*Moyes Needs To Use Bowen Before The Curse Sets In!

When Jarred Bowen signed for West Ham United with just 10 minutes to spare before the closing of the January transfer window, he didn't realise that his transfer was the biggest deal of the day and that it would get 'wall to wall' publicity. The player's subsequent interviews, and his inter action on the training ground, reveal an astonishing level of optimism and energy while at the same time a mature degree of humility.

Reece Oxford he ain't!

Having reached the summit that is the Barclays Premier League the hard way, Bowen is thrilled to be here, albeit possibly only until the end of the season due to the Irons precarious position in the League. Bowen's enthusiasm is infectious and now perhaps is the time to utilise his energy before he suffers the 'West Ham malaise', a well known condition that seems to affect and afflict 'top' players not long after their arrival at the club.

The 'infection' usually takes the form of a freak injury, a jealous girl friend, unhealthy off the field activities but mainly a complete loss of confidence as their positive energy is sucked out of them by the constant expectation of helping the club reach 'another level'.

As the next two matches are essentially 'dead rubbers', Hammers manager David Moyes might as well throw Bowen in to the deep end against City and Liverpool, perhaps his energy might wake Sebastian Haller from the deep slumber he has been in since the cold weather began, if only the club had looked at the 'hibernation' clause that his agent had inserted in to his contract at the last minute!

Perhaps Bowen may well prove the catalyst required to spark 'Hibernation Haller' back in to life? After all Haller is used to playing as part of a duo, a duo that was fed by fast flanking players. If Haller can't shape up with either Bowen or Antonio or both alongside him, then he should be dropped despite being the club's record purchase, no player should walk in to a team purely because of how much he cost, it's bad for morale and creates a creeping resentment throughout the squad.

Moyes should definitely start Bowen against City, his enthusiasm won't get blunted should the team get gubbed, he's young and will relish playing against 'top' opposition regardless of the result. - Ed

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