The West Ham first-team might be a constant stream of frustration for supporters, but the same can’t be said for the U-23 side and their current crop of exciting youngsters.
WE’RE LEVEL!
Powell chips another inventive free-kick down the centre for Scully, who volleys home! #COYI 2-2 (44) pic.twitter.com/uZUvRpaGhh
— West Ham United (@WestHam) October 30, 2019
The Hammers main development squad welcomed Wolfsburg in the Premier League International Cup, and although West Ham fell to a 3-2 loss to the German side, the likes of Joe Powell and Anthony Scully yet again impress for the U-23’s, with the two youngsters both contributing to the east London team’s goals in the defeat.
Despite losing, supporters on social media were still pleased with what they saw from the two prospects, with some fans calling out to Manuel Pellegrini to promote the duo to the first-team based on their impressive performances in the West Ham development squad.
Here’s what some West Ham fans had to say on Twitter about the likes of Powell and Scully following the U-23’s 3-2 defeat to Wolfsburg, with some supporters eager to see the duo promoted to the first-team…
Um, when’s Scully gonna get a shot in the first team? He’s a beast.
— American Hammers TV (@americanhammer3) October 30, 2019
Get Scully in the first team
— Oliver Bruton (@olliebruton) October 30, 2019
Scully
— Steve Doidge (@SteveDoidge) October 30, 2019
Maybe put him in the first team
— FDT-TV Ian (@IanFdt) October 30, 2019
A birthday goal, nice @JoePowell_10
— Karen Beard (@karenbeardy) October 30, 2019
Some supporters, though, were just impressed with what they saw from the development side, as well as vent at the final result when the full-time whistle blew…
Maybe I’ll just watch our U-23 matches so I’m not disappointed weekly
— Spencer Christian ⚒ (@UnSub_Spencer) October 30, 2019
Announce relegation
— hehehehehe (@heheheh63325929) October 30, 2019
COYI………
— Morris Hickey#No to the EU bullies# (@Morris2906) October 30, 2019
West Ham’s U-23 side have been flying in Premier League 2 this season, with the Hammers currently top of the Division 2 table.