West Ham could face one their most controversial former players in the FA Cup Fourth Round.

The Hammers have been handed a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers or Kidderminster Harriers, and a Molineux visit would bring them up against Paul Ince.

Ince began his career at Upton Park and made 66 league starts in a four-year spell before joining Manchester United in 1989 for £1million.

But that move prompted fury from the Irons' faithful who were incensed when pictures of their player appeared in national newspapers wearing United kit -- before the transfer had been agreed.

Since then Ince has been guaranteed a hot reception whenever he has faced his former club, and can expect another tough time on January 24 or 25 if Wolves overcome Kidderminster in next week's replay.

The Midlands side, who were promoted to the Premiership in last season's play-offs, are struggling at the foot of the top flight.

Published Tuesday January 6, 2004

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