Ogtastic Irons
Doubtless buoyed up by the news that arch rivals 'Tottingham' had lost to the Villains, West Ham took the field with added endeavour against former manager Sam Allardyce's West Brom. A fairytale start looked in the offing when Michael Antonio was bundled off the ball by possible future Hammers signing, Sam Johnstone, for a penalty, up stepped skipper Declan Rice, and planted the ball firmly against the post, which denied what would have been an undeniable momentum.
To rub salt in the wounds the Baggies then scored through yet another Hammers own goal, this time courtesy of Tomas Soucek, cue intense anxiety and an awful feeling of a slow motion season car crash! David Moyes's Boys are made of sterner stuff though, and it was fitting that Soucek should be the scorer of the equalizer just before half time.
The home team gave it their all in front of real fans and made a real fist of the match, as would have been expected, but they were undone by a bullet header from the bullet head of Angelo 'The Og' Ogbonna to sweep the Irons into the lead.
Aaron Cresswell hit the post with a deceptive free kick that very nearly caught Johnstone out, before Michail Antonio delivered the Coup de grace of the third goal as a result of an electrifying counter that knocked the wind out of the opponents, their manager, Big Sam, elected to use his post match presser to confirm his managerial departure from the Baggies.
A special mention for Darren Randolph, called in at the last minute when Lukasz Fabianski was injured in the warm up, he was definitely not at fault for the Baggies goal, and pulled of three really decent saves, one of which was spectacular as Hammers edged closer to the final Europa League 'proper' place.
There is still all to do against Southampton on Sunday to ensure European competition of a decent stature for next season, at least Moyes and his Boys have the club's destiny in their hands irrespective of other teams' results, especially 'Tottingham's'. - Ed
Wouldn't be West Ham without
Wouldn't be West Ham without a nail-biting nervous 90 mins even more so when you miss a penalty and then conceded the opener. Definately not been at our best at the tail end of this season but Euro football is in our hands and if we get it we have more than earned it. Tottingham in the Euro Conference or missing out altogether would be the cherry on the cake
final day
Well lets hope we win and confirm Europa league footy followed by Leicester and bindippers winning chelski losing dropping out of champs league and Everton and Gooners win and finish above the spuds and so no Euro footy for that lot.
not to much to hope for but if that fell right i and many others would be grinning from ear to ear.
COYI
Tottenham tears!
Kanes crocodile tears..."I love this club,but i want medals!!" Do me a favour,loyalty went out the window a long time ago.most deluded fans ever
He's not one of your own, not
He's not one of your own, not one of your owwnnnnnn, jeffed off and left you, not one of your own...!!!! Haha I can hear it now...
Look at Sir Trev,he had the
Look at Sir Trev,he had the trickery and skill any team would of wanted,but wasnt interested in moving,he spent his whole career with us,thats loyalty never to be seen again.
Spot on Essex
Sir Trev legend
Remember that earlier in his
Remember that earlier in his career other bigger clubs wanted Noble. Have to give him credit for staying on as well ,and weathering the storms of relegations and promotion pushes. Presently no Spuds players have that loyalty to the club!!
Also we should not drag
Also we should not drag ourselves down to Spuds level, especially when they have been boasting about how "big a club" they have risen to. The fact is that they have not been winning any trophies for ages although they made the Champions League finals. Now they stand to lose some of their quality players like Kane and Son. Cannot see them making any big name signings in the summer.
Forget Kane, Son would be an
Forget Kane, Son would be an amazing signing - say goodbye to Lingard and get Son in then Toney and we would be immense
I was just about to post the
I was just about to post the same andy, if i was given the choice Kane or Son I'd go for the later every time ,i believe his true potential has been stifled under the scum,dont think we could afford him but love to see him in a world class team ,besides if those two leave you can kiss the pond slime's arse goodbye
Doubt Son will be allowed to
Doubt Son will be allowed to come to West Ham. Rather have West Brom's Pereira as he could add some dynamism to the West Ham forward line. His set pieces can trouble keepers from corners. Fat Sam will be pissed off if he leaves. But that occurs once you are relegated.
The Fat Laddy has already
The Fat Laddy has already sung...