Sunday’s 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers was unremarkable for goalkeeper Adrian, but the Spaniard won’t forget the game in a hurry after his 89-year-old grandfather made the trip to watch him in England for the first time.

Grandfather Juan, joined by Adrian’s father Manolo, made the trip out of Spain for the first time to watch his grandson keep a clean sheet in the Hammers’ 2-0 win over Harry Redknapp’s side - the first time he has seen Adrian play live since leaving Real Betis in 2013.

The 27-year-old gloveman was not unduly tested by the Rangers’ attack, but the game will live long in the memory for personal reasons at least.

Speaking to the club’s website, the Seville-born stopper said: "It's an important victory for so many reasons. First, we put in another very good performance and second, we got our first clean sheet. My family also came over from Spain, including my grandfather who is 89 years old, so it was unbelievable. He enjoyed it very much.

"My grandfather watched me play every time I played in Real Betis, but this is the first time he has come to watch me play in England. He is a very old man and this is the first time he has been out of Spain, but he has enjoyed it very much.

"My grandfather gave me congratulations for the victory and also for the clean sheet," Adrian added.

An early own goal from Nedum Onouha and second-half strike from Diafra Sakho secured the points for Sam Allardyce’s side, and Adrian was grateful for a quiet afternoon between the sticks.

He said: "I didn't have too much work to do, but I prefer this because this is a good situation for the team.

"In these games, you need to concentrate for 90 minutes because they can score a goal with one chance. For a goalkeeper, it is really important to concentrate on every ball."