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Allardyce: West Ham fans were up for exciting crosses

West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce was happy throwing everything at Aston Villa in the closing stages of their 0-0 draw.

Allardyce felt West Ham mixed things up well during the closing stages, when they threw the proverbial kitchen sink at what was a dogged Villa rearguard action.

"With Andy Carroll, Sakho and Coley coming in on those crosses you could see how exciting it was getting the fans when they were getting up and heading that ball at goal," the Irons boss said.

"People forget how exciting crossing and heading the ball in the back of the net is these days.

"It's still a great thrill to see. Sadly we didn't see it in the back of the net today."

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