West Ham London Stadium woes expose set piece failings
No one warned about a team allergic to set pieces.
There was talk that leaving Upton Park would lift the club.
Karren Brady faces calls to step down.
She claimed the stadium would match a world class team.
Who was she kidding?
Supporters would settle for defenders who can head the ball.
Meanwhile a manager who inspires a team whose morale is rock bottom is needed.
The club began the season with a dreadful start.
Declan Rice should be the anchor, but the set piece chaos eats away his authority.
The defence leaks at every corner.
Yet the boardroom stays distant while the stands stay loud.
Rivals like Millwall and Spurs keep the jabs sharp.
This team needs a hard press and a harder tackle.
A barge built centre back would guard the line behind any risky high line.
In the end the soul of West Ham lives in the stands and in the badge.
TLDR
- London Stadium pains expose West Ham’s fragility at set pieces and in defence.
- Fans demand a tougher plan and defenders who can head away danger, fast.
- Declan Rice remains a key anchor, but real reform must come from the board and coaching staff
Declan Rice
West Ham United