Boleyn a fortress as we prepare to leave!

Mark Noble may not have realised it but his words following the match against Villa were hugely ironic.

After his own massive performance the skipper Nobes commented:  “We’re making this a tough place to come and play.”

In itself that may not men too much to many but the unbeaten record does indeed to back to August as Upton Park again becomes a fortress.

It’s more than a bit sad this has become the case in the club’s last season at theBoleyn which of course for most of us is a tragdy in itself!

First seasons in new stadiums can be tough. Becoming used to an atmosphere which will be a million miles removed from the family feel of the Boleyn could cause a few stutters as we start life.

Noble however, also reveals: ““This is the best team I’ve been involved in and we’ve still got games to play and points to pick up. To be fair I’m looking forward to every game.”

With the additional players arriving in the summer we look forward to settling into our new surroundings quickly and effectively but that UP should become a fortress as we are about to leave it is ironic in the extreme.

However, we trust Slav. He has turned this club around at the Boleyn – I have no doubt he will sort the new stadium ‘issue’ with the minimum of trouble