Joint-Chairman - We have unfinished business

david sullivan

West Ham United Joint-Chairman David Sullivan says the Club have unfinished business against Astra Giurgiu in the UEFA Europa League.


The Hammers were drawn to face the Romanian side once again in the play-off round after securing a 4-2 aggregate win over NK Domzale.


Slaven Bilic and his players are no strangers to facing Astra Giurgiu after they played them in the qualifying stage last season.


Goals from Enner Valencia and Mauro Zarate looked to have put the Hammers in pole position to win the first leg, but the Romanian side scored two late goals to come away with a 2-2 draw.


That proved crucial as they recorded a 2-1 win in the second leg against a young Hammers side as Slaven Bilic rested a number of key players ahead of the opening Premier League game of the season against Arsenal, just three days later.


But Mr Sullivan is confident that the Hammers will have enough quality to beat them this time around and hopes the fans will turn up in their numbers once again as the Club once again plan reduced ticket prices for the home leg on August 25.


Mr Sullivan said: “We have unfinished business with them.


“They are the champions of Romania last season, so it won’t be an easy game.


“It's not ideal as there is a lot of travelling and the away leg is before the vital home game against Bournemouth.


“We will price the games cheaply with kids from £7.50 and adults from £10.”


Tickets will go on sale to Bondholders and Season Ticket holders from 9am on Saturday 6 August.