Paco Jemez - Hammers’ Newest Nutter

Paco Jemez - An individual who spent his entire career in Spain, yet always seemed destined to join the East London side, given his character.

A perfect fit for West Ham at the moment, given his tactical style but he also embodies what fans admire to have. Against Sunderland, it was noticed that as per, across the goals, Jemez would celebrate like normal, yet towards the end of the game, specifically where Nuno was going to substitute on Max Kilman, he began raging towards the head coach about his decision and believed that there was no need to substitute on a defender.

Paco spoke out to a Spanish news channel after the match, claiming “the change wasn't bad, but I would do it for someone else or not” - A fair yet damning statement, clear to see who he isn’t a fan of, that’s for sure!

Given how Paco is on the sidelines, you can only begin to imagine how he is in training, does he get annoyed at the players and begin to play himself? Or does he thump someone to the floor to explain to the boys how to tackle? He’s exactly what West Ham have needed to rediscover after years of losing Stuart Pierce. Sometimes, managers need someone to go against their prophecy, as they can get stuck in their own heads and begin to spiral.

“He brought me to England, not to keep quiet, but to tell him what I think and to help him, above all to help him.” - Nuno needed help and there’s nothing wrong with that. He was alone on a plank of wood in the sea but at least now he has a few more planks with him.

Does Paco Jemez answer all of the questions that Hammers fans are asking, certainly not. But attempting to complete the Great Escape alone would be an accident waiting to happen, at least now, we stand a fighting chance.

A lot of work to be done in the one week we have remaining, I’m certain that whoever the Hammers bring in, if anyone, will be whipped into shape quickly through the newest nutter in town. - LN