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    Mario Lemina and Co’s disrespectful antics are just embarrassing – deal with it the old school way and be done with it

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    A REAL team of fighters do not get involved in the sort of disrespectful antics Wolves have recently.Mario Lemina was pushing his own team-mates and coaches after they lost to West Ham this month, and then last weekend Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri clashed with Ipswich players and staff after falling to a late defeat.Mario Lemina clashed with team-mate Toti GomesCredit: GettyMario Lemina was held back by team-mate Toti GomesCredit: GettyIf something like that happens once, you go: Right, that’s just someone losing their cool.It’s not the right way to go about things, but sometimes emotions spill over, especially when you are under that much pressure or in a relegation battle.But for it to happen in back-to-back weeks, it looked like they were just reacting off Gary O’Neil after he asked for more ‘fight’ from his team.That is not what he meant.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWe’re footballers, not tough guys. You want to be a boxer or a fighter? Go watch a proper fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk tonight.Get in the ring with them, I dare you.I wouldn’t even use the word ‘fight’ to describe what those players did.It’s petulance. It stinks of a team that is needing leadership and direction from both the top of the club and on the pitch.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSYou want to do it properly? Go old school and do what we used to do back in the day, even if it was our own team-mate we had a disagreement with.Get down the tunnel, into the boot room, have someone hold the door shut, one-on-one for a few minutes, then shake hands and it is finished.Alan Shearer left red-faced and fuming after botching question about his own career The next morning, it was back to work and we didn’t speak about it again.If it lasted longer than 30 seconds, people would dive in and break it up, but often it was just three or four punches to blow off some steam, and that happened a few times a season.But those involved at Wolves were pretending to be something they’re not, pretending to be up for a fight by getting themselves involved in something. It is embarrassing.If you fight after the final whistle, it says to me that you don’t care about fighting for the ball or for tackles or for the win during a game.And if they really were that hard or tough or up for a fight, they wouldn’t be doing what they did.It’s like that friend who says you can trust him. If you have to tell me, I don’t think I should trust you.As the saying goes: It’s easier for a nice guy to pretend to be tough than it is for a tough guy to pretend to be nice.And this Wolves group, they’re not tough, they’re just nice kids, nice people.If you fight after the final whistle, it says to me that you don’t care about fighting for the ball or for tackles or for the win during a game.Troy Deeney You wouldn’t be scared to bits if you came across them in a dark alley, would you?I saw Lemina having a go at the assistant, Shaun Derry, at West Ham.I tell you what, if Lemina had tried that on Derry a few years ago, he would have been put on the ground.And then I saw Craig Dawson try to carry Ait-Nouri down the tunnel to calm him down.As a whole, there is just a lack of respect across that whole team. There should be a genuine, healthy fear and respect of senior players or leaders in any dressing room.I saw a few of those incidents close up during my career, especially during my early days with Walsall.After something like that, we would be terrified knowing the manager would tear us a new one or the captain would have us up against the wall after making such fools of ourselves.I don’t sense that happening now. Respect your elders.But saying that, it seemed to me like the players actually liked O’Neil before he got sacked.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt wasn’t like they ever quit on him. There were so many times they could have.They followed him and liked him and respected him and didn’t want him to go.Rayan Ait-Nouri was restrained by Craig DawsonCredit: Rex More

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      ‘Absolutely awful’: West Ham star admits ‘risky’ transfer hasn’t paid off less than four months after joining

