West Ham drew a pretty stunning home draw when they came out of the hat matched up against former boss Slaven Bilic’s West Brom.
Goodness knows what the odds against such a draw would have been but it means that Slav’s back for a game which is bound to excite and looks booked again for TV if the broadcasters get their way.
A little earlier we put up a video of the 1980 third round draw and replay against the Baggies when Phil Parkes played a stormer in the first game at the Hawthorns in a 1-1 draw before the Irons saw them off in the replay.
Let’s hope that’s an omen but of course it begs the question of Grady Diangana whom we assume will have a clause in 
his loan deal which will rule him out for the game.
So Slav’s back and maybe with a score to settle whilst Moysie is bound to put out a very strong squad as he goes in pursuit of an FA Cup victory.
Exciting times.
For me it’s a pity this draw came up. Baggies are my second team as I spent my first twenty years in Essex and have been close to Brum for thirty. I’ll not forget turning up hours too early in my Irons colours for a Winter match at the Hawthorns. I was the only hammer there and expected some abuse as the home support arrived; but everyone was really welcoming. A nice club – and we all love Slav. Nevertheless, COYI!
Great draw, tough game.
I hope Diagana is back for us by then.
Looking at our subs bench we lack attacking options so think our need is bigger than theirs!