West Ham mark Bilic’s first game in dugout with win

The youngster’s goal in the 21st minute proved to be the difference between the two sides, as West Ham won the second leg of the Europa League first qualifying round 1-0.

Ogbonna is expected to cost West Ham between £8m and £10m and will give the Hammers added versatility at the back, being comfortable in the middle and at left-back.

“He has the passion and attributes to be one of the top forwards in the Premier League”.

Bilic will take his place in the dugout.

Perhaps still stewing after Bilic’s alleged snub, Roura failed to show up at his own pre-match press conference on Wednesday in a suspected tit-for-tat move. With the quality of players that are coming in it is only going to help us.

“It’s a two hour flight, then a three or four hour bus journey so massive credit to all the fans and I’m really happy we could get the win for them”.

But Westley said: “Slaven was very respectful of the competition and the opposition”.

“Did the comments affect Slaven’s decision in any way?” We were always planning to suck it and see.

“It’s been a learning curve and this Europa League is giving the young players an opportunity and something to play for”.

Despite the early setback, the visitors were in front seven minutes later as Sakho’s strike partner Lee opened his Hammers account.

Manchester United are showing an interest in West Ham strikerDiafra Sakho, as Louis van Gaal looks for an adequate replacement for Robin van Persie this summer, as per the Daily Mail.

James Tomkins again skippered the side, with Joey O’Brien making his 100th West Ham appearance and the likes of Matt Jarvis and Morgan Amalfitano also included.