Noble back for more

  • by Matthew O'Greel
  • Friday, 28th January 2005

West Ham teenager Mark Noble looks set to make another start against Sheffield United in tomorrow's fourth round FA Cup clash at the Boleyn.

17-year-old Noble is set to be given the nod after impressing Alan Pardew in recent weeks, as the Hammers attempt to gain revenge for the recent 2-0 home defeat against Colin Warnock's side.

Still out however are Christain Dailly, Steve Lomas and Matthew Etherington, although all three are expected to return to first team action within a fortnight.

Alan Pardew, looking ahead to the game tomorrow told whufc.co.uk:

"It's a great chance for us to find our form again and also gain a bit of revenge over Sheffield United. We played poorly when they came here in the League, but it’ll be a different story on Saturday.

"It's a one off game and will bring a different kind of atmosphere, which players look forward to.

"We need a win right now and we’re determined to get a good result on Saturday. The League is our main concern, and we really need to get it right before we go back to Championship duty next weekend against Cardiff."

West Ham United (from): Bywater, Walker, Repka, Brevett, Powell, Chadwick, Mackay, Zamora, Fletcher, Rebrov, Sheringham, Harewood, Reo-Coker, Ferdinand, Melville, Mullins, Noble, Cohen.

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