West Ham fans are getting ready for a big London derby against Arsenal at the weekend, and may be hoping that the Hammers can put in a similar performance to their one away at Goodison Park back in 2016.
Back on the 5th March 2016, West Ham were 2-0 down, before goals from Michail Antonio, Diafra Sakho and a 90th-minute winner from Dimitri Payet gave the Hammers all three points in a season where they finished 7th in the Premier League (West Ham).
A top half finish looks unlikely this season but fans will hope that their players show the type of mentality and passion as the fixture back in 2016 to keep the club in the Premier League.
West Ham had two great fixtures against Arsenal that season, winning 2-0 at the Emirates and then battling out a thrilling 3-3 draw at home. However, Arsenal managed to beat them 3-1 at the London Stadium earlier this season (11v11).
After seeing the club post footage of that amazing comeback, here are what fans have been saying, with one fuming at the ‘idiotic’ choice of tweet…
https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1235565729426157568?s=20
Noble Crossing like Beckham, Payet crossing like Payet. Sakho finishing and assisting like Henry. What a team that was
— Ian McKee (@ianmckee58) March 5, 2020
Well the team fought a lot harder for wins that year than they have in recent years.
— |⚒️⚒️| (@WHUFC_USA_2008) March 5, 2020
The squad of 2016 was the last time West Ham had a squad of players that never knew when they were beaten – complete polar opposite of the current squad.
— Josh Verrills (@WestHamJoshV) March 5, 2020
What a great game this was, I remeber thinking it was all over once Everton got awarded the PK, but the Hammers stormed their way back in, and the late game heroics from Payet. What a match!!
— Evan Turner (@HelVonHammer) March 5, 2020
4 years ago
and we’ve dropped what this season…22points from winning positions ? who decides on these idiotic tweets ? sullivan or gold
— AndyK (@Andyk23Andy) March 5, 2020
Best away day I’ve ever had ⚒
— Robert Runciman ⚒ (@munrofootball) March 5, 2020
I miss that team! #COYI
— Aaron Stevens (@Aaron_Stevens81) March 5, 2020
they were the times
— aidan Jackson (@aidanjackson04) March 5, 2020
Was the 2015/16 one of your favourite seasons as a West Ham supporter? Comment below!