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      NICLAS FULLKRUG has admitted that his move to West Ham has not paid off just four months after joining.The German international signed for the Hammers in the summer transfer window in a £27.5million deal.Niclas Fullkrug has been hampered with injury at West HamCredit: AlamyFullkrug, 31, has struggled to make an impact in East London with injuries hampering his time on the pitch.The striker has only made five appearances in the Premier League and has scored once.The former Borussia Dortmund man has opened up on his time at the club and admitted the transfer was a “risk”.He told the Copa TS podcast: “Absolutely awful.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”Of course, I also had very intensive discussions about such a risky step.”Because I knew that I was taking a step deeper and taking a certain risk that I wouldn’t play internationally (in Europe) next year, maybe not the year after that either, and that I would make a big, big change.“I was aware of that, I communicated a lot with the coach, spoke a lot with Tim Steidten, who I know from my time at Bremen, which is how we got in touch so closely.”Of course, we had completely different goals. Things were going really badly for me too, to put it bluntly.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFullkrug has missed a lot of football this season due to an injury to his Achilles tendon.He scored on his return in West Ham’s 3-1 defeat to Leicester City and was close to getting another against Bournemouth on Monday.West Ham fans pay emotional tribute to Michail Antonio with ninth-minute applauseFullkrug is now hoping to stay fit to prove himself but did insist his injury was “catastrophic”.He added: “I was injured for three months and didn’t even reach my top performance because I’ve only been training for a week and a half.”It seemed like I was back at a good level relatively quickly because I came in and scored the goal.”My Achilles tendon was inflamed and it was really annoying.”I’ve had something like that before, it lasted six weeks, now it’s taken a bit longer and this phase is catastrophic.”You just want to play and you feel like you’re close, but then there’s another setback.”READ MORE SUN STORIESManager Julen Lopetegui will be counting on the forward due to the absence of Michail Antonio.The striker has been ruled out for the foreseeable after his horror car crash left him with a broken femur.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Mystery over football fan’s missing £14k Rolex after it was lost during CPR before he died – as son issues urgent plea

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      A HEARTBROKEN son whose father died after receiving CPR at a football game has issued an urgent plea to find a missing Rolex.Jay Gray watched the West Ham match in Stratford, London, on Monday night alongside his dad who suddenly collapsed and passed away.Jay Gray claims the watch went missing as his father was being moved to receive CPRCredit: X/jay grayJay posted a picture of the type of watch alongside his urgent appealCredit: Rolex”Desperately” pleading on social media for the safe return of the watch worth more than £14,000, Jamie ‘Jay’ Gray wrote a detailed account from memory.His post on X, formerly known as Twitter, read: “My dad unfortunately collapsed and passed away at the Wolves game last Monday night, he had to be carried up stairs from his seat in block 123 to be able to have CPR performed on him, his watch went missing when he was moved and we desperately want it back.”The caption was shared with a smiling father-son selfie, snapped in front of a football pitch.”Reward for anyone that has any information that results in the return of this watch, my dad wore this every day and it means so much to our family to have it back,” the post went on.Read more Sports NewsJay continued: “Please can anyone associated with West Ham, as well as anyone else that wants to help get this sentimental bit of jewellery back to our family in this tough time please.”So far the post has been viewed by 35 million people with an English football manager and former player helping in the appeal.Martin Allen played more than 100 games as a midfielder for both Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United.He wrote: “Horrible news re that West Ham fan that has passed away at our home game last week in the London stadium. Most read in Football”His family have appealed to all of us to help find his watch that has gone missing. Please someone return it.”A friend close to the family took to Facebook to share her condolences and help spread the word.Tomas Soucek reveals heartwarming video call with Michail Antonio as he dedicates celebration to stricken West Ham starLouise Anne said: “PLEASE PLEASE SHARE…”Kev & his family are extremely close to my family, Kev sadly died on Monday evening. “His wife Lou & his kids Taela & Jamie just want the watch back, no one cares who has it or why – they just want it back, Kev wore it everyday.”A spokesperson from London Stadium said: “We would like to send our condolences to the family.”We are assisting the football club by investigating the CCTV footage from Monday evening.”It is thought over 60,000 fans were in attendance at the match, which saw home fans celebrate a 2-1 defeat.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Premier League game took place at London Stadium in Stratford.The Sun has approached West Ham United FC, the London Ambulance Service and Jay Gray for comment. More

