AaaarghhHHHHHHH!!! |
It’s all set for a return of the old Viz comic favourite as the Pathetic sharks that are the current toothless Hammers head to the seaside at Southampton in search of Premiership points. In the wake of Andy Carroll’s latest injury setback, which amusingly is common amongst ballet dancers, Hammers will once again be forced to rely upon ‘attack from the back’ which is a cool-sounding catchphrase for death by blunt trauma.
Some negative-minded observers have suggested that without
an established striker to lead their attack, the best that the hapless Hammers can
hope for is a sneaky goal from midfield or a set piece. Meanwhile, the saints
offensive line will be headed by recurring Hammers target Rickie ‘late
developer’ Lambert who will be seeking to add to his increasing popularity as
England’s first striker. Thankfully, the Hammers muscular defence is well
equipped for strikers of the Lambert profile so the likely line ups should make
for a robust encounter.
Although the main question on Hammers fan’s lips is whether new
signing Mladen Petric will get a run out (and we predict an appearance as a
second half substitute if the Hammers are chasing the game), perhaps more
intriguing will be how Big Sam decides to employ the rising Ravel Marrison who
has clearly demonstrated since his return from Coventry (err – actually that’s
Birmingham) that he does represent a potent goal scoring threat from midfield.
Modi Mohawk poised to get another chance up front or will
Big Sam change his beloved 4-5-1 formation in order to maximise the return from
the squad he has available? Both Maiga and new signing Petric have previously
prospered in sides with two up front but…the Cuddly from Dudley tends to stick
to what he knows best. Let’s hope for 0-0!
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