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11-11-2007, 20:38
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he Hammers enjoyed their biggest win of the season with a 5-0 thrashing of Derby at Pride Park this afternoon.
Goals from Lee Bowyer (2), Matthew Etherington, Jonathan Spector and Nobby Solano earned United their biggest win away from home since the 2003/04 season.
West Ham's 27-minute five goal blitz started three minutes ahead of the break when Lee Bowyer finished a fine move by Alan Curbishley's side.
Nobby Solano flighted a deep cross on to the head of Carlton Cole; the big striker's nod down was perfect for Bowyer who slid the ball under former Hammer Steve Bywater to give United the lead. Fortunately Derby's complaints concerning a possible hand-ball by Bowyer prior to the goal were waved away by match official Mark Clattenburg.
Five minutes after the break Matthew Etherington doubled the lead following another flowing move from the marauding Hammers. A John Paintsil cross was met by Etherington on the edge of the box; the in-form winger played a perfect one-two with Lee Bowyer before drilling home the second goal of the afternoon.
With the home side shellshocked United quickly took advantage by adding a third just four minutes later. A goalmouth scramble saw Jonathan Spector - playing once again in the centre of midfield - notch his first goal of the season despite the best efforts of the Derby defenders positioned on the line to prevent the strike registering.
Goal four came five minutes later (59 minutes) when another superb move from the Hammers led to Lee Bowyer adding a second of the day. Carlton Cole - once again a major threat up front - laid the ball off to Nobby Solano before receiving it back in a wide position. Cole's inch perfect cross was met by Bowyer who slotted the ball home beyond a bewildered Bywater, playing against his former club for the first time.
The final goal of the day came on 69 minutes and was just as good as any of its predecessors. This time it was Nobby Solano who increased his tally for the season with a superbly struck 20-yard free kick.
So dominant were the Hammers on the day that the five goal haul could easily have been doubled. Nobby Solano went close with a 31st minute free kick that hit the underside of Bywater's crossbar before bouncing clear, whilst Matthew Upson also hit the woodwork after a 47th minute effort from close range.
Addtionally the Hammers were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty when Luis Boa Morte was felled inside the box; fortunately for Derby referee Clattenberg ruled - incorrectly - that initial contact had taken place outside the area. No doubt some will say that justice had been done following Clattenburg's failure to spot Lee Bowyer's use of the arm in the lead-up to the first goal.
So what of the home side? Well bar one or two minor efforts - most notably Eddie Lewis' 47th minute header wide which, if converted, would have made the game 1-1 - Derby as an attacking force were non-existent and bereft of ideas (bar former Hammer Tye Mears who at least had a go). For the Rams an instant return to the Championship surely beckons unless Billy Davies can make some inspired January signings.
But for Alan Curbishley's side things are looking a whole lot brighter right now; today's remarkable victory lifts United back into ninth place in the table with eight points taken from the last four games - all with, for the most part, a second string side.
Of course it wouldn't be West Ham if something didn't quite go to plan. George McCartney - the club's only recognised left-back - was the latest name added to an ever-increasing injury list after suffering a knock just 14 minutes in.
Shots of McCartney during the second half with his ankle strapped in an ice pack will have done little to quell fears of a serious injury that could further reduce Alan Curbishley's limited options.
However that injury shouldn't take away from a remarkable performance by Curbishley's side - especially given the number of players either absent or playing out of position.
Next up for the Hammers is the visit of neighbours Tottenham in a fortnight's time. Ahead of that fixture a most welcome international break will give Curbishley the opportunity to bring back at least one or two of the multitude of players currently sidelined through injury.
West Ham United: Green, Neill, McCartney (Spector 14), Gabbidon, Upson, Bowyer (Collins 72), Spector, Solano, Etherington, Boa Morte, Cole.
Subs not used: Wright, Ljungberg, Camara.
Goals: Bowyer (42, 59), Etherington (50), Spector (54), Solano (69).
Booked: Paintsil (24), Bowyer (34).
Derby County: Bywater, Mears, Moore, Edworthy, Griffin, Oakley, Pearson, Teale (Howard 52), Barnes, Lewis (Earnshaw 58), Miller (Fagan 75).
Subs not used: Jones, McEveley.
Booked: Oakley (21), Fagan (89).
Referee: Mark Clattenburg.
Attendance: 32,440.
