Our main issue with West Ham’s form this season has been the inconsistency that has been on display. On any given day, we can look like one of England’s best teams, but this is often followed by weeks of poor form and losses. It just makes you wonder why that’s the case.
Is it simply down to a lack of form? A lack of consistency? Maybe it’s a lack of motivation? In reality, it’s probably a mix of all three, but the latter is an interesting theory given a recent comment from Robert Snodgrass.
"It’s Spurs and if you’re not motivated for that, there’s no point in turning up."https://t.co/NKYCIb9JhL
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) April 24, 2019
He said: “It’s Spurs and if you’re not motivated for that, there’s no point in turning up”.
This hasn’t had the desired impact with supporters, it seems, given that plenty of West Ham fans have responded to the comments with disgust. They’ve made a very good point, noting that the club shouldn’t need motivation for any game – their focus shouldn’t simply be reserved for games against big teams or London rivals.
It’s a good point, and perhaps it helps to explain why we’ve struggled against lesser opposition. See what fans have said below:
Nothing like trying to change the team’s mentality …
All the time players see these type of games to “Get up for”
Hence why we will likely finish in bottom 1/2 of the table.
— DG Claret&Blue (@D_G_00DYWHUFC) April 25, 2019
I have to get myself motivated for every game, only to have it rinsed out of me after 90mins, then the journey starts again.
— Simon Rattenbury (@Ratters1975) April 25, 2019
It shouldn’t matter who it is. If you’re not motivated…..just leave and make way for someone committed.
— Jason White (@jasonthetwitta) April 24, 2019
Just a shame that games you haven’t turned up for were winnable! Hope it’s not ‘Just Turn Up’ mentality on Saturday. Oh Yes ‘Stop Wasting Free-kicks.
— Ian (@IanGravett) April 24, 2019
Bet they don’t turn up
— Can’t defend FC (@aplin87) April 24, 2019
Shouldn’t be motivated for every game!! Here lies the problem
— Amateur Comedian (@Heckme86) April 24, 2019
Thoughts?