Predictable headline but bloody hell - how West Ham didn't come out of this game with anything is beyond me. After a completely unexpected opening, we simply sat back and relaxed, thinking the game was won. West Ham played some crisp, incisive, fast-moving football and, at times, were a joy to watch - Zola is starting to craft a team in his own image. However, his front-men let him down today (Carlton Cole injured? You little liars!). It was just as well, as the second half was like watching the Alamo. Cahill, Puygrenier and Davies (Kevin) the stand-out players for us. Elmander wasn't fit (to be expected), and the number of times we looked like little lost sheep was unbelievable.
However, I'm not complaining. The points are all important and 3 were very welcome today. Another winnable game is on the cards next Sunday (at home to Newcastle), especially if Matty Taylor and Davo can keep up their current hot-streaks in front of goal. A pretty good weekend could be bettered tomorrow if Fulham can beat West Brom. Set the bottom 3 adrift and the rest of us can stop worrying...