that actually made me a bit sad - I've never appreciated a world class performance against us, especially so when I was younger and in even less of a position to appreciate sublime skill and brilliance, so to see the young hammers supporters take such obvious pleasure with their nemesis after the game was baffling
Nah kids love a celeb/ famous face/ hero even if its not one of theirs.
All you have to do is google/ Youtube and tunnel camera shot so Messi/ Ronaldo even Rooney in the tunnel and you will see awe struck kids.
Hate all opposition but I would have been the same with a Zola, Cantona, Gullit, Ginola, Asprilla and other class players who transcend rivalry.