Clutching at straws seems to have been part and parcel of being a West Ham supporter for – if I’m honest – most of the last half century of being a Hammers fan.  The club’s current predicament is such that fans will take any tiny advantage that is offered in the quest to grab some much needed Premeir League points.

Of course, the three-games in head coach needs to do his bit by picking the best eleven and starting them in their best positions. But news from Elland Road does suggest the Irons might have definite edge as their opponents are struggling. According to the yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, injury and payer sickness may tip the scales in West Ham’s favour:

3 out and 4 doubts after illness strikes Whites:Noah Okafor, Willy Gnonto (main image) and Harry Gray were all unavailable for last weekend’s trip to Turf Moor and speaking on Wednesday, Daniel Farke provided an update on the trio. The Leeds boss also revealed a bout of illness had gone through the squad with two other first-team players taken unwell in the week.” 

Which levels the playing field somewhat after West Ham’s Konstantinos Mavropanos, Niclas...