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The result West Ham Reserves 4 Chelsea Reserves 3, all 4 of West Ham goals were nothing short of magnificant, but it wasnt the goals or the score that fascinated me, it was the half time pitchside interview that Chelsea TV gave Steve Clarke the West Ham asst manager ( well that’s what i call him).

Now you have to bear in mind that Clarkey spent 20 years at Chelsea as a fantastic player and a world class coach, and was a major contributor in making the Blues what they are today, but did he get a heroes welcome on Sunday? NO.

The interview was as follows: (Chelsea TV = CTV),  Steve Clarke (Clarkey)

CTV: What do you miss about Chelsea?

Clarkey: Not a lot

CTV: How do you think Zola is coping as manager of West Ham?

Clarkey: He tries hard, considering the pressure managers are under to get results, and i try to make him smile every day, but Zola knows what he wants from his players and he will achieve it.

CTV: How do you see your future at West Ham?

Clarkey: if we make a success of West ham, then who knows. (Is Clarke hoping 1 day to be Chelsea Manager.. it was a definite hint.)

CTV: You know this is not just a reserve match to us (Chelsea), its also to see what players we can buy in the future,
(Obviously meaning Sears after his fantastic goal, that Cole would have fluffed)

Clarkey: show us the money and we will see what we can do. (Clarkey said with a grin on his face)

CTV: What would you say was your best years at Chelsea?

Clarkey: The year we won the FA Cup in 97 it was a year that made me happy and also the fans ( Chelsea beat Boro 2-0)

What  i loved about Clarkey in the interview was that he nearly always refferd West Ham as us! now that shows true loyalty, and he certainly is a forgotten hero with the Chelsea Fans, no wonder i sensed a lack of respect from him towards Chelsea in general. Chelsea’s loss is our gain.

As for the match, Tristan and Sears were fantastic, we need these 2 playing a major role in our 1st team for us to not just start scoring, but scoring quality goals. Hence why Steve Clarke was there.

And well done to Blyth Spartans tonight, My home town club