In fact, the Brazilian\u2019s best contribution to the West Ham United<\/a> cause came during his days as a Fiorentina player. <\/p>\n Fernandes over Palmer? Taty over Delap? Some big calls from our readers! <\/p>\n Where do you see West Ham v Chelsea being won and lost?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n Indeed, Igor<\/a>\u2019s decision to try and play Jarrod Bowen<\/a> offside during the Conference League final back in 2023 gave West Ham their greatest moment in recent history. <\/p>\n Though to take nothing away from the pass that Lucas Paqueta delivered, nor Bowen\u2019s fine finish in Prague, it was Igor who was caught out. <\/p>\n Still, the topic seemingly never came up in conversation between the two during their brief time together\u2026 <\/p>\n Jarrod Bowen jokes that Igor Julio is a \u201cbit scary\u201d <\/p>\n West Ham\u2019s official YouTube channel<\/a> recently released a video of Bowen reflecting on his best moments at the club as the sixth anniversary of his arrival from Hull City approaches. <\/p>\n Naturally, Bowen\u2019s famous goal for West Ham against Fiorentina<\/a> came up. Though the England international\u2019s relentless consistency is perhaps the best thing about him, that strike in Prague is what will go down in history. <\/p>\n Asked if\u00a0he\u2019d\u00a0spoken to Igor about the famous incident, the 29-year-old said: \u201cNah,\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0a bit scary, so I\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0really know what to say to him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n What Igor Julio has said about Jarrod Bowen\u2019s goal for West Ham <\/p>\n![\"West](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/West-Ham-and-Chelsea-combined-XI-819x1024.jpg\")
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