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Troy Deeney shared a new West Ham verdict
Pranav Shahaney
Sat 21 December 2024 8:10, UK
Troy Deeney believes that Wolves’ antics post games, including the one against West Ham, were “embarrassing”.
The former Premier League striker pointed out the incident where Mario Lemina began pushing his own teammates after the loss to Hammers on 9 December.
Julen Lopetegui’s side picked up a much-needed 2-0 win in that one as pressure was growing on the Spaniard.
Deeney told the Sun on 20 December: “A real team of fighters do not get involved in the sort of disrespectful antics Wolves have recently.
“Mario Lemina was pushing his own team-mates and coaches after they lost to West Ham this month, and then last weekend Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri clashed with Ipswich players and staff after falling to a late defeat.
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“We’re footballers, not tough guys. You want to be a boxer or a fighter? Go watch a proper fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk tonight.
“Ge”t in the ring with them, I dare you. I wouldn’t even use the word ‘fight’ to describe what those players did.
“It is embarrassing. If you fight after the final whistle, it says to me that you don’t care about fighting for the ball or for tackles or for the win during a game.”
West Ham would have to sack their manager if their players behaved like Wolves’
Such incidents reveal a fractured dressing room where unity and discipline are lacking, which is crucial for team cohesion and performance.
Deeney’s point hits home because players should channel their energy into competing on the pitch, not in post-match scuffles.
This behaviour suggests a lack of focus and professionalism, which can undermine the team’s spirit and effectiveness.
Had this happened at West Ham, it would’ve been clear that the manager needed to go and his replacement needed to be a disciplinarian.
The fans will be delighted that it’s not happened inside the Hammers dressing room although there have been incidents of players like Jean-Clair Todibo having a bust-up with the manager. [ExWHUEmployee]
Jean-Clair Todibo, West Ham
West Ham United defender Jean-Clair Todibo (Credit: Imago).
Hopefully, things improve and the clear reason why Julen Lopetegui has been hired is known.
In other West Ham news, sources claim the Hammers can now secure the services of a £40m player in January.
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