New manager, same critical problem: West Ham can’t keep doing this

Read West Ham argues that manager Scott Parker must fix the team's recurring slow starts following a defeat against Blackburn. The Hammers have conceded the opening goal in 11 of their 15 Championship matches this season. Despite leading the league in goals scored, West Ham's defensive record has left them in ninth place with 23 points after 15 fixtures.

The article warns that the recurring pattern threatens West Ham's promotion ambitions, leaving them six points adrift of joint league leaders Birmingham City, Middlesbrough, and Stoke City. The writer stresses that resolving these sluggish first halves must be Parker's primary priority after the upcoming international break.