Fantastic! :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:
I like Solano's free kick. nice shot!....West ham have no 11 best players because of injured...but Derby are shitty tho! :nodyes:
he Hammers enjoyed their biggest win of the season with a 5-0 thrashing of Derby at Pride Park this afternoon.
Goals from Lee Bowyer (2), Matthew Etherington, Jonathan Spector and Nobby Solano earned United their biggest win away from home since the 2003/04 season.
West Ham's 27-minute five goal blitz started three minutes ahead of the break when Lee Bowyer finished a fine move by Alan Curbishley's side.
Nobby Solano flighted a deep cross on to the head of Carlton Cole; the big striker's nod down was perfect for Bowyer who slid the ball under former Hammer Steve Bywater to give United the lead. Fortunately Derby's complaints concerning a possible hand-ball by Bowyer prior to the goal were waved away by match official Mark Clattenburg.
Five minutes after the break Matthew Etherington doubled the lead following another flowing move from the marauding Hammers. A John Paintsil cross was met by Etherington on the edge of the box; the in-form winger played a perfect one-two with Lee Bowyer before drilling home the second goal of the afternoon.
With the home side shellshocked United quickly took advantage by adding a third just four minutes later. A goalmouth scramble saw Jonathan Spector - playing once again in the centre of midfield - notch his first goal of the season despite the best efforts of the Derby defenders positioned on the line to prevent the strike registering.
Goal four came five minutes later (59 minutes) when another superb move from the Hammers led to Lee Bowyer adding a second of the day. Carlton Cole - once again a major threat up front - laid the ball off to Nobby Solano before receiving it back in a wide position. Cole's inch perfect cross was met by Bowyer who slotted the ball home beyond a bewildered Bywater, playing against his former club for the first time.
The final goal of the day came on 69 minutes and was just as good as any of its predecessors. This time it was Nobby Solano who increased his tally for the season with a superbly struck 20-yard free kick.
So dominant were the Hammers on the day that the five goal haul could easily have been doubled. Nobby Solano went close with a 31st minute free kick that hit the underside of Bywater's crossbar before bouncing clear, whilst Matthew Upson also hit the woodwork after a 47th minute effort from close range.
Addtionally the Hammers were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty when Luis Boa Morte was felled inside the box; fortunately for Derby referee Clattenberg ruled - incorrectly - that initial contact had taken place outside the area. No doubt some will say that justice had been done following Clattenburg's failure to spot Lee Bowyer's use of the arm in the lead-up to the first goal.
So what of the home side? Well bar one or two minor efforts - most notably Eddie Lewis' 47th minute header wide which, if converted, would have made the game 1-1 - Derby as an attacking force were non-existent and bereft of ideas (bar former Hammer Tye Mears who at least had a go). For the Rams an instant return to the Championship surely beckons unless Billy Davies can make some inspired January signings.
But for Alan Curbishley's side things are looking a whole lot brighter right now; today's remarkable victory lifts United back into ninth place in the table with eight points taken from the last four games - all with, for the most part, a second string side.
Of course it wouldn't be West Ham if something didn't quite go to plan. George McCartney - the club's only recognised left-back - was the latest name added to an ever-increasing injury list after suffering a knock just 14 minutes in.
Shots of McCartney during the second half with his ankle strapped in an ice pack will have done little to quell fears of a serious injury that could further reduce Alan Curbishley's limited options.
However that injury shouldn't take away from a remarkable performance by Curbishley's side - especially given the number of players either absent or playing out of position.
Next up for the Hammers is the visit of neighbours Tottenham in a fortnight's time. Ahead of that fixture a most welcome international break will give Curbishley the opportunity to bring back at least one or two of the multitude of players currently sidelined through injury.
West Ham United: Green, Neill, McCartney (Spector 14), Gabbidon, Upson, Bowyer (Collins 72), Spector, Solano, Etherington, Boa Morte, Cole.
Subs not used: Wright, Ljungberg, Camara.
Goals: Bowyer (42, 59), Etherington (50), Spector (54), Solano (69).
Booked: Paintsil (24), Bowyer (34).
Derby County: Bywater, Mears, Moore, Edworthy, Griffin, Oakley, Pearson, Teale (Howard 52), Barnes, Lewis (Earnshaw 58), Miller (Fagan 75).
Subs not used: Jones, McEveley.
Booked: Oakley (21), Fagan (89).
Referee: Mark Clattenburg.
Attendance: 32,440.
Fantastic! :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:
I like Solano's free kick. nice shot!....West ham have no 11 best players because of injured...but Derby are shitty tho! :nodyes: