Hammers draw Hartlepool

After West Ham cruised past Barnsley 3-0 in the F.A Cup 3rd round tie at Upton Park they earnt them self a 4th round tie with giant killers Hartlepool United away at Victoria Park.

Goals from Ilunga, Noble and Cole saw the Hammers beat the South Yorkshire side with ease. The game saw Kieron Dyer return to duty after 17 months out with an injury. Meanwhile Hartlepool beat Premiership new comers Stoke City 2-0 at Victoria Park. Can the hammers win the famous Cup for the first time in 29 years with Gianfranco Zola at the helm?