WEST HAM v Hull: Benni McCarthy out but Guillermo Franco returns

19 February 2010 16:22
Hammer time: Franco is back from a lengthy lay-off[LNB] West Ham will be without striker Benni McCarthy for the visit of Hull.[LNB]The South African star, who signed for the Hammers on the last day of the January transfer window, has been out with a knee problem since West Ham's 2-1 defeat at Burnley on February 10.[LNB]Herita Ilunga (thigh) will remain sidelined for at least three more weeks while Danny Gabbidon and Kieron Dyer (both hamstring) are not ready to return.[LNB]West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has been boosted by the return of Guillermo Franco from a muscle complaint which has kept him out for the last two months.[LNB]Team (from): Green, Stech, Spector, Faubert, Tomkins, Da Costa, Daprela, Parker, Behrami, Kovac, Collison, Diamanti, Stanislas, Cole, Mido, Ilan, Franco.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail