Sat, 23 Aug, 1986-3:00 pm
Today Football League First Division 1986-1987
| Matchweek 1
Half Time: 0-0
Full Time
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Goal
Tony Gale
84'
Game #2826 | League game #2569
Season game #1 | Division One game #1
John Sillett & George Curtis game #4
Tony Gale scores his first goal for West Ham in his 94th match, a beautifully flighted free-kick that gave Oggy no chance. Phillips, Painter and Houchen have come, Brazil, Bowman, Suckling and McInally gone. With their new striped shirts, City defend well but lack punch up front.
George Curtis & John Sillett's first game as permanent managers
David Phillips and Keith Houchen debuts
West Ham United 8th | City 15th (22)
Referee:
Lester Shapter
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Phil Parkes
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Ray Stewart
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George Parris
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Tony Gale
84'
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Alvin Martin
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Alan Devonshire
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Mark Ward
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Frank McAvennie
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Alan Dickens
10
Tony Cottee
11
Neil Orr
Substitutes
12
Paul Goddard
Coach
John Lyall
68'
Substitutes
68'
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West Ham United

Coventry City
68'
Substitute
In:Micky Adams
Out:Dave Bennett

Goal
1:0
84'
Tony Gale
Direct free kick
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Goal
Tony Gale
84'
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