West Ham soul stays in the stands not the boardroom
Aston Villa are wobbling again.
West Ham feel the same pinch.
The circus is full, yet the real power sits in the stands.
West Ham press hard.
They hunt mistakes with grit.
West Ham love a hard press and a harder tackle.
That is the core of their spirit.
Fans know this is where West Ham live.
Brighton wrap Baleba in cotton wool.
West Ham watch with wary eyes.
Aston Villa stumble again as errors bite.
Villa still look short on defensive certainty.
West Ham distrusts high lines.
Only a barge of a centre back backs a high line.
That is their security blanket.
Millwall, Spurs, and anyone who questions the East End sound gets a jab.
Football in this town sounds like the badge.
The soul lives in the stands not in boardrooms.
Keep the faith and trust the tackle.
- West Ham keep the press alive and defend with a barge backed spine.
- Aston Villa stumble while Baleba is wrapped in cotton wool by Brighton.
- The soul of the club stays in the stands while jabs at rivals keep the banter sharp.
Main player: Carlos Baleba
Main team: West Ham United