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      Bournemouth 1 West Ham 1: Late drama on South Coast as Unal stunner cancels out Paqueta’s cheeky penalty in frantic tie

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI may live to fight another day at West Ham in a weekend of Prem sackings — despite Enes Unal’s late screamer.Bournemouth’s Turkish forward Unal thumped home a stunning 90th-minute free-kick to cancel out Lucas Paqueta’s penalty — following VAR intervention — moments earlier which looked set to earn the Hammers a huge win.Enes Unal’s free-kick denied West Ham three points on the South CoastCredit: RexLucas Paqueta netted the opener from the spotCredit: GettyThe penalty was given after VAR judged Tyler Adams to have handled the ballCredit: RexHe celebrated with manager Julen LopeteguiCredit: AFPUnder-pressure Hammers boss Lopetegui saw his men allow Cherries 29 shots — their Prem-best — at the Vitality Stadium — but they were giving their all for their Spanish gaffer in a fighting draw at Bournemouth.After Wolves boss Gary O’Neil and Southampton’s Russell Martin were both sacked on Sunday, Lopetegui was next in the crosshairs.Meanwhile, the hosts were seeking a club record-equalling fourth Prem straight win to move alongside ­Manchester City. Andoni Iraola’s boys are a force to be reckoned with, having seen off Arsenal, City and ­Tottenham at home in recent weeks.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut West Ham kept their hosts on the back foot for most of the first half and then defended well in the second when the Cherries woke up.The Londoners threatened first on four minutes when Vladimir Coufal broke clear but sliced high and wide.But there was nothing embarrassing about the next two efforts at both ends, which hit the woodwork.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAntoine Semenyo latched on to Justin Kluivert’s pass and his cross-shot beat West Ham keeper Lukasz Fabianski and brushed the far post.Most read in FootballThen Jarrod Bowen side-stepped his marker and curled a delicious left-footed effort on to the home bar. That was a shame for Bowen, who was looking for his 100th League goal in the top four divisions.West Ham stars pay tribute to Antonio with special shirts after pal’s horror crashLopetegui may have his critics but his boys were certainly giving it a go against the in-form hosts, with Mohammed Kudus a constant menace.He may also have known that Bournemouth had failed to beat the Hammers in their previous seven league and cup meetings.And it was Bowen again who turned smartly before forcing a  save out of Chelsea loanee  Kepa Arrizabalaga.Then it was Carlos Soler who caught the eye when he curled Paqueta’s pass inches wide of the far post.West Ham were clearly enjoying their night by the  sea — and they simply love Monday night football.They arrived in Dorset having won nine of their last ten matches on the first day of the working week!And the Hammers went close again when Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross was cleared to Tomas Soucek whose effort was deflected wide.Then just before the break the visitors had a let-off when Dango Ouattara saw his side-footed effort hit Fabianski’s outstretched leg.The hosts were on the front foot after the break and Ouattara saw his deflected shot just miss the target.And by the third minutes of the half, Fabianski was called on to make saves from Kluivert and Semenyo.Ryan Christie then tried his luck from 20 yards with a hot drive which warmed Fabianski’s hands.Iraola’s half-time chat had certainly livened up his charges.They have been on a high after securing 24 points — their highest-ever total after 15 Prem matches.Semenyo however was next to suffer when he thought his shot was goal-bound only to have it spectacularly blocked by Maximilian Kilman.The ever-dangerous Kudus fancied his chances when he homed in on the Cherries goal but Illia Zabarnyi denied him with a timely block.Then Fabianski rescued his team again on 73 minutes when he kept out Evanilson’s deft header.West Ham were made to fight for their lives in the dying minutes with a number of brave blocks.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut thought they had won it on 87 minutes when  Wan-Bissaka’s cross was handled by Tyler Adams, leaving  Paqueta to do the rest from 12 yards.But Lopetegui and West Ham’s joy was short-lived as Unal, who struck the equaliser at Ipswich last time out, sent home a beauty as the clock struck 90 minutes to send the Cherries up to sixth place.Andoni Iraola was not impressed with the penalty decisionCredit: GettyPressure will have eased on LopeteguiCredit: PA More

