West Ham Chairman Expects Success

The West Ham chairman, Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson, has sent a letter to season ticket holders in which he says he is happy with the progress the club has made this season but expects the team to be 'competing for honours'.

"Although certainly less eventful than the previous season I have been pleased with our progress and it gives the club a platform from which to progress further," he said.

"I share the frustration expressed by Alan [Curbishley] about the scale of our injuries but endorse his view that the squad he has assembled should be given a chance to play