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West Ham boss Allardyce upset with West Brom FA Cup draw

West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce is unhappy with their FA Cup draw at West Bromwich Albion.

Allardyce expressed his disappointment with the FA Cup fifth-round draw against West Brom because they will have to play away from home for third consecutive round.

"It is sad we have been drawn away from home again but we have won two rounds and will have to try and do it the hard way," said Allardyce.

"It is every player and every manager's dream to win the FA Cup. As time goes by you realise how difficult it is. There are times when it gets close and goes away again.

"In this competition, you need a bit of luck.

"Whether it be the draw going through the rounds, it can be a refereeing decision, it could be a lucky bounce, or an own goal. Those sort of things need to go in your favour.

"Players are going to need to be at their best in the FA Cup, if you have an off day it is over. It would be fantastic for me to walk out at Wembley.

"To take your team there is the reason you do this job."

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