The Nuno revolution began against Everton with a hard-won point but reality returned as the Hammers were spanked in the most one – sided 2- 0 defeat witnessed in years: No shots on goal for the Claret and Blue reveals a huge gap in class between West Ham and their North London rivals and goes a long way to explaining why the Irons go into the break in 19th spot in the Premier League.

Sidelined through a three game suspension following his red card in the dying days of the Potter era, Tomas Soucek has had to turn out for the u21’s to keep himself fit and now disappears from the training squad at Rush Green for double-header Czech Republic fixtures against Croatia.

The Statistics that speak volumes

Stats highlighted in sportscasting.com make it clear why Nuno should welcome his ‘slow – horse’ midfielder back into the fold.

“The Hammers have accumulated a win rate of just 8.33% without the midfielder. Meanwhile, in Premier League matches that Soucek HAS started over the same time period, West Ham boast a much-improved 33.33% win rate, once again highlighting his importance.”

Indeed West Ham have managed just ONE win with Soucek absent...