He is enjoying the moment and reckons the fact it’s been a while coming only adds to the deep pleasure everybody is getting.
He said: “I have seen and received a lot of abuse on Twitter in previous season – there have been fans screaming the odds about everything.
“But it’s all very calm this year. Of course there will always be a few here and there moaning but by and large West Ham is at peace this season and it feels great.
“It makes a pleasant change to go on there and find the abuse levels have dropped significantly.
“The fans have had a lot to put up with down the years and as one of them I have felt the pain.
“But we are all enjoying what’s going on and the talk is not about injuries, sackings or whatever but a really good Premier League finish and European football.
“We are in good shape for the match at Burnley and there’s a terrific confidence running through the club. It’s a great time to be an Iron.”