Amin Nabizada sparkles for Watford as draw puts pressure on West Ham’s Nuno
The Guardian · 2026-08-29 · all
When a club is an established part of English football’s upper echelons, plays its home games inside a 68,000-seater stadium, and promptly breaks the Championship transfer recordfollowing relegation from the top flight, there are expectations that naturally follow. By all accounts, West Ham were supposed to breeze through what is only meant to be a brief dalliance with a second-tier existence. To be winless three league matches into the season was inconceivable.If the travelling contingent’s boos after this draw at Watford were fleeting, their subsequent burst of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” directed at their team’s manager left no...
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West Ham United face mounting pressure in the Championship following a draw against Watford. Despite their status as a major club with a high-capacity stadium and significant financial investment that broke division transfer records, the Hammers remain without a victory three matches into the campaign. During the encounter, the home side benefited from a standout performance by Amin Nabizada. This result led to audible frustration from the visiting supporters, who voiced their displeasure toward manager Nuno as the team’s difficult start continued. High expectations for an immediate return to the top flight have intensified the scrutiny currently facing the coaching staff after this winless opening run.
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