FROM LONDON STADIUM – With two roulette spins perfectly executed within the space of five seconds, West Ham’s supporters, enjoying a week to remember, roared with appreciation.
Such audacity is rarely seen in the Premier League, let alone attempted by a West Ham player. Dimitri Payet and Paolo Di Canio the star turns of yesteryear who may have given it a go, maybe even Joe Cole. This time it was Lucas Paqueta bringing 60,000 to their feet.
The Brazilian became West Ham’s record signing last summer, penning a five-year contract in a deal understood to be worth more than £50m plus add-ons….