Lawro’s Hammers change of mood

Mark Lawrenson appears to have adopted a far softer line with the Irons this season and reckons “we are showing what a good team they are “now the Dimitri Payet saga is over.”

And is assessing their chances against West Brom tomorrow (Sat) he says: “Both teams are ticking along nicely in the top half and West Ham are only only one place behind West Brom.

In predicting a 1-1 draw he adds: “Robert Snodgrass is a very good signing for them, especially when you consider the players they brought in over the summer – many of them were not good enough.

The Baggies have got some talented players too but, away from home, their approach is to try to shut up shop.