The Hammers did their bit for nearly skint Dagenham and Redbridge last night who are in desperate financial straits.
We rook a decent side to the Chigwell Contstruction Stadium and finally ran out 3-1 winners via goals from Michail Antonio (2) and Jordan Hugill.
The Daggers played their part in an entertaining game although there was still a bit too much sideways and backward movement from the Irons.
However, Antonio looks to be coming back to better form whilst young Nathan Holland gave a taste of what we can expect with some exciting runs on the right.
And personally I thought we looked a better team at the end of the game when we had more of the academy boys on the pitch!
Here’s our ratings:
Adrian: A couple of great stops – nothing wrong with that performance 6
Zabaleta: What you see is what you get as ever – no complaints 6 (Johnson – did ok, a player ro keep an eye on 5),
Collins: Off injured almost on the half hour – saw a lot of ball – scan today 5 (Pask: Very good player and superb pass for second goal 7),
Cresswell: This isn’t the Cressie of old with too many crosses going astray 5 (Powell Strong in possession 6)
Evra: Did nothing wrong but it all happened in slow motion 5 (Akinola 90),
Holland: He really does look an exciting prospect but lack of match action took toll in second half 6
(Scully: Very neat and tidy, received the ball well and always looking forward 6),
Noble: Decent no frills performance 6
(Barrett No complaints – kept things moving 5)
Lewis: Very good performance indeed – went past players and can really pick a pass 7
Masuaku: Lots of the quick feet stuff without creating a big opening but he needs games 6
Antonio Two goals and always a threat but still waiting for that blistering pace of old 7
Hugill: First game and not a lot of show to be honest – lack of control a worry but late goal may help him 5