Fans will be familiar with the expression ‘Once a Hammer, always a Hammer” – unless you happen to be Frank Lampard – which often allows players and fans to maintain their love-in long after the player has departed the club. I’ll forever remember Joe Cole, clad in Chelsea strip, applauding the Bobby Moore stand surreptitiously as he ran over to take a corner as my case in point.
Not that any proof were needed, but one West Ham fan hero proved yet again yesterday that the Hammers’ cause is still dear to his heart, even two and a half years after being sold off by David Moyes and heading back to Spain.
Pablo Fornals’ Real Betis played Arsenal in a pre-season friendly yesterday and Fornals had the perfect game, creating two goals and scoring the third: And the celebration?
Pablo Fornals scored against the Gooners – and then celebrated in the best possible way
Love him to bits. Another one sold off too early: Even though he wanted to return to his homeland, thousands of fans were desperately sad to see the hero of the Conference League semi final leave the club after four and a half years.
But evidently the affection fans have for the midfielder is a two-way-street as he showed the presence of mind to salute the Irons after finishing off the Arsenal 3 – 1.
Magic.
Always liked Pablo, the lad fully embraced the East End & even tried Pie n Mash. A genuine guy who gave his all & will always be welcome in East London ⚒⚒⚒
Really lovely to see genuine enduring affection from a former player. Class act all round!
More than a bit harsh on Frank Lampard. We made very good money on his transfer after we kicked out his uncle and his father from the club.
Cool Pablo. Love you too.
I was personally sick when Pablo left…..
Pablo’s a legend and an adopted one of our own ⚒️⚒️
Legend.