Source: SKY_Sports
Bolton v West Ham preview
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Bolton and West Ham will be hoping the Carling Cup can provide some relief from their Premier League troubles as they meet at the Reebok Stadium.[LNB] Gary Megson's men needed a late penalty to snatch a home point against Stoke at the weekend and are only out of the drop zone on goal difference.[LNB]The disgruntled home supporters, many of whom have never needed much of an excuse to berate Megson, made their feelings known in no uncertain terms.[LNB]Gianfranco Zola's Hammers have fared no better in their first five games, with their only league success coming against Wolves on the opening day.[LNB]The Upton Park outfit needed extra-time to see off bitter London rivals Millwall in a match which made the headlines for all the wrong reasons in the last round, while Bolton edged past League One strugglers Tranmere.[LNB]Bolton can boast an impressive home record against West Ham, winning seven and drawing two of their last nine meetings in all competitions in the North West, with the Hammers' last success coming back in November 1995.[LNB]Team newsMegson has vowed to select a strong side for the match, with midfielder Ricardo Gardner and striker Ivan Klasnic both pushing for starting roles.[LNB]Gardner made his return as a substitute following a hamstring injury in Saturday's draw and is now eager to regain his place in the first XI.[LNB]But Sean Davis, who was on the bench against Stoke, could miss out as the club are considering surgery to cure his ongoing knee problem.[LNB]Zola is considering handing new signing Guillermo Franca his debut after bringing in the Mexico international striker on a free transfer.[LNB]Luis Jiminez and Junior Stanislas will also come into the equation to strengthen West Ham's attacking options after missing the 3-2 defeat to Liverpool.[LNB]But the Hammers are set to be without Matthew Upson and Valon Behrami who were both injured at the weekend.[LNB]
