It was a great win for West Ham last night, over local rivals Tottenham. And the fans were not shy on social media.
There weren’t many non-West Ham fans who predicted a home win on Friday night. However the players stuck to the gameplan well and overcame an opposition in form. In terms of big opposition, it was the first win for the Hammers against a side in the top 8 all season.
And it was a big deal in terms of home wins. All season fans from all sides have said the stadium can seem lifeless. However last night it was anything but. The fans were electric and the players lifted themselves in response to effectively end Spurs’ run at the Premier League title.
The Fans celebrate
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR, IT'S HAPPENED AGAIN pic.twitter.com/lLawrim4wh
— West Ham News (@WHUFC_News) May 5, 2017
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR ITS HAPPENED AGINNNN
— West Ham Transfers (@westhamtransfer) May 5, 2017
Atmosphere was electric, fair play West Ham. #WHUTOT pic.twitter.com/7Z3kuw7iat
— Joe Gallop (@joe_gallop) May 5, 2017
Wow what a great result what a great performance what a great atmosphere the fans made it special. Well done Slaven perfect tactics. dg pic.twitter.com/y0jE1incL2
— David Gold (@davidgold) May 5, 2017
Dear Chelsea.
— Spencer (@SpencerOwen) May 5, 2017
You're welcome.
Yours sincerely, West Ham.
You can’t beat a win over your rivals. Obviously Spurs are still on for a much more successful season, but to win and stop a rival getting close to the title is exceptionally sweet. I would have liked to share more of the tweets, but there was a case of choice language in many of the more celebratory tweets!
Ex Players Celebrate
Of course, the big games bring out everyone, and ex players were also celebrating on social media. Everyone knew that it was a big game for the club in the current situation. But also how good a win it actually was on the pitch.
What a massive team performance by @WestHamUtd ⚒great win #hammers
— Marlon Harewood (@Mazer_9) May 5, 2017
Big win for @WestHamUtd over @SpursOfficial tonight. The atmosphere looked amazing, just the way we like it!
— David James (@jamosfoundation) May 5, 2017
Go on Slav.... big win for @WestHamUtd ⚒ #WHUTOT #COYI
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 5, 2017
And the next one is especially special, considering he’s been on both sides of the derby…
Played for both @WestHamUtd and @SpursOfficial scored for both in this London derby. But love only one ⚒⚒⚒ pic.twitter.com/wSmCPAT20A
— Bobby Zamora (@RobertZamora25) May 5, 2017
Great win tonight @WestHamUtd fair play. Played very very well 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 well done my boy @Noble16Mark
— Bobby Zamora (@RobertZamora25) May 5, 2017
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Special Player mentions
And whilst obviously everyone was happy that the team played well there are still some special mentions. Lanzini grabbed the goal that won the match, but his fellow countryman also grabbed plaudits…
Fair play to Calleri today. Deserves huge credit for his work rate and hold up play. Gutted that he didn't score that chance pic.twitter.com/Ogj9GrKdvz
— West Ham News (@WHUFC_News) May 5, 2017
If the Hammers can build on this then it will be an exceptionally important win. They have struggled to beat the big teams but now they have, and at home. With only a few games left it would be good to take this into the summer, and attract some new players.
Suddenly the next season seems brighter and more full of hope. However the club cannot rest on its laurels but push on. With some tricky fixtures left the Happy Hammers will be hoping to cement a top half position in the table.