High art in the West Ham programme

Thanks to my pal Matt for pointing out that the West Ham programme against Huddersfield contained probably its first ever reference to Joan Miro (he's a Spanish painter, sculptor and ceramicist not a midfielder reveals Google) plus quite a few other highbrow names. 

In an interview with graphic designer Zoran Lucic, who is providing the programme artwork this season, he's asked about his influences and replies: "My influences are spread across art from graphic designers to painters, Joan Miro is a huge inspiration as is Kasimir Malevich. Alexander Rodchenko also stands out." The Serbian-born artist then goes on to mention the film Youth by Paolo Sorrentino. It's all a long way from Bill Remfry.

As for Lucic's cover artwork (assuming it's by him) it's certainly striking. So far he's made Declan Rice look a little like a character from the zombie apocalypse, which must have scared Bolton. Though there's a certain tragic nobility in his depiction of Pablo Zabaleta for the Spurs programme. You can see more of his work at suckerforsoccer.com.