BBC PUNDIT THINKS WEST HAM HAVE MADE A ‘BRILLIANT’ £30M TRANSFER DECISION
Taking advantage of Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League, Irons manager David Moyes signed Ward-Prowse to a four-year deal. After participating in 410 games for the Saints across all competitions, he relocated to east London. The 11-cap England star also retired with 54 assists and 55 goals.
Ward-Prowse took no time to prove why West Ham signed him
Ward-Prowse opened his account with West Ham quickly as well. In just three outings for the claret and blue, he has already contributed three assists and one goal. The Portsmouth native contributed two assists on his Hammers debut, helping the team defeat Chelsea 3-1.
Before passing the ball to Michail Antonio, Ward-Prowse’s corner was met by Nayef Aguerd, who broke the tie against the Blues. Moyes then enjoyed seeing Ward-Prowse score his first West Ham goal at Brighton & Hove Albion to break the scoreless tie as the Irons once again prevailed 3-1.
Brown thinks Moyes secured a ‘brilliant’ transfer from Southampton
Former Premier League defender Brown thinks Ward-Prowse’s early performances for West Ham under Moyes demonstrate that the club made a “brilliant” acquisition when they acquired him from Southampton. The former Charlton Athletic defender continues by saying that his danger from set pieces is a fantastic addition.
According to Brown, Ward-Prowse is a “brilliant signing,” according to the BBC Sport podcast The Far Post. “He is a great signing for set-pieces alone, and he’s a wonderful football player, too.”
In a related development
Premier League appear to mock Gareth Southgate over West Ham stars Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse and fans will love it
For West Ham, Bowen and £30 million newcomer Ward-Prowse have both had a strong start to the season.
On Friday night, Bowen scored in a 2-1 victory over Luton, and Ward-Prowse added another assist.
Thus far, Bowen and Ward-Prowse have both contributed three goals and an assist, and they have both helped West Ham return to the top of the early standings.
And the top flight’s media crew has taken notice of that.
Fans will enjoy how Southgate was made fun of by the Premier League over West Ham’s Bowen and Ward-Prowse.
Prem media team make Southgate look foolish
Overnight, a photo of the pair together with their stats was released on The Prem’s official media page.
Additionally, they stressed that they are “two Englishmen on top of the league.”
It comes just one day after the England team was announced and is a fairly strong criticism of a team that has NINE different nationalities represented in its starting lineup.
“This image includes two Englishmen in first place in the Premier League, four goals, and four assists.
How effective have these two been this season so far?
Southgate might want to respond to that query.
It follows calls for Southgate to be fired by Man United superfan and talkSPORT host Mark Goldbridge if he chose Phillips over Ward-Prowse.
He duly followed through, much to the disappointment of West Ham supporters who are likewise happy to see their players selected to represent their country.
But every cloud has a bright side.
At least Bowen and Ward-Prowse will have a break and not be in danger of being hurt so they can return to West Ham after the international break well and rested.
