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title: "West Ham: Fans unhappy with Craig Dawson’s performance"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-08-15T14:48:45Z"
modified: "2021-08-15T14:48:45Z"
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# West Ham: Fans unhappy with Craig Dawson’s performance

**A number of West Ham supporters have criticised Craig Dawson’s performance at Newcastle United on Sunday despite their opening weekend win.\**

The Hammers were back in Premier League action for the first time since May, with a trip to St James’ Park commencing their 2021/22 campaign.

The hope is that David Moyes’ side match last season’s sixth-placed finish, for which Europa League football was achieved.

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West Ham found themselves 1-0 down early on, with Callum Wilson pouncing after good work down the right from All Saint-Maximin. Aaron Cresswell equalised soon after his goal was eventually awarded after initially being disallowed for offside, only for Jacob Murphy to head the Magpies back into the lead.

A hugely entertaining game saw Moyes’ men produce a superb comeback, however, with Said Benrahma, Tomas Soucek and Michael Antonio putting them 4-2 up with second half goals.

Despite the Irons’ victory, though, Dawson had a [quiet game overall](https://www.skysports.com/football/newcastle-united-vs-west-ham-united/live/446294) and was at times [run ragged](https://www.skysports.com/football/newcastle-united-vs-west-ham-united/live/446294) by Allan Saint-Maximin. The 31-year-old lost several duels on Tyneside and was dribbled past once, while also failing to execute an accrurate cross ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/newcastle-united-west-ham-united/MO)).

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### West Ham fans lambast Dawson display

These West Ham fans took to Twitter to criticise Dawson’s “comical” performance, with one angry supporter even labelling him a “donkey”.

**“Dawson is an absolute donkey, isn’t he?“**

Credit: [@irons85858585](https://twitter.com/irons85858585/status/1426903237412655104?s=20)

**“Who actually was assigned scouting duties for a center back and came back with Craig Dawson“**

Credit: [@raphtweetr](https://twitter.com/raphtweetr/status/1426907505779744775?s=20)

**“Will the real Craig Dawson please stand up“**

Credit: [@davenash77](https://twitter.com/davenash77/status/1426906193247805442?s=20)

**“Craig Dawson showing his Watford and West Brom form“**

Credit: [@xDellisOfficial](https://twitter.com/xDellisOfficial/status/1426903988683816962?s=20)

**“Dawson is absolutely woeful“**

Credit: [@QuirkyGoose](https://twitter.com/QuirkyGoose/status/1426910423350222849?s=20)

**“Dawson is comical“**

Credit: [@WillBailham](https://twitter.com/WillBailham/status/1426910603973644294?s=20)

***In other news, one pundit is in awe of some potential West Ham transfer news. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-noel-whelan-in-awe-of-luka-jovic-news/).***