West Ham may be littered with discontent and apathy off the pitch but there were small signs of hope ahead – fans went from black balloons and banners against the regime in protest at Anfield to raving over one of their players despite the defeat. The Hammers faithful haven’t stopped waxing lyrical about teenage full-back Jeremy Ngakia after his performance against the league leaders and soon to be crowned champions Liverpool. David Moyes’ side so very nearly knocked the Reds off their unbeaten perch, having taken the lead in the 54th minute through Pablo Fornals but two clangers from goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski put pay to that. Mo Salah and Sadio Mane both netted to hand the home side all three points, but that didn’t stop the 19-year-old defender from being enamoured with praise after the whistle. Here’s what fans have been saying… Needs to start every game now, can see him holding this spot for years to come now. Unbelievable talent — Theo (@ohtheeo) February 24, 2020 He has been brilliant! — Henrik Agersnap (@AgersnapHenrik) February 24, 2020 Really like him! Strong, quick, good 1st touch & he’s positive going forward! I like that he’s staying on his feet & if he plays as well as he has this half, he should cement the RB spot till the end of the season! — Steven McCarthy (@StevenMcCarthy9) February 24, 2020 Wicked player — kev⚒ (@kevin_suddell) February 24, 2020 Need his enthusiasm….. great prospect. — wyattap (@apwyatt) February 24, 2020 He has been outstanding so good to see a kid coming through and taking his chance — FPL WESTHAM (@HottiSukky) February 24, 2020 He’ll tear up the championship next season — Dave Rice (@ricey63) February 24, 2020 Been mustard — Heathway Hammer (@HashtagDoyle) February 24, 2020 He’s absolute class, calm and composed will only get better.. I’d have him as No.1 right back with Fredericks his cover when Zaba leaves end of the season 👍 — Brandon Lane (@Brandon_Lane16) February 24, 2020 Sent Robertson back to hull — Sam Harding (@samharding_93) February 24, 2020 The praise for the Hammers academy grad was neverending, his display was described as “absolute class,” “outstanding” and “brilliant.” One supporter claimed the 19-year-old was an “unbelievable talent” while another called him “mustard.” WATCH WEST HAM UNITED VIDEOS WITH STREAMFOOTBALL.TV BELOW Per SofaScore, Ngakia recorded five tackles, four clearances, three interceptions and two successful dribbles, leading to a further member of the West Ham faithful claiming he sent Andy Robertson back to Hull City, his former club. Others believe the young starlet is better than their more experienced options in the right-back role. CLEARLY our best right back. No discussion to be had. — JC (@irnbru_pappi) February 24, 2020 Better than zabeletta — DG (@Dan24George7) February 24, 2020 Better than Fredericks and more legs than Zaba — Tom Lawrence (@TeeBeeEll) February 24, 2020 Ngakia is all round a better player than Fredericks ! Not scared to try and take on players and still pretty quick — Dan Herrera (@danherrera18) February 25, 2020 One fan said he was clearly their best option while others said he had more legs than Pablo Zabaleta and was “all round” a better player than Ryan Fredericks. His display on the right flank against Mane led to some fans reminiscing about former players as he was likened to both George Paris, and a little more recently, Glen Johnson. He looks brilliant reminds me a little bit of George Paris — Billy⚒⚒ (@BillyWhufcCoyi2) February 24, 2020 Shout out to Ngakia! Thought the young lad was exceptional tonight. Reminds me of Glen Johnson when he broke thru…. He look good in a Chelsea shirt when we go down. — 🛠️🛠️ T҉O҉N҉Y҉C҉O҉Y҉F҉I҉🛠️🛠️ (@Tony12886479) February 24, 2020 IS LIFE UNDER GOLD AND SULLIVAN REALLY THAT BAD? MAYBE THIS QUIZ WILL CHANGE YOUR MINDS, WEST HAM FANS… And in other news, West Ham’s s Mr RELIABLE lets David Moyes down BIG TIME… #WestHam #WestHamFans #JeremyNgakia