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      West Ham star Lucas Paqueta drops cryptic transfer hint just minutes before crunch Bournemouth clash

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      LUCAS PAQUETA dropped a cryptic transfer hint just minutes before West Ham’s clash against Bournemouth.The Hammers travelled to the South Coast in a bid to make it two wins on the bounce.Lucas Paqueta posted a cryptic transfer hint before West Ham played BournemouthCredit: ReutersWest Ham beat Wolves last Monday night to ease pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui.Paqueta, 27, has been benched for the last two games since the 5-2 defeat to Arsenal.He has been subbed on in both fixtures but has seen his minutes limited under Lopetegui.Ahead of the Premier League fixture against the Cherries, the Brazilian took to social media to post a cryptic transfer hint.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe post suggested he will “return home” amid links back to Brazil and clubs such as Flamengo and Botafogo.He wrote: “I’m not from here.”I will return home.”He comes to get me, and with him, I will go!”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe words appear to be lyrics from a song due to the addition of a music emoji.Despite the post, he returned to the starting line-up to face the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium.West Ham fans pay emotional tribute to Michail Antonio with ninth-minute applauseAnd he ended up scoring from the penalty spot on 84 minutes in what looked to have sealed a big three points for the Hammers.But on 90 minutes hosts Bournemouth secured a point thanks to a screamer from sub Enes Unal.Paqueta has struggled to impress in the Premier League this season, with just two goals from his 15 appearances.The midfielder has also been the subject of a betting probe from the FA.He protests his innocence, but any club signing him would take the risk of possible future action – especially with the FA pushing for a LIFETIME BAN.Paqueta joined the Hammers back in 2022 in a £50m transfer from Ligue 1 side Lyon.In his debut season he helped the club win the Conference League trophy and assisted Jarrod Bowen to score the winning goal in the final.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Graham Potter open to return to management for first time since Chelsea sacking but role could be temporary

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      GRAHAM POTTER is willing to take the West Ham job until the end of the season, according to reports.Julen Lopetegui could well be sacked after just seven months in charge if they lose at home to Wolves tonight.Graham Potter is reportedly willing to take the West Ham job on a temporary basisAnd the Hammers are considering making a short-term appointment to steer them away from any threat of relegation.The former Chelsea boss previously admitted that he’s “looking at things” as speculation linking him with West Ham intensifies.But SunSport exclusively revealed that Potter was in line for a shock call from RB Leipzig if Marco Rose doesn’t turn things around.He could be up against former Manchester United Erik ten Hag, who has also been heavily linked with the Bundesliga club.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut Leipzig must act fast as Potter could temporarily take over at West Ham, according to talkSPORT.Top target Max Allegri, who left Juventus amid disagreements in May, has also held talks with the London Stadium hierarchy.However the six-time Serie A champ is reluctant to take a job in the Premier League mid-season and would only take it next summer.Former Brighton manager Potter has been out of work since being axed by Chelsea in April last year.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe managed 31 Blues games, losing 11 – leaving Chelsea in 11th place in the Prem.West Ham face Wolves in a crunch clash at the London Stadium with both Lopetegui and Gary O’Neil facing the axe.Premier League club to make history by wearing AI-generated kit designed by fans So much so the game has been dubbed “El Sackico”.Both managers were targeted with chants of “you’ll be sacked in the morning” from their own fans last week as Wolves lost 4-0 at Everton and Leicester beat West Ham 3-1.O’Neil’s side sit second from bottom, four points from safety.The Hammers, meanwhile, are 14th, six points from the relegation zone.West Ham have won just once in their last five Prem fixtures – a 2-0 win at Newcastle.The board reportedly held talks over Lopetegui’s future last Wednesday, and he likely has one more game to save himself.Ironically, Lopetegui left Wolves on the eve of last season after being frustrated at not being able to sign anybody.Gary O’Neil faces the sack, with Wolves 19th in the PremJulen Lopetegui must get a result against WolvesNext West Ham manager oddsOdds via talkSPORT BETGraham Potter 4/5Kasper Hjulmand 7/2Edin Terzic 5/1Sergio Conceicao 6/1Michael Carrick 16/1Roger Schmidt 20/1Jose Mourinho 25/1 More

