It may end in tears pain rather than joy, but for the moment non-league side Kidderminster Harriers are on course to continue their FA Cup fairytale, and knock out Champions League hopefuls West Ham.
The Harriers, who welcomed the Hammers as a result of their 2-1 win over Reading in the 3rd round, got off to a dream start as they took the lead over David Moyes’ side midway through the first 45 minutes, to the elation of the home crowd.
SCENES!
Kidderminster’s goal to take the lead against West Ham. pic.twitter.com/6TET2Dg5dg
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) February 5, 2022
Should they hold on, they would progress to the FA Cup 5th round for the second time in their history, with their run having been ended by West Ham in 1984 last time they made it to that stage.
Defender singled out
West Ham fans on the other hand were far from pleased with their side’s display, with much of the ire centring on their defensive issues.
And, as can be seen below, it was centre-back Issa Diop that was the main man in the firing line in the eyes of the Hammers’ faithful.
To be generous, Diop has made a shocking start. Gave away the free-kick, collided with Areola for the goal and now gives another free-kick away on the edge of the box. #WHUFC
— Jack Rosser (@JackRosser_) February 5, 2022
Issa diop worst defender in West Ham history fucking useless #GSBOUT
— Dean Smith (@smudgerdc) February 5, 2022
I don’t know much about Caleta-Car, but I’d have taken Alan Carr over Issa Diop.
— Angry Bilic #GSBOUT (@AngryBilic) February 5, 2022
Get Issa diop off that pitch right now, awful awful player
— Callum Mchale (@CallumMchale6) February 5, 2022
Issa Diop is honestly horrendous. How we didn’t sign DCC is a disgrace.
— el chico (@ovo_forbes) February 5, 2022
Issa Diop might be the worst player in world football
— (@samwhu26) February 5, 2022
Issa Diop is a shocking footballer
— ⚒⚒ Brawley Darbon ⚒⚒ (@BrawleyDarbon) February 5, 2022
Even against non league teams Issa diop is shite #whufc ♂️
— Steve (@Steve__1895) February 5, 2022
issa diop should retire
— adam (@adam__WHUFC) February 5, 2022
Issa Diop getting spun against these. One of the worst defenders we’ve ever had
— ⚒️ Aid ⚒️ (@LonerganAidan) February 5, 2022
Seeing Issa Diop kick a ball for West Ham actually gives me faith I could play. Absolute liability
— Ronan (@Ronan_Brown27) February 5, 2022
Issa diop might be the worst center back I’ve ever seen
— Gaffer (@richied3327) February 5, 2022
Fuck me…
Issa Diop.
One of the worst CB’s I think I’ve ever seen play for us. He has no strengths at all.
— SweeneyWestHam (@SweeneyWestHam) February 5, 2022
Issa Diop is just properly shit isn’t he
— Lawrence Belcher (@Lawrenceee_B) February 5, 2022
