West Ham slipped to within five points of the relegation zone this week after suffering their fifth consecutive loss, this time at the hands of Arsenal who were able to end their own bad run with a 3-0 win over the Hammers.
The Irons are without a win since then beat Southampton back in February, and it's a former Saints man who has been on the receiving end of a Twitter bashing from West Ham fans following the loss as many lose patience with the Portuguese centre-back...
Jose Fonte is the worst defender I've ever watched
— West Ham Fan (@WestHamFan20) April 5, 2017
I'm surprised those Southampton fans were so upset when José Fonte went on strike.. he's terrible #whufc
— Hayden Evz (@HaydenEvz) April 5, 2017
Josè Fonte the biggest bag of shit I've ever seen, have we even won a game since we bought him?
— Joe O'loughlin (@Josepho10) April 5, 2017
In the eight league games since Jose Fonte joined, we've conceded less than two goals just once. 1-1 with Watford. Coincidence?
— ⚒ The Nailer® ⚒ (@TheNailer66) April 5, 2017
West Ham's 2016/17 Campaign is summed up beautifully as Jose Fonte fails to deal with a set piece and instead fouls Kouyate...
— Hammers SHOUT (@WestHamSHOUT) April 5, 2017
This fan also gave a good suggestion as to who they could've signed instead. Mind you, his twin brother Mamadou Sakho wouldn't have been a bad shout either, but Marmadou is also good...
Jose Fonte is an abysmal signing, made to look good at So'ton by VVD. Championship quality. Should've got Marmadou Sakho imo.
— Hammers SHOUT (@WestHamSHOUT) April 1, 2017
Karren Brady also inadvertently contributed to the slander...
@karren_brady I reckon that chocolate cake is faster than Jose Fonte over 10 yards
— Joe Sweeny (@joseph_sweeny) April 5, 2017
As did a few rather smug Southampton fans...
Jose Fonte is going to end his career in England how he started it....in the championship. 😂😂 #saintsfc
— Jon Steele-Mills (@thepump74) April 5, 2017
Searching 'Jose Fonte' this morning certainly didn't disappoint. Safe to say that move hasn't quite worked out #saintsfc #WHUFC
— Martin Deighton (@mdeights) April 6, 2017
Not sure Jose Fonte's "big move" has quite worked out for him. From European Championships Winner to championship Player in 1yr. 🤔😇#saintsfc
— Matt G (@mattlegod7) April 6, 2017
I wonder if Jose fonte remembers what it's like to keep a clean sheet or even win a game! @WestHamUtd 🔴⚪️ #sfc
— Jack (@jackwilson_97) April 6, 2017
Wonder if Jose Fonte regrets leaving Southampton?
— Christian Wainwright (@Christian_Wain) April 5, 2017
Even fans of other clubs felt the urge to highlight how bad he has been...
Jose Fonte has been such a poor signing for @WestHamUtd
— He Only Cost 5 Mil (@COYSCOYSCOYS86) April 6, 2017
What has happened to Jose Fonte since he moved to WHU? Always rated him at SFC but looks truly awful now.
— David Luker (@DavidELuker) April 6, 2017
Including a cheeky dig from this Liverpool fan, who has the privilege of watching elite defenders like Ragnar Klavan and Dejan Lovren every week...
Jose Fonte left Southampton to battle relegation what a man inspirational
— Jack (@Jackinho666) April 5, 2017