Hammers make the long trip oop north
By Neville Nixon
December 17 2004
Luke Chadwick is the only new injury worry for the Hammers, however manager Alan Pardew has a ready made replacement in Gavin Williams, who will probably make his Hammers debut.

An aggrieved Hammers squad travel up to Preston anxious to put last week's debacle against Leeds behind them. Having dropped two vital points, Alan Pardew and his squad know that three points are essential. if West Ham are to make a meaningful assault on the Championship leaders as the second half of the season kicks in.

Luke Chadwick is the only new injury worry for the Hammers, however manager Alan Pardew has a ready made replacement in Gavin Williams, who will probably make his Hammers debut, following his £250,000 transfer from CC L Two team Yeovil. How the youngster adapts to football a couple of divisions up remains to be seen, but he is quick! of foot and temper!

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