Just like waiting for busses, Hammers boss David Moyes has gone from only having one centre back properly available to THREE in the space of one game. As Hammers prepare for the crucial, what some say is a 'once in a lifeteime' clash' in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Europa League semi final against Eintrecht Franfurt, Moyes will be able to select his two centre back starters from Les 'Ballon' Dawson, Issa Diop and Zouma, the availability of all three will have come as a welcome fillip to the manager's plans ahead of the game.
The news for the rest of the defence is not so promising though, there is a serious doubt as to the availability of young Ben Johnson who currently has a thigh strain that may well prevent him from featurng, fortunatley Vladimir Coufal is slowly returning to the sort of form he dsiplayed before undergoing surgery for a hernia and thigh injury.
Indeed many have argued that Coufal is better suited to the pressure of European fixtures, due to his vast experience on the International and European stage, Johnson, great prospect that he is, DOES have a bit of a habit of playing sideways as opposed to the more direct nature of Coufal's crosses, Coufal also has a long throw in his locker that if used wisely CAN pay dividends.
Make no mistake, Thursday's game is in reality shit or bust for the Irons, but at least the manager has virtually a full strength squad to choose from! - Ed
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brilliant news
come on you irons
We need Pressing football....
...from the off...we need to be scoring goals from everywhere on the park, from both the left & right flanks and using Deccers strengths running full pelt at them through the middle.
We have to be relentless for 90 minutes and not like City for 89...
We can do this, I have no doubt, but only if we play like our lives depend on it...
Seville here we come COYI