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Hammers regulars rated

Having previously rated the summer signings on Claretandhugh here is how we have seen the remainder of those who have made first team appearances this season,

By Hughie Southon

Fabianski: Another reasonable season with some fine saves although there have been errors and his distribution still lets him down 7

Johnson: Not totally convincing and appears to still be on something of a learning curve 5

Coufal: Has looked nothing like the same player since a two-month injury absence last season 5

Dawson: Injury has not helped and although usually solid at centre of defence has not been the same player as last season 6

Zouma: Dependable and composed at the centre of defence 7

Cresswell: Still a decent attacking force down the left side but found out by wingers with real pace 6

Rice:Near to his best at times but occasionally struggled and one hopes he stops those long range shots 7+

Soucek: Nothing like the player we saw in his first season…some sloppy passing and careless in possession 4

Lanzini: A series of pretty ordinary performances 4

Fornals: Hard to weight up such is his inconsistency. There’s been good and bad. What you see is not always what you get 5

Benrahma: Has emerged as one of our best players in a poor season and certainly looks like the new penalty taker 8

Bowen: Still struggling after last season’s stellar campaign

Antonio: Seemingly past his best with only the occasional impact performance 4

 

About Hugh5outhon1895

Hugh Southon is a lifelong Iron and the founding editor of ClaretandHugh. He is a national newspaper journalist of many years experience and was Bobby Moore's 'ghost' writer during the great man's lifetime. He describes ClaretandHugh as "the Hammers daily newspaper!" Follow on Twitter @hughsouthon

3 comments on “Hammers regulars rated

  1. Hi Hugh , wanted your opinion on why we are not performing so well . The effort doesn’t seem there .

  2. Fair assessment, Hugh. I personally think Coufal needs to be back in the team regularly as first choice – his defensive abilities are missed. Ashby looks the next best option at RB to me. Benramha still gives the ball away too much but he does offer a threat to opponents. Our players in general are looking a bit jaded. Hopefully the break will invigorate them. Looking forward to seeing a fully fit Cornet as well.

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