Normally, a 1-1 draw against Everton at Goodison park would be considered a 'good result' for the hammers - but in last nights case in felt very bitter-sweet. It might not have been out best performance but with a matter of seconds to go, conceding a last gasp equalizer is always a kick in the teeth.
A big talking point was not the result itself but a simplistic chance that went begging, soon after going 1-0 up, front man Enner Valencia had the perfect opportunity to make it 2-0 but missed and was singled out by manager Sam Allardyce in his post match interview, stating that a player of Enner's quality should be putting those type of chances away.
Although Mr Allardyce certainly has a point, singling out the Ecuadorian star hasn't helped Big Sam's turbulent relationship with the fans, with many feeling that he was wrong to do so.
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t's no surprise, that since his return from injury, Andy Carroll has been preferred upfront in almost every game - and the somewhat 'rare' start that Enner Valencia earned will continue to be a theme as long as Carroll is fit and ready to play.
My feeling is that Valencia is going to become more of a super sub - and if we are not careful, he could share the same fate as the recently departed Mauro Zarate, while Big Sam is at the realm. It was inevitable that the moment Carroll starting kicking a ball again, that himself and Nolan would once again become prominent figures in the first team, dare I say untouchable?
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