Source: PA
O'Neil in line for Hammers debut
Gary O'Neil will go straight into the West Ham squad for the Carling Cup semi-final second leg against Birmingham after completing his move from Middlesbrough.
Manager Avram Grant is without suspended strikers Victor Obinna and Frederic Piquionne, and West Ham were unable to complete the loan signing of Demba Ba from Hoffenheim in time.
But Carlton Cole is expected to be fit to start up font after missing the draw at Everton and on-loan defender Wayne Bridge is available because he is not cup-tied.
O'Neil will replace Valon Behrami in the West Ham's 25-man squad, with the Swiss international midfielder on the verge of a move to Fiorentina.
"O'Neil is a good player, he is experienced, he has played in the Premier League," said Grant. "He is very energetic and clever. I am sure he will be very good for us. I am happy he can help us tomorrow.
"The deal (for Behrami to Fiorentina) is nearly done. I think everything will be okay. It is just formalities and of course money."
