Cheltenham boss predicts “cracking game”

Cheltenham Town manager Gary Johnson has challenged his players to enhance their reputations against us as the Hammers make their first visit to Whaddon Road.

He said: “West Ham need a result and I am sure they don’t care who it’s against or how it comes.

I am sure they will be putting out a strong team and it’s a chance for my players to show what they can do against Premier League opposition.

“You can enhance your reputation during a live TV game and hopefully after the game they’ll be showing things we do well.

It’s great to have such a big club coming here and we will enjoy it. I’m really looking forward to it and I think it will be a cracking game.

You have to be honest and say we will need to be right on our game and West Ham will have to be a bit off theirs but if we can keep them out for any length of time and create opportunities you have a chance.”