We weren’t great…but that’s not the point!
Good teams find a way to win games and against a lively but largely ineffective Leeds side – as was the way when we played them last – we were more than good ENOUGH.
And it’s always the sign of an average team when they only start playing when a couple of goals down. We took our chances, they missed there’s. Simple game really!
We also hit the woodwork twice!
So as we go into the last lap of a season, the Hammers are right up there in fifth place with a game in hand on Chelsea two points ahead of us in fourth place.
Extraordinary!
It means we have notched 14 wins and have 24 more points than we had gathered at the same stage last season.
Whatever happens next, this has been a coming of age season and without wishing to tempt fate a top six place is now looking a better than an even money chance.
Despite a thin squad, the absences of Angelo Ogbonna and Arthur Masuaku have been barely noticed which is a total tribute to Craig Dawson in particular and the remainder of the back line in general
Should we finish in the Euro qualification places – as I believe we will – that will bring some financial issues which will need to be solved if our league situation isn’t to suffer through lack of resources.
Ideally, we need left back cover, more numbers in midfield and a striker or preferably two. Doubtless, the COVID decimation of resources will be raised.
Answers will need to be found regardless unless a European campaign doesn’t raise more issues than it should and has found out other clubs in the past.
In the meantime to be discussing such issues is incredible and we have no reason, after what we have seen this season not to trust, the main man Moyesie to sort things.
Completely agree: a coming of age season. The key thing is to keep hold of the players, and therefore the team, that has come of age. West Ham have rarely managed to keep hold of good players in the past. We’ve also rarely improved league position in the season or two after having had a good season. (Anyone remember 2016/17?) I’m really looking forward to seeing whether David Moyes can buck at least one of those trends, regardless of where we finish this season. I think he can.
After a nine day lay off it was noticeable that the rust had started to set in . Just as well this game came up before the Man Utd game because that dusting of rust would have done for us . In truth we got away with one against Leeds and can thank their poor finishing for getting all three points . Hope a little WD40 will do the trick against Man Utd and get us something out of the game .
COYHAMMERS
Another great 3 points.Our away performances have tended to be more impressive.
Last night was the 4th time wev`e been outplayed in the 2nd half at the LS,but still came away with the win.Say`s a lot about the team spirit that DM has instilled .