London's 2nd Best Team-We'll Take That (For Now)

Although the victory was only in what some people refer to as the 'useless cup', Hammers defeat of the previously unbeatable holders Manchester City has had a massive global effect. It could well be co-incidence, but the buzz about West Ham cannot be dismissed as a 'one hit wonder', with every success the club has been regaining the huge amount of 'neutral' fans the club once had, only this time round the 'love' comes from fans and pundits alike!

Last season's 6th place finish was dismissed as a fluke and one that only occurred because there were no fans in attendance, there may even have been a small element of truth in that perception, but if there was that theory has now been blown out of the water. Perhaps playing behind closed doors WAS beneficial in that it enabled David Moyes and his coaching staff to fully implement their ideas WITHOUT the walls of negativity fans can generate, this applies to ALL clubs in transition.

One 'side event' from the Covid outbreak was that when David Moyes tested positive he was forced to view games from his home, in order to give him a better perspective it was decided that Stuart Pearce would go 'up top' of the Stadium to be Moyes' eyes and ears from high above the action. The result was so successful that Psycho was retained in that role even when David Moyes returned fit and healthy.

Pearce's eye in the Sky role is just one element of the 'overall overhaul' of the way the club goes about it's business, both on and off the pitch. Hammers are now being referenced as runners up to Chelsea in London's footballing hierarchy, leaving Arsenal and Tottingham in their wake, both of those clubs are currently in transition and will doubtless attempt to come back with all guns blazing.

It will be up to David Moyes and his staff and players, as well as the board, to try to ensure they make hay while the sun shines in order to put as much distance as they can between them and their London rivals. The potential of having a significant investor coming on board soon can only add to the feel good factor surrounding the club.

London's 2nd best team, we'll take that (for now!) -Ed