West Ham United were knocked out in the first round of the 2008 Grand Masters final in Birmingham on Sunday night.
The team of veteran Hammers were beaten 4-1 by Manchester City, having won the regional London Masters in fine style earlier in the summer. Two goals from Carl Griffiths along with strikes from Mike Sheron and Alan Kernaghan were too much for West Ham United, who saw Mark Robson grab a consolation at the NEC Arena. The former midfielder, who had the captain's armband, shot low from the edge of the area after a pass from Kenny Brown on the right wing.
West Ham United squad
Allen McKnight, Tim Breacker, Keith Rowland, Simon Webster, Kenny Brown, Rufus Brevett, Kevin Keen, Martin Allen, Mark Robson