Results tagged “Guillermo Franco”
Zavon Hines is ready to step into the breach should Carlton Cole's knee injury keep him out of the West Ham team.
Hines came on as a half-time substitute for the England striker in last Saturday's 5-3 win over Burnley and Cole's knee injury makes him a doubt for this Saturday's visit of Manchester United.
For a convincing-looking scoreline this was a rather unconvincing-looking performance from West Ham as they clung on to beat Burnley 5-3.
The Irons were grateful for a five goal cushion after the visitors staged a late comeback that threatened to deny Gianfranco Zola's men all three points.
West Ham squandered a two-goal lead for the second away game in succession as they ended all-square with fellow strugglers Hull.
The Irons salvaged a point with a late equaliser from Manuel Da Costa but should have left the KC Stadium with so much more.
West Ham will be up against some old boys as they look to end their winless run tonight.
Aston Villa are likely to include defender James Collins in their ranks when they visit Upton Park for the Premier League clash, while former Hammers captain Nigel Reo-Coker could feature.
West Ham had a taste of their own medicine when they surrendered a two goal lead and ultimately two precious points at the Stadium of Light.
The Hammers, who the previous week had come from two down at home to Arsenal, also saw midfielder Radoslav Kovac harshly sent off to compound their misery.
West Ham will be boosted by the return of midfielder Scott Parker for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
The ex-England man missed last Saturday's defeat at Stoke and the Irons will need his influential leadership against the in-form Gunners.
West Ham slipped into the bottom three of the Premier League over the weekend and face a difficult task to climb out again at Manchester City this evening.
Results meant the Hammers dropped down the table without playing a game but with just four points from their first five games the need to improve is urgent.
Gianfranco Zola could hand a debut to new signing Guillermo Franco in tonight's Carling Cup clash with Bolton.
The Mexican striker, signed on a free transfer last week, is in line for at least a substitute appearance at the Reebok Stadium as West Ham aim to progress to the fourth round.
West Ham have bolstered their squad with the signing of Mexican striker Guillermo Franco on a free transfer.
The 32-year-old was out of contract at Spanish outfit Villareal and has signed a one-year deal with the Hammers.
