Source: Daily_Mail
West Ham's Ruud Boffin reveals the secret behind his impressive debut... a Belgian shrink
West Ham keeper Ruud Boffin has revealed how he called on a psychiatrist to help him cope with his debut. [LNB]The Belgian fourth choice, a summer signing from Dutch side Maastricht, got an emergency call-up for Saturday's trip to Blackburn with Robert Green and his two understudies all injured. [LNB]However Boffin impressed in a 1-1 draw, and he has now thanked his shrink for helping him ease the pressure on Avram Grant's bottom-placed side. [LNB] Promising start: Ruud Boffin made his West Ham debut at Blackburn on Saturday[LNB]'I found out on Friday that I would be starting the game, as Robert Green was not fit,' the 23-year-old said. 'I spoke on the phone to my mental coach back in Belgium, and he gave me advice on coping without too much stress after the kick-off. [LNB]'The manager told me that I began the game nervously, but got better. I also got praise from my teammates. [LNB]'I had never expected that things would go so quickly for me. Everything has happened very fast in my career. Green should be back in the team next week, and the second-choice keeper is expected to be fit again soon, so I don't know what the future will hold for me. [LNB] Packing a punch: Boffin conceded just once at Ewood Park[LNB] 'I'll continue to work hard, and hope to get a couple more first-team games. I am learning a lot in training, as the tempo of the game is much higher in England. [LNB]'I hope to become the No 2 goalkeeper now. It is a big step for me, because the Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world. [LNB]'I was used to it a little bit, because I played a few games in the first division in Holland, but that game is totally different.'[LNB] West Ham owners ready to bankroll shock loan move for AdebayorAll I want for Xmas... Sportsmail's club-by-club Premier League wishlistMARTIN SAMUEL: Hang on to Avram? You may as well save Green Shield stampsWEST HAM UNITED FC
