Fox hits Hammers
Published: 06 Feb 2010 - 18:30:20
Debut boy Danny Fox handed Brian Laws his first win as Burnley boss with a stunning second-half free-kick but the Clarets were left clinging on desperately for the points as they beat West Ham 2-1.The former Celtic left-back landed at Turf Moor last month in a £1.8million switch and it looks like money well spent after Fox helped his new side back to winning ways.First he delivered the long ball in the 14th minute for David Nugent to lob home the opener. Then his curled free-kick from a tight angle in the 55th minute found the top corner.It was just what Laws required after three straight league defeats since he replaced Owen Coyle - and a club run stretching back 12 long games to the end of October.But it was still almost denied them as Hammers substitute Ilan reduced the deficit 10 minutes from time before Mido's low effort struck the base of the post with seconds remaining.However, the late pressure could not hide another dismal performance from the visitors, who have their own relegation battle to contend with after seeing their run extended to one league win from 10.
