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Dyer return boosts Hammers

04 Jan 2009 - 11:42:13

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West Ham United's assistant manager Steve Clarke was delighted to see injury-jinxed midfielder Kieron Dyer back in action in the FA Cup win at home to Barnsley.

The 30-year-old made his first appearance since August 2007, coming on as a second-half substitute during the 3-0 win over last season's semi-finalists at Upton Park.

Clarke told the club's official website: "It was good to get Kieron back as he's had a terrible time with injury.

"He's been working ever so hard just to get on the pitch again.

"Today was good for him. He showed some good touches, but he also showed us he's nowhere near match fit because he looked tired at times.

"Now we can work on him and build up his fitness, he could be like a new signing."

Dyer joined the Hammers in the summer of 2007, but a serious leg break suffered in a Carling Cup tie against Bristol Rovers has ruined his time with the Irons.