Wham Bam! Cherry On Top

Much loved Hammers player Pablo Fornals used to be one of the first players on David Moyes' team sheets but the need to 'accommodate' new signings has seen him drop to the bench in all but a few Premier League games, although he has featured in all the 'Con Cup' games.

Fornals came on with 25 minutes to go and scored a 'Scorpion Kick' goal as well as providing an assist for Cornet who had come on as a sub at the same time, unfortunately the Cornet goal was adjudged offside but Fornals' goal stood. Anyone with a heart would have felt moved as the emotion of scoring such a goal overwhelmed the lovable Spaniard, leaving him unable to control the tears that streaked down his face.

Now that's what you call emotion, pure love of the club and it's supporters shone from the self confessed 'cockerny', it was obvious to all and sundry just how much he has missed starting for the club this season. David Moyes alluded to Fornals' lack of game time in his post match presser and reiterated what an important player Pablo is for the Irons despite the paucity of his EPL starts.

A top, top player who did not look out of place in the same company as Declan Rice, Pac,man and all the rest of the players who clearly think the world of him as was illustrated by the amount of 'man cuddles' he received following his tearful episode.

For once Hammers were on the front foot from the get go and were rewarded within the first 5 minutes with a Big Mikey Antonio bullet header that left Neto no chance. Things got even better a few minutes later when 'Pacman' leapt like a salmon to score another header that the Bournemouth defence were unable to cope with.

2-0 up after 12 minutes was an incredible way to start the game and things got even better when the captain,Declan Rice, added another couple of million to his sale value with a beautifully executed shot from the edge of the box just before half time.

The 'Cherry' on the cake was Fornals' 2nd half goal but also the rigid defence and authoritative way the players bossed the midfield and restricted the home team to 'spirited' efforts that were well dealt with by Lukasz Fabianski and an evergreen performance from the much maligned Aaron Cresswell. We have absolutely no idea what the medical team have been giving him, but long may it continue!

The win has helped Hammers move up the table and put a few points between the club and the bottom three, but it is still early doors when it comes to survival, the club needs a bare minimum of another TWO WINS before fans can start to relax.

Of course there is the small matter of the 'Con Cup' semi final to deal with along with the crucial Premier League 'monster schedule', the club should never have found itself in this position, but at least everyone can see that the players and yes including the manager, are showing a bit of.....now what is it called? Oh yes, the West Ham way! - LN

PS: Match of the Day will be a 'happy place' tonight irrespective of the amount of time devoted to the Cherries v Irons game, seeing Tottingham gubbed always brings a smile!