Sunderland vs West Ham

Alan Curbishley is calling for the West Ham defence to stop conceding early goals.

"We came into March knowing we had an extremely tough month with Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, Blackburn and Everton all in the top positions and we've been 1-0 down early in all five games. Against Spurs we went two down.

"We said up at Everton 'can we be nice and solid for the first 10 or 15 minutes?' only to find ourselves 1-0 down again.

"It is something we've been talking about and hoping to improve on. It would be nice for us to go into the lead, because we've had to come back in the last two games, and see what happens then."

This aim might be hampered by Upson's injury who is said to be doubtful for today's game. There are rumours on West Ham forums that Sears is definitely out but I'm still hopeful he can make the bench.

For Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones could return after recovering from a virus although international team-mate Carlos Edwards (groin) is rated at only 50-50.


I can't find any streams for today's game. If you know of any please leave a comment.

A couple of links (SopCast & TVAnts) have been added to the comments (thanks!).

Radio Commentary is on Radio London: BBC London 94.9FM, DAB Digital Radio & Sky Channel 0152