'There's a lot of pressure to play for West Ham'

[Getty Images] West Ham United season ticket holder Gus Beagles would grade the Hammers' inconsistent start to the season as in the "B+, A- bracket" but feels some "leeway" is required. They are second in the Championship, two points below leaders Swansea, but remain the bookies favourites to lift the title. The expectation is high and it is what comes with it that has Beagles forgiving the early hiccups. "West Ham have always seen periods where they look nervous and I think it's a really difficult club at times to play for," Beagles said. "Us as a fan base, we are a brilliant fan base and extremely passionate as you see with our following across the country, but there's a lot of pressure to play for West Ham and especially at this level in the Championship. "The pressure from the players that will be putting it on themselves to get up in the league, from the opposition, of going to difficult places or teams coming to us and having a crack, and also the pressure from the fans. "London Stadium can become difficult when it gets nervy. It can be a really difficult place to play." Listen to the full fan analysis below or on BBC Sounds here . [BBC] Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan views Ask about West Ham - what do you want to know?