“You Just Worry” – Ally McCoist Expresses Concern Over West Ham’s Latest Signing

Ferguson’s Move to West Ham Raises Injury Concerns

Speaking on talkSPORT (4 February, 7:06 am), Ally McCoist and Jeff Stelling discussed Evan Ferguson’s transfer to West Ham, which was finalized on Deadline Day.

They analyzed his potential impact and the concerns surrounding his fitness.

Ferguson, who made his Premier League debut under current Hammers boss Graham Potter at Brighton, showed early promise but has struggled with recurring injuries.

Stelling remarked, “It’ll be interesting to see how Evan Ferguson does, who’s had a difficult 15, 16 months.”

McCoist echoed the sentiment, adding, “Yeah, with injury. I really like the lad – he’s a natural finisher. You just worry about a young lad having fitness issues.

It is a little bit of a concern, but any time I’ve seen him, he knows where the back of the net is. If they can keep him fit, I think he’ll score goals.”

Ferguson Must Overcome Injury Woes at West Ham

West Ham’s track record with strikers and injuries this season has been unfortunate.

Even though they needed to strengthen their attacking options, Ferguson’s injury history remains a concern.

Niclas Füllkrug was Tim Steidten’s marquee signing to ease the pressure on Michail Antonio.

However, persistent injuries have limited the German to just 11 appearances, with only three Premier League starts.

Now, he’s sidelined again with a hamstring issue, joining Antonio, who faces a long recovery following a car accident.

With their attacking options severely depleted, West Ham is relying on Ferguson—who has missed over 11 months of action in the past 18 months—to fill the void.

That places significant pressure on the 20-year-old Irishman to stay fit and deliver.

Reuniting with Potter, who helped launch his Premier League career at Brighton, could provide Ferguson with a fresh start.

West Ham fans will be hopeful that his injury troubles are behind him, allowing him to showcase his talent in claret and blue.