HITC Sport speaks to West Ham United fan Alan Pearson, who has been a supporter for 18 years.
General view inside the London Stadium
Q: What have you made of your team’s start to the season?
A: Not great but we’ve done well to deal with Payet leaving and I’m happy we’re in the top half of the table.
Q: What are your opinions on your manager?
A: Managed to turn things back around when they were going wrong at the start of the season. Definitely the right man for the job for me but I can understand why others don’t think he’s up for it.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic
Q: What are your views on the board?
A: I thought the transfer insider thing was an absolute joke. Not a fan of them but if they invest in the club I won’t be complaining.
Q: Who is your favourite current player?
A: Mark Noble.
Q: Who is your favourite ever player?
A: Paulo Di Canio.
Paulo Di Canio – West Ham United
Q: What has been your best memory of the club?
A: Last game at Upton Park. Atmosphere was amazing.
Q: What has been your most disappointing moment?
A: Cup final against Liverpool – deserved the win!
Q: What has been your most shocking moment?
A: The Payet saga. He disgraced our club and I’m glad he’s gone.
Dimitri Payet
Q: Describe the best goal you ever saw at your club’s home ground
A: Di Canio’s volley.
Q: Which ground is your favourite away day?
A: Selhurst Park (Crystal Palace).
Q: Who do you consider to be the club’s biggest rival and why?
A: Millwall. Never been to a game but everyone knows the history between the two clubs.
Q: Who do you feel has been the club’s best and worst summer signing?
A: Snodgrass or Ayew for best, but they still need more time. Worst was undoubtedly Zaza.
West Ham United’s Robert Snodgrass speaks to West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic
Q: Who is your one player to watch out for this season?
A: Byram. Decent youngster with a lot of potential.
Q: Is there a particular youth player that excites you, and why?
A: Ashley Fletcher. Think he’ll come good eventually.
Q: Where do you think the club will look to strengthen in the summer?
A: Would like to see us bring in a new striker to play next to Carroll.
Q: Finally, what are your aims for this season, and where do you think your club will finish?
A: Push for Europe next season after reinvesting the Payet money!
West Ham fans outside the ground before the match
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