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In an interview with Brazil's top newspaper, O Globo, given just after West Ham United's 2-0 win over Manchester United, Felipe Anderson confided that when he first arrived at the London Stadium he was quite shocked at the lack of protection afforded players by the Referee and their assistants, of course he already knew the pace of the Barclays Premier League would be frenzied, but he admits he was initially 'overcome' by it's sheer physicality.

Fast forward a year from his arrival, and Felipe Anderson is a different beast. The talented Brazilian has added steel to his game, and is no longer a 'luxury' type of player that a manager fears sending out in to a tough encounter, no longer does Anderson get 'roughed up', far from it. Anderson doesn't grimace and look to blame someone else if he loses the ball, instead he tracks back, tackles and puts in a shift!

Now this reference to 'putting in a shift' is not confined to Anderson, the whole team has begun to play as one, and the results prove it. The point is, fans love a grafter particularly at home, if they see the effort they feel more inclined to be more supportive, this in turn has the knock on effect of making the London Stadium far more like a football ground than a soul less dome.

The quality addition of Pablo Fornals and the addition of Sebastian Haller have removed the burden of being the club's most expensive player from Anderson, and he is now playing with freedom and boy does it show. Felipe is now able to waltz through defenders safe in the knowledge that he has proper back up, runners left and right and most importantly, options. Having good players around him makes him even better, but it is not just Anderson who is benefiting from the extra quality around him, Skipper Mark Noble has been playing out of his skin, in a way similarly to how he played while Dimitri Payet was strutting his stuff in his heyday.

Manuel Pellegrini has gone about his business aided by the wonderfully mysterious but effective Mario (The Huse) Husillos, the Hammers manager has even managed to surreptitiously get majority share holder David Sullivan to channel his 'inner self' via a Hammers website in the guise of an 'insider'. The result is while information still leaks more than it should, there is a damage limitation factor built in, and the results so far are excellent.

Pelle and the Huse do the business, David Sullivan and David Gold get to bask in the glory, and why not? They have backed their manager, probably a bit more than they would have wished, but are now seeing the seeds beginning to grow of their 'big plan'. If the hierarchy can resist trying to make themselves more high profile, particularly if the club do achieve qualification for the European competitions, then there is no reason why their club, and it's hundreds of thousands of supporters world wide, shouldn't see their club clashing with the giants of Europe.

West Ham United, it's players and it's staff have the golden opportunity, particularly this season, to make the jump in to the top six. Chelsea are in transition, Tottenham's transfer policy of not buying players is beginning to bite, and of course Manchester United are 'up the creek without a paddle'. That is three of the accepted 'top six' who will struggle this season, it is generally accepted that Liverpool and Manchester City will be the top two teams so there are possibly four places up for grabs.

Finally, media talk that has been suggesting the Irons will not be discussing extending Manuel Pellegrini's contract until it is approaching the end of it's final year, this is not the case. Similarities have been drawn between and comparisons made regarding Slaven Billic's first season of over achievement being followed with mediocrity, and Manuel Pellegrini's, with the board apparently reluctant to offer a contract extension should things go belly up.

There is a parallel here, the board were reluctant to hand Declan Rice a substantial contract due to their past experiences with Reece Oxford, Oxford was given a huge deal for such a young player in order to fend of interest from many high profile clubs. The move back fired and the young man became a bit of a 'billy big bollocks' which didn't endear him with the rest of the squad, and he has now moved on. Rice, on the other hand, has become a consummate professional and is paying back the faith shown in him by his manager and the powers that be.

Next up, Oxford in the 'Elk' Cup, Manuel Pellegrini will have to balance his selection knowing that his team have to travel to Bournemouth this weekend, field a weakened team and get turned over, or risk injury to his top players by playing them? Pelle will probably keep his 'big guns' on the bench while giving a run out to players who need game time, there is even a rumour that Winston Reid, the forgotten man, the Kiwi warrior, might make his return to competitive football for the first time in nearly eighteen months, we wish him well. - Ed

Manuel Lanzini is due to have a late late fitness test ahead of today's crucial game against Manchester United, Lanzini picked up the dreaded 'knock' in training and is a major doubt for selection. Should the 'little jewel' be unavailable Manuel Pellegrini does have options, and plenty of them!

It is perhaps worth remembering how devastating a Manu Lanzini injury would have been in the past for the team, but now Manuel Pellegrini can choose from Jack Wilshere, Pablo Fornals or even Robert Snodgrass. The troublesome left back berth is a different issue, Authur Masuaku is most definitely Pelle's first choice but is unavailable due to the ridiculous red card he was shown against Aston Villa.

Ben Johnson had been mooted as 'Authur's ' replacement, however he has also succumbed to a 'knock' in training, this 'knock' fella need to be addressed by the coaching staff in the future! Therefore Aaron Cresswell will probably start his first Barclays Premier League match since the opening day's chastening defeat to Manchester City, a game in which he was ripped apart by the City players, a performance that saw him dropped for the next matches.

Cresswell isn't a bad player, he just seems to have 'lost his MoJo', this is a relatively common occurrence among players returning from significant injuries, they don't mean to under perform, it is just that sub consciously they are terrified of picking up another serious injury, and in the no compromise 'battle field' of the Premier League if you don't give 100% you will get turned over.

This match, despite being played in September, could be season defining for the Irons. If they 'bottle it', they only have themselves to blame, it all depends on which West Ham turns up, doesn't it? - Ed

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One of the challenges of building sports and leisure facilities that are specialised is the cost implication that is involved. An added problem is that people going about their usual leisure activities, sports, or games may be disrupted during construction. However, there is a way out of this problem. This solution is known as Modular construction.

One of the key benefits of this construction style is the significant reduction in the time required for construction compared to the traditional building methods. It is a great construction medium with great benefits for your community because of its cost-efficient methods and speedy construction.

FEATURES OF MODULAR SPORTS BUILDINGS

Modular sports buildings are usually smart and designed to be malleable. They can be adapted to directly suit whatever you want and can have a casual look. This implies that the designs can be tweaked to satisfy the desires of every community under any conditions. They can be fashioned to meet their every need. There are a lot of things that Modular sports pavilions are known to be used for. It’s simply not possible to cover all them of them in this post. However, here are a few of the use of modular sports pavilions:
• Sports Club Buildings
• Fitness/Gym Studios
• Training Buildings
• Poolside Buildings
• Public Toilet Blocks and Changing rooms
• Cafés, bars, or clubhouses
• Administrative and office use
• Kiosks, Cafés, or visitor centers.
• Smart-Space

ADVANTAGES OF MODULAR SPORTS BUILDINGS

The advantages of Modular sports buildings are endless. However, here a few of their benefits.

• Building Materials Are Eco-friendly:

The modular industry is known to adapt to building processes and environments. This implies that you can use be eco-friendly materials in the build. This reduces the total waste produced and lowers the environmental impact of prefabricated builds. The common modern term ‘Offsite Construction’ was coined from the production of modular buildings. This is because they are constructed in an environment that is highly controlled in a way that on-site construction cannot be. Waste materials that are usually discarded and sent to a dump are now recycled for various purposes in other projects.

• Energy Consumption Reduction:

The consumption of energy is largely reduced in modular buildings. This is because the modules are constructed offsite in a highly controlled environment. Hence, the marginal assembly process causes a huge reduction in the energy invested compared to using traditional pavilions. The use of cool/heat air insulation and conditioning and double-glazed windows helps in providing higher energy efficiency. Hence, making savings on heating bills through heat loss reduction.
•Speed:

You build modular buildings as quickly as in a few weeks. This helps reduce of its impact on the environment and tight budget projects by communities. It illustrates the speed in a new light. The entire building can be completed in a few weeks. Hence, your team and community can enjoy its new vibrant building. It is an amazing benefit for those thinking of efficiency in little time.
•Reduction in Noise Pollution:

Modular sports buildings are constructed in an eco-friendly factory. This implies that the required personnel will be considerably lower than that of a traditional site. Not requiring deliveries of building materials drastically helps in reducing noise pollution. Another factor that aid this are the reduction of on-site noise machinery. This implies that there will be no major disruption to the activities carried out by your club users and community. Hence, the construction can be carried out in harmony with the activities of your users and community.
•Reduction in Running Cost:

Eco-friendly modular sports buildings costs as low as 95p for a running cost. This rate has been this low for the past 60 years. This implies that investment in modular sports buildings is worth it. Sooner or later the great White Elephant that is the London Stadium will be transformed in to a Stadium that is fit for purpose, Modular construction is a concept that is being investigated as a means to adapt the Stadium without having to do a 'Tottenham', work could progress during the season. - Ed