In the aftermath of Fulham’s victory, alleged Hammers managerial target Marco Silva sent a West Ham message of pure class.
The Hammers appeared to have entirely ran out of steam.
And it was a result that likely dashed West Ham’s aspirations of a fourth consecutive European season.
The game was tarnished by a brutal hit to budding star George Earthy.
The midfielder made his Premier League debut but was transported to hospital on a stretcher, wearing a neck brace, and breathing oxygen.
It was a stunning and disturbing incident that helped put a stressful afternoon in context.
Earthy blow puts things in perspective.
On that front, the outcome makes David Moyes look increasingly likely to quit West Ham when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Ironically, Fulham manager Marco Silva is rumored to be one of those who could succeed the Scot in the Hammers’ managerial position.
According to The Sun, West Ham are on red alert on the potential of selecting Silva. He has previously been extensively connected with West Ham.
Many West Ham fans were dissatisfied with the attitude of some Fulham fans while Earthy lay down on the pitch.
It was evident that the injury was serious, but some of the visiting fans showed a lack of respect and football fan decorum.
Alleged target. Silva demonstrates pure class with Hammers message.
Because Silva, a rumored managerial target, demonstrated perfect class with a West Ham message.
Instead of boasting about his team’s double against West Ham or reveling in the win, Silva used his post-match comments to convey a message of encouragement to young Earthy.
“A sad moment for a young lad who is making his debut in the Premier League for an 18, 19-years-old boy and just three minutes on the pitch,” Silva told the club’s official website.
“It happened, of course, and there is no news right now, but we are really looking forward to hearing positive news soon since that is all we want right now.
“A sad moment but we wish – myself and our football club – all the support for him, for his family as well and for West Ham.”
Especially in the dog-eat-dog world of modern football, where greed frequently knows no bounds.
West Ham have issued an update since the game, saying that Earthy is being evaluated in a London hospital.
“The midfielder – who entered the field as a second half substitute to make his Premier League debut against the Cottagers – was taken off in stoppage time,” a statement from West Ham added.
“Manager David Moyes said: “George suffered a head injury
