What a day, what a performance and what a result!

Beattie put a minor run of poor form to bed as Stoke beat a dispirited West Ham side 2-1 at the Britannia on Saturday. The poor advertising board felt the brunt of Beattie’s relief as that particular sponsor no doubt sat grinning to themselves at the free publicity afforded by the big striker’s right boot.

West Ham Correspondent Billy Blagg completes his story of the memorable League Cup of 72'

West Ham Correspondent Billy Blag recounts an historic cup run for his beloved Hammers which culminated in a lengthy, drawn out jostle with the high flying Potters...

A surprising line up but a good positive display saw Stoke take not just a point but also much encouragement away from Goodison Park.