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      West Ham will wait to discuss Michail Antonio’s future as they offer him full support after horror car crash

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      WEST HAM will wait to make a decision on extending Michail Antonio’s contract until he has left hospital.The Hammers are offering full medical and personal support to the striker after he was airlifted to hospital following a shocking car crash on Saturday.West Ham are offering full medical and personal support to striker Michail AntonioAntonio had a miraculous escape from his horrific supercar smash — suffering just a fractured legAntonio has four children with ex-wife Debbie, who came to his bedside this weekendAntonio, 34, is out of contract next summer and will not play again this season following surgery on a broken leg.But the club will hold talks about extending his deal in order to support him throughout his recovery.West Ham have form for sticking by their players in these situations, having extended long-serving defender Angelo Ogbonna’s deal after he suffered an ACL injury in 2021.For now, however, it is considered far too soon to be making decisions on Antonio, with the club focusing on his well-being following the traumatic incident.READ MORE FOOTBALLOnce the former Nottingham Forest man, who is still being monitored in a London hospital, has begun his recovery, discussions will be held over an extension.The Jamaica international, who has 83 goals in 323 West Ham appearances, had to be cut out of his Ferrari near Theydon Bois by firefighters and was trapped inside for just under 45 minutes.The Hammers squad are planning to show their support for the club’s all-time Premier League goalscorer ahead of tonight’s game against Wolves.Essex Police have appealed for information or dash cam footage and added their Road Policing Unit will carry out an investigation.Most read in FootballAntonio’s Hammers teammates will show their support for him ahead of their game against Wolves.The West Ham squad will warm-up in specially made shirts bearing “Antonio, 9”.They will also walk out of the tunnel ahead of kick-off in tops with his name on.All warm-up shirts and match-worn West Ham shirts will be signed by the squad, including Antonio, and auctioned off for charity.The proceeds will be split between the NHS and Air Ambulances UK Charity – with the West Ham board matching the proceeds.West Ham said: “Everyone at the Club would like to reiterate their heartfelt thanks to the first responders, emergency services, air ambulance staff and the NHS for the incredible support given to Michail in the wake of the accident.”He was trapped for almost an hour in the mangled wreckage before being airlifted from the scene in Theydon Bois, EssexAntonio has scored 83 goals for West Ham and won the club’ first European trophy in 2023 More

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      West Ham make Julen Lopetegui decision ahead of ‘El Sackico’ against Wolves with Graham Potter an option for both clubs

