Regrets we've had a few, but not too few to mention…
ADRIAN: 6/10 Some erratic form saw him dropped for five months but returned looking solid and played a big part in survival.
DARREN RANDOLPH: 5/10 showed some good form after being
given the number one spot but his confidence went after a number of unforced
errors.
SAM BYRAM: 5/10 Still suspect defensively but dug in and
looked more solid at the end, while always threatening on the overlap. Will benefit
from this season’s experience.
ALVARO ARBELOA: 1/10. Always injured bar a disastrous
appearance as a sub against Arsenal. We expected much more from a World Cup
winner.
AARON CRESSWELL: 5/10 Lost half a season through injury and
then a worrying dip in form. Started to
improve and get some trademark crosses in towards the end.
ARTHUR MASUAKU: 6/10 Had a ’mare at WBA but upon his return
from injury looked really assured going forward and briefly kept Cresswell out
of the side.
JAMES COLLINS: 6/10 His pace has faded but still inspired
the side with his leadership qualities late on. And some impressive
shirt-giving away at the end of games.
WINSTON REID: 6/10 Injury disrupted his season, but always
committed and hopefully his operation will clear up a long-standing problem
with his knee.
ANGELO OGBONNA: 6/10 Long-term injury curtailed his season
and needs to play in a settled formation, but still a quality player.
JOSE FONTE: 5/10 Started poorly, but in a five-man defence
looked much more solid and made some great blocks.
MARK NOBLE: 6/10 Not a great season, but played through the
pain barrier with a hernia and produced when it mattered against Spurs and netted
those vital pens against Hull and Burnley. Still Mr West Ham.
PEDRO OBIANG: 7/10 Made the defensive shield position his
own before injury, won lots of tackles, made some goals and even scored at the
Saints.
CHEIKHOU KOUYATE: 7/10 Played out of position most season
but did a job wherever he was asked to play. Vital goals against Chelsea and
Swansea.
HAVARD NORDTVEIT: 3/10 Not a right back, but looked better
in his defensive midfield role at the end of the season. Still a major disappointment though.
MIKHAIL ANTONIO: 8/10 Was never a right-back either, but
shone in a poor side and always gives maximum effort. Our top scorer, his
highlight was making all three goals against Palace.
EDIMILSON FERNANDES: 6/10 Did well at wing-back and though
at times bypassed against the bigger teams, looks promising in midfield.
DIMITRI PAYET: 0/10 Scored a superb goal against Boro and
still made the most chances for WHU despite leaving in January. But can’t be
forgiven for going on strike and playing at 80 per cent.
MANUEL LANZINI: 8/10 Made the playmaker position his own
after Payet left. Scored some vital goals and always a pleasure to watch.
Though if he gets injured we’re really stuck.
SOFIANE FEGHOULI: 6/10 His four goals suggest there’s
something to build on. Still erratic, but on his day can make a difference with
his crossing.
ROBERT SNODGRASS: 4/10 Hasn’t got going, despite impressing
with Hull. Hopefully a good pre-season might help him thrive with the Hammers.
GOKHAN TORE: 1/10 Did make the first ever league goal at the
London Stadium, but generally looked poor and then injured for the whole
season.
ANDY CARROLL: 6/10 Great when he played, and scored an
unbelievable goal against Palace. But as ever, he’s hardly ever fit. After four
seasons of injuries we can’t rely on him anymore.
ANDRE AYEW: 6/10 Bad injury early doors, but now started to
bag some goals though he still misses a lot of easy chances. Do we know
what his best position is?
SIMONE ZAZA: 3/10 Not helped by that silly buy-after-14 games clause, but never looked like scoring. Then left and scored a worldie against Real Madrid.
DIAFRA SAKHO: 2/10 Scored at Man United but apart from that
missed the whole season with his back problem. Will he ever be the same player
again? Our best striker when fit.
JONATHAN CALLERI: 3/10 Impressed with his work rate late on
and played well against Spurs, but generally just doesn’t look like a natural
finisher or a Premier League striker.
ASHLEY FLETCHER: 3/10 Signs of promise and scored at Man
United in the League Cup. But only ever gets a few minutes here and there and
has to get a goal during his cameos if he is to compete.
THE POST: 10/10 Had an amazing game against Hull and looked
solid throughout the season.
7 comments:
Good man Pete a fair summing up, although Payet was under 50% from the start. We need to spend big on a striker or make a great loan signing more likely!
Cheers Rob, ad se we;ve just released Calleri, Tore and Arbeloa so some of the dead wood going.
Here we go again ... Noble a 6 . You are having a laugh . He was awful all season . 3 at best . He is a loyal but talentless
We need a good goalkeeper, defender and a top striker.
We need a good goalkeeper, defender and a top striker.
We need a good goalkeeper, defender and a top striker.
Beyond the obvious goalkeeper, defender and a top striker(or two). You hit the nail on the head, Lanzini needs support, another creative midfielder is a must.
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