Charges that Andriy Yarmolenko’s move to West Ham have become a “fiasco” are being laughed off by the Hammers.
The strange outburst came from Ukranian Hennadiy Orbu – a 48 year old whose own career included spells at Bazhanovets, Shaktar, Rotor, Vorskla and Sokol
After noting that Yarmolenko, 28, has yet to start a Premier League game for basement boys West Ham he said: “Everything points to the fact that he will soon return to Dynamo Kiev and we will note the fiasco of his foreign career.
“It is unlikely that Yarmolenko will be able to make a bright career in the UK. Unfortunately, he does not even reach the level of West Ham, who are bottom of the table. The Londoners are sorry that they paid Borussia Dortmund as much as £17.5m.”
However, closer to the truth is that Yarmolenko played just two games at the end of last season for Borussia Dortmund and is still approaching full fitness.
He has also struggled with thigh and hip troubles but was certainly among the better performers in the match against Wolves.
A Hammers backroom staff source said: ” We are more than happy with Andriy’s input – he looked very lively last weekend and there’s a lot more to come .”
It is a shame if we as fans start letting the negative media stories get to us. I think there are a few players getting used to the pace of PL , I think we will click soon. Rather then some fans slating our own players we should get behind them & support them. If we start being negative like the media it will breed a negative atmosphere which will affect the players. Likewise positive energy & support breeds a positive atmosphere and will assist with confidence. Let’s get behind the team they deserve a chance. COYI ⚒