The Recorder reviews the latest West Ham book from John Northcutt.
West Ham United in the League Cup’
by John Northcutt
�10
order at
www.soccerdata.com
With memories still fresh of that dismal Carling Cup semi-final capitulation in Birmingham back in January, perhaps a book on West Ham’s history in the competition is not the best timed tome.
Nevertheless, experienced West Ham author John Northcutt has taken on the task and includes a report on every game the Hammers have played in the competition since its inception back in 1960.
That year seems to have been the benchmark of things to come – they lost 3-2 at Darlington in round two!
Since then they have managed seven semi-finals and two finals and Northcutt includes them all, including the latest semi disaster.
Also included is a full list of League Cup appearances and goals and the programme cover and a brief report on every match, though it is disappointing they are all in black and white.
The appendix is hampered by typographical errors and unfortunately that gives the impression of a book being thrown together rather too quickly.
It does have its merits, but perhaps this book is really only for the most statistical minded West Ham fans.
Dave Evans
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