Interesting points.
I can't argue with much of this this really and would say that the last sentence is the most important one (in bold)
Report card: West Ham
10th West Ham
The Guardian,
Tuesday May 13 2008
On-pitch moment of the season
Matthew Upson scoring the winner against Manchester United
Off-pitch moment of the season
The departure of Eggert Magnusson in December, making way for the owner, Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson, to take a more hands-on role
Player who must not to be sold
Dean Ashton, restored to fitness after spending so long recovering from his broken ankle
Greatest goal
Freddie Sears' late winner six minutes into his debut against Blackburn, after three 4-0 defeats in a row
Most embarrassing moment
The 4-0 defeat at White Hart Lane in March, the third of that run
Effect of manager's shopping
Craig Bellamy, Freddie Ljungberg, Scott Parker, Julien Faubert and Kieron Dyer all had extensive injury problems and have yet to be seen for a lengthy period in the first team
The season in five words
Win or lose, they're 10th
Five-point action plan for the summer
Expensive experienced players who have spent more time on the treatment table than out on the pitch should be moved on; continue the development of the younger players; retain Robert Green in goal; add youth and invention; rekindle some of the enthusiasm
by getting rid of that useless excuse of a manager, Alan Curbishley
