Versatility and Set-Piece Threat
Snodgrass is an extremely versatile player and can play on either flank or through the middle and can also be utilized in a deeper midfield role too. At times, he has also played as an auxiliary forward this season for Hull and has been a threat from everywhere on the pitch.
His ability to go past his man with excellent close control and his confidence and the way he backs himself to hit the ball from range make him a potent option to have. And add to that his excellent set-piece abilities, Bilic and West Ham will not feel the absence of Dimitri Payet. Snodgrass has netted some breathtaking goals from free-kicks this term and with his accurate delivery, he can also bring in the likes of Carroll and Antonio into the game, posing more questions to the opposition defence in the box.
Experience in English Football
West Ham have been burned badly by their summer signings this season. Bilic opted to sign players with absolutely no experience of English football and all of the new arrivals struggled to make an impact.
Simone Zaza was abysmal, to say the least, Gokhan Tore and Sofiane Feghouli have struggled to adapt and Jonathan Calleri had to wait till the last weekend to score his first goal for the club. However, with Snodgrass, the Hammers will be buying a seasoned professional, who has played close to 9 years in England with Leeds United, Norwich City and now Hull City. Snodgrass’ know-how of the English game will be a huge benefit for West Ham and hence a move for him makes total sense.