Results tagged “St Andrews”

Avram Grant was left to reflect on a host of missed chances that condemned West Ham to defeat in the Carling Cup semi-final.

Despite taking a first half lead through Carlton Cole's stunning long-range strike, the Irons were outplayed by a committed Birmingham side, who won the tie in extra time.

West Ham head to St Andrews this evening looking to secure a place in their first Wembley cup final for 30 years.

New signing Gary O'Neil goes straight into the matchday squad but Avram Grant will have to do without two strikers for the Carling Cup semi-final second leg clash.

For the second week in a row West Ham were left to reflect on what might have been - although at least this time they didn't lose.

The Hammers looked odds-on to take all three points at St Andrews after racing into a 2-0 lead, only to see Birmingham peg them back, to stay bottom of the Premier League.

West Ham hit the road yet again in search of an elusive away win in the Premier League as their relegation worries continue.

They face a stiff test at St Andrews against a resolute Birmingham side, but will have been buoyed by their good performance against Arsenal last Saturday.

One of the legends of European golf believes the decision to stage this year's Ryder Cup in Wales in October is "daft".

Tony Jacklin, captain of the victorious European team in 1985 and 1987, cannot understand why the biannual competition between the USA and Europe is being held so late in the season.