Swansea City 4 West Ham 1
A terrible result at Swansea and now WHU are right back in the relegation mix. The fact Ogbonna and Collins were missing through injuries certainly didn't help and nor did Reid going off unconscious. But that can't excuse the lack of intensity in this performance. West Ham ended up with only Rice left as a recognised centre back, which makes the decision to sell Fonte look even stranger.
Adrian should have kept out Ki's effort after seven minutes, though the Swansea man was also given too much space. Rice lost his man at a corner for the second and even when Adrian produced a superb save from Ayew's header the defence didn't react and King prodded home just after the break.
Andre Ayew had a superb game, of course, and made the fourth as he ran behind dozing Hammers defenders and was brought down by Kouyate for a penalty. Why couldn't he ever look as effective in claret and blue? Selling him to a rival looked a mistake here. The only slight consolation was Antonio grabbing a well-taken goal after taking down a free kick. He has to start next time.
In both games Evra has played in (he went off at half time here) we have lost 4-1 and we are missing Masuaku. It's asking a lot of Evra to perform at this level after missing half a season. It's not a disaster if West Ham can beat Burnley and Southampton in the next two home games — but on this form the Irons won't beat anyone. Moyes has to get some centre backs fit and get a reaction out of this squad for next Saturday.
5 comments:
I thought a point at least was required yesterday - let's hope we're not back to this seasons Bilic performances. Chelsea, man city, man u all coming up - we need 7-9 points from somewhere
It was like earlier in the season... and how did Collins and Ogbonna get injured in the week?
As usual a fair review of the game, it was painful to watch and even harder to find any positives.
would it be fair to say we were set up all wrong from the kick off? Hernandez, Lanzini, and Anotrovic, seemed disconnected from the rest of the team. They became more and more frustrated and ineffectual as the game progressed.
I hope the confidence and belief doeant drain away now, it was like the worst of the Slaven performances back to haunt us.
As supporters we are so battered a bruised the prospect of another "to the wire finish" make us a little pessimistic in our outlook, but the players had better start playing again for Moyes or the home atmosphere will turn toxic.
Lets hope for the best as ever and try to keep our nerve again. COYI
I lasted 10 minutes... We have a very poor championship team, a board with no drive other than making money out of customers from selling popcorn. They have destroyed our club and community. I will not go to another home game as I can't stand the fish bowl, stewarding or the fact I'm giving money to the board.... I blame the devious board and their dark arts for all the BS in the media regarding West Ham groups. The only positive that I can see is, arsenal are in a whole world of poo, and spurs are losers again!! Millwall next season...... COYI
I spoke to soon! It's worse that I thought... RIP WHU ⚒️
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