Catgate

Sometimes events surprise even seasoned West Ham watchers like myself. Of all the ways to create self-inflicted damage, Kurt Zouma kicking his cat on social media is an unexpected and bizarre own goal. And what sort of idiot thought it clever to post the video? 

We've had Antonio crashing his car while dressed as a snowman, Hayden Foxe urinating in a plant pot and Enner Valencia injuring himself on a teacup, but catgate? Even by WHU standards this is unusual. Hardly the preparation we need for the game against Watford. The club has rightfully condemned Zouma and he has apologised — and clearly needs some time with the RSPCA to think about his actions. You really couldn't make it up... and now we're not feline too confident about the match tonight.