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Antonio giving Slav a headache!

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lanziniNew boy Michail  Antonio is kicking up a storm on the West Ham training pitch as he bid to land a starting spot in the team for the Newcastle game.

The backroom staff have been astonished at the form shown by the former Nottingham Forest star whose approch and potential were described as “stupendous” by one source.

Antonio’s pace and power has been shown throughout the week but even that may not be enough to dislodge Manuel Lanzini from the starting line-up after his goalscoring performance against Liverpool.

ClaretandandHugh was told: “The competitions going on all over the place on the training ground are brilliant but Michail’s attitude has had a few jaws dropping.

“Having said that Manuel has been in brilliant form and the video of his rabona goal has been all over the place. Everybody is at it big time but the Antnio/Lanzini situation is giving the manager a headache such is their form.”

However, the consensus opinion seems to be that Lanzini will hold his place and that Antonio and Andy Carroll will be available off the bench “to make a big impact if and when required.”

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Hugh Southon is a lifelong Iron and the founding editor of ClaretandHugh. He is a national newspaper journalist of many years experience and was Bobby Moore's 'ghost' writer during the great man's lifetime. He describes ClaretandHugh as "the Hammers daily newspaper!"

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  • notsogood says:

    A post about Michail Antonio, but a picture of Lanzini? stupendously stupid!

  • The Boleyn Badger says:

    Would like to see Lanzini keep his place.He deserves it after his performance at Anfield.

  • Si Hammer says:

    Nice headache to have though.Lanzini,Moses,Antonio.Great attacking options.

  • Radai Lama says:

    It will be tough on Lanzini to lose his place but i think one of Moses or Antonio will start.Moses i reckon đŸ˜‰

  • johnboy says:

    I think the same side will start that beat the scousers,
    To change players will send the wrong message about competition for places !!!
    Lanzini should not lose his place after such an impressive performance !!!!
    It then will be seen as favouritism and creates a bad atmosphere,
    Shorely we’ve moved on from the hippo!!!!!
    You must have and show faith then make changes when and if required !!
    I hope he starts with the side from anfield.

    • sleepswithdafishes says:

      I agree. What a luxery to have such fantastic subs.
      Imagine the excitement when one of tem gets up for a jog up the line ( or even for a pee )

  • slaven a laugh says:

    i think lanzini could be ‘the jewel’ in our crown. He’s a real diamond geezer.

  • bubs says:

    Just stick to a winning formula and bring others on when needed,
    I don’t want to see Oxford or Zarate not included either on the bench they have done enough to be given a chance,
    Carroll,Moses,Valentino,Oxford,Zarate Speigle on the bench,
    Sorry Jelavic,Jenkinson,Callum no room in the inn,

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