The importance of West Ham's win is illustrated by the grim statistic that they had been winless in their previous 10 Premier League games, drawing four and losing six. Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo was impassive for the most part, but he must have been overjoyed after a win that was priceless on a personal level and also for his team. West Ham would have been full value for a point after a first-half display in which they scored one and threatened more, along with a performance that was full of the battling qualities they have so often lacked this season.
The importance of West Ham's win is illustrated by the grim statistic that they had been winless in their previous 10 Premier League games, drawing four and losing six.
Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo was impassive for the most part, but he must have been overjoyed after a win that was priceless on a personal level and also for his team.
West Ham would have been full value for a point after a first-half display in which they scored one and threatened more, along with a performance that was full of the battling qualities they have so often lacked this season.
Summerville was a constant threat, while Wilson showed his poacher's knack for a goal when he pounced at a corner with Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario found wanting again, his predictable complaints after the goal rightly ignored.
West Ham's task now is to build on a triumph that was celebrated wildly by their travelling followers after losing all six of their Premier League London derbies this season.
This tasted sweet - but of far more significance than that, it keeps them within striking distance of the league positions that would secure safety.
Category: General Sports
