Despite the criticism that has been sent West Ham United’s way in recent weeks, their professionalism is something that should be admired.
A few months ago it seemed as if it was all going downhill for West Ham United once again. They were lingering towards the relegation zone, fans were calling for Bilic’s head and the Olympic Stadium was getting some less than favourable reviews. It would seemingly have taken a miracle to turn things round, but as we approach the business end of the season it seems as if things are slowly improving.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic
The first round of applause certainly goes towards the men and women behind the scenes, who decided upon giving Bilic time to rectify his early season mistakes. Whilst it hasn’t been easy, the Hammers are drifting away from the bottom three slowly but surely and are starting to look up the league rather than down.
There’s no guarantee that would’ve happened if they’d have pulled the trigger on sacking Bilic, and showing that faith that saw them achieve European football last season is a great sign of things to come. Not only is it a sign of confidence, but it’s a sign of stability too.
West Ham’s Olympic Stadium v Domizale
Then you have the Dimitri Payet situation, with the Frenchman seemingly unhappy with the situation at the club and refusing to play for them. Bilic, and the club in general, responded in a professional manner by stating how disappointed they were with the situation before going out and smashing Crystal Palace 3-0 to send a real statement.
Fans are slowly giving the Olympic Stadium a chance, a top ten finish is well within reach and the building blocks are now in place to form the kind of club that was envisaged when the ground move was first suggested. It won’t happen overnight, but West Ham are slowly clawing their way back to a position of respectability.
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