We demand a Greek tragedy!

If you look up the definition of a Greek tragedy you will know that it typically deals with themes of pride, arrogance, love and loss, highlighting the fraught relationship between men and the Gods. 

And so it is that the Greeks of Olympiacos come to London tonight seeking to humiliate David Moyes bedraggled Hammers. Having dumped an out of sorts Hammers to their first European defeat in eons, the Greeks will surely swagger into town believing that further glory awaits their pillaging horde.

However, the arrogance of Olympiacos' provocative supersized banner during West ham's ill-fated visit to Athens a fortnight ago can be the motivation for a traditional East End revenge tonight.

A fortnight ago, it was Moyes' men who succumbed to the evil embrace of arrogance, allowing the energetic Greeks to seize the momentum. Two defensive howlers later and the game had slipped from the Hammers' flimsy grasp!

In fairness, the Greeks deserved their victory and at times played with riotous joy against an understrength West ham. But Olympiacos looked much less confident once Moyes finally unleashed his top talents and the suddenly shaky Greeks barely hung on for a famous 2-1 victory.

And therein lies the key to tonight's would be revenge - attack early and with great ire and Olympiacos will crumble. Anything less would be a crime against the Gods of football!

VERYWESTHAM will be pitchside as the game unfolds.

Our preferred starting XI is: Fabianski, Coufal, Mavropanos, Aguerd, Emerson, Alvarez, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta, Kudus, Bowen, Antonio.

COYI!!!

  

West Ham identify suitable Sakho replacement

Among the many compelling reasons to try to keep Diafra Sakho at West Ham is his propensity to pop up with sensational hair styles. As any proper expert on modern footie will readily confirm, a healthy representation of colourful barnets is a must have for any wannabe top club. To that end Sakho has delivered in bucket loads with his variety of shaven designs and punky mohawkery.

But happily, Sakho can now be let depart with the news that the Hammers have identified a suitable replacement in French left back Arthur Masuaku.

The 22 year old is currently on the books at Olympiacos having graduated from the Valenciennes academy in France. As the picture demonstrates, Arthur is more than capable of delivering the kind of deliciously foolish hair arrangement that Hammers fans crave.

Masuaku is pacey and particularly strong going forward. He has represented Les Bleus at U18 and U19 level and is tipped to replace Patrice Evra who will be 47 years old on his next birthday, probably. Masuaku's talents have not gone unnoticed with Roma and Inter both said to be interested.

Word is that the Hammers have tabled a £6m bid and that Masuaku is on his way for a medical.