What a day...

Title: What a day...

So how did it go? In a nutshell, it was awesome. The day had it all. A first visit in 20 years, a six year old lads first ever visit, a win and a pantomime villain.

Having not been in so long I was really excited before the game. Even with it being changed to a 12.30 kick off on a sunday and travel chaos for thousands there was still a virtual full house. Despite there being nearly 15, 000 more people than when I last went the place did seem smaller than I remember, but then I was a 15 year old lad crammed into the old north bank last time.

The game itself was fairly even I thought and either side could have won, except City had £50m worth of miss-firing talent and the mighty Hammers had the latest academy star to rely on. Robinho was nothing short of woeful and Bellamy was just as ineffective. Up step 20 year old Jack Collison to show them how to do it and the crowd goes wild. Bellamy had already departed at this point and had done so in the most cowardly way. He sauntered over to the bench and then had a chat with his manager before running off down the tunnel before anyone realised what was happening. He had been targeted for some abuse through the game but it could have been a hell of a lot worse.

Parker was immense and accounted for Richards, Bellamy and Robinho apparently, great days work fella.

Credit to the city fans as well. They were very vocal and really got behind their team. They were also more than happy to get involved in the banter.

The sour note of the day was the injury to Valon. Looks serious and according to today's paper he's out for the rest of the season. He will be a big miss for us but, one persons misfortune is another's opportunity. Savio looked good when he came on and may now get a run in the side. He'll need to adjust quickly but early signs are promising.

As for me, well my passion is renewed and I'm already planning my next game. Looking to do an away day and can't wait. Youth football is going to have to wait for one more angry parent and refereeing will have to deal with the disappointment that I will not be joining their ranks .

What a day! Come On You Irons

Written By: 13hammers

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