As his first season in English football comes to a close, Adrian has cause to look back on the year with fondness.
The team may have found it tough to hit form on a consistent basis, but the No13 has battled his way into Sam Allardyce's eleven and stayed there with a string of strong performances.
Adrian played as the Hammers defeated Tottenham in the Capital One Cup and now he wants another derby victory on Saturday.
"I'm happy with how it's gone," the 27-year-old explained. "I had a good season last year with Betis and here game-by-game I've started to improve and help the team.
"I knew I wouldn't come here and walk into the team because there is a lot of competition with the other players.
"I managed to get a place in the starting eleven and I gained confidence from the supporters, management, staff and my teammates.
"As a team we didn't start very well, but then we got some wins and improved our position. It's true that we haven't been able to get any points in the last few games, but it's been quite a steady season and we have to finish strongly now."
Adrian may come up against a familiar face on Saturday in fellow Spaniard Roberto Soldado, and despite his struggles at White Hart Lane, the Hammers man is sure the striker will come good - but only after this weekend!
He added: "I played against Soldado back in Spain. He was was at Valencia when I was playing for Betis, and I've always been lucky against him, even though he's a great striker.
"He's had a rough season but I'm sure he'll get over it because he's a great professional."