Etherington Doubtful For Final

Mathew Etherington has apparently suffered an ankle injury in a training session today and is not only out of the Tottenham game but reportedly doubtful for the final. Alan Pardew said today,

"Unfortunately Matty has taken a really bad knock on Friday and I think he is doubtful, not just for Sunday but for the cup final. That is a really bad blow. The whole squad is disappointed that Matty has this injury."

West Ham are claiming a number of players are doubtful for the final, so let's hope this is all just kidology to head off the inevitable backlash if West Ham put out the reserve team against Tottenham.