**James Ward-Prowse was signed by David Moyes for a hefty £30m fee just three years ago.**
Today, he will return to the London Stadium to face the Hammers after leaving the club on a free transfer this summer.
After a pretty promising start with the Hammers, from being a crucial part of Moyes’ team, an average player under Lopetegui, a very poor player under Potter, and a sour relationship with Nuno Espírito Santo, it’s safe to say his time in East London didn’t go to plan.
Despite a nightmare spell at the club, the 31-year-old always stayed professional despite heavy criticism from fans and poor treatment for Nuno, the real reason they didn’t get on still remains unknown.
Despite the manager and JWP seemingly burying the hatchet this pre-season, the England international still left the club due to the Hammers’ stacked midfield options and his high wages.
There is no bad blood between James and the club or the fans, however, if he was to score a free-kick against us after not scoring one for the Hammers, he might be in for some stick from the fans.