Meanwhile, away from [West Ham’s](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-ownership-twist-as-brady-exit-sparks-fresh-kretinsky-confusion/) boardroom shenanigans, there’s a relegation battle to be won!
Nuno Espirito Santo appears to be back on-message after his Monday night frustrations against Crystal Palace. The Hammers’ manager was a little downbeat after the game – weren’t we all – suggesting that the relegation battle would _‘go all the way’_ after West Ham failed to grow the gap on chasers Spurs who sit two points behind with five to play.
### Club spreads positivity vibe ahead of Everton visit on Saturday
However, normal positivity has been restored today as the West Ham web site bristles with upbeat messages: Quite right too. _If the Irons can simply mirror Tottenham’s results_ in the next month that will be enough to see their north London rival relegated.
**Mateus Fernandes** is reported in one article: _“Every team in the Premier League has quality players, and every game is tough. I think we showed fight, quality and spirit to get a point, but we always want to do more because we know this Club belongs in the Premier League, and it’s our mission to make sure we stay here._
Ditto **Tomas Soucek:**_“Obviously, we came here and we wanted all three points because we know where we are,” said our No28. “We are in a big fight, but we have to take the good point away and now full concentration is on the home game against Everton.Today I know that we had some chances. I saw the good spirit, the good character again and that’s where we have to stay.”_
_West Ham’s media department working hard to ram home the ‘positivity and team togetherness’ message. Quite right too._
And **Kyle Walker – Peters:**“_I think the clean sheets are showing that we’re confident going into games, that we’re not going to concede. There’s a lot of confidence and long may it continue because we need to keep clean sheets to keep taking points.”_
And the **Hammers boss** is quoted too:_” London Stadium is crucial for us, as we look forward to the home factor on Saturday. We know the fans are going to give us everything, and Saturday is a big one for us.”_
10/10 for the media department, a clear message of positivity and unity that is pivotal at this time and whilst other newcomers to the relegation marathon are still throwing the recriminations around – notably at Spurs.
West Ham’s squad, coaching team and supporters can all do their ‘bit’ when Moyesie’s team come knocking on Saturday afternoon. Thirty three down, five to go. It’s a marathon indeed. COYI.