1.   The Hammers also hired Northern Ireland international midfielder Michael Hughes from Strasbourg and Welsh defender Mark Bowen from division one Norwich.

2.   Two minutes later, Southall charged forward and foiled German captain and Tottenham striker Juergen Klinsmann, who was on a solo run after racing past Welsh defenders.

3.   Welsh international defender Mark Bowen and Northern Ireland player Michael Hughes scored the goals that gave the Hammers their first away victory since February.

4.   Welsh international defender Mark Bowen gave the Hammers the lead in the final minutes of the first half with a header.

5.   Denis McBride went over for the second try, breaking past two Welsh defenders to score under the posts.

6.   Villa are also reported to be closing in on a deal to sign Welsh international central defender Chris Coleman from Crystal Palace.

7.   Welsh defender Kit Symons grabbed a second to pile the pressure on under-fire Rangers boss Ray Wilkins.