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8-pass West Ham star was just as bad as Morato in Parker’s first game

Although West Ham completed a miraculous recovery against Cardiff City, Scott Parker still has plenty of problems to fix.

By Tom Cunningham · Football Fancast

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:10 PM

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Football FanCast argues that West Ham manager Scott Parker should drop underperforming striker Taty Castellanos.
Castellanos completed just eight passes and took 23 touches in West Ham's comeback against Cardiff City.
The writer also urges Parker to remove defender Morato, who conceded a penalty before being substituted at half-time.

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Football FanCast writer Tom Cunningham argues that West Ham United manager Scott Parker must drop striker Taty Castellanos following a poor display against Cardiff City. Despite West Ham overcoming a 3-0 deficit to mount a comeback in Parker's first match, Cunningham contends Castellanos struggled alongside substituted defender Morato.

Castellanos registered just eight passes and 23 touches during the match, taking his tally to only one goal this season following a reported £25m move. Cunningham claims Parker needs to permanently bench the forward and address defensive issues if West Ham are to secure promotion.

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8-pass West Ham star was just as bad as Morato in Parker’s first game

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