It was back in 2014 when a wily Scot called out one of the greatest fallacies affecting the modern game. West Hams fans, discontent with the defensive football being churned out by their side, were calling for manager Sam Allardyce to go. Sir Alex Ferguson, in what may be his punchiest response ever, hit back to defend an old chum. “I hope that before I die someone can explain the ‘West Ham way’,” he said. “What is it? They last won a trophy in 1980.” Five years on and Ferguson’s jibe can now be applied to many within the Premier... Read more »
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