Injury latest

West Ham face a serious injury crisis following yet another loss last night in the shape of Jack Collison.

The Welsh midfielder could be out for the rest of the season after damaging his knee in last night's 1-0 win at Wigan although the club are pinning their hopes on a more positive diagnosis once Collison undergoes a scan later today.

That blow could be softened somewhat by the return of Luis Boa Morte, who is set to resume training after the weekend following a recent groin injury. Diego Tristan, who will almost certainly be needed as Carlton Cole is expected to be landed with a two match ban following last night's red card at Wigan should resume training ahead of the WBA game but is unlikely to be fit enough to feature.

Elsewhere Kieron Dyer, whose January comeback lasted just three games is also expected to resume training next week whilst James Collins, who tore a hamstring in the 2-1 defeat at Bolton last month is pencilled in to resume training towards the end of March.

With long-term injuries Danny Gabbidon and Dean Ashton (plus the recently-injured Valon Behrami) almost certainly out for the rest of the season the only other positive news concerns new signing Terry Dixon, who is already back in full training and could make a reserve outing within a fortnight.

Should he progress without any further complications Dixon could possibly feature for the first team sometime this season.