The Official Crystal Palace v West Ham United Match Thread

[BlackDiamond]

As part of BBC's 50 years of Match of the Day, commentator Barry Davies will be covering Saturdays match.

Barry Davies left the MOTD programme in 2004.

Our coverage on the highlights program might stretch from the normal 2.5 mins to 3.0 mins as the Barry effect is celebrated.

TeamPossible XI)
Adrian
Reid
Cresswell
Jenkinson
Tomkins
Noble
Coyote
Downing
Poyet
Valencia
Zarate

[dagenhamJohn]

The Hammers make the short trip to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace on Saturday as they look to bounce back from defeat in their season opener.

Here, whufc.com takes a look back at six memorable wins over the south Londoners.

West Ham United 3-0 Crystal Palace
Division One
1 October 2003

The Hammers most recent win over Crystal Palace came nearly eleven years ago when they recorded a comfortable win at the Boleyn Ground.

The high-flying home side moved up to third in the table thanks to a goal from Jermain Defoe and two from Neil Mellor.

The Eagles would have the last laugh however as they beat the Hammers 1-0 in the end of season play-off final and secured promotion to the Premier League.

West Ham United 4-1 Crystal Palace
Premier League
3 December 1997

A thumping win over the Eagles earned West Ham their sixth straight home win and moved them into the top half.

Four players got on the score sheet for the home side with David Unsworth, John Hartson, Eyal Berkovic and St

[Taansend]

As part of BBC's 50 years of Match of the Day, commentator Barry Davies will be covering Saturdays match.

Barry Davies left the MOTD programme in 2004.

Our coverage on the highlights program might stretch from the normal 2.5 mins to 3.0 mins as the Barry effect is celebrated.

TeamPossible XI)
Adrian
Reid
Cresswell
Jenkinson
Tomkins
Noble
Coyote
Downing
Poyet
Valencia
Zarate

Nice team but where is Nolan?

Is Jenkinson fit yet? And Tomka?

[Taansend]

Good news, Lawrenson has picked us to lose

[Taansend]

So has Paul Merson, both by the same score 2-1

[dagenhamJohn]

As part of BBC's 50 years of Match of the Day, commentator Barry Davies will be covering Saturdays match.

Barry Davies left the MOTD programme in 2004.

Our coverage on the highlights program might stretch from the normal 2.5 mins to 3.0 mins as the Barry effect is celebrated.

TeamPossible XI)
Adrian
Reid
Cresswell
Jenkinson
Tomkins
Noble
Coyote
Downing
Poyet
Valencia
Zarate

Nice team but where is Nolan?

Is Jenkinson fit yet? And Tomka?[/quote]either Burke or Kouyate will do the honours..

[Taansend]

As part of BBC's 50 years of Match of the Day, commentator Barry Davies will be covering Saturdays match.

Barry Davies left the MOTD programme in 2004.

Our coverage on the highlights program might stretch from the normal 2.5 mins to 3.0 mins as the Barry effect is celebrated.

TeamPossible XI)
Adrian
Reid
Cresswell
Jenkinson
Tomkins
Noble
Coyote
Downing
Poyet
Valencia
Zarate

Nice team but where is Nolan?

Is Jenkinson fit yet? And Tomka?[/quote]either Burke or Kouyate will do the honours..[/quote]

I dont think Allardyce is fit enough to play anymore so it will have to be Kouyate

[dagenhamJohn]

As part of BBC's 50 years of Match of the Day, commentator Barry Davies will be covering Saturdays match.

Barry Davies left the MOTD programme in 2004.

Our coverage on the highlights program might stretch from the normal 2.5 mins to 3.0 mins as the Barry effect is celebrated.

TeamPossible XI)
Adrian
Reid
Cresswell
Jenkinson
Tomkins
Noble
Coyote
Downing
Poyet
Valencia
Zarate

Nice team but where is Nolan?

Is Jenkinson fit yet? And Tomka?[/quote]either Burke or Kouyate will do the honours..[/quote]

I dont think Allardyce is fit enough to play anymore so it will have to be Kouyate [/quote]Reece, for the well informed Indigenous

[bonzosbest74]

I think we might win handsomely.


If we lose it's game over for Allardyce.

[dorsetdano]

I think we might win handsomely.


If we lose it's game over for Allardyce.

You've been on the wacky bacci if u think they're going to get rid after two games. Having said that I hope you're right!!!!!!

Does anyone know is there the remotest change that Sakho might play? Or is he down with the mysterious Hammered groin injury?