Bowen – hoping for a start
We may find out a little more at the David Moyes lunchtime presser but one thing is for sure: Jarrod Bowen is chomping at the bit for a chance to start against Southampton at the London Stadium tomorrow (Sat).
The £22 million signing has produced a couple of eye catching appearances against Manchester City and Liverpool as a sub but now is clearly hopeful the manager will give him the nod for tomorrow’s London Stadium clash.
If it’s to happen then it may well be that Felipe Anderson -certainly not t his best against Liverpool – may make way but regardless of that the former Hull City man.
It seems incredible that at Anfield our third off bottom team had him plus Haller and Fornals on the bench which represented over £90 millions worth on the bench.
Both Bowen and Fornals more than looked the part on their appearances with the Spaniard scoring and Bowen being the top of keeper Allison’s head from doing so.
Talking at https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2020/february/27-february/harry-redknapp-wanted-sign-my-dad-west-ham-jarrod-bowen Bowen said: “I’m confident we can get out of the situation we’re in.
“The gaffer and all the rest of the lads are equally optimistic that we can get out of this situation. You wouldn’t walk in here and think everyone is down or depressed; everyone is upbeat and it’s a positive atmosphere, which is what you need. A lot of these players are experienced and know what is required.
“Confidence is high. If you look at the performance against Liverpool on Monday, if we can take that into Southampton, it will be good. We’ve got a lot of games against teams around us and that level of performance is what it will take to get out of it.”
Play him , he may help to keep our goal difference down to two or three, Saints too good for this team who have given up and aren’t really even average.
I’d like them to give up in the same way as they did at Anfield
One game hugh !!..let’s see if Like everyone says after we lost, if we are going to see the same today ..imo if we dont win today I dont give us much hope .as there are not alot of really winnable games left
Does everyone forget the crosses that Snoddy put in the box at Liverpool and his work rate was good too, I agree he is slower now but he still tries and without his crosses would we have been where we were at Liverpool?
I’m hoping he starts but maybe Moyes who I don’t like or wanted here again thinks differently? As for haller who is a good player lacking support and looks totally disinterested possibly due to lack of support it’s time to make way and let Antonio and Anderson and Bowen take the stage. Real shame we lost for three weeks hopefully sooner though our real diamond sou. Imo
We are stuck with Snodgrass; despite his lack of pace, no one else can take a decent attacking set piece. Maybe Bowen, will we ever find out. As for Moyes saying Bowen is here
for the long term, does this include going back to the Championship when Moyes might be thrown out himself
Definitely should start, but not at the expense of Anderson. He needs game time after his lay off and grew into the game. Personally, Snodgrass should’ve the one to warm the bench and let Antonio run along the wing with Bowen alongside behind Haller
He’s simply got to start; no it’s or buts. From what I’ve seen if him he could easily be the next Tony Cottee??? COYI
It’s time to start him , basically . Rediculous not to . Not much else to say really .