West Ham United fans probably thought they couldn’t love Declan Rice any more.
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Well think again because the West Ham captain has just given Hammers supporters more reasons to adore their star man.
Rice may have grown up playing for and supporting West Ham’s London rivals Chelsea.
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But there is no doubting he is a homegrown Hammer through and through nowadays.
His love for West Ham is matched only by the love the club’s supporters have for the current skipper.
And Rice’s stock rose again when an eagle-eyed West Ham fan spotted he wears Hammers slippers at home.
Rice’s West Ham slippers were spotted in the background next to his front door in a video of the midfielder on social media.
Hammers fans spot something in Rice video that makes them love him even more
A West Ham fan posted a screenshot on Twitter and Rice got plenty of love from fans as a result.
“Look at Declan’s West Ham slippers,” WHUFC_News posted on Twitter.
The picture was taken from a video of Rice greeted by his pet dog on returning from his last spell away on England duty.
Hammers fans lapped it up.
Supporters showered Rice with praise as he prepares to lead West Ham out against bitter rivals Tottenham on Sunday.
Some might say Rice looks like he is playing in his slippers at times.
West Ham can consolidate their push for European football with a win over Spurs.
And David Moyes’s side can open up a nine-point gap over Tottenham with a win.
As ever Rice will be key to West Ham’s chances. But he’ll go into the game with his chest puffed out and the adoration of the club’s supporters ringing in his ears.
Fans react after seeing Dec’s West Ham slippers
Here are a selection of comments from fans on seeing Rice’s West Ham slippers in his house.
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