#109 Why We're Starting To Believe

#109 Why We're Starting To Believe

From The West Ham Breakdown by Jack Elderton

March 11, 2026 · 57 min · Season 3 · Episode 30

About this episode

Jack and Darcy discuss West Ham United's recent performances and tactical improvements as they navigate the relegation battle.

Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited With West Ham United are looking unrecognisable compared to the first half of the season, Jack and Darcy dive into a packed episode of The West Ham Breakdown to cover a vital triple-header. We discuss the huge FA Cup win against Brentford, the crucial 3 points vs Fulham in the Premier League and the recent test against Liverpool at Anfield. In this episode, we break down why West Ham's tactical improvements are finally showing in our league form and whether this momentum is enough to survive the relegation battle. We also compare our current form against rivals like Tottenham and look ahead to the remaining Premier League fixtures. With only two defeats in the last 11 games, the Hammers are in their best run of form since 2023. While the result at Anfield was disappointing, the overall performance levels remain high as the team fights to climb out of the drop zone. Jack and Darcy discuss why the mood at the London Stadium has shifted from hopelessness to positivity and how the squad has built newfound resilience. Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every…

People in this episode

Host: Jack Elderton

Guest: Darcy

Topics covered

  • West Ham United
  • FA Cup
  • Premier League
  • tactical improvements
  • relegation battle
  • team performance
  • resilience

Keywords

  • West Ham
  • FA Cup
  • Premier League
  • tactics
  • relegation
  • performance
  • Brentford
  • Fulham
  • Liverpool
  • Tottenham

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Organizations: West Ham United, Brentford, Fulham, Liverpool, Tottenham

Places: London Stadium

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