Horror stats behind West Ham’s transfer dealings show ‘Eastenders’ image of Cockneys is a load of old cobblers

TURNS out EastEnders is a load of old cobblers after all.

Drop into Albert Square anytime and you leave with the impression that all Cockneys are sharp as a tack. Wheeler-dealers, who are no mugs when it comes to striking a deal.

ReutersWest Ham currently sit 17th in the Premier League table with just 35 points[/caption] PATechnical director Tim Steidten has come under fire for his poor recruitment[/caption]

Not if West Ham are anything to go by.

Figures released...