Ham-fisted rivals have my sympathies

THERE have been a few awkward silences at work on Monday mornings in recent weeks.

I mean what else are you going to talk about, other than the weekend’s footie? Yet we’ve all been treading on eggshells, for fear of making matters even worse for our West Ham-supporting boss. I’ve grown almost as desperate as him for the Hammers’ fortunes to take a turn for the better, just so normal service might be resumed and I can get back to bragging about the Arsenal, instead of feeling the need to apologise whenever we’ve sneaked another three points.

And after the miserable outcome of West Ham’s “must win” match against Watford, I’m not sure I’d have had the front to show my face this Monday if we’d gifted our game to their closest rivals.