There Is A God-Roberto Leaves-Wilshere Might Follow

Rarely has there been such a sigh of collective relief by so many fans for so few, the prospect of Roberto Jiménez Gago's departure form West Ham, coupled with the prospect of Jack Wilshere being 'despatched' to the MLS has had many Irons supporters leaping for joy!

Finally the 'Malleresse' of Roberto can be expunged from the club, even his presence on the bench for the friendly on tuesday gave fans a bad bad feeling, fortunately that was his LAST appearance in any way shape or form for the Irons, asn it has now been confirmed that the error strewn keeper has left West Ham to join Real Valladolid on a free transfer. The 34-year-old had signed a two-year deal with the Hammers in May 2019 and made his full debut against Newport County in the EFL Cup last August. However errors - including pushing the ball into his own net against Burnley - blighted his time at West Ham, and he only made 10 appearances in total.

In January, he was sent on loan to Alaves for the rest of the season, with West Ham paying most of his £30,000 per week wages. Roberto conceded 17 goals, including three in each of three successive games in November.
Now to really perk fans up, Jack Wilshere is edging, or being pushed towards a loan deal in the MLS, it has to be a loan because no one, even the Americans, would be insane enough to want to sign him on anything other than a pay for play basis.

Of course if Wilshere goes to the MLS with the Hammers footing 70% of his salary, then there will be two Hammers players plying their trade at a loss to their parent club exceeding £130,000 per week, because as we all know, for some reason the club seem happy to pay 70% of Winston Reid's £80,000 per week for him so 'star' for Kansas City.

Profligacy, stupidity or a bit of both? - Ed