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Irons fan and Foxes hero on a Cup classic

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MuzzyWest Ham-supporting former Leicester City star Muzzy Izzet can’t call tomorrow night’s Capital One clash between the Irons and Foxes declaring: “No result would surprise me but it could be a classic”

The Bethnal Green-born former midfield ace was a regular at Upton Park “from knee high to a grasshopper to about 15” when he was signed up by Chelsea having got through our net.

He said: “We moved to Canning Town when I was ten but I remained a regular at the Boleyn – very happy days and still my team.”

Having moved on the Leicester he then joined David Sullivan and David Gold at Birmingham City where his career was ended via a cruel knee injury.

He’ll be inside the Foxes stadium for a match tomorrow night which he believes is as enthralling as it gets declaring: “I’d reckon Ranieri  will rest a few whilst perhaps the Irons will stick more closely to their strongest team.

“I think maybe Andy Carroll will come in and that could cause a different problem for Leicester. Both teams are so similar in the way they play but I wasn’t entirely convinced by Leicester when I watched them against Villa a fortnight back.

“Then they came from behind at the weekend against Stoke which is wearing so expect changes.

“Maybe the biggest danger for the Hammers is that they are coming off a terrific result at the weekend and the wins against Arsenal and Liverpool may put them under a bit more pressure.

“Both teams will see the Premier League as the priority this season so it’s going to depend which of them takes the game the most seriously.

“Everyone knows I’m a big Hammer but I’ll go for a draw and penalties because – after all – I do have to live in Leicester.”

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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!"

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  • Si Hammer says:

    Good man,going to be a toughie tomorrow night.Think we can domit though.

  • Sams P45 says:

    2-1 to the mighty Irons.Carroll first goal of the season 😉

    • Si Hammer says:

      Are you seeking sanctuary from the big mouth w#nker on Wetpants Sam,lmao.Horrible man,needs a good kicking.Had enough of that sh#t coming here when Allardyce was manager,gobbing off all the time.

      • Billy Hammer says:

        Lmao,what that pussy WHU 647580.He is a ****ing idiot.So up himself he is almost inside out.Can stand the guy.Loves the sound of his own voice.Read his pathetic master piece earlier,what a total jerk.Nothing like looking for a reaction to be centre of attention.********!

        • Sams P45 says:

          No sanctuary Si.Just came to comment on an article.It really aint important to me.Just drop it guys pls 😉

          • TysonM says:

            Wouldnt worry about it mate.Everyone knows he is a know it all big mouth.You aint the first & wont be the last he goes into one about for sure.Big man though.He ‘calls it out everytime’,lmao.That must have everyone shaking in their boots 😀

          • Billy Hammer says:

            Just an attention seeker.Why the hell would you turn it into a massive big deal.Nothing more than trying to get noticed or start an arguement.Simple as that.Just made himself look a dick.End of story.

    • Alan the 'appy 'ammer says:

      Really wouldnt take too much notice of him P45.The guy is like a one man battering ram on WHTID.Got an opinion(which is always right) about everything.Just dont not comeback mate.It is funnier with you there,we already lost Banjo thanks to over dramatic people 🙁

      • StingRay Stewart says:

        Was that idiots diatribe all about what Sam said about Allardyces love child,lmao.Ffs,has the geezer got a total sense of humour failure.What a numpty, how the f*ck can you not see it was only a bit of fun.Silly guy.Mr.OTT.Anyone else would have just replied having a laugh.Apparently not that wally.Talk about mountain out of a mole hill.

  • Radai Lama says:

    Izzet wasnt a bad little player in his day as it works.There was a lot worse about.
    Sod wetpants,who cares about them,lol,there is only one legend on there,H,the OS fighter for freedom from the clutches of PraguePr*ck & Charlton Lifes grabbing hands 😀

  • TysonM says:

    Tough game tomorrow,got a bad feeling about it.Things have been going too well away from home,i dont like it,makes me feel uneasy,lol

  • johnboy says:

    Have faith Tyson ! Have faith !!!!
    We owe them one !!
    We also have a great record at their ground !
    I think we have to much for them , we are coming together very well at the moment ,
    Of course we will get beat sometime but I don’t feel it will be tomorrow !!
    Everyone is looking to impress for a start and that will ensure we will compete at our best.
    Its coming together luvly !!!!!!

  • essexclarets says:

    Getting a bit of silver on the mantelpiece in our last season here would do nicely

  • bubs says:

    How’s the league trophy ?
    We can do a job on them tomorrow but it will be through hard work more than skill,
    Yes we will need that bit of class to get the goals needed but to beat these sort of teams will be down to who wants it the most,
    All their players named will want to impress to get in their side,and the same with our players coming in,
    Could be a great game to watch again,I would hope we keep the style we are playing and anyone coming in adapts to that style,
    Zarate,Samulsum,Callum would suit that style the defenders no problem
    Carroll will adapt but it will take longer
    COYI

  • Alan the 'appy 'ammer says:

    2-0 to the West Ham Boys.We are on a roll,its in the stars,lol.Believe Ty,Believe 😉

  • StingRay Stewart says:

    2-2 FT Irons to win on penalities.I had a vision while drunk lastnight.My drunk visions are never wrong 😀

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