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI has been given a stay of execution at West Ham.But the Spaniard will almost certainly face the sack if they are beaten by his former club Wolves at home on Monday.Julen Lopetegui is facing the axe if West Ham lose to WolvesCredit: ReutersGary O’Neil is also fighting to save his jobCredit: RexThe Hammers’ woeful defeat at Leicester on Tuesday night has pushed Lopetegui to the brink of the axe, with a number of senior figures keen for a change to be made.However, club chiefs have given him a temporary reprieve after two days of crunch talks.Bosses acknowledged that results are far from good enough and that the defensive record must improve quickly.There have also been concerns over instructions given to the squad, while the ex-Real Madrid manager’s heated clashes with Mohammed Kudus and Jean-Clair Todibo during games have not helped.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLopetegui faces Wolves boss Gary O’Neil, who is also fighting to save his job after losing 4-0 at Everton on Wednesday.West Ham are 14th are winning just four of their 14 Premier League games under Lopetegui this season.The Hammers have gone backwards since David Moyes was replaced in the summer and almost £130million was spent on new players.Frustrated fans turned on Lopetegui at Leicester, chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning” at the former Wolves manager.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGraham Potter, Edin Terzic and Max Allegri are among the free agent bosses who have been under consideration with Lopetegui’s position uncertain.Ex-Porto boss Sergio Conceicao was an option but would be unlikely to get the job.Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa has to be held back by security in row with fanPotter, who has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in April last year, said he is “open to everything” when it comes to a new role.West Ham replaced Moyes, who won the Europa Conference League during his second spell in charge, with a view to improving the style of play.But the Hammers remain woeful in defence and there has been little sign of a new style being implemented.Next West Ham manager oddsOdds via talkSPORT BETGraham Potter 4/5Kasper Hjulmand 7/2Edin Terzic 5/1Sergio Conceicao 6/1Michael Carrick 16/1Roger Schmidt 20/1Jose Mourinho 25/1 More

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      Julen Lopetegui clinging to his job as West Ham hold emergency board meeting with three manager replacements in frame

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI is clinging on to his job as West Ham’s board prepare to meet to discuss his future.The Hammers’ woeful defeat to struggling Leicester on Tuesday night could be the final nail in Loeptegui’s coffin, with a number of the club’s hierarchy keen to make a change.West Ham are holding an emergency board meeting about Julen Lopetegui’s futureThe Spaniard replaced David Moyes six months agoEdin Terzic, a former coach at the club, Graham Potter and ex-Porto manager Sergio Conceicao are all being considered as replacements.West Ham’s usually patient board are expected to hold talks on Wednesday to discuss whether or not to make a change.The club are currently 14th, six points clear of the drop, but have made no clear progress since David Moyes was replaced in the summer and almost £130million was spent on new players.Frustrated fans turned on Lopetegui at the King Power Stadium, chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning” at the former Wolves manager.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSPotter, who has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in April last year, was on punditry duty with Amazon Prime and said he is “open to everything” when it comes to a new role.The former Brighton boss recently turned down Leicester City but is understood to be open to taking over at the London Stadium if approached.While Lopetegui must shoulder some of the blame for West Ham’s poor start, captain Jarrod Bowen insists the squad must take responsibility too.He said: “There’s pressure on the players as well.Most read in Football”We’re the ones who have to go out there and perform, and we haven’t done that to the level that we know we’re capable of.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”We need to turn it around as we’re all in it together as a group. It’s down to us to go out there and perform and do better than what we’re doing.”West Ham replaced Moyes, who won the Europa Conference League during his second spell in charge, with a view to improving the style of play.Graham Potter admits he’s ‘looking at things’ as speculation intensifies that he’ll replace Julen Lopetegui at West HamBut the Hammers remain woeful in defence having conceded 27 goals this season and there has been little sign of a new style being implemented.The former Spain and Real Madrid manager has remained insistent that he should be judged at the end of the season, but a majority of fans have made their mind up already – as have some figures within the club.A final call, however, will rest with chairman and largest shareholder, David Sullivan.Lopetegui was close to the sack before the Hammers’ game at Newcastle last month.An impressive 2-0 victory bought him more time.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut a shambolic 5-2 defeat to Arsenal and a 3-1 humbling at relegation favourites Leicester has piled the pressure back on.It marked the seventh time in 16 games in all competitions that West Ham have conceded three or more goals this term.Lopetegui’s worst West Ham resultsWest Ham 1 – 3 Man City (Prem)West Ham 0 – 3 Chelsea (Prem)Liverpool 5 -1 West Ham (Carabao Cup)Tottenham 4 -1 West Ham (Prem)Nottingham Forest 3 – 0 West Ham (Prem)West Ham 2- 5 Arsenal (Prem)Leicester 3 -1 West Ham (Prem) More