{"id":11665,"date":"2026-05-22T01:52:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T01:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=11665"},"modified":"2026-05-22T01:52:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T01:52:33","slug":"what-kyle-walker-peters-didnt-say-about-west-ham-in-latest-interview-speaks-volumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=11665","title":{"rendered":"What Kyle Walker-Peters didn\u2019t say about West Ham in latest interview speaks volumes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-317877\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\">  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hammers.news\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Kyle Walker-Peters\u2019 latest interview about his football career will raise eyebrows among West Ham supporters.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Walker-Peters joined the Hammers from Southampton on a free transfer last summer, signing a three-year deal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p>The full-back has made 27 appearances in all competitions this season, often second choice behind Aaron Wan-Bissaka.<\/p>\n<p>Most Irons supporters would probably agree that Walker-Peters is a reliable squad player, but is not of starting quality.<\/p>\n<p>It also appears that the former Tottenham and Southampton defender is not loving his time at the London Stadium.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"531c5ba0-5bdf-47f8-9b0e-16c952e5f977\" data-story-name=\"West Ham United transfers\" data-comment-id=\"729b33ee-e331-4421-9c02-f3bf3518ebdf\" data-story-slug=\"west-ham-united-transfers\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">How would you deal with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jean-Clair Todibo? \ud83d\udcdd<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Should we make them stay or let them go? \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"West Ham United's French defender #25 Jean-Clair Todibo celebrates with West Ham United's English defender #29 Aaron Wan-Bissaka\" class=\"wp-image-317521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-1-912x1140.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-1-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/THREE-LINE-breaking-news-1.jpg 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"West Ham United's French defender #25 Jean-Clair Todibo celebrates with West Ham United's English defender #29 Aaron Wan-Bissaka after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 22, 2025. West Ham won the match 1-0. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS \/ AFP) \/ RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club\/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club\/league\/player publications. \/  (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS\/AFP via Getty Images)\">Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS\/AFP via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-west-ham-not-mentioned-as-kyle-walker-peters-reflects-on-career-highlights\">West Ham not mentioned as Kyle Walker-Peters reflects on career highlights<\/h2>\n<p>West Ham posted a Q&#038;A with Kyle Walker-Peters on the club website on Thursday, in which he discussed his entire playing career.<\/p>\n<p>However, West Ham fans may have noticed that Walker-Peters did not mention the club in any of his answers.<\/p>\n<p>When asked for his top three personal achievements, Walker-Peters replied, \u201cI\u2019d say making my England debut against Switzerland in March 2022, winning the EFL Championship Play-Offs with Southampton in 2023\/24, and starting in the UEFA Champions League for Tottenham against Barcelona in December 2018.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Walker-Peters also left out his only goal for West Ham, the Hammers\u2019 third in their 3-1 victory over Burnley in November, from his favourite goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe first would be one I scored for Southampton against Manchester City in January 2022,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was with the outside of my foot!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe second would be another I scored for Southampton, against Leeds United in August 2022. It was some beautiful football; I made a run in behind and put it in the far post. And then I\u2019d say a left-footed strike against Bristol City, in November 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar-poll\" data-story-id=\"019ded48-e9b0-4f65-8241-276d43fe6d3f\" data-story-name=\"Relegation battle\" data-comment-id=\"dcb0bc77-ab27-49ed-8a6a-cd27baaa8730\" data-story-slug=\"relegation-battle\" data-poll-id=\"17022143\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">We NEED David Moyes\u2019 help again! \ud83d\ude4f Tell us your prediction for Tottenham vs Everton\u2026<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Everton&#8217;s impressive away record gives us hope! \ud83e\udd1e<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/stand-out-number-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"David Moyes celebrates Everton's win over Nottingham Forest.\" class=\"wp-image-317640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/stand-out-number-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/stand-out-number-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/stand-out-number-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/stand-out-number-1-912x1140.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/stand-out-number-1-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.hammers.news\/uploads\/25\/2026\/05\/stand-out-number-1.jpg 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Everton's manager David Moyes celebrates victory at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Everton at City Ground on December 30, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)\">Photo by Andrew Kearns \u2013 CameraSport via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Walker-Peters\u2019 three most memorable matches also came long before he joined West Ham last summer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlaying in the Champions League against Bayern Munich at the Allianz, in December 2019, my England debut and playing against Barcelona in the Champions League,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Walker-Peters named former Tottenham star Dele Alli, current Spurs striker Dominic Solanke and Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo as his favourite teammates ever.<\/p>\n<p>Walker-Peters has only been at West Ham for less than 12 months, but it was eye-opening to see him not mention the club once.<\/p>\n<p>That probably also has something to do with the Hammers falling short of expectations this season, as it looks like they will be relegated.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps one of 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