Upon Nuno’s arrival, many Hammers fans understood that only so much could be done with a manager replacement, given how poor the results were under Graham Potter as well as how visually lost the team appeared to be.
That same continued doom and gloom feeling persisted on despite a 1-1 draw against Everton and becoming the first to score at their stadium, three miserable losses would follow and relegation nerves kicked in as the majority believed the squad simply wasn’t good enough. But with some finding his midfield of Freddie Potts and the Portuguese Duracell Bunny, the Hammers have lost just a sole game and are up to 9th in the Premier League form standings [Since Newcastle].
One loss in six with three of the results being draws, but the majority consisting of the smallest mistakes and misfortunes ultimately costing West Ham, Nuno’s shut-up shop seems to still be open for 24 hours given the amount of goals the East London side concede once ‘defence mode’ is activated. The repeatedly poor substitutions that have gone on to cost points are an underwhelming… Again, Bournemouth it was down to the changes as well as Kill-joy. Against Manchester United it was a success, and against bogey Brighton, it was the misfortune of being severely shafted combined with a decision or two which in hindsight, shouldn’t have been taken.
It’s been a long ol’ bumpy road and it will continue to do so for the foreseeable future, but it’s crucial to remember that our fortunes could change with helping Nuno come January, along with continuing on our form to an acceptable, realistic circumstance.
January will be pivotal, given the time the club has to make some much-needed signings, as well as the handful of more reasonable fixtures we have that ultimately will make or break our season given that, at the moment, we’re in the doom by two points with Aston Villa and Manchester City before the Christmas break…
Positive signs, given the situation the Hammers found themselves in originally, but an immense amount of work is still required
Comments
It's quite clear
That Nuno has managed this hotch potch of players far better than Potter could dream of, which kinda backs up my misgvings about ever employing Potter in the first place. Please excuse my little I told you so. If Nuno gets what he wants in January, I do believe that fortunes may improve even more. However, and this is the big conundrum we have to face. Nunos style of football is not much difference to Moyes and there was a reason, a damn good reason we wanted him out. Even down to trying to shut up shop on a one goal lead. Bit of deja vu, no?
yes agree
deluded and do admit you never wanted potter but i and some of the others were willing to give him a go but no it didn't work out and being Nuno's baptism was a fan dispute and a walk out at his first home game, i think he is trying and getting some results along the way ,We will see what the January sales bring but i'm not holding my breath ,at least we have some youngsters that show some promise but there is the african nations coming up which is surely going to have an effect and not only for us so the reserves will get a chance lets see and good luck
Happy
With nuno and the style. It's much better than moyes as its designed to counter attack moyes wasn't. So of he gets players he wants, his system is proven.
Nuno seems a calm and patient
Nuno seems a calm and patient Manager. I was a fan of the Potter appointment I admit that. However it soon became clear he did not know his arse from his elbow. Let alone motivate and inspire the squad.
I think slowly and surely Nuno is imposing his stamp on the squad. We have improved that's plain to see. I shall watch with anticipation to he who he recruits come January!!