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The West Ham Squad: An optimistic look at every Hammer that’s played

By Jeremiah Carson

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: General view outside the stadium as fans arrive ahead of the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: General view outside the stadium as fans arrive ahead of the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) /
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A room full of Midfielders

Lanzini

The West Ham Jewel has been out more often than he has been on, but remember to think happy thoughts. Manuel Lanzini has been one of those midfielders this season that isn’t afraid to take on any player and has begun reconnecting well as of late.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 17: Robert Snodgrass of West Ham United runs with the ball past Solomon March of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United at American Express Community Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 17: Robert Snodgrass of West Ham United runs with the ball past Solomon March of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United at American Express Community Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Snodgrass

Mr. McMessi has once again defied the odds stacked against him. As Robert Snodgrass ages, he is like a fine bottle of scotch getting more aggressive and never backing down. He for sure has shown the most heart so far this season.

Sanchez

I did say this had to stay upbeat and happy right? Ok, ok I get it so, in the case of Carlos Sanchez, his attention to detail on getting his hair perfect is on point. Whether its cornrows or the afro, it’s been good all year.

Noble

Oh, Captain my Captain! Mark Noble continues to age like Queen Elizabeth herself, only getting better and with more pizzazz. Mr. West Ham’s ability to command the midfield and the entire squad has been instrumental at times to see a winning side through.

Fornals

Although Pablo Fornals might not be in the same form as he was during the U21 Euros last season, he still has shown glimpses of it. He’s young people and he will grow with time. His want and desire are there, the skill just needs to catch up.

Wilshere

First and foremost, West Ham United would not have gotten into the next round of the Carabao Cup if it were not for Jack Wilshere. People seem to forget that he is still the same player that commanded the midfield for England and it has popped up a time or two this season.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Andriy Yarmolenko of West Ham United celebrates with teammates Felipe Anderson and Declan Rice after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Andriy Yarmolenko of West Ham United celebrates with teammates Felipe Anderson and Declan Rice after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /

Rice

Without a doubt the most all-around talented midfielder on this Hammers side. Declan Rice may be young, but you wouldn’t know it. His best attribute so far has been to move players along and keep them honest. At 20, he’s doing more for this club than most others with twice the experience.