West Ham winger Robert Snodgrass has compared the club’s fans to those of Celtic and Rangers.
West Ham United’s Robert Snodgrass in action with Manchester City’s Yaya Toure
West Ham United winger Robert Snodgrass has told the club’s official website that he ‘definitely’ thinks the club’s fans are similar to the support of Celtic and Rangers.
The Hammers swooped to land Snodgrass during the January transfer window, luring the Scotland international away from Premier League rivals Hull City after hitting seven goals and three assists in 20 Premier League appearances for the Tigers.
Snodgrass has been brought in to replace Dimitri Payet’s ability from set pieces, and whilst he’s made something of a slow start to life in East London, he should prove to be a dependable player for the Hammers.
On Monday, Snodgrass played in West Ham’s 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea, sampling a top London derby for the first time as a player, and all the atmosphere that comes with such a game.
This weekend, Snodgrass may have one eye on the Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers, having been born in Glasgow and even grew up supporting Celtic.
The derby between Glasgow’s two biggest clubs is one of the fiercest rivals in world football, and Snodgrass will be hoping that Brendan Rodgers’ men come out on top at Celtic Park.
West Ham United’s Robert Snodgrass looks dejected
Ahead of that game and after Monday’s clash with Chelsea, Snodgrass has told the West Ham official website that he ‘definitely’ sees similarities between Hammers fans and those that support Old Firm clubs.
Snodgrass also noted that West Ham fans expect ‘blood, sweat and tears’ from their players, but will continue to back their players even in times of struggle.
“Yes, definitely,” said Snodgrass. “These are people who are working all week to take their kid to a football match and it’s not cheap nowadays. They expect somebody to give them blood, sweat and tears for that jersey.”
“That’s what it takes. If they know you’ve given everything, but still lose, they’ll still back you because they’ll know through the work you’re putting that you appreciate them coming to support,” he added.
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