Joint-Chairman - It is a winnable tie

West Ham United Joint-Chairman David Sullivan gives his reaction to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Draw

West Ham United Joint-Chairman David Sullivan was in positive mood following the draw for the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round and feels the Hammers stand a good chance of progressing to the latter stages if they can beat Liverpool next week.


The Hammers produced another spirited display to come away with a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Saturday and earned a replay against the Merseyside Club.


Mr Sullivan knows it will be a tough encounter under the lights at the Boleyn Ground, but hopes home advantage will work in the Club's favour and they can then look forward to a trip to Ewood Park after being drawn to play Championship side Blackburn.


He said: “The fifth round draw is a very winnable tie, but it is our eighth away draw in the last few years which is hard to accept.


“Sadly the income from the game will be low, but it’s a very winnable tie and that’s more important.


“Beating Liverpool first looks a tougher challenge, but you never know in football.”