West Ham United reserves coach Alex Dyer was happy for Luis Boa Morte after his comeback this week.

The Portugal midfielder came back after more than eight months out with a serious knee injury in the 4-1 Barclays Premier Reserve League defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Dyer told whufc.com: "It was good to have Boa back. He played 45 minutes, which was all he was meant to complete and, for someone who has been out for eight-or-nine months, he showed good energy and fitness levels and got stronger as the game went on.

"He is a credit to himself and also to the medical department, especially Stijn Vandenbroucke, who has worked with him early every morning and late after everyone has gone home.

"It was great to see Boa back on the pitch. He's an honest professional and when times have gone bad for him, he doesn't shy away. He digs in and the crowd have been appreciative of that as his career at West Ham has gone on.

"His injury came at a bad time because the crowd were just starting to see the best of him. Hopefully now, if he can get a couple of friendlies under his belt, the supporters might be able to see him before the end of the season, which would be good for him. He has worked hard, his body is in great shape and he is a good professional."