This will mark the return of Hammers new midfield star Thomas Hitzlsperger to his old stomping ground were he made 99 league appearances for the Villa between 2000 – 2005.

Bolton are the first visitors to Upton Park a week later on Saturday 21^st. On Wednesday 25^th it’s the Carling Cup 2^nd round and the Premier League continues on the 28^th with a trip to Old Trafford.

Games of note in September are the visit of Chelsea on the 11^th and Harrys Spurs on the 25^th.

The Christmas period has the Hammers making the short trip west to meet Fulham on boxing day and a home tie versus Wolves on new years day.  Arsenal also come to Upton Park on January 15^th.

Avrams boys conclude the 2010/11 season with matches against Chelsea (a) 23/4,  Man City (a) 30/4,  Blackburn Rovers (h) 7/5,  Wigan (a) 14/5,  and Sunderland (h) 22/5.

Paolo Says – Don’t forget all these dates will change due to fantastic runs in the Carling and FA Cups!!!

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