The former Gooner – writing in The Star – decared that the Boleyn was a fortress for the Irons last season saying: “It was a hostile place to go. The fans were right on top of you. Now they’re miles from the pitch and the atmosphere ain’t great.
The fans were a 12th man for West Ham at Upton Park. They’re not now. Arsenal had the same problem going into the Emirates.
I think the owners know they have got a good boss in Slaven Bilic. They’ve had a bad few weeks but if they finish mid-table and go on a cup run I think that’s a good return for West Ham in their first season at their new home.”
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