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Ever since being injured as the result of an unpunished off the ball tackle by Manchester United's Juan Mata back in November, Hammers all action defender Vlad 'the scourge of Grealish" Coufal has struggled to regain the type of form he displayed last season that had fans and pundits claiming that he was the best right back in the Premier League.

Events are moving so rapidly in Eastern Europe it is almost facile to be reporting on the Europa League Cup, but as things unravel ALL Russian based football clubs will be subject to 'sanctions' that are currently being deliberated upon by UEFA and FIFA.

Is it just a coincidence that virtually EVERY West Ham player who receives a new 'enhanced' contract then proceeds to have a 'falling off the cliff' experience with their form? For as long as we can remember there has been a constant stream of players who are offered new contracts in order to fend off unwelcome transfer enquiries, going back as far as Winston Reid, or even further back if you want, to players like Herita Illunga!