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title: "Trevor Sinclair launches stout defence of West Ham fans"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-04-16T18:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-04-16T18:00:00Z"
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# Trevor Sinclair launches stout defence of West Ham fans

Former [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/04/16/paul-robinson-urges-jesse-lingard-to-move-this-summer/) winger [Trevor Sinclair](https://readwestham.com/2021/04/16/virals-trevor-sinclair-laughs-off-bizarre-jonjo-shelvey-claim/) has leapt to the defence of the fanbase after [talkSPORT reporter Ian Abrahams](https://talksport.com/who/ian-abrahams/) attributed this season’s success to their absence from the London Stadium.

Abrahams, commonly known as the ‘Moose’ is himself a Hammer, made the claim whilst appearing on the station’s[Breakfast show with Alan Brazil (06:00am 16/04/21)](https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html): “I do think that without fans the pressure has been taken off the players.”

However, Sinclair, who made [196 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/trevor-sinclair/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/3253) for the club as a player, was quick to kibosh the notion.

> The only time West Ham fans will have a go is if you’re not pulling your weight, not giving 100% and you’re getting beat, so what Moose is saying is a load of old nonsense and disgraceful. When they’re singing your name and they’re behind the team they are absolutely unbelievable. So Moose, hang your head in shame that is a shambles.

David Moyes’ side could take a giant step towards European qualification this weekend with a win at [St James’ Park against relegation-threatened Newcastle](https://www.skysports.com/west-ham-united-fixtures), having narrowly avoided the drop last season themselves.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Whilst few could deny the [form without supporters](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2020/july/20-july/how-free-scoring-west-ham-uniteds-charge-being-led-form-michail) present has transformed, to claim that is the main protagonist is a strange one.

Moyes and his coaching staff set about transforming the fortunes midway through last season and the [signings](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/west-ham-united/transfers/verein/379) that have followed have played a far greater part in the shift in fortunes.

As [things stand](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) the supporters can relish the opportunity to cheer the Irons on against Europe’s elite next season.