Review of West Ham

Although I have only seen the goals and Andy Johnson’s bookings which led to his sending off I think Fulham were the better team yesterday.

West Ham were able to finish there chances quite comprehensively whereas Fulham could not do so despite some good solid play. The spell at the end of the first half was terrible for Fulham and in my opinion both goals were poorly defended.

If Mark Schwarzer was five years younger I reckon he could have made it to the ball before Matthew Etherington. Unfortunately he did not and Etherington topped off a superb two minutes to double their lead. Etherington was involved in West Ham’s first goal setting up Carlton Cole, who through a Schwarzer tip on was handed the ball on a plate to slot home.

Andy Johnson did not do himself any favours by getting sent off because of two clumsy challenges. I ask myself whether it may be through frustration because he has not yet justified his £10.5 million price tag. If he has not scored by the end of October then I soon expect the fans to get on his back to try and get some sort of return.

I think the players walked away from the game with pride intact and heads high. Playing, scoring and not conceding with ten men for most of the second half is a respectable feat and could carry to West Brom next weekend.