 They have also displayed a particular zeal when it comes to abusing former players particularly those who are perceived to have abandoned the club , or performed some disservice . Famously Paul Ince , Frank Lampard , Jermain Defoe , and Nigel Reo @-@ Coker have borne the brunt of verbal assaults and a guaranteed hostile reception at Upton Park . However , players such as Joe Cole , Michael Carrick , Rio Ferdinand , Bobby Zamora and Carlos Tevez receive applause and even standing ovations in honour of their contributions during their time at the club . Joe Cole subsequently rejoined West Ham from Liverpool midway through the 2012 – 13 season . 
