Just eight games into a season with another thirty eight to go seems a little previous to start making judgements on ‘who’s the best...’ of the Championship: That hasn’t stopped one news outlet doing just that, with their early season attempts to summarise who has been the best winger in the league – so far.
Unsurprisingly, as far as West Ham fans are concerned, it’s one of ours that heads the rankings.
With Jarrod Bowen, Manor Solomon and Edwin Austbø all getting on the score and assist sheets, the trio are all looking pretty useful, in fairness.
But out of the twenty eight assessed, there’s only one winner, according to footballleagueworld.co.uk;
“The fact that Jarrod Bowen is a Championship player once again is a blessing to the division, with the 22-capped England international and West Ham captain choosing to stick around at the club in an attempt to get the capital-based outfit back to the Premier League following their relegation last season.
Top ranking within the league – JB20
The best winger in the division by a mile, and almost certainly the best player, Championship wide options don’t get better than Bowen, with this decision among the easiest we will ever make.”
Ultra-picky Hammers fans have been critical of their talisman in recent games so sometimes it takes a little objectivity from an outside source to help claret and Blue supporters fully appreciate their Hammers legend in the making. Just for now, accept he’s human and maybe also appreciate that he’s just coming back to top form after last season’s confidence-sapping relegation trauma. Which will be an even more worrying thought for opponents in this division.
If he does as he has promised, and guide the Hammers back to the Premeir League, then I’ll be there at the head of the queue to set up a crowdfunding page for a JB20 statue.