Coventry tie on the box

  • by Mathew O'Greel
  • Monday, 1st October 2007

West Ham's fourth round Carling Cup tie at Coventry is being broadcast live on Sky, it was announced today.

The tie - which has been rescheduled for a 7.45pm kick-off on Tuesday, 30th October - will be West Ham United's first visit to the Coventry's new home, the Ricoh Arena.

Set to face his old club is Coventry's Elliott Ward, who joined the Sky Blues in the summer of 2006 a year after playing a major part in United's return to the Premiership.

Also in the Coventry squad will be midfielder Michael Hughes, a popular figure during his three years at the Boleyn Ground back in the mid-90s.

City manager Iain Dowie - a third former Hammer - said of the draw this morning:

"West Ham were my team as a kid when I used to stand on the North Bank.

"I was very lucky to play for the team I supported as a boy and I have some great memories there.

"It is a great draw for us and we are looking forward to it."

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