Witnessing Watford's nasty piece of work snarl and sneer the visitors to victory on Saturday only emphasised how much West Ham are missing their equivalent.
Troy Deeney played the pantomime villain to perfection. He scored, lifted a finger to his lips, sprinted towards the home fans, attempted a knee-slide then smacked the corner flag to send it flying.
Meanwhile, Marko Arnautovic watched on helplessly. The injured West Ham forward is another one of those who relishes getting in faces as much as he does grabbing goals.
They are a special breed — an impolite bunch who you love to hate but wish were on your side — and West Ham were too polite here.