However much we’d like to think of ourselves as a ‘massive’ club temporarily playing in the second tier, the impact of relegation and the changed narrative for West Ham supporters will only truly become apparent when the Championship gets under way and West Ham play host to very different teams.
No more Liverpool Arsenal or Chelsea, but instead, visits from Lincoln City, Bolton and Cardiff City will emphasise the drop in quality suffered as the true reality of playing in the second division materialises.
However a further sign of how the Hammers have fallen from the top table is provided in an article detailing how West Ham will be sending scouts to Manchester City’s “cattle market” shop window game for would-be buyers of their discards.
Not long ago West Ham were competing with the Citizens: Now we are looking for scraps from their table.
According to journalist Alan Nixon, writing on his patreon page, West Ham will be one of the sides attending as:
“Manchester City stage shop window game“
Divin Mubama – now unwanted by Manchester City and up for sale
….For would-be buyers of their discards, with, ironically, former Hammers Divin Mubama and Divine Mukasa on show for prospective bidders.
It might be a useful opportunity for lower league clubs to scout out prospective new signings but it is another pointer of the reality of life in the second division. Apparently City have others including centre back Max Alleyne on show – so it might not be a wasted journey for West Ham’s recruiters seeking to plug holes in the squad for next season.
Hopefully a once-only attendance if the Irons can get their squad in shape to sort out a Championship challenge and secure promotion at the first opportunity.
Needs must and all that…
Apparently this basement sale is due to take place tomorrow (Tuesday).
Have they invited Sullivan as he has an eye for a bargain and lots of time on his hands.
Is this the holdup for announcing players?
Look forward to Wednesday when all languishing recruits will be announced.
Man City take on everybody’s youth talent with no intention of playing them, then sell them off as homegrown at 100% profit. They break hearts and destroy careers just to balance their books. Way of the modern world I suppose