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Yet again UEAFA have shown their 'little club-big club' bias by scheduling both West Ham AND Rangers return leg Europa League fixtures for the ridiculous and dreaded 17:45 Hrs time slot. Only Liverpool were handed the 'traditinal' plum 20:00 Hrs slot!

Apart from the obvious two hours and fifteen minute variable, it should be remembered that due to normal European time zones that the 1st leg games actually kick off at 18:45 Hrs for the opposition, the situation is a complete travesty but will UEFA listen to Hammers and Gers fans? Will they heck!

Following yesterday 'statement of intent' from beleaguered Hammers manager David Moyes the minuet of the details are beginning to seep out and West Ham fans will be cock a hoop when they see how the bigger picture is being planned.

Moyes' statement was conspicuous by it's absence from the club's official site and the term 'subject to conditions' has reared its smoke and mirrors head! What does it mean exactly? Well Moyes has been given an escape route that will allow him to leave the club with dignity as oppose to the ignominy of being sacked or let go.

Well, Hammers face up to old foes Freiburg in the knock out stages of the Europa League. The draw could have not been much kinder with the Irons missing out on some big fish left in the pond, Liverpool of course were handed the easiest tie but all in all Hammers fans have little to complain about, it must be because this was NOT a draw for a domestic competition!

West Ham will play away from home in the first leg of their respective tie on Thursday, 7 March, and at home for the second leg on 14 March.- Ed