Who is Andy Irving? West Ham’s iconic character joined the hammers two years ago, but only made his first start against C – Daily Mail

West Ham’s fans at Stamford Bridge clarified their thoughts on Cole Palmer after Chelsea Talisman flashed a shot over the bar: “You’re just like *** Andy Irving!”

Throughout the Song Book, the fuckers’ supporters went on Monday night: “Andy Irving, he’s coming for you”, “There is only one Andy Irving”, “You are here only for Irving”, “Spirit D, Andy Erving”, “Andy Irving, you are the love of my life, “Irving, give us a wave.”

He left Chelsea fans to ask the same question as many viewers who look at Sky Sports.

Who the hell is Andy Irving?

Well, he is the Scottish midfielder who signed for West Ham from Austria Clagenfrton in 2023, but never received an official announcement and was immediately released.

He is the 24-year-old who left the hearts of a free transfer after loans at Bervik Rangers and Volkker to join Turkguu Munchen in the German Third Division, a club that later had to resign from the League due to financial problems. It was there that Irving was called for the Scotland team.

Andy Irving is a cult hero of West Ham, although he debuted only on Monday night

He was compared to Cole Palmer, joining the hammers on the day of 2023.

West Ham fans sang his name all night while his girlfriend was looking at the crowd

He is now the growing cult hero, who impressed in the preazon and was given his first start in the Premier League in Chelsea by Graham Potter.

“His spirit, application and training have earned this,” Potter said. “I think the decision was clear to Andy because he trained very well and I think it’s important for the group to know this. I’m pleased with him.

And so he has to be. By the time Irving left the pitch in 77 minutes, only another outfield in West Ham had played more passes than Irving. Only Aaron Creswell had played more pastes in the penalty area, and one of his crosses made Philip Jogensen in the goal of Chelsea to mislead the ball.

These behind the scenes in West Ham say he is one of the most popular boys in the dressing room, close friends with Creswell, Danny Ings and Max Kilman.

“One of the best guys you’ll meet,” a source said.

Potter, as admitted, was very impressed with Irving at the training ground. Irving works over time in the gym, three or four times a week to accelerate and ready for the rough and destruction of the Premier League.

It was not clear if he would ever get his chance, but now he was. Not only Potter – and the fans of the hammers – who believed him, but also his friend of the teacher, who moved to London from Scotland and began a new job because he was confident that he would do so. She was also in the Stamford Bridge crowd, probably singing.

“Call my girlfriend, who was at the guest stand, we hope to sing with the songs for me,” Irving told West Ham TV after the game.

Irving was praised for his efforts by manager Graham Potter and is a popular member of the West Ham dressing room

“At the end of May there was a job at a school in Tower Hamletz and she decided to go for an interview, for which I was everything. She had a huge conviction that I would stay for the season, so the pressure was for a pre -season for me! She is amazing, I am very proud of her and how she is lively in London.

In this display, Irving will remain and get more chances, as West Ham’s most cult figure begins to shine.

You suspect Palmer, he will feel honored to be mentioned in the same breath.