Steve Harper (7.5) - Made a few good saves on a night in which he did not have a lot to do.
Danny Simpson (7.5) - Very solid at right back. Really has been excellent since he's come back into the team.
Steven Taylor (7) - Picked up an injury which only allowed him to play until half time but hardly looked troubled when on the field.
Fabricio Coloccini (8) - Put in some fine tackles, even when the score was already 5-0 and just looked so assured at the back.
Jose Enrique (8.5) - Barely gave West Ham the chance to attack down his flank and was very good going forward. Linked up well with both Jonas and Ferguson as well. I wouldn't swap him for any other left back in the league.
Joey Barton (8.5) - Fast becoming one of my favourite toon players, he was once again very impressive. Controlled things for us in midfield and it came as no surprise to see him involved in the build up for three of our goals. He is bang on form at the moment and long may it continue.
Cheik Tiote (8.5) - Magnificent in midfield, the Ivory Coast international did well to protect the back four as well as getting us onto the front foot regularly with his passing and drive from the centre of the park. Went off with an injury but hopefully he'll be fine for the mackems game.Kevin Nolan (7.5) - Took his goal very nicely indeed and really does lead from the front.
Jonas Guierrez (7) - Played his part in the build up to our third goal and certainly worked hard for the team when he was on. Considering he played with an injury for much of his 60 minutes some credit should go to him.
Peter Lovenkrands (8) - Made some excellent runs, as seen by his movement for the first two goals. Took his goal nicely to get on the score sheet and kept the West Ham defence busy all evening.
Leon Best (9) - What a performance! Many thought he did not warrant a starting berth but he proved all those doubters wrong. Took all his goals well and was excellent in the air, winning numerous flick ons and linked up nicely with Lovenkrands up front.Substitutes
Mike Williamson (7) -Would have relished being given another opportunity after half time and defended fairly well during his time on the field.
Nile Ranger (5) - Missed a real sitter and still seems to be very raw at the moment. Needs to be sent out on loan.
Shane Ferguson (7.5) - It was a nice cameo from the youngster who seems to be a real good prospect.
Man of the Match - Leon Best
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