old hammer, I was 10 when we won the FA cup in 1980 beating Arsenal. So Wednesday night was a big deal for us fans. 43 years of heartache and disappointment gone in 1 night. I hope we can push on and fight and have a good Europa league campaign and challenge for the top 6 in the premiership, but being West Ham i doubt it. This is our reality as a hammer. I think the biggest gripe with us and Spurs is that self entitlement of some Tottenham fans for glory that riles West ham fans in my opinion. I enjoyed watching this, and I feel your pain when you are going through the same frustration as I have for the last 43 years. Great vlog 👍
my club is stoke city but when a club is in euro cups i follow them i think its great that west ham have brill
Absolutely get what you mean about "that feeling", Smiv. As a Cardiff City supporting Welshman, the past 15 years have delivered some unreal things I never thought I'd see as either of those things. Cardiff in the FA Cup Final in 2008. Reaching the EFL Cup Final in 2012. Seeing us in the Premier League. Witnessing Wales reach the 2016 European Championship Semi-Final. Qualifying for a World Cup. I've yet to see either win a major trophy yet and may never will but those are experiences I never thought I have as a Cardiff fan or Welshman. I'm buzzing for West Ham fans because they get it and they appreciate it. Congratulations to all of them!
Hey Smiv, the same rings for all levels. I'm 26, Ipswich Town fan. Since my first memories (relegation from prem in 02) its been nothing but misery. We got promoted this season from League One. Seems insignificant for so many, but for me, a feeling 20 years in the making. Nothing beats it
Im a Birmingham City fan, that was also me when we beat Arsenal at the Carling cup, I was there with my Brother, none of us were expecting to win that day. When we lifted the trophy it was how West Ham fans felt, you just can't describe the happiness that your club won something like that, and we were odds on to be on the recieving end of a thrashing from Arsenal (due to us later that season being relegated). Still... I will never forget that day
Where you there when you became the only english team to win at club brugge's ground. Made some good noise that day you lot
@@samuelpinder1215 sadly no, couldn't a) get the time off work to go, and b) afford the total price of the travel and tickets 😅 still managed to watch them. I did manage to get tickets to the home game against Braga (where we lost 😅) sill an enjoyable experience.
@@hilly2843 fair enough, wembley was probably quite expensive too I imagine, although it's a bigger stadium so more tickets were going. You still remain as the only english team to win at that ground
Hadn't really thought about it till watching the Irons yesterday. Bet Kane, Son, any Tottenham player would have loved to experience what West Ham players experienced yesterday. Tottenham turning their nose up at silverware when they haven't smelt a trophy in 15yrs is deluded.
Love this style of video, Smiv, although I'd watch anything you put out... Where's the podcast mate? You're made for it
I’m a West Ham fan. This is my take on it.
Football has changed dramatically over the years. Behind the scenes, club ownerships etc. The clubs like us and those around us, cannot compete. Unless it’s a freak like Leicester. Every year teams like us have to watch teams like Man City mop up league cups like it’s nothing and not even appreciate it. Playing weakened teams. The gulf in wealth between top teams in European leagues and the the others following them is just crazy. It wasnt go drastic 50/60 years ago. In a nutshell, you’ve can only compete in what you can afford to. Next year in the premier league, you have a team with the state wealth of Saudi Arabia competing with teams like Luton.
This competition is a masterstroke by UEFA and it’s been long long overdue. There are so many clubs out there that would love this, huge clubs that haven’t won anything in decades. You look at the celebrations in KO rounds and tell me it means nothing. I cannot stand this modern football fan snobbery of any silverware. You should want to win everything you’re in. Are we supposed to go out there and want to lose cos it’s only the third tier?
It is a big achievement and it will be a good competition for any club
🏆🎖 Tottenham fan:🥺 We never win those!
We got to remember that Tottenham got kicked out this competition in its inaugural season. So at the end of the day you got to respect West Ham’s run through the conference league this season.
A Smivadee upload!! Love to see it
I support a London club and don't really care about spurs so not all of us hate them. Hate Millwall and Palace
Spot on about the disbelief at winning. I was 15 when we beat Leicester and that feeling when AN scored the winner...incredible.
Very level headed insight this is the first time ive heard you fair play i do hate spurs but appreciate the honesty from you good to hear
If the Charity Shield is a trophy worth mentioning, I'm sure this one is too! I think it's all relative. Sure, it's not the CL, but West Ham aren't at that level at the moment. For Man City, this wouldn't have been such a big deal (though they'd still have celebrated!) but for teams that haven't won anything in decades - that's what the competition was made for. West Ham invested a lot of time and effort into the competition, and sacrificed some league form, and at that point, you want to win the thing, not burn out in a final. Make no mistake, their opponents last night wanted that glory for themselves!
Love your sentiment in this vid Smiv. Apart from the Spurs bit, i get it, as your team will be there. But hell i bet most Spurs fans would love this trophy!
your so right , teams at the top of the tree dont get the buzz from a win that we do , it makes our weekend , the other night i sat up till 2 am watching Bowens winner over and over , just so happy ⚒⚒
Great talk Smiv
Your a class football fan Smiv! Major respect for showing such an honest appraisal and analysis... Fair play to you from a West Ham fan.
Cheers mate !!Really nice touch !!greatest night of my West Ham supporting life !! ⚒⚒
Fair play mate I banter my spurs mates daily.. but in the champions league I was supporting them through quarters, semis and in the finals for the same reasons. Love of football
@Smiv fair play to you mate, probably the only Spurs fan to be level headed about this, obviously no one wants to see their close rivals win anything but gracefully took it on the chin and see it for what it is. Massive Kudos to you bro.
You are in it to win it. All beit its the lesser of the 3 European Comps but Semi Final of Europa League then Winners of Europa Conference. It is a Major Trophy. We dont get credit for Inter Toto Cup in 2000 which was a European comp before UEFA Cup, not sure why its still a European Cup but now we can chill for another 40years Hahaha but fair play Smiv n thank you.