Darren Randolph takes serious stick for howler that almost cost West Ham dearly

Darren Randolph is getting all his mistakes out of the way before the Euros.

Well, let’s hope that’s the case, after his error for Anthony Martial’s second goal in the last ever game at Upton Park.

The Irish ‘keeper had almost nothing to do in the first half, as West Ham led 1-0 at the break.

However, Anthony Martial restored parity 10 minutes after the short whistle and then grabbed the lead for Louis van Gaal’s side after a fantastic run.

But, the Irish netminder was caught at sea, as the ball whizzed past him at the near post.

He took some abuse for it online in the immediate aftermath.

The keeper can't be beaten near post like that….I can't av it….keepers union may disagree…I won't budge on it!

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 10, 2016

https://twitter.com/_CarltonCole9/status/730140077947551745

That was sh*te by Darren Randolph.

— Emma Wheatley (@EmmaAWheatley) May 10, 2016

Darren Randolph near post problems. 🙈 #WHUMUN

— DavoBirmingham (@DavoBirmingham) May 10, 2016

https://twitter.com/MarkMcc1875/status/730143697527017472

Ya could've driven United's bashed up bus through the gap Randolph left at his near post there.

— Brian Flanagan (@BHDFlanagan) May 10, 2016

Beaten at your front post and far post. That's a new one #Randolph

— Olly Douglas (@Ollydouglas81) May 10, 2016

However, the Hammers recovered, and goals from Antonio and Winston Reid spared Randolph’s blushes.

Let’s hope Martin O’Neill wasn’t watching.

Great to see a team with a bit of heart like #WHUFC. Hopefully Randolph will brush up before the euros 😓

— Tomás de Paor (@tomasdepower) May 10, 2016

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