Last nights summary for me:
We started the better team, got the early goal, then either by instructions or confidence, we sat back far too deep and allowed West Ham to get in the game.
Could sense we were going to concede before half time, although I wasnt expecting to go in at half time losing.
The second half I think everyone in the ground knew what was going to happen, West Ham would sit back and allow us to 'try' break them down.
The main concern for me was Irvines allowance to let the fans pressure him into the subs. I think he thought by bringing Valera and Brown on he has given the fans what they want to get off his back, but all it has done is made him look weak.
Samaras was warming up to be the last substitution before continous Brown Ideye songs, and Rob Kelly saying something in Irvines ear, convinced him to 'give in.'
I watched Irvine quite alot last night and to me he looks a defeated man, constantly looking at his watch, constantly having Kelly/Downing in his ear, constantly hands in pockets looking like the worlds against him.
Varela showed more in 20 minutes than any other 'winger' we have played in that position has done all season, how he doesnt warrant a start is beyond belief.
