Redknapp: “That’s what fans go to Boleyn to see”

Former boss Harry Redknapp has described Dimitri Payet as an “absolutely incredible player.”

Redknapp – working as a pundit for BT Sport – couldn’t have been more impressed with the main man’s return against Liverpool.

And reviewing his contribution after he arrived to dance around three or four defenders and set up Chiek Kouyate for a great chance on goal he said: “He’s an amazing, absolutely incredible player – exactly what the West Ham fans want.

“That’s what Hammers fans go to the Boleyn to see. It’s part of what the club is all about.

He also had hgh praise for the manager saying:  “Slaven got it right all afternoon – he picked the right team and brought on precisely the right subs at the right time. He – as everybody watching from West Ham will be delighted.

“Payet makes goals and scores goals. Everybody who supports the club will be so proud as they should be – he’s a fantastic player.”