Moyes's Dig At Pitch Justified-MORE PLAYERS IN?

At Org HQ during the next day post match where the game against Palace was 'investigated' using a full recording of the game, it became very apparent that David Moyes's comments about the poor quality of the pitch at the London 'Dome' were totally justified.

Analysing the game confirmed what we had already thought, the way the ball was held up during the early exchanges indicated the pitch had been heavily watered ahead of the game, so heavily that the ball was not travelling as far as was expected. This less than perfect scenario intensified as the 'drenched' surface dried out to leave a 'tennis court' of a pitch that saw the ball bouncing ridiculously high, far more than had been anticipated.

Moyes alluded to the fact during his post match 'presser', he was not looking for excuses as it was clear to see the team had not performed to the level of the preceding game against 'fancied' opposition Leicester City! The atmosphere was flat, unlike the surface, despite the best efforts of fans packed into the 'Bowl'.

Being top of the Barclays Premier League requires hard work and a lot of luck, the latter eluding Hammers on Saturday, although 2nd place after 3 games isn't to be sniffed at, annoyingly the 1-0 specialists from North London have the accolade of leading the League after match day 3.

The fact that the quality of the pitch in Stratford is a major talking point, as opposed to the club's lack of signings during the closing stages of the transfer window, perhaps goes to show just how far the team has progressed during David Moyes's '2nd coming', the successes he has overseen have earned him the nickname 'Moyesiah', a handle that few would have thought he would have been anointed with when he returned to the club following the ill fated Pellegrini campaign.

With less than 48 Hrs to go before the window 'slams shut', (does anyone slam their windows shut at home?) Hammers are far better placed than they were last week to take on the increased demands of the new season given the clubs Europa League commitments, 6 games between the 11th and 30th of September following on from player's International commitments will test the squad's endurance to the limit.

In an ideal world Moyes would be bringing in an additional left back and an out and out striker along with possibly an additional midfielder, the reality is the signings of Zouma and Nicola Vlasic are good business and there could be the bonus of 'another couple' as Moyes succinctly mentioned, but ONLY if they are quality.

Managers live and die by their signings, so far, with the exception of Jordan Hugill, Moyes has got his signings spot on, IF he can add a couple more then his still feather light squad at least has a battlers chance to continue the club's unlikely but very welcome renaissance.- LN