My stand out player to date in my view has been James Rodriguez of Everton FC. He has taken to the Premier League "like a duck to water". The 29-year-old Columbia attacking midfielder was signed in the offseason from Spanish giants Real Madrid for a fee believed to be around 20 million pounds. He signed on a two-year contract for the Toffees. In the opening four games of the season James has scored three goals and assisted two and in general, has been at the hub of everything that Everton have done well in the attacking third of the pitch. A huge factor getting James to the Premier League was the fact that his old manager who he played under at Real Madrid is the current Everton gaffer. Italian Carlo Ancelotti is the man in question that attracted the flamboyant winger to the Premier League. They had a very good relationship at Real Madrid and they wanted to rekindle that at Everton. James has formed a frightening partnership with Everton duo Richarlison and Dominic
It's no secret that West Ham has a very loyal fan base and that they are extremely vocal on match day supporting the team. However as we approach the seasons start, no further additions to the playing squad have been made. Considering we finished a disappointing 16th place just five points off the relegation zone, it is clear the squad needs to bring in some better players to avoid relegation fears creeping in again this year.
Fans of the club on social media are quite frankly "at war" with the current owners of the club, David Sullivan and David Gold for not investing any money into the squad to get some signings over the line. Just last week they sold one of our most promising youngsters Grady Diangana who has been at the club since he was 10 to a relegation rival in West Bromwich Albion. This in turn angered the manager David Moyes and some players who had no idea this important player was going to be sold. This was to raise cash to invest in the defense, which needs investment in.
Due to this ongoing situation regarding the disconnect between our owners and the fans, I think West Ham will struggle again this season. Our starting eleven on paper is a top ten team in my opinion. However, the depth of the squad is something I am very concerned about. A few injuries in key areas and we are very light. Every other team in the Premier League this summer has been making key additions to their squads. I feel like West Ham is being left behind in the transfer market. We do boast some good firepower in our ranks, namely Sebastian Haller, Michail Antonio, and Jarred Bowen. Backed up by England international Declan Rice and Czech international Tomas Soucek in midfield. The club needs some further backup in defense as we conceded far too many last campaign.
There are still two weeks to go until the transfer window closes so there is still plenty of time to get those defensive reinforcements in that David Moyes and his coaching staff need. Looking at our starting ten fixtures, we have some very difficult games against the usual top ten teams. It's never easy being a fan of West Ham United.
West Ham finishing position= 15th. Another season battling relegation.
Key words and expressions
beloved- Something that you love unconditionally.
loyal- To support your team through good times and bad times at all times.
extremely vocal- Very noisy and always giving the team the support that's needed.
creeping in- Thoughts (usually negative) that can come to mind again later on.
over the line- To get a task done at the last minute, before a deadline.
disconnect- To have a poor connection (relationship) with someone or people.
struggle- To not do well at something. To be stressed out doing a task.
key areas- Very important things that need to be kept in good condition.
left behind- To not be keeping up with the times (trend). To your disadvantage.
reinforcements- To add strength in numbers to a somewhat depleted team or organization.
Place the correct words or expressions in the blanks below
Chelsea have been very active in the transfer market this season. They have added in ________________________ and should be challenging for the title this campaign.
The war in Iraq put huge pressure on the American army. They needed to call in ____________________________ to stand their ground and to remain on top.
There was an obvious ______________________ between them both. She wanted a divorce just a month later.
I am feeling so nervous before my tinder date tomorrow night! I hope he is a nice guy. Why do I keep having negative thoughts about him _________________________ to my mind?
I really need a long vacation this year. So I booked a months cruise yesterday. It's been a real __________________ this year in my company.
No matter what happens to my team. I will always remain _________________ to them and travel up and down the country supporting them.
Can you tell me your Instagram ID? I want to communicate as a West Ham fan.
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