Well, I didn't pick the score but I did say grab us for a win at 5/1, hope some of you did and earned yourselves some nice New Year cheer. Whilst United represented a side in great form, such odds when they were the away side against a side who whilst not having the best home form was still in the top ten was generous as I said.
Onto the performance, quite frankly, I thought we were superb. I'm not going to do individual player ratings as everyone deserves acclaim, but I am going to pick out my choice performances;
Upson - becoming an automatic on the teamsheet and well worth 6million of anyone's money
Solano - great to see such a flair player in the vein of Joe Cole and Paolo Di Canio at Upton Park, just has a great touch
Mullins - my man of the match, is it me or has he bulked out a bit with some extra muscle lately? Is looking stronger and more athletic, had a great game and supported superbly by Noble and Parker
But like I say, everyone, including the crowd played their part in a victory against one of my least favourite clubs in the league. The passion, the passing and the creativity were all there and the defence were strong against the rampaging Ronaldo and Tevez. A word on Carlos, it was great to see him and I'm very pleased we gave him the welcome we did. Certain players do not deserve such a warm welcome on their return but Carlos is definitely an exception and heart brreaking though it was to see him in a Man Utd shirt, it was just great to see the lad.
Anyway, top result Hammers, bring on the Gunners!
It was a great game, something we will brag about for years.
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Posted by: Rooster | 04/01/2008 